Destin Elementary School

Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holiday March 20th - 24th. There is a Teacher Workday on Monday, March 27th. Students return to school Tuesday, March ...

We are hiring for all positions, including Education Majors, Career Changers, Veterans, Transportation, and Custodial. Prinicipal and other District Administrators will be present...

Check out this month's Healthy Okaloosa Schools newsletter featuring the benefits of getting enough sleep and drinking enough water . Also, learn how to access ebooks, audiob...

March 13 - 17 in the Destin Elementary Media Center during school hours.

Thursday, March 2nd

It’s a challenging time to be a parent. We want to give our children the world, but as inflation and economic uncertainties impact our daily lives, the thought of paying for their...

Okaloosa County School District Schools and District Offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, in observance of Presidents' Day. School will resume Tuesday, February 21...

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we h...

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

Check out this month's newsletter featuring the benefits of protecting your teeth , acts of kindness , and family laughter . Learn how to make Strawberry S'mores and twirl a hul...

District officials are monitoring a line of severe weather that will move through our area overnight. Due to the timing of the storm, all school start times will be delayed on...

Destin Elementary School is participating in Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! January 23–27, 2023. This statewide event is intended to raise awareness about the importance o...

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 ...

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Okaloosa County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th.

The Okaloosa County School District is currently examining materials for adoption to be used in elementary, middle, and high school social studies classes. The elementary and...

Check out this month's newsletter featuring the benefits of drinking milk , the importance of being active and reading together , how to make popcorn treats , and healthy New Ye...

Happy New Year, OCSD family! We hope you are enjoying this time off. Just a reminder that Thursday, January 5th, is a teacher work day / student holiday, Friday, January 6th...

Join us for the DES Jingle Bell Jog on December 19th. Come walk, jog, or run with your child during their PE Class dresses in your red, green, tacky sweaters/socks, santa hats, ji...

Check out this month's newsletter featuring visiting local museums, making white sand angels, fixing cold weather beverages, winter activities, and making broccoli and avocado so...

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