Shalimar Elementary School

We want to extend sincere CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Kim McSparren who retired at the end of January and celebrate her 40 years in education. Shalimar is blessed that you served 20 ...

Check out the February Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring helpful information about American Heart Month, Being a Role Model, the Effects of Smoking, and more!

The English Language Learners (ELL) Community Connections Committee presents a Multilingual Family and Community Night on January 31st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Edwins Elementary...

Congratulations to Amy Klugh on being named as the Principal of Shalimar Elementary School! Mrs. Amy Klugh is a product of the Okaloosa County school system attending Wright El...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kim McSparren was recently recognized by OCSD as part of October's National Principal Appreciation Month “Our principal, Kim McSparren, is one who leads by example, embraces ch...

Check out the October Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring important information on Walking to School, Living Drug-Free, Minding Your Mind, Drinking Water, and Involving Childre...

The Okaloosa County School District will join WSRE PBS at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library at 185 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, for Amazing Kids Day, an autism...

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th and continues through October 15th. This month of recognition has been established to celebrate the cultures, histories, and cont...

During the month of September, the Okaloosa County School District is excited to join the Nation in celebrating America’s Founding Fathers George Washington, Thomas Jefferso...