
August 20, 2025
The Okaloosa County School District is proud to announce the launch of the Student Ambassador Program, NextGen Communicators, an exciting opportunity for high school students in g...

August 18, 2025
Mark your calendars! The Okaloosa County School District is excited to share the official graduation dates, times, and locations for the Class of 2026. For family and friends who ...

August 15, 2025
At this week's School Board meeting, we proudly recognized Kate Jannazo, an outstanding 8th grade student from Destin Middle School, for winning the 2025 Florida Youth Running Ass...

August 15, 2025
Superintendent Marcus Chambers and the Okaloosa County School Board recognized Destin Middle School 8th grader Noah Finkler at the August 11 school board meeting, celebrating his ...

August 14, 2025
The Okaloosa County School Board has officially approved a proclamation recognizing August 21, 2025, as Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day in the district. Superintendent Marcus...

August 13, 2025
The Okaloosa County School Board has unanimously approved naming Ruckel Middle School’s new cafetorium The Dr. Ginny Morgan Cafetorium, honoring the beloved late principal who ded...

August 12, 2025
The Okaloosa County School Board has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting military-connected students and their families by unanimously approving a resolution during the August...

August 11, 2025
Be sure to check out the August Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring important health and exercise tips, healthy recipes, and much more!

August 7, 2025
As schools across Okaloosa County open their doors for the 2025–2026 school year, Superintendent Marcus Chambers has shared a heartfelt message of welcome and encouragement with s...

August 7, 2025
The Okaloosa County School District Transportation Department has released this year's bus routes. We are excited to introduce Infofinder i, a new online tool that makes it easier...

August 6, 2025
New Legislation in Florida restricts student use of cellular phones during the school day, aiming to minimize distractions and to support a focused learning environment. Educatio...

August 4, 2025
The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD), in partnership with the Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville-Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce, is proud to announce the l...

August 4, 2025
The application for free or reduced-price school meals is officially open! Healthy meals help students stay focused and ready to learn. Applying is quick, confidential, and...

July 28, 2025
Niceville High School senior Avary Ritenour has been named the Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County for the Class of 2026. Avary stood out among 13 high school seniors from...

July 25, 2025
For many children, the first day of kindergarten is filled with excitement, curiosity, and sometimes a few nerves. To help ease that transition, the Okaloosa County School District...

July 17, 2025
Nathan Basnett, an extraordinary volunteer at Addie R. Lewis School, was recognized at the July 14, 2025, School Board meeting for being named the Okaloosa County School District’...

July 16, 2025
We’re proud to announce the appointment of three outstanding educators to new leadership roles in our district: Janette Dunn - Assistant Principal at Richbourg School Ms....

July 9, 2025
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is proud to kick off its annual "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive, a community-wide effort to support students in need throughout the dist...

July 7, 2025
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has released school grades for the 2024–2025 academic year, and the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) is proud to once again earn ...

July 7, 2025
The Okaloosa County Take Stock in Children (TSIC) program is currently seeking caring, committed mentors to guide and support local high school students in grades 9–11 during the ...