Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Sheriff Eric Aden are kicking off the Okaloosa County School District's Anti-Vaping Campaign with this important video message. In the video, Chambers and Aden express that their intent with this campaign is to help students make the right choices and deter them from vaping while educating families about the consequences of vaping on school property as outlined in Okaloosa County School Board Policy. A letter to parents will be sent home with all secondary students, posted on our website www.okaloosaschools.com, and emailed to all parents in the District.
https://youtu.be/R7vKeAjcNIY
10 days ago, Communications
District officials are monitoring a line of severe weather that will move through our area overnight. Due to the timing of the storm, all school start times will be delayed one hour tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25. Bus riders should arrive at their bus stop exactly one hour later than usual. Car riders should be dropped off one hour later. Schools will release at their regular dismissal time. Please see your schoolโs website or social media for any other important information specific to your school. We appreciate Director of Emergency Operations, Patrick Maddox and his team for their assistance today.
about 2 months ago, Communications
We have been advised that Ruckel Middle will not receive power in a timely manner. We are asking parents to pick up their students as soon possible. Supervision will be provided for those who cannot be picked up and lunch will be served. Buses will run at their regular times. When picking up your child, avoid Palm Boulevard as it is closed due to the traffic accident. Updates will be provided as we receive them.
about 2 months ago, Communications
Power has been restored at Niceville High School and operations are continuing as normal.
about 2 months ago, Communications
This week is ๐พ๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ , ๐๐ก๐ค๐ง๐๐๐!
Celebrate Literacy Week (CLW) is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire Florida's students and families to make reading part of their daily routines.
Schools throughout the Okaloosa County School District have fun activities scheduled all week to increase students' interest in reading including themed dress up days, hosting literacy nights for families, and teachers inviting community members to come read to their classes!
Keep an eye on your school's social media and website for their planned events!
#NextGenOCSD #FLCelebratesLiteracy @EducationFL
about 2 months ago, Communications
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Okaloosa County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th.
2 months ago, Communications
Join us tomorrow, Saturday, January 14th, at Choctawhatchee High School for our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical and Poster Contest. Between 10 am and 12:30 pm members of the public are invited to attend this special event where students from across the school district will recite their speeches and present their artwork that illustrates this year's theme: "Standing Together in Solidarity and Unity."
2 months ago, Communications
We are excited to announce our Assistant Principals and Principals of the year!
Assistant Principals:
โ Mandy Lopez, Walker Elementary School
โ Victoria Hurley, Baker School
Principals
โ Donna Kelley, Northwood Elementary School
โ John Spolski, Fort Walton Beach High School
We are proud that these great administrators represent the Okaloosa County School District! Congratulations!
3 months ago, Communications
Okaloosa School District Officials have consulted with Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety Patrick Maddox while monitoring a line of severe weather that will affect Okaloosa County tonight, December 14. All activities scheduled to take place after 6 pm are canceled to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All after-school activities, including extracurricular activities, daycare, and tutoring that occur before 6 pm, will continue as scheduled.
3 months ago, Communications
Do you need help studying for the ACT/SAT? Do you need a tutor for math, science, or your AP classes? Okaloosa County School District has partnered with FEV Tutor to offer free tutoring through your Classlink portal. FEV Tutor is hosting a free webinar for students and families to introduce this new resource and answer questions you may have. Please access the Zoom Meeting via the link below on Thursday, December 1 at 6pm!
https://fevtutor.zoom.us/j/91872391456?pwd=dnJMNUlyU1duK0hobkV1bzR1TlZ0UT09
4 months ago, Communications
Congratulations to the Ruckel Middle School volleyball team for winning the Middle School Athletic Conference (MSAC) Championship this week! Destin Middle School was the runner-up! We applaud all of the athletes for completing a very successful season!
5 months ago, Communications
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๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐๐ + ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ = ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
A safe ride is the goal each day in Okaloosa County as more than 16,000 students use the School Bus as transportation between neighborhood and classroom. This week we will be sharing tips to keep our students safe at the bus stop!
๐ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐
Cell phones and other electronic devices are often permitted on the school bus as long as:
โฃThey are in backpacks or other holders, keeping hands free to use handrails while boarding and departing the bus.
โฃSound is muted or headphones, earbuds, or similar devices are used.
โฃContent does not violate the law or school district policy and procedures.
โฃUse does not create a distraction for the driver.
Check our website www.okaloosaschools.com for more information about National School Bus Safety Week including a National Poster Contest!
5 months ago, Communications
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๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐๐ + ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ = ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
A safe ride is the goal each day in Okaloosa County as more than 16,000 students use the School Bus as transportation between neighborhood and classroom. This week we will be sharing tips to keep our students safe at the bus stop!
๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ข๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐
โฃWarn children that if they drop something getting on and off the bus, they should never pick it up. Instead, they should tell the driver and follow the driver's instructions.
โฃRemind children to look to the right before they step off the bus.
โฃIf you meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street. Children can be so excited to see you after school that they dash across the street and forget the safety rules.
Check our website www.okaloosaschools.com for more information about National School Bus Safety Week including a National Poster Contest!
5 months ago, Communications
The Culinary Arts Students at Crestview High School prepared a delicious lunch for the Crestview Rotary's weekly meeting on Wednesday. This course has a competitive application process due to the rigorous expectations set by Chef Tingle in a welcoming learning environment. Students will take the ServeSafe certification exam which offers many opportunities to advance their career locally. Chairman of the School Board, Tim Bryant, organized the event and took the time to share the amazing opportunities provided to our students through our Career and Technical Education courses.
5 months ago, Communications
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๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐๐ + ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ = ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
A safe ride is the goal each day in Okaloosa County as more than 16,000 students use the School Bus as transportation between neighborhood and classroom. This week we will be sharing tips to keep our students safe at the bus stop!
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โฃHave children wait in a location where the driver can seem them while driving down the street. Try to avoid waiting in a house or car.
โฃDo not let children play in the street. Playing with balls or other toys that could roll into the street is also dangerous.
Check our website www.okaloosaschools.com for more information about National School Bus Safety Week including a National Poster Contest!
5 months ago, Communications
Mrs. Katie Menges, Chorus Teacher at Addie R. Lewis School, presented Principal Lindsey Smith and Assistant Principals Jordan Berry, and Amy Pendleton with the DOD ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) "My Boss is a Patriot" award!
Read more on www.okaloosaschools.com
5 months ago, Communications
โ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐น๐ฆ๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ช ๐๐๐๐
๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐๐ + ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ = ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
A safe ride is the goal each day in Okaloosa County as more than 16,000 students use the School Bus as transportation between neighborhood and classroom. This week we will be sharing tips to keep our students safe at the bus stop!
๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ผ๐ฝ
โฃWalk young children to the bus stop or encourage children to walk in groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see.
โฃPractice good pedestrian behavior: walk on the sidewalk, and if there is no sidewalk, stay out of the street. If you must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic, and stae as close to the edge of the road as you can.
โฃStop and look left, right, and the left again if you must cross the street. Do the same thing at driveways and alleys. Exaggerate your head turns and narrate your actions so your child knows you are looking left, right, and left.
Check our website www.okaloosaschools.com for more information about National School Bus Safety Week including a National Poster Contest!
5 months ago, Communications
The Okaloosa County Middle School Conference celebrated its 2022 Cross Country Championship at Twin Oaks in Niceville on Monday, October 17th. Ruckel Middle School boys and girls won the team honors and were named The 2022 County Champions, while Destin Middle School boys and girls were the Runner-up teams. Congratulations to all the runners, and thank you to those who came out to support the athletes!
5 months ago, Communications
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๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐๐ + ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ = ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
A safe ride is the goal each day in Okaloosa County as more than 16,000 students use the School Bus as transportation between neighborhood and classroom. This week we will be sharing tips to keep our students safe at the bus stop!
๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น
โฃHave your children put everything they carry in a backpack or school bag so they won't drop things along the way.
โฃEncourage them to wear bright, contrasting colors so they will be more easily seen by drivers.
โฃMake sure children leave home on time so they can arrive at the bus stop before it is due, ideally at least five minutes early. Running after or in front of a bus is dangerous.
Check our website www.okaloosaschools.com for more information about National School Bus Safety Week including a National Poster Contest!
5 months ago, Communications
๐๐ถ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต
Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known for his Broadway musical Hamilton and for composing the soundtrack to Disney's Encanto (and others). He is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, Tony Award- winning composer, lyricist, and actor. He is the recipient of the 2015 MacArthur Foundation and 2018 Kennedy Center Honors. Mr. Miranda, and The Miranda Family, are active supporters of initiatives that increase the representation of people of color throughout the arts and government, and promote resilience in Puerto Rico.