First day of school is around the corner. Fort Walton Beach High teachers are preparing

Devon Ravine, Northwest Florida Daily News
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FORT WALTON BEACH — Students across Okaloosa County will be saying goodbye to the summer break and hello to the new school year when they return to classes next Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Fort Walton Beach High School Teacher Jackie Sheffield works to prepare her classroom for the upcoming school year, which begins next Wednesday, Aug. 10. Sheffield, who teaches Algebra II Honors and AP Statistics, is herself a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School and this will be her 22nd year teaching there.
Fort Walton Beach High School Teacher Jackie Sheffield works to prepare her classroom for the upcoming school year, which begins next Wednesday, Aug. 10. Sheffield, who teaches Algebra II Honors and AP Statistics, is herself a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School and this will be her 22nd year teaching there.

At Fort Walton Beach High School on Tuesday morning, students were picking up their schedules while teachers and student volunteers were readying classrooms for some 1,670 students who will walk the school's freshly polished hallways.

In preparation for the first day of school, Fort Walton Beach High School Principal John Spolski said the school will have its "Day at the Fort" event Friday.

Student volunteers Emma Vest and Cindy Lopez work on a bulletin board at Fort Walton Beach High School on Tuesday in preparation for the new school year that begins next Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Student volunteers Emma Vest and Cindy Lopez work on a bulletin board at Fort Walton Beach High School on Tuesday in preparation for the new school year that begins next Wednesday, Aug. 10.

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"We’ll bring in all of our new students; both freshmen and also all of our sophomores, juniors and seniors that have moved into the area," Spolski said. "We try to get them all a little more familiar with the halls and the layout, bathrooms and cafeteria."

New students will learn about the school, tour the campus, hear some of the Vikings' chants and spirit songs and engage in some bonding activities with the help of some of the Viking mentors.

Gary Heapy with The Flooring Authority is framed by the legs of a student desk as he prepares a classroom for recarpeting at Fort Walton Beach High School Tuesday. Students across Okaloosa County will be returning to school on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Gary Heapy with The Flooring Authority is framed by the legs of a student desk as he prepares a classroom for recarpeting at Fort Walton Beach High School Tuesday. Students across Okaloosa County will be returning to school on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

The bell will ring at 7 a.m., but for seniors, the day will start a little earlier with the traditional senior group photo in front of the school.

To see the Okaloosa County School District 2022-2023 school calendar click here.

For current bus route information on all Okaloosa County schools click here.

This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Fort Walton Beach High School teachers, staff prepare for school year