To continue our Literacy Week celebrations, we welcomed Harlem Globetrotter Legend Michael Douglas! He shared his love of reading, his children’s book “Lil Mike’s Magic Ball,” and some awesome basketball tricks! It was a wonderful experience for all! His message was clear practice, practice and practice! You have to exercise your mind by reading!
Don’t let obstacles get in the way of you reaching your dream!
This week, the Okaloosa County School District and the State of Florida are celebrating the joy of reading and the power of literacy! We are highlighting the importance of literacy in our schools and communities. From engaging classroom activities to exciting reading challenges, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you to all our dedicated teachers, librarians, and staff for fostering a love of reading in our students!
VPK Registration opened January 1st! Okaloosa County VPK schools include: Southside Primary School, Mary Esther Elementary School, Walker Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Edwins Elementary School, Bob Sikes Elementary School, Okaloosa STEMM Academy, and Longwood Elementary School. Before registering at one of the school sites listed above, you must obtain your child's VPK Certificate of Eligibility. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and spots at each site are limited.
Registration information can be found at: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/
We are excited to welcome back students on Wednesday!
The CDC and Youth Center will be closed on January 9th. Please write a note letting your child's teacher know how your child is going home on January 9 if they attend the CDC/Youth Center.
We hope you all enjoyed a relaxing Winter Break! We can't wait to welcome our students back to campus on Wednesday, January 8th to start the second semester strong! Please be alert as School Zones will be active!
A line of storms is expected to move into our area overnight and continue through tomorrow evening. We anticipate heavy rainfall, which may lead to brief flash flood conditions and pooling on roadways.
At this time, we do not expect any changes to school start times or dismissal. However, we encourage everyone to exercise caution during your commute. If your child is late or misses school due to weather in your area, please provide a note when they return.
We will keep you updated if any changes arise. Thank you, and have a great evening!
Phones at all schools have been restored!
Good morning! Phones are down at some of our schools. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix the issue.
Florosa ES is hiring a Lunchroom Monitor! Hours are Monday-Friday from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. To apply, click on the attached QR code.
We hope our students and staff have a restful summer break! We look forward to seeing our OCSD Family again on the first day of school, August 12, 2024. The 2024-2025 School Calendar can be found on our website: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/calendars
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm system moving into our area Wednesday afternoon.
Following weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Wednesday's school day or after school activities.
No adjustments to Wednesday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holidays March 15 - 22, 2024. March 25 is a Teacher Workday / Student Holiday. Enjoy your break!
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.
Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.
No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.
Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.
No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
Winter Break begins with early dismissal on December 21, 2023, and continues through January 5th for students.
》December 21st - Early Release @ 2:30 p.m.
》January 4th- Teacher workday/student holiday
》January 5th- District-wide professional development day/student holiday
》January 8th- Students' first day of the 2nd semester!
Don't forget to Fall Back on Sunday, November 5th at 2 AM.
Monday, October 9th is a Teacher Workday/Student Holiday!
We hope you are enjoying your summer vacation! Just a reminder, school starts in the fall for students on Thursday, August 10th! Visit OkaloosaSchools.com for the full 2023-2024 School Year Calendar.
Happy Memorial Day!
Early release times for the last day of school, May 25th, 2023. See attached flyer.