February 7, 2023
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...
February 2, 2023
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...
January 25, 2023
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...
January 17, 2023
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...
January 16, 2023
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 ...
January 13, 2023
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Okaloosa County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th.
January 9, 2023
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...
January 4, 2023
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...
January 3, 2023
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...
December 6, 2022
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...
December 2, 2022
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...
November 29, 2022
Parents/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.
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November 29, 2022
Okaloosa County Schools will follow an Early Dismissal Schedule on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, for the Winter Break Holidays. Lunch will be served.
November 18, 2022
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays November 21st - 25th. Have a safe and happy holiday!
November 10, 2022
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed Friday, November 11th for the Veterans Day Holiday.
November 1, 2022
Check out this month's newsletter featuring articles such as Trot Like a Turkey, Growing Gratitude, Sweet Treats, Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole, and Wash It Down with Water. ...
October 4, 2022
Save the Date for our Fall Festival, October 14th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Destin Elementary Field. Bought to you by the Destin Elementary PTO, presale tickets begin on October 3r...
September 30, 2022
Check out this month's newsletter featuring articles on how to Zucchini Pizza Boats , Walk to School Day , Library Adventure , Deadly Experiments , For the Love of Candy , and a...
August 12, 2022
Dear Dolphin Family,
It is with great pride and excitement that I begin as Destin’s Elementary Principal. I feel extremely fortunate to work with such wonderful children, a...