Destin Elementary School

As the third nine-week grading period comes to a close, students and teachers alike are looking forward to a well-deserved break. The last day of the grading period is Thursday, ...

Check out the March Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring information on National Nutrition Month, Kite Flying, Reducing Added Sugars, the 1st Annual Run4Health 5K, and more!

Teachers will provide specific class schedules with event times. Parents are welcome to join the fun on the football field! Kindergarten - Thursday - March 7 from 8:45 AM - 1...

During the week of March 4th - 8th we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday (March 2nd). In honor of Dr. Seuss, we will do something special each day! Monday - Wear Pajamas ...

Check out the March Dolphin Repor t featuring information about important dates and events happening around school throughout the year.

The official ribbon cutting for our STEM room took place earlier this week. Thank you to everyone who helped pull this together and came to help us celebrate today! Great thin...

Destin Elementary School 4th grade teacher, Lisa Brown, was surprised with the “Thank a Teacher” recognition, a monthly program highlighting outstanding local educators. Superinte...

Thanks to our amazing art teacher, Michelle Slater, and our incredible music teacher, Jamie Hayes, Destin Elementary kids are learning about black history this month through the a...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century, a strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is crucial for preparing students for the chall...

As we embark on the start of a new semester, I would like to share with our families and community members our highlights on District projects, programs, and successes during the ...

February is Black History Month and we are hosting our annual Door Decorating and Art Contests and encouraging students to enter the statewide Essay Contest hosted by Govern...

Check out the February Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring helpful information about American Heart Month, Being a Role Model, the Effects of Smoking, and more!

We couldn’t be more proud of our Destin Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tish Edmonsond! DES loves you!

The English Language Learners (ELL) Community Connections Committee presents a Multilingual Family and Community Night on January 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Edwins Elementary...

The Controlled Open Enrollment Application window is open January 15 through February 15. Controlled Open Enrollment, also known as COE, is for families who would like their st...

Okaloosa County School District Officials have been in communication with Okaloosa Emergency Management concerning the freezing temperatures expected to enter Okaloosa County...

Destin Elementary School is proud to participate in a campaign to help the Ronald McDonald House. They use the funds from recycling pop tops of aluminum cans to help pay their e...

Grab Your Book! Monday: "Hats" off to reading. Wear your favorite hat. Classes will be making bookmarks. Tuesday: Read with class reading buddies or invite a guest reader to ...

UPDATE 12:55pm The latest update from Patrick Maddox, Okaloosa County Director of Emergency Management, regarding Friday’s weather indicates that while there will be rain and so...

After consulting with Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety Patrick Maddox, the District is canceling after-school activities today and closing schools on Tuesday, January...