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Local student at the head of the class
Destin resident Warren Wilson has received several regional and national scholarships for his hard work throughout high school in both the community and the classroom. The Fort Walton Beach High Sc... Full story

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A roll call of Destin’s graduates
Destin Elementary fifth grade graduates Assraf, E... Full story
‘I won’t know what to do when the morning comes:’ DMS guidance counselor retires after 13 years
As the school year comes to an end, Destin Middl... Full story
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCES: Three days, three graduation ceremonies in Destin (PHOTOS)
There's been plenty of Pomp and Circumstance as st... Full story

Education

Destin students make the grade
Students making the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks at Destin Elementary include: A HONOR ROLL First Grade Jacob Aiguler, Juliana Bryant, Sarah Cameron , Sandro Ciurleo, Ethan Eubanks, Taylor Flint, Hawke Yohe, Matthew Alabata, Rylee Brown, Mi... Full story
Schools say they're ready for computerized math portion of FCAT; students are worried
The FCAT is going to present a new type of challenge next week for sophomores across Florida. Instead of taking the test with traditional pencil and paper, students will take the math portion on a computer. “I don’t like it at all,&rdqu... Full story
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‘This is my Academy Award:’ Destin Elementary School teacher lands top honors
It may not be an Oscar, but to one special teacher it’s even better.  Destin Elementary School is proud to have so many excellent and hard working teachers.  But this year, the school recognized Ann Shirah, a second grade teacher,... Full story
Butler Elementary mural: 'A little step closer to world peace' (PHOTOS)
SANTA ROSA BEACH — Local students have spent the school year bridging a cultural gap through art. Fourth-graders at Butler Elementary School have connected with fourth-graders at a school just outside Tokyo, Japan, through a series of art pr... Full story
High heels for test tubes: Destin Middle School crowns Miss Marlin (PHOTOS)
Taking home the tiara and title of Miss Marlin at Thursday night’s pageant was eighth grader Callie Peterman. “It feels really good,” said the pageant queen. “I’m just so excited.” Peterman was one of five girl... Full story
THE BEST OF THE BAND (PHOTOS)
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HEAD OF THE CLASS: DMS acknowledges Teacher of the Year and Support Person the Year
Melody Gill is both a teacher and a student. In pursuit of her doctorate in education and educational specialist degree, the Destin Middle School teacher says that managing her schedule can be the biggest obstacle. “It has been challenging to... Full story
READY, SET, SPLASH! Destin Middle School students are making waves with daily TV broadcast (PHOTOS)
“Good morning, Marlins!” Each day, the students at Destin Middle School start the school day off by watching the daily news before settling into their studies. Splash TV is a daily closed circuit broadcast show filmed on-site at DMS to ... Full story
‘ONCE UPON A TIME:' DMS hosts 5th annual Read Aloud Day (PHOTOS)
Last week, students at Destin Middle School set aside their normal classroom routines for the 5th annual Read Aloud Day. Volunteers, city officials and even a few airmen visited the school to read to the students. “I am reading ‘Ms. Fr... Full story
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