 The current location of NHS on John Sims Parkway was not the original site of the school, opened in 1964; NHS was initially located in a dance hall on Howell Avenue and once held classes at what is now Edge Elementary.Niceville High School's first State Title came in 1987 when the Boys Cross Country team won the State Title in Titusville, FL.Niceville High School has won accolades for many of its Teacher and Student assisted extra curricular activities.