C.W. Ruckel Middle School

Stuff the Bus helps local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year! In 2023, our collective efforts led to the collection of over $12,000 worth of supplies, im...

Richie Grant, Choctawhatchee High School Alumnus and Safety for the Atlanta Falcons NFL Football team, is back to host his second Back to School Giveaway! Get ready for the 2024-2...

Okaloosa County Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program this summer. Summer Break Spot offers balanced breakfasts and lunches at no cost for kids 18 and ...

6 pm Update The latest update from The National Weather Service and Okaloosa Public Safety Office indicates that the storms that are predicted to impact our area tomorrow are exp...

8:40 Update Good morning! We are monitoring the weather coming through our area today and tomorrow morning. At this time, the most severe weather is currently set to impact our a...

7:00 pm: Good evening, this is the Okaloosa County School District with a weather update for tomorrow, Monday, May 13. As of 7:00 pm, the Okaloosa County Public Safety Office and D...

May 9, 2024 5:00 pm Update: Our area is under an enhanced risk for Severe Weather on Friday, May 10, 2024. This enhanced risk includes straight-line winds up to 80 mph making i...

Cox Communications recently hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Okaloosa County. This year, 37 students were celebrated for overcoming extreme hardships in ...

The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) in Florida gives communities an opportunity to emphasize and recognize the sacrifices of military children while their parents serve our nat...

Update, Wednesday 10:05 am: Good morning! We have continued to communicate with the Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety, Patrick Maddox, about the severe weather entering O...

We are excited to announce that the Florida Department of Education recognizes ten schools in the Okaloosa County School District as 2022-23 Schools of Excellence. This prestigious...

Parents and Guardians, Please take a moment to complete the following survey about your child's school. We rely on your feedback to continuously improve our schools. T...

Now is the time to sign up! Spots are already filling, be sure to reserve your spot!! See registration details below. Questions please contact Mrs Susie Watson ...

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...

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...

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...

Are you a baseball enthusiast looking for a way to get involved in the sport? Consider becoming a middle school umpire! Umpiring is a great way to give back to the community w...

Please be sure your students has met the back to school vaccination requirements. See details below.

Schools and District offices will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. School will resume Tuesday, September 5th.

The Florida Back to School 2023 Sales Tax Holiday is July 24- August 6th. During this two-week period, consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies tax-free. Lear...