
May 12, 2026
OCSD Guardians, We’re excited to be using Rooms for our school communication - and we can't wait for you to be a part of it! Our full launch is planned for the 2026–2027 school y...

May 11, 2026
The Okaloosa County School District is encouraging families to register incoming kindergarten students early for the 2026–2027 school year to help schools prepare for a strong sta...

May 7, 2026
Be sure to check out the May Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring information about the benefits of drinking water, clapping for health, jumping rope, eating healthy, and more!

April 30, 2026
The Okaloosa County School District is ready to begin school bus route coordination for the 2026-27 School Year. We are asking parents to request or deny transportation services s...

April 29, 2026
Yearbooks have arrived and are $32! Pick up yours today in person in the office. Cash or Check!!

April 28, 2026
Rock Your Teachers, during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th - 8th! Monday: Draw a picture for your teacher! Tuesday: Bring your teacher a flower! Wednesday: Give your t...

April 28, 2026
Thursday, April 30, dress like a Rock Star because we're ready to Rock the FAST! State Testing starts May 1st!

April 16, 2026
Students from Edwins, Elliott Point, Longwood, Shalimar, and Wright Elementary Schools gathered at the new Edwins Elementary STEM Lab for an engaging FIRST® Explore Festival, desi...

April 2, 2026
Join us on April 7th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for Math and Science Night. Includes the Book Fair and Silent Basket Auction. Powered by the OCSD Title I Team and the Emerald Coast ...

March 30, 2026
South Zone elementary schools are excited to welcome families who are newly zoned or new to the school community for the 2026-2027 school year. Each open house is uniquely designe...

February 22, 2026
Join New Worlds Reading and Shalimar Elementary School for a Family Fun Night on February 24th at 5:30 PM. Enjoy reading games and activities, dinner, free books, and giveaways! P...

February 17, 2026
Shalimar Elementary School received a generous $3,000 donation from the Shalimar Library & Thrift Shop during a check presentation held on Thursday, February 12, on the school’s c...

January 28, 2026
We’re excited for Literacy Week. We have several dress up days planned and fun facts to learn. We welcome guest readers from our favorite squadron on Monday and Tuesday. We’ll be p...

January 24, 2026
Monday, January 26 5:00pm We continue our regular communication with Okaloosa County Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we monitor the unusually cold weather conditions...

January 10, 2026
The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD), in partnership with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast, is excited to ...

December 8, 2025
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) has announced the 2025–2026 Okaloosa County Teacher Grant recipients, expressing appreciation for all applicants and looking forward ...

November 6, 2025
In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Trinity United Methodist Church declared a Jubilee year, a time of reflection, gratitude, and giving back to the community. As part of the ...

October 30, 2025
As the federal government shutdown continues, some families are beginning to miss regular paychecks. Households whose current income may qualify their students for meal benefit ...

October 20, 2025
OCSD Parent Training MTSS & the Evaluation Process ESE Parent Advisory Committee Join us for an informative parent training on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports & the Evaluatio...

October 20, 2025
Shalimar Elementary was proud to welcome members of the 96th Communications Squadron from Eglin Air Force Base as part of October’s Cyber Awareness Month celebrations. The squadr...
