Welcome to Destin Middle School. We are committed to providing critical transitional support for military-connected students as they relocate to our school due to a parent's change in duty station. Our focus is to eliminate barriers to the academic success of military-connected students. We are here to assist and support the military family lifestyle in such areas as school transitions, frequent moves, deployment, and education inconsistencies that exist from state to state, along with many others.

Military Point of Contact - Haley Kirby

Destin Middle School strives to make your student's transition to a new school as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Upon enrollment, our new Marlins are paired with a Destin leadership student who will give them a tour of our campus, introduce them to their teachers, and fill them in on all of our extracurricular activities and clubs. We encourage all of our Marlins to find a way to become involved at DMS.  

Destin Middle School staff receive professional development concerning how to identify and respond to the needs of military students and their families.

• Resources for Staff Professional Development

Destin Middle School reserves at least 5% of controlled open enrollment seats, as defined in Section 1002.31, F.S., for military students. (School Board Policy 04-48)

We honor and celebrate our military families throughout the year in many ways:

• September - Constitution Week

• November - Veteran's Day

• April - Month of the Military Child

The OkaloosaSchools.com website has a detailed list of Military Family Resources and Educational Opportunities to best assist your family. It contains a PCS document, services, programs, educational resources, and so much more to aid in the success of your educational goals.

• Transition/Checklist Planning for Military Families

• Academic Planning for Military Families

• Resources and Educational Opportunities

• Exceptional Student Education Services

• Mental Health Challenges Facing Military Students

  • Accessing Mental Health Services

• Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)

Learn More!