Schools around Eglin AFB

This page lists all the schools in Okaloosa County along with their addresses and phone numbers, as well as a link to the school's "grade" issued by the state of Florida. A link to a map of each school is also included for your convenience.

Addie R. Lewis Middle School281 Mississippi AvenueValparaiso, FL 32580School Phone: 850-833-4130

Annette P. Edwins Elementary School7 Wright Parkway SWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3333

Antioch Elementary School4700 Whitehurst LaneCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-683-7540

Baker School1369 14th St.Baker, FL 32531School Phone: 850-689-7279

Bluewater Elementary School4545 Range RoadNiceville, FL 32578School Phone: 850-833-4240

Bob Sikes Elementary School425 Adams DriveCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-689-7268

C. W. Ruckel Middle School201 North Partin DriveNiceville, FL 32578School Phone: 850-833-4142

Cherokee Elementary School200 Gaffney RoadEglin AFB, FL 32542School Phone: 850-833-4320

Choctawatchee Academy110 Racetrack Road NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-833-3614

Choctawatchee Senior High School110 Racetrack Road NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3614

Clifford Meigs Middle School150 Richbourg AvenueShalimar, FL 32579School Phone: 850-833-4301

Crestview Senior High School1250 N. Ferdon BoulevardCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-689-7177

Crestview Voc-Tech Center1250 N. Ferdon BoulevardCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-689-7177

Davidson Middle School6261 Old Bethel RoadCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-683-7500

Destin Elementary School630 Kelly StreetDestin, FL 32541School Phone: 850-833-4360

Destin Middle School (Regatta Bay)689 Regatta Bay Blvd.Destin, FL 32541School Phone: 850-833-7655

Elliott Point Elementary School301 Hughes StreetFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3355

Emerald Coast Marine Institute207 4th Street SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-244-2711

Florosa Elementary School1700 W Highway 98Mary Esther, FL 32569School Phone: 850-833-4381

Fort Walton Beach High School400 Hollywood Boulevard SWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3300
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Gulf Coast Youth Academy4448 Straight Line RoadCrestview, FL 32539School Phone: 850-689-7800

James E. Plew Elementary School220 Pine AvenueNiceville, FL 32578School Phone: 850-833-4100

Kenwood Elementary School15 Eagle StreetFort Walton Beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-833-3570

Lance C. Richbourg Middle School500 Alabama StreetCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-689-7229

Laurel Hill High School8078 4th StreetLaurel Hill, FL 32567School Phone: 850-652-4111

Liza Jackson Preparatory School546 Mary Esther CutoffFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3321

Longwood Elementary School50 Holly AvenueShalimar, FL 32579School Phone: 850-833-4329

Lula J. Edge Elementary School300 Highway 85 NNiceville, FL 32578School Phone: 850-833-4138

Mary Esther Elementary School320 Miracle Strip ParkwayMary Esther, FL 32569School Phone: 850-833-3371

Max Bruner, Jr. Middle School322 Holmes Boulevard NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3266

Milton Girls Juv. Residential5770 E. Milton RoadMilton, FL 32538School Phone: 850-689-7117

N. W. Florida Ballet Academie310 Perry Avenue SEFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-664-7787

Niceville Senior High School800 John Sims Parkway ENiceville, FL 32578School Phone: 850-833-4109

Northwood Elementary School501 4th AvenueCrestview, FL 32536School Phone: 850-689-7252

Oak Hill Elementary School101 Chinquapin DriveEglin AFB, FL 32542School Phone: 850-833-4311

Ocean City Elementary School720 Essex RoadFort Walton Beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-833-3556

Okaloosa Academy81 Roberts BoulevardFort Walton Beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-864-3133

Okaloosa Applied Tech Center1976 Lewis Turner BoulevardFort Walton Beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-833-3500
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Okaloosa Youth Academy4448 Straight Line RoadCrestview, FL 32539School Phone: 850-689-7800
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Okaloosa Youth Development Center4448 Straight Line RoadCrestview, FL 32539School Phone: 850-689-7800

OWCC Collegiate Charter High School100 College Boulevard ENiceville, FL 32578School Phone: 850-729-4949

Shalimar Elementary School1350 Joe Martin CircleShalimar, FL 32579School Phone: 850-833-4339

Silver Sands Exceptional Children349 Holmes Boulevard NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548School Phone: 850-833-3364

Southside Elementary School650 S. Pearl StreetCrestview, FL 32539School Phone: 850-689-7203

Valparaiso Elementary School379 Edge AvenueValparaiso, FL 32580School Phone: 850-833-4120

W. C. Pryor Middle School201 Racetrack Road NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-833-3613

Walker Elementary School2988 Stillwell BoulevardCrestview, FL 32539School Phone: 850-689-7220

Wright Elementary School305 Lang RoadFort Walton beach, FL 32547School Phone: 850-833-3580

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Parks around Eglin AFB

Clearwater Park
Valparaiso

Eglin Wildlife Management Area
Valparaiso

Fort Walton Beach Park
Fort Walton Beach

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Destin

Henderson Beach State Park
Fort Walton Beach

Rocky Bayou State Park Aquatic Preserve
Niceville

Twin Hills Park

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Church around Eglin AFB area

Almerant Church
Laurel Hill

Antioch Church
Crestview South

Beaver Creek Church
Munson

Bethel Church
Crestview North

Bethel Church
Laurel Hill

Bullard Church
Hurricane Lake

Campton Church
Oak Grove

Canaan Church
Crestview South

Clear Springs Church
Oak Grove

Ebenezer Church
Oak Grove

Friendship Church
Crestview South

Golan Church
Baker

Good Hope Church
Munson

Hester Church
Baker

Holy Trinity Church
Mary Esther

Light House Church
Baker

Lighthouse Church
Baker

Live Oak Church
Crestview South

Magnolia Church
Oak Grove

Mount Zion Church
Laurel Hill

New Bethany Church
Munson

New Bethel Church
Crestview North

Oakland Church
Mary Esther

Old Ebenezer Church
Oak Grove

Olive Branch Church
Blackman

Parkway Church

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Hospitals around Eglin AFB area

Crestview Community Hospital
Crestview North

Fort Walton Beach Hospital Extended Care
Fort Walton Beach

HSA Gulf Coast Hospital
Fort Walton Beach

Humana Hospital Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach

Twin Cities Hospital
Niceville

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Airports in Okaloosa County

Bob Sikes Airport
Crestview North


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30.78
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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Destin




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30.40
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Dotson Airport
Baker


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Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Heliport
Mary Esther


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Hurlburt Field
Mary Esther


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30.43
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Lonesome Pines Airport
Baker




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North Okaloosa Medical Center Heliport
Crestview South




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Ruckel Airport
Niceville




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Sky Ranch
Baker


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Swaney Airport
Dorcas


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30.78
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The Funny Farm Airport
Dorcas


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Yellow River Airstrip
Holt




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Near-by Hotels to Eglin AFB

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by Lois Walsh

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Maintaining the infrastructure of an Air Force base that's nearly the size of the state of Rhode Island and the largest in the free world is a tough and challenging job, but it is one that the 96th Civil Engineer Group is fully focused on doing in the most innovative, resourceful and efficient ways possible.

From repairing roads to fighting forest fires, the group is one of the most diverse on base with everything from firefighters to archaeologists on staff to do the job. Similar to many units throughout the Department of Defense, though, the 96th CEG must find ways to overcome budget and personnel cuts to continue its contributions to the Global War on Terror.

"Funding has been lean and from the people standpoint, we're heavily supporting the Air Expeditionary Force mission requirements," Col. Dennis Yates, 96th CEG commander, said.

That doesn't discourage Colonel Yates and the 96th CEG at all. Instead, he says it keeps them focused and true to the group's vision of being innovative, resourceful and effective in all they do in light of these challenges.

The group is comprised of the 796th Civil Engineer Squadron, the 96 Civil Engineer Squadron and the Environmental Management, Resources and Family Housing Divisions.

Lt. Col. Dave Eaton, 796th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, heads a squadron of more than 600 military and civilians who are responsible for maintenance and repair of base property. They've got everything from pest management personnel to heating, ventilation and air conditioning specialists. He agrees that limited funding and ops tempo are some of the biggest challenges his squadron faces.

"The people are great and do great things for us, always stepping up to the plate to meet the challenges head on." he said. "They take limited funding and manpower and do their magic to produce a great product. For example, when one of our shop superintendents deployed last month, an airman quickly stepped into his shoes and has been leading the shop ever since. There is no doubt in my mind that we'll see more examples like this as the deployment wears on."

The Environmental Management Division is led by Mike Applegate. The division is responsible for ensuring the base is a good steward of the environment and manages the reservation for 19 federally listed threatened and endangered species, as well as maintaining the world's largest longleaf pine forest.

Beyond the natural resources, Environmental Management is also responsible for ensuring the base stays compliant with the myriad of federal and state laws that regulate the base's air emissions, water quality programs, restoration efforts and protection of cultural resources among other things.

"We're environmental managers, not environmentalists," Mr. Applegate said. "We manage the environment for the mission, and we don't let it manage us. Our job is to make sure the base is compliant with the law as we execute the mission."

The Family Housing Division, ran by Kathy Lawhon, provides program management for housing referral services and effective use of on-base housing, including the single unaccompanied Airmen's dormitories. They are also responsible for providing input to the housing budget and the accompanying furnishings management program.

Through privatization, the quality of military family housing for both Eglin and Hurlburt Field military families stands to improve substantially.

"Our military families will enjoy contemporary homes similar to those found in the local communities," Paul Ledford, housing office manager, said. "They will have homes that are better built and equipped to endure the intense heat associated with coastal living." The Air Force hopes to attract the right developer for the job when it releases its updated Request for Proposal in September.

The 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, known as the "first-response arm of CE," boasts the largest fire department in DOD and the largest explosive ordnance disposal in the Air Force.

"If you think first response across the base or the community, fire, police and medical, we are one leg of that Eglin triad," Maj. Don Treanor, 96th CES commander, said. The 96th CES also includes the Readiness Flight. Its mission includes conducting emergency management for peacetime emergencies and natural disasters on Eglin as well as providing chemical warfare defense training for all Eglin military personnel, Major Treanor said. They also have the Prime BEEF functions which prepares CE forces for their wartime responsibilities.

So while there may be less people and financial resources to do their job these days, Col. Yates believes that if the group stays true to its vision, they'll be fine.

"It's a great group of people with a lot of pride to do the job right under any circumstances," Colonel Yates said. "Our pride and ingenuity makes us a formidable weapon system."

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