As students, families, and staff return to campus, please remember that school zones will be active and traffic may be heavier than usual. Allow a little extra travel time as speeds are reduced and car rider lines may extend farther than normal while everyone gets back into their school-year routines.
🚸 Watch for school zone signals
🚌 Be alert for students at bus stops, walking to school, and riding bikes/scooters
🚗 Expect delays near school campuses
❤️ Slow down and help keep our students safe
Parents, please be patient with school transportation. Bus routes may experience delays during the first week or two as students, families, and drivers learn new routines and route adjustments.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us make the first day a safe and successful one for all!
We are so excited to welcome our Eagles back on campus for orientation on Monday, 8/10. See the attached flyer and our Facebook for details.
As a reminder there are 2 separate orientations so please pay attention to the scheduled times. You will need to come to both if there are multiple siblings attending.
DO NOT forget our NEW arrival/dismissal times start on 8/11- Students can arrive on campus at 8:00, with an official start time of 8:30 and dismissal at 3:00. Please plan accordingly
Teachers and bus assignments have been assigned in your FOCUS account.
K & 1st grade parents ONLY will be able to walk their child to class the first 2 days of school. After that it will be prohibited. Thank you for your understanding .We look forward to meeting everyone Monday . Go Eagles 🦅
One of the most important things families can do before the school year begins is make sure they're connected through our two primary family tools: the Focus Parent Portal/ App and the OCSD App.
✅ 𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙡/𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙥𝙥 Every parent or guardian should have a Focus Parent Portal account. Through Focus, you can:
• Complete important forms and annual updates
• Monitor grades and attendance
• Access student information
• Stay informed about your child's academic progress
📲 On the go? Download the Focus App for convenient access to your student's information anytime, anywhere.
📱 OCSD App The OCSD App puts important district and school information right at your fingertips, including:
• Rooms, our new family-school communication portal
• School and district news and updates
• Helpful links and resources
• Quick access to important information throughout the year
Taking a few minutes now to set up and familiarize yourself with these tools can help ensure a smooth and successful school year.
These apps are available for download in your device's app store!
As we get closer to the first day of school, please do not forget:
Every year you MUST complete ( if applicable ) :
- a new Free/reduced application
https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/fs/page/free-and-reduced-lunch
-volunteer application ( if applicable)
https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/volunteer
8/10-Orientation
8/11-First Day for students
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, and helps support your school community.
✅ Important reminder: Families must reapply each school year—even if you qualified last year.
Even if you're unsure whether you qualify, it's worth applying—eligibility can change!
Apply today and help ensure your child has access to nutritious meals every day.
Visit http://www.myschoolapps.com/ or access the link in the OCSD app!
This is a friendly reminder that the FL Tax free holiday last until August 20th
8/10-orientation Please see the attached flyer for Orientation details
8/11-First day of School
This is reminder please do not forget to pick up your yearbook this summer. The front office is open daily from 8:00-2:00
The front office and school daycare will be closed in honor of Independence Day , Friday July 3rd & Monday July 6th. Any incoming Kindergarten students, please take advantage of our Kindergarten Kickstart program to help our new Eagles get acclimated to school ( see details on Facebook).
Summer Reading Activities: Embark on a Literary Adventure
🌴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 📚
➼Visit a public library and check out some books.
➼Create a map of your home.
➼Write a thank you note to your local fire station. Plan a time to visit the fire station and deliver the thank you note.
➼Take a walk around the neighborhood. Before going, make a list of things that you think you will see. When you return, review the list to check off what you saw and add other things to the list that you observed on your walk.
𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵—𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘯!
For more summer reading activities, visit the Florida Department of Education webpage: https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/families/summer-activities-elementary.stml
We have great news, YEARBOOKS have ARRIVED!!. Please stop by the front office and pick one up if you already ordered one. We have a few extras for $25 each while supplies last. We will be available from 8:00-2:00.
Go Eagles!
Thank-you for a wonderful school year We want to wish everyone a safe and fabulous summer.
I wanted to give everyone a yearbook status. The company has informed us that the books were supposed to arrive this week, which is obviously not accurate. We will be sending out a message to all families that yearbooks will need to be picked up during the summer once they come in. I apologize for the inconvenience that may occur due to this. We also understand that this has been 2 years in a row. Thank you again for your flexibility the last 2 years with yearbooks.
Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Please take a moment to remember the U.S. military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces .
Parents and family members, During this Memorial Day weekend , please take a moment to remember the U.S. military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces .
-5/25-No School Memorial Day
-5/28-Last day for Students early release @ 1:30, please make arrangements for dismissal including walker, car rider and bus pickups times
All 5th grade parents attending the completion ceremony will enter & exit through the double doors by the flags.
You will sign in and head to the cafeteria for the event. Go Eagles !
