Destin Middle School

Be sure to check out the April Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring information about managing stress, being active, screen time and online safety, and more!

The Okaloosa County School District is ready to begin school bus route coordination for the 2026-27 School Year. We are asking parents to request or deny transportation services s...

Congratulations to Mrs. Mandy Lopez on being named the Principal of Destin Middle School at the January 26, 2026, School Board meeting. Mrs. Lopez is an experienced educator who b...

Monday, January 26 5:00pm We continue our regular communication with Okaloosa County Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we monitor the unusually cold weather conditions...

As the federal government shutdown continues, some families are beginning to miss regular paychecks. Households whose current income may qualify their students for meal benefit ...

OCSD Parent Training MTSS & the Evaluation Process ESE Parent Advisory Committee Join us for an informative parent training on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports & the Evaluatio...

Please note the following dates for Winter Sports Tryouts!

The application window is now open for families to apply for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025–2026 school year. Healthy, nutritious meals play an important role in h...

Throughout September, Okaloosa County School District is proud to honor American Founders’ Month, a time dedicated to educating students about the visionaries who shaped our natio...

Be sure to check out the August Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring important health and exercise tips, healthy recipes, and much more!

The application for free or reduced-price school meals is officially open! Healthy meals help students stay focused and ready to learn. Applying is quick, confidential, an...

The Okaloosa County School District Transportation Department has released this year's bus routes. We are excited to introduce Infofinder i, a new online tool that makes it easier...

Join us Friday, August 8th for Back to School Orientation! 8:15 AM: 5th Grade 9:15 AM: 6th - 8th Grade Spirit sales will be available in the Cafeteria from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. ***7...

New 5th Grade and New to DMS Students Please join us on Friday, July 25th for School Readiness Day We are excited to meet our newest Marlins! Join us for an optional tour of DMS...

The meal service prices for the upcoming school year are now available below. Applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals will open on July 9, 2025 . We encourage all families...

Connelly Grelle, a 5th grade student at Destin Middle School (DMS), was recognized at the May 12th School Board meeting for winning the West Florida Chapter of the Daughters of the...

Updated Wednesday, May 7 | 3:40pm The Okaloosa County School District is implementing new software for school bus route coordination in the 2025-26 School Year. We are asking pa...

The Okaloosa County Middle School Athletic Conference recognized the spring sports winners in Golf and Track last week. Destin Middle School captured the County Championship with ...

Be sure to check out the April Healthy Okaloosa Schools Newsletter featuring important health and exercise tips, healthy recipes, and much more!

Are you struggling to handle your child’s emotions? Do you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to respond? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way. Join us for a live e...