
April 9, 2024
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...

April 1, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, Letters will be sent out to parents/guardians of 4th and 5th Grade students who will be taking the computer-based Grade 4 and 5 Benchmarks for Excellent S...

April 1, 2024
Remember to wear BLUE on April 2, 2024, in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day.

April 1, 2024
Check out the April 2024 Healthy Okaloosa Schools newsletter which features important information on RUN4HEALTH 5K Color Run and Walk, Spring Scavenger Hunt, and more!

March 28, 2024
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...

March 14, 2024
As the third nine-week grading period comes to a close, students and teachers alike are looking forward to a well-deserved break. The last day of the grading period is Thursday, ...

March 5, 2024
Check out the March Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring information on National Nutrition Month, Kite Flying, Reducing Added Sugars, the 1st Annual Run4Health 5K, and more!

February 8, 2024
As we embark on the start of a new semester, I would like to share with our families and community members our highlights on District projects, programs, and successes during the ...

February 7, 2024
February
is Black History Month and we are hosting our annual Door Decorating
and Art Contests and encouraging students to enter the statewide Essay
Contest hosted by Govern...

February 5, 2024
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 ...

February 1, 2024
Check out the February Healthy Okaloosa Newsletter featuring helpful information about American Heart Month, Being a Role Model, the Effects of Smoking, and more!

January 23, 2024
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...
January 23, 2024
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...

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 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 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...