
August 29, 2023
The
Nutrition Group and Okaloosa County School District Food Services
invite ALL kindergarten students to eat a FREE lunch on August 30, 2023,
in their school cafeteria duri...

August 17, 2023
Check out the August Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter to learn about the benefits of cantaloupes and milk, how to learn a new language, the difference between "tobacco-free" and "nico...

August 11, 2023
Prepare as a family for extreme heat. This is crucial to make sure everyone is safe during hot weather conditions. Check out the August Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter for some ways ...

August 2, 2023
We hope you enjoy our newsletter this year! It will provide information about important dates and events happening around the school throughout the year. Updates will occur at the...

July 24, 2023
The Florida Back to School 2023 Sales Tax Holiday is July 24- August 6th. During this two-week period, consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies tax-free.
Lear...

July 24, 2023
** Bus Routes are still being Entered into the System!**
The bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year can be found by using the Infolocator .
For most entered addresse...

July 14, 2023
Help us reach our goal of having all 61 classes adopted BEFORE the school year starts! The adoption fee is $250 per classroom.* Teachers use Adopt a Class funds for craft supplies...

July 13, 2023
The 2023-24 School Supply List is now available and can also be found under the Parents/Students tab on the home page.

July 13, 2023
Join us for Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 9th at the following times: 11:00 am - 11:30 am - Last Names Starting with A - H 11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Last Names Starting wit...

July 6, 2023
Beat the rush! Schedule your child's back to school shots before the rush! Immunizations are by appointment only; walk-ins will be provided the next available appointment.
Vie...

June 30, 2023
Stuff the Bus helps local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year! In 2022, we collected $11,000 worth of supplies, impacting over 10,000 students in 53 scho...

June 26, 2023
Destin Elementary School is in need of two dedicated, caring teachers to join our Destin Elementary School family! If you have a heart for teaching, we have the most supportive an...

June 26, 2023
We are excited to provide you with a snapshot of some of the many amazing things that happened in the Okaloosa County School District during the 2022-2023 School Year!
First a...

May 26, 2023
Students from across the District participated in the annual "Change for Children" fundraiser campaign for Children in Crisis (CIC), Inc. The CIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiz...

May 26, 2023
Enjoy your vacation and travel safely. Happy Summer! School starts in the fall for students on Thursday, August 10th! Visit OkaloosaSchools.com for the full 2023-2024 Schoo...

May 17, 2023
Okaloosa County Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program this summer.
Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts and lunches at no cost
for kids 18 a...

May 17, 2023
The Okaloosa County School District, in conjunction with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, will host 12 free Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camps
for rising ...

May 16, 2023
Destin Elementary is so very proud of our Cox Inspirational Hero, River Lee Miller!

May 16, 2023
DES was thrilled to officially dedicate and open our butterfly garden, thanks to Mrs. Leah McGill for getting it all done! Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Davis’ classes joined us to release b...

May 16, 2023
Congratulations to Ryan Gregg for being the first Destin Elementary student to ever earn a spot to compete in the National Archery Tournament! Ryan made us so proud this weeke...