Destin Elementary School

DES Spring Hoedown Dance was amazing! Thank you for organizing it PTO! Post your pictures here!

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.

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! 💙🐬😊

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!

Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holidays March 15th - 2nd. March 25th is a Teacher Workday/Student Holiday.

100th day fun at Destin Elementary!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

DES Christmas Dress-up Days 12/15 - 12/21

Winter Break begins with early dismissal on December 21, 2023, and continues through January 5th for students. 》December 21st - Destin ES Early Release @ 1:55 p.m. 》January 4th- Teacher workday/student holiday 》January 5th- District-wide professional development day/student holiday 》January 8th- Students' first day of the 2nd semester!

Don't forget to Fall Back on Sunday, November 5th at 2 AM.

Monday, October 9th is a Teacher Workday/Student Holiday!

Your Destin Elementary crew is ready for an incredible school year! 😊❤️🐬

A huge thank you to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for donating headphones and pencils for our students and to Village Baptist Church for their donation of 100 backpacks of school supplies to help our teachers and kiddos! They also brought Fat Clements’s lunch to feed the staff!!! The Destin Community takes such good care of us! THANK YOU!!!😊❤️🐬

Thank you First Baptist and Village Baptist for blessing our campus, teachers, staff, students, and families for the upcoming school year!🐬

Classes are forming...be sure to get your Kindergartener registered for school today!

School is around the corner! Once your student's online registration is completed, please come into the office.