Destin Elementary School

Update, Wednesday 10:05 am: Good morning! We have continued to communicate with the Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety, Patrick Maddox, about the severe weather entering O...

We are excited to announce that the Florida Department of Education recognizes ten schools in the Okaloosa County School District as 2022-23 Schools of Excellence. This prestigious...

We welcome our upcoming Kindergarten students onto campus for a Pre-K visit and mini-orientation on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Any parents of children who do not attend a prescho...

Check out the April Dolphin Report for important information about the 4th Grade FAST Writing Assessment, Month of the Military Child, Purple Up Day (April 15th), DES and Distric...

Check out the April 2024 Healthy Okaloosa Schools newsletter which features important information on RUN4HEALTH 5K Color Run and Walk, Spring Scavenger Hunt, and more!

Parents and Guardians, Please take a moment to complete the following survey about your child's school. We rely on your feedback to continuously improve our schools. T...

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...