Destin Elementary School

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...

OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring likely severe weather moving into our area Monday evening with the most significant weather passing t...

Check out the January Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring information about the importance of physical activity, limiting screen time, and the dangers of energy drinks. Plus tr...

Winter Break begins with early dismissal on December 21, 2023, and continues through January 5th for students. 》December 21st - See attached Early Release schedule 》January 4th- T...

Parents and Students, Please take a moment to complete the following Food Services survey about your child's school meals. We rely on your feedback to continuously improve...

The 2023 Baseline School Grades were released by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and the results are highly encouraging in the first year of a new statewide asse...