Destin Middle School

After consulting with Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety Patrick Maddox, the District is canceling after-school activities today and closing schools on Tuesday, January...

OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring likely severe weather moving into our area Monday evening with the most significant weather passing t...

Check out the January Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring information about the importance of physical activity, limiting screen time, and the dangers of energy drinks. Plus tr...

Winter Break begins with early dismissal on December 21, 2023, and continues through January 5th for students. 》December 21st - See attached Early Release schedule 》January 4th- T...

Parents and Students, Please take a moment to complete the following Food Services survey about your child's school meals. We rely on your feedback to continuously improve...

The 2023 Baseline School Grades were released by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and the results are highly encouraging in the first year of a new statewide asse...

Congratulations to our 5th Grade Archery Team for placing 1st place and our Middle School team placing 3rd place. Congratulations: Matthew Bardin - 1st place with 229 Ry...

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) announced today the launch of a Thank a Teacher—a joint partnership between HCA Florid...

Check out the December Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring important information about balancing screen time, drinking water for good health, and encouraging movement as part o...

Be sure to mark your calendar for this Friday, December 1st for Family Movie Night from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Students must leave campus at 3:30 p.m. and can return to the front ...

Are you a baseball enthusiast looking for a way to get involved in the sport? Consider becoming a middle school umpire! Umpiring is a great way to give back to the community w...

Be sure to check out the November Healthy Okaloosa Schools Newsletter featuring Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness Training, the Importance of staying Hydrated, Getting Cre...

A very big CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Scherie Havard for being selected as Destin Middle School's Teacher of the Year! We thank you for your unwavering dedication and commitment to ou...

Dr. Belinda Small was recently recognized by OCSD as part of October's National Principal Appreciation Month. “Working with Dr. Small is a complete joy. Her dedication to our...

Check out the October Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring important information on Walking to School, Living Drug-Free, Minding Your Mind, Drinking Water, and Involving Childre...

Congratulations to Ms. Torri Lilley, 2023-24 Educational Support Person of the Year! Thank you for all you do for Destin Middle School families, faculty, and staff!

Destin MS will host an on-site flu vaccination clinic on September 27, 2023. To participate, complete and sign a consent form and return to school by September 22, 2023. For more ...

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th and continues through October 15th. This month of recognition has been established to celebrate the cultures, histories, and cont...

During the month of September, the Okaloosa County School District is excited to join the Nation in celebrating America’s Founding Fathers George Washington, Thomas Jefferso...

Check out the September Healthy Okaloosa Schools newsletter featuring the following resources: National Fruits and Veggies Month Bobbing for Apples Benefits of Drinking Wat...