Stuff the Bus helps local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year! In 2023, our collective efforts led to the collection of over $12,000 worth of supplies, impacting over 10,000 students in 53 schools across Okaloosa and Walton counties. This is a testament to the power of our community's generosity. Without your support, students would lack the supplies they need to be successful during the school year. Marcus Chambers, Superintendent of Okaloosa County School District, said, "Any help you can give to allow our students to have their supplies would be greatly appreciated." He went on to say, "I want to thank the Okaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union, Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Walmart, Cumulus Media, and the community at large for supporting our students and providing the school supplies they need to kick off the new school year and be successful throughout the year."
District staff will be on-site for the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, which will take place on Saturday, August 3, from 8 am to 4 pm at the following locations:
Walmart - Crestview (3351 S Ferdon Blvd)
Walmart - Fort Walton Beach (748 Beal Pkwy NW)
Walmart - Niceville (1300 E John Sims Pkwy E)
The state of Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will be held from July 29 to August 11, 2024. During this period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax, including:
Certain school supplies selling for $50 or less per item
Specific clothing, footwear, and accessories selling for $100 or less per item
Personal computers and related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use selling for $1,500 or less
For additional information, visit the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday FAQ.
Please visit Stuff the Bus for information on Okaloosa schools’ supply wish lists and donation drop-off locations.