
January 16, 2024
The Controlled Open Enrollment Application window is open January 15 through February 15.
Controlled Open Enrollment, also known as COE, is for families who
would like their st...

January 16, 2024
Okaloosa
County School District Officials have been in communication with
Okaloosa Emergency Management concerning the freezing temperatures
expected to enter Okaloosa County...

January 12, 2024
Let's make literacy shine bright at Mary Esther! Join us on Thursday, January 25th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm for Literacy Night. Come dressed in your brightest neon colors and glow a...

January 12, 2024
Check out the January Thunderbird Newsletter featuring Mr. Mac's Farewell, Ms. Johnson's introduction, and important information on Upcoming Dates, PBIS Focus, the Counselor's Co...

January 11, 2024
UPDATE 12:55pm The latest update from Patrick Maddox, Okaloosa County Director of Emergency Management, regarding Friday’s weather indicates that while there will be rain and so...

January 10, 2024
The Okaloosa County School Board approved Dawn Johnson as the
Principal of Mary Esther Elementary School at the January 8, 2024, School Board
meeting.
Dawn Johnson ea...

January 8, 2024
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...

January 8, 2024
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...

January 4, 2024
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...

December 21, 2023
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...

December 18, 2023
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...

December 14, 2023
Congratulations to Principal McClelland on being named OCSD's Elementary Principal of the Year!

December 12, 2023
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...

December 11, 2023
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...

December 1, 2023
Join us for our Chorus Club Concert on Tuesday, December 19th @ 5:00 p.m.

December 1, 2023
2nd Grade Families,
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 20th at 8:00 a.m. and look for more information coming home from your child’s teacher about the 2nd Grade Paren...

December 1, 2023
Check out the December Thunderbird Newsletter featuring important information about Upcoming Dates, Checking your Student's Grades, PBIS Focus Students of the Month, December's C...

December 1, 2023
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...

November 6, 2023
Check out the November Thunderbird Newsletter featuring important information about Upcoming Dates, PBIS Focus and Character Words of the Month, the Military and Family Life Cou...

November 1, 2023
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...