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Welcome to Niceville High School
Become a part of the Niceville High School email system by clicking on the “Email List” link on the right or left side of this webpage. The new incoming 9th Grade Email System is designed to keep incoming students to Niceville up to date with pertinent information throughout the spring and summer. If you would like to be a part of the NHS e-mail family, click on the link and follow the instructions.
2012 JCL REGIONAL FORUM RESULTS
The Niceville Junior Classical League fielded a team of 20 Latin students against the Northwest Regional high schools on January 28th. NHS placed 2nd overall. The following are our winning students:
Sophia Bergmann 1st Greek Derivatives I, 1st Greek Literature I, 1st Mile Run, 1st 100 Meter, 4th Friscus Throw, 1st Certamen I
Monica Hsiang 1st Classical Art II (Best of Show Trophy); 2nd Grammar II, 2nd Mile Run
Margaret Jacobs 1st Mythology I
Jessica Kepple 2nd Textile Art, 2nd Vocabulary Adv, 2nd Reading Comprehension, Tug-o-War
Katherine Ammon 2nd Greek Derivatives Adv, 2nd (tie) Heptathlon Adv,
Georgia Pearce 2nd Classical Art Adv, 2nd Greek Literature Adv
Eli Ellison 2nd (tie) Heptathlon Adv, 2nd Latin Literature,
1st 100 Meter, 2nd 400 Mixed Relay, 5th Atatlanta’s Race, Tug-o-War
Nicole Escoffier 2nd Grammar I, 2nd 400 Mixed Relay,
Hudson Pearce 2nd Greek Literature I, Tug-o-War
Stephanie Hsiang 3rd Grammar Adv, 4th Reading Comprehension,
2nd Atatlanta’s Race,
Mitchell Megahey-Mullholland 3rd Reading Comprehension, Tug-o-War
Maddie Hsiang 3rd Grammar I, 3rd Pentathlon, 2nd 400 Mixed Relay
Sydney Cunningham 3rd Standing Broad Jump
Heath Fulmer 4th Geography Adv, 5th Mottoes and Quotes Adv,
2nd Mile Run, 2nd 400 Mixed Relay, 2nd Atatlanta’s Race
Jessica Markowski 4th Grammar Adv, Tug-o-War
Addie Voigt Certamen Adv
Ashton Huff 5th History of the Republic Adv, 5th Reading Comprehension, 5th Atatlanta’s Race, Tug-o-War
Kelsey Sisk 5th Vocabulary I,
Anna Maria Vaccaro 5th History of the Empire I,
Ella Ruth Hill Certamen I
Maddy Smith 5th Friscus Throw
TEAM EVENTS
1st Certamen Level I (TBA)
3rd Adv Certamen (TBA)
4th Adv Certamen (TBA)
4th Tug-o-War (Jessica M, Jessica K, Ashton H, Hudson P,
Mitchell M-M, Eli E)
FOOD DELIVERY NOTICE
At NHS, one of our goals is to limit disruptions to classroom instruction in order to provide our students with an environment that is conducive to learning. Currently, we are experiencing excessive classroom disruptions due to food/lunches being dropped off at the attendance office for students. In many cases, classes are being disrupted up to three times over the course of the period. As we enter the second semester, it would be greatly appreciated if we could eliminate these disruptions to classroom instruction. If you must bring food to your child during the school day, please make arrangements with your child to come to attendance between classes and pick up the food. Please know that in the future we will not call down and disturb a class for a delivery. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter and we greatly appreciate your support of Niceville High School.
School Grade Results Show Niceville High School at the Top
FCAT scores released on January 4 indicate that NHS leads the district in math, reading and science.
Niceville High School—The Florida Department of Education released school grades for high schools last Tuesday. The scores show that Niceville High School earned the top ranking in all areas when compared to the Okaloosa School District’s other five traditional high schools.
In mathematics, 94% of students tested scored at Level 3 orhigher. (A student who scores at a Level 3 or higher is considered proficient in that subject area.) In reading, 74% of students scored at Level 3 or higher. Science scores show that 68% of NHS students scored at Level 3 or higher. In writing, 84% of students scored at Level 3 or higher.
“Once again the school grade scores prove that NHS provides a quality education for all students in our community,” said Becca Childress, NHS math teacher.
Niceville High School is ranked #21 in Florida in terms of the total number of FCAT and High School points earned on the state’s grading scale. However, if all schools which scored higher than NHS and have an application process of some kind for entrance were removed from the list, Niceville High School would rank #2. The current enrollment at NHS is 1,872 of which 99% of all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students were tested. NHS has no application or admissions requirements for its programs.
“Being ranked #2 two in Florida among schools that admit any and all students is exceptional,” said Patricia Mixon, NHS language arts teacher. “I also feel our outstanding scores are a direct result of our rigorous curriculum.”
NWF Collegiate High School, a charter school with a current enrollment of 285, is the only other high school in Okaloosa County showing higher marks than NHS. The Collegiate High School, which screens students for admission, tested 97% of its 10th and 11th grade students.
Stephanie Hsiang Chosen as Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
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Stephanie Hsiang, a senior at Niceville High School, has been selected as a Semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Because so few of the 84,000 applicants for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program advance as Semifinalists, it is an outstanding achievement for Stephanie. As one of 2,200 Semifinalists, she will continue the application process by distinguishing herself academically and personally.
Students selected as one of the 250 Coca-Cola Scholars must attend the Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend (April 12-15, 2012) at the Scholars Foundation's expense during which time they will interview for one of 50 National Scholar awards of $20,000. The remaining 200 Scholars will receive Regional Scholar awards valued at $10,000.
Two Freshmen Art Students Create Mural for Service Project
Madison Brake (left) was commissioned to create a mural on a large podium in the gymnasium. The podium with the mural on front can be used for media and others for recording and working. Brianna Cupp, a fellow freshman, assisted in the completion of the service project for the school. Both students are currently in Mrs. Nihill Taylor’s 2D art class.
Niceville High School is implementing a "Late Start Time" (LST) for the 2011-2012 school year that will allow teachers to hold professional development prior to the start of the school day once a month. The school day will begin at 9:55 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month to give teachers time for professional development.
See LST schedule...
Progress Monitoring Plan
