December 2, 2024
Winter Break begins with early release on December 20, 2024, and continues through January 7th for students. 》December 20th - Early Dismissal (see below) 》January 6th- Teacher wor...
December 20, 2024
The Okaloosa County School District is proud to highlight the remarkable success of the READing Paws Program. This initiative nurtures young readers by pairing them with therapy d...
December 16, 2024
The amazing PE crew at Destin Elementary organized our annual Jingle Jog this year for students and families! We were ecstatic so many people could join us and all the kids had a ...
December 2, 2024
Check out the December Edition of the Dolphin Report featuring information about important dates and events happening around school throughout the year.
December 2, 2024
Be sure to check out the December Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring important health and exercise tips, healthy recipes, and much more!
December 2, 2024
DES Annual Jingle Jog Due to wet weather and track conditions, the annual DES Jingle Jog with PE will be postponed until this Thursday, Dec. 12th! We hope you can join us for th...
November 21, 2024
The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! Our Educational Support Job Fair, free to attend, will be held at the OCSD Admini...
November 21, 2024
Destin Elementary School was recognized for achieving an A rating and being recognized as a School of Excellence for the 2023-24 school year! To earn the prestigious School of Ex...
November 11, 2024
Join us for Thanksgiving Family Lunch on the following days and times: Wednesday, November 20th 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - 2nd Grade 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM - 3rd Grade 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - ...
November 4, 2024
Be sure to check out the November Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring important health and exercise tips, healthy recipes, and much more!
November 1, 2024
Thank you to the East District patrol deputies and the Community Resource Deputy, Deputy Pearce, for coming out and teaching our Jr Deputies about the daily duties of doing patrol...
November 1, 2024
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed Monday, November 11th for the Veterans Day Holiday.
October 18, 2024
The Nutrition Group and Okaloosa School Food Services are excited to announce a special dining event for all Kindergarten students! On October 23rd, 24th, and 25th, kindergartener...
October 15, 2024
Destin Elementary is very proud to announce that our media specialist, Meg Fette, has earned the recognition of being our support person of the year! Congratulations Ms Fette! Tha...
October 15, 2024
Don't forget, the Fall Festival is Friday, October 18th 4:30pm-7:30pm at the Destin Elementary track!
October 2, 2024
Check out the October Healthy Okaloosa Newslette r featuring information on Celebrating Walk to School Day, Trick or Treat Safety Tips, Seat Belt Awareness Campaign, and more.
September 26, 2024
Weather Update: Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:45pm After the latest call with the Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety, Patrick Maddox, we are confirming that school wil...
September 25, 2024
Weather Update: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:20pm Good afternoon. This is the Okaloosa County School District with an important weather update. District officials have been ...
September 24, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th and continues through October 15th. This month of recognition has been established to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contribu...
September 23, 2024
Weather Update: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 2:00pm The latest information received from the Director of Public Safety, Patrick Maddox, and the National Weather Service, indicate...