Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) Congratulates its Member, Seacoast Collegiate High School, on the Grand Opening of its New School Facilities at Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center 

FCPCS Executive Director Sherard Parker Attended the Grand Opening Event

PHOTO CAPTION: Supporters of Seacoast Collegiate High School and others attend a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the newly-expanded Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center, home to facilities for Seacoast Collegiate High School. / Courtesy Seacoast Collegiate High School 

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (September 3, 2025) – The Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) applauds a new era of education in Walton County with the grand opening of Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center, home to facilities for FCPCS-member Seacoast Collegiate High School, part of Seaside School. 

FCPCS Executive Director Sherard Parker attended the recent ribbon cutting and grand opening, and congratulated school leaders. 

“Seaside School is one of Florida’s first and most successful public charter schools, and FCPCS congratulates Seacoast Collegiate High School on its new facilities at Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center,” said Parker.  “Seacoast Collegiate High School students will be the big winners here, as they take advantage of this state-of-the-art facility geared toward learning for the future.” 

According to a press release from the school, the new facility represents a dynamic partnership between Seacoast Collegiate High School and Northwest Florida State College.  The College will use its facilities to provide high school students with direct-access to college level instruction, labs, workforce training and advanced academic pathways. 

The Center will serve more than 500 students across the high school and college this fall, with the capacity for more significant growth in the coming years.  The expansion comes during a historic milestone year for the Seaside School, celebrating its 30th year in operation. 

“This center is more than a building, it’s a bold investment in the future of Walton County,” said Tom Miller, Executive Director of Seaside School.  “Together with Northwest Florida State College, we’re creating a center that expands access, inspires achievement and prepares our students to lead in a rapidly changing world.” 

About the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools

Recently celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS) is the leading charter school membership association in the state.  Since its inception in 1999, FCPCS has been dedicated to creating a national model of high quality, accredited public charter schools that are student-centered and performance-driven. FCPCS provides a wide array of technical support, mentoring, training, networking, and purchasing services to its membership, as well as serving as an advocate for all Florida public charter schools.