Phones at all schools have been restored!
about 1 month ago, Communications
Good morning! Phones are down at some of our schools. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix the issue.
about 1 month ago, Communications
We invite you to picnic with your kids at DES! Reminders: - All visitors must sign into the Front Office with your license - Wait outside the Cafeteria to meet your child - You may eat at any of our Outdoor Picnic Tables or Benches but not in the Cafeteria - Please take only your child out of the Cafeteria (No friends please) - Bring your child back to the Cafeteria to join their class by the end of their lunch time.
about 1 month ago, OCSD Webmaster
Picnic
It’s time to get those yearbooks ordered!
about 2 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Order your Yearbook Today!
Yearbook Price - $30
Destin ES is looking for people who have time to substitute, volunteer or be a tutor! If you are interested in how to apply for any of these, please email Mrs. Meyer and we can get you signed up. We are also in need of a sponsor for the Lego Club and the Drone Team after school. These both meet weekly after school. If this is something you may be interested in, please email Mrs. Meyer for more information!
2 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Beginning Tuesday, September 3, we welcome families to come on campus to eat lunch with your students in any of our outside areas. Please sign in through the front office and meet your student at the cafeteria. Only your child may leave the cafeteria to eat lunch with you and we ask that you bring them back to the cafeteria to meet their class at the end of lunch time.
2 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Destin Elementary School would like to thank Fishbein Orthodontics for the delicious Panera breakfast! It helped fuel our teachers today and we appreciate our partnership with you!
3 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Thank you Destin United Methodist Church for providing breakfast to welcome our teachers and staff back to school! We love being blessed by you to start every year!!!
3 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Teacher/Staff Breakfast
We hope our students and staff have a restful summer break! We look forward to seeing our OCSD Family again on the first day of school, August 12, 2024. The 2024-2025 School Calendar can be found on our website: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/calendars
5 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Classes are forming! Get your Kindergartener registered for school today! Visit www.okaloosaschools.com/o/destines to get started online.
5 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
DES Registration
DES Spring Hoedown Dance was amazing! Thank you for organizing it PTO! Post your pictures here!
7 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
DES Dance
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm system moving into our area Wednesday afternoon. Following weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Wednesday's school day or after school activities. No adjustments to Wednesday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
7 months ago, Communications
Monitoring Severe Weather
Save your pop tabs from your cans and bring them to the DES front office so we can help support the Ronald McDonald House! This amazing organization has helped so many in our school and community and we’d love to give back! 💙🐬😊
8 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Pop Tops
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holidays March 15 - 22, 2024. March 25 is a Teacher Workday / Student Holiday. Enjoy your break!
8 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Spring Break
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holidays March 15th - 2nd. March 25th is a Teacher Workday/Student Holiday.
8 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Spring Break
100th day fun at Destin Elementary!
10 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
100th Day of School
Reminder! Be on time for school! School starts at 8:25 am! Students should be in the classroom and ready to learn when the tardy bell rings!
10 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Be on tome for school
We are still in need of a cafeteria monitor! Work the same calendar days that your kids are in school! The cafeteria is a fun, lively environment where you can help our kiddos during lunch from 10: 20 am to 1:00 pm Monday - Friday.
10 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Thank a Teacher! Have you ever wanted to thank a special teacher for the impact they've made on your life? Here's your chance! HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and the Okaloosa County School District have partnered to celebrate the Okaloosa County School District's dedicated educators! Students, Families, and staff members are encouraged to share their stories about a particular teacher's inspiring actions, supportive words, creative lessons, or just their overall positive impact. Each month of the 2023-2024 school year, one nominated teacher will win $250 from HCA Florida Healthcare and be highlighted on social media. Nominate the teacher who impacted you by clicking the link below or visit OkaloosaSchools.com, click on "Parents/Students" and select "Thank a Teacher." https://forms.gle/vp84LbWTaPp4jjin6@hcafloridahealthcare HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
10 months ago, OCSD Webmaster
Thank a Teacher
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.  Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.  No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
10 months ago, Communications
monitoring weather