All Secondary Schools, North & Central Elementary Schools
Open January 27- February 24
South Elementary Schools
Open March 2-March 30
Visit: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/controlled-open-enrollment
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
All Secondary Schools, North & Central Elementary Schools - OPEN NOW!
South Elementary Schools - Opens March 2nd!
Visit https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/registration for more information!
Today we celebrate the incredible men and women who keep our students safe every single day. Whether rain or shine, hot or cold, our crossing guards greet families with a smile, guide children safely across busy streets, and help ensure a smooth start and end to every school day.
To all of our dedicated crossing guards: THANK YOU for your commitment, your kindness, and your unwavering focus on student safety. Our schools and communities are better because of you!
Just a reminder that today (Monday) is a Teacher Workday/ Student Holiday and tomorrow (Tuesday) is a District-wide Professional Learning Day/ Student Holiday. We look forward to seeing the rest of our OCSD Family on Wednesday, rested, recharged, and ready to finish the year strong!
It’s almost time to celebrate the season! The Okaloosa County School District will be closed for Winter Break from December 22 – January 2.
➮ Schools & District Offices reopen: Monday, January 5
➮ Students return: Wednesday, January 7
Wishing you joy, peace, and a wonderful holiday season!
𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝!
We’re thrilled to share the incredible news—our top three Teacher of the Year finalists have been revealed! Monday, we had the honor of surprising these outstanding educators who represent the very best of Okaloosa County Schools.
This year’s finalists are (in no particular order):
☆ Kim Moran, Art Teacher at Fort Walton Beach High School
☆ Sarah Theres, Music Teacher at Florosa Elementary School
☆ Kimberly Day-Scanlon, CBS Teacher at Kenwood Elementary School
Each of these teachers inspire students every day through creativity, passion, and dedication. Choosing just one winner will be tough!
A huge thank you to School Board Chair Linda Evanchyk, Michael Dingess, Jordan Appelberg, and Kyla Scelzi from OCEA, Dr. Lee Hale, Assistant Superintendent of HR, and the principals who helped make these surprise visits unforgettable.
Stay tuned—we’ll announce the winner soon at our Annual Teacher of the Year Banquet in January!
Big things are happening at Kenwood Elementary! This week, we are celebrating the Grand Opening of our brand-new PBIS reward store — The Kenny Dollar Store!
At Kenwood, students earn Kenny Dollars by living our Core Four Bulldog values every day:
- Show Up
- Do Right
- Work Hard
- Finish Strong
Now, students can save, budget, and spend their Kenny Dollars on exciting rewards — practicing real-life skills while being recognized for positive choices, leadership, kindness, and effort.
And let us tell you… this store is AMAZING!
Items include:
- Trading cards
- Matchbox cars
- Fidgets & squishies
- Books, art, & school supplies
- Sports balls & games
- Stuffies & plush
- And BIG-ticket prizes — even BICYCLES!
The joy on our Bulldogs’ faces is priceless — and it’s all thanks to our incredible donors and community partners who helped make this dream a reality.
WANT TO HELP US KEEP THE SHELVES STOCKED?
We welcome community support through:
- Amazon Wishlist donations - https://shorturl.at/JHGSB
- New product donations
- Monetary contributions
Every donation — big or small — directly impacts student motivation, behavior, and success.
Together, we are building a culture where Bulldog effort PAYS OFF and where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
We’ve got three short weeks until the end of the first semester and the start of Winter Break—let’s make them count!
On Friday, December 19, most schools will dismiss slightly earlier than usual. Check out the adjusted times so you can plan ahead!
OCSD Family—be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 2. We “fall back” at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 3. Enjoy the extra hour of rest, and we’ll see everyone bright and early on Monday!
Internet speeds have been restored. Thank you, Cox, for your quick response! Have a great day, OCSD Family!
We can't wait for tomorrow's Orientation! Don't forget to stop by between 8:30 and 10:30 AM to meet your teachers, sneak a peek at your classroom, drop off supplies, and just say, “Hi!” We've missed you!
