OCSD CTE

08/25/2026

Our middle and high school building trades teachers were fully engaged in Professional Learning today! We mixed a little fun with focused work — reviewing curriculum, walking through industry certification procedures, and even testing on a brand-new industry certification.
This productive session combined team-building with practical skill development so teachers can deliver industry-aligned instruction that prepares students for the future! 🔨📚

Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools
Okaloosa County School District

Meigs Middle School
Shoal River Middle School
W. C. Pryor Middle School
Davidson Middle School
Max Bruner Jr. Middle School
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Fort Walton Beach High School
Crestview High School
Choctawhatchee High School
Baker School
Pineview School

08/25/2026

08/21/2026

Building Trades instructor, David Tatman at Pineview School is off to an amazing start — students are already engaged in hands-on learning, safety talks, and measurement activities. Smiles all around this Friday! 👷‍♂️🔨✨

Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools

08/19/2026

🏥✨ We’re excited to see local job opportunities that align with the skills and industry certifications our CTE programs provide!

Our Practical Nursing/EMR Program at Crestview High School and our Health Academy in FWB are preparing our seniors with valuable industry-recognized certifications that can help them take the next step toward a healthcare career. 🎓❤️

Our students can earn certifications including:

🩺 Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
❤️ Certified EKG Technician (CET)
💼 Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
🚑 Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

We love seeing the connection between what students learn in our classrooms and the career opportunities available right here in our community! 🌟

08/14/2026

Mr. Hull at Meigs Middle School is setting the tone for an exciting year! 🖤👏✨

08/11/2026

🎉📚 The first day of school is officially in the books! 🥳

And if you ask us… there were smiles all around in our CTE classrooms! 💙🧡💚

We are SO happy to have our students back! 👏🎓 Our classrooms are buzzing with excitement, creativity, hands-on learning, and the start of new career journeys.

✨ We can’t wait to see what this school year has in store for you and all the amazing opportunities waiting ahead!

Here’s to a year full of:
🛠️ Hands-on learning
💡 New ideas
🎯 Career exploration
🏆 Industry certifications
🤝 New connections
🚀 Preparing for the future

Welcome back, students! 💙

08/10/2026

Ready for Day 1! 📚

Classrooms are set, welcome lessons prepped — and the Fort Walton Beach High School CTE team is looking SHARP! 😍👏

Wishing all teachers and students across the district a fantastic first day! 🤗

Who else is excited? 😆

Okaloosa County School District

08/10/2026

Two former Health Academy students returned last week to help Mrs. Welch refresh her classroom — proof that great teachers build lasting connections that extend far beyond graduation! 💙

We’re so excited to welcome all of our students back tomorrow for an amazing 2026–27 school year! Here’s to another year of learning, growth, and making a difference! 🎉📚

Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools

08/07/2026

🎥🚔 We LOVE when our teachers share their passion and showcase the amazing opportunities available to our students! 💙👏

Over the last few years at Baker School, Ms. McClendon has frequently been asked by students and parents about the Criminal Justice Program, and many are surprised to learn that these exciting courses are available.

Wanting to raise awareness and highlight everything the program has to offer, Ms. McClendon took the initiative this summer to create a promotional video featuring the Criminal Justice program.

🎬 We are excited to share the finished product! It does an outstanding job highlighting the hands-on learning experiences, career exploration opportunities, and real-world skills students gain while preparing for careers in law enforcement, public safety, and criminal justice.

👏 Thank you, Ms. McClendon, for your dedication, creativity, and commitment to promoting Career and Technical Education. Your passion is helping students discover exciting pathways for their future!

▶️ Check out the video and see why Baker's Criminal Justice Program is making such an impact!

08/05/2026

Ready, set, school! 🎒 Choctawhatchee High School CTE teachers are hitting the ground running—prepping classrooms and lessons to give students an incredible start next week. We’re so proud of their energy and dedication! 💥