• Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Honors Take Stock in Children Scholars
  • Academic Scholars Recognized for Accomplishments
  • Laura Pink Named AFA Teacher of the Year
  • Crestview High School Student Ignites School Spirit
  • Lewis School’s Young Astronauts Are Headed to Space Camp
  • Graduation Schedule

    Graduation is approaching quickly! Commencement ceremonies begin in Okaloosa County as early as May 23, 2012. Click here for a full schedule!

  • Mentors Needed

    Mentors provide consistent support, guidance, and help to a student who is in need of a positive role model. See if you have what it takes? Watch Now!

  • Learning Gains

    Florida DOE has ranked Okaloosa County in the top five districts in the state of Florida for the highest percent of A’s for the 2010-2011 school year. Read More!


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High Performing Academic School District

The Okaloosa County School District has been rated an A+ high performing academic school district by the state of Florida since the inception of school grades in 2004.

Watch Superintendent’s Message and Read More!


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Parents Vital To Communication

The Parent Leadership Council, comprised of parent leaders throughout the district, meets with Superintendent Dr. Alexis Tibbetts on a bi-monthly basis. Council meetings are designed to provide information of interest to parents district-wide. Talking points are emailed to attendees to help them in sharing information with their respective groups.


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Understanding The New Teacher Evaluation Program

The new teacher evaluation model focuses on the four domains of the Danielson Frameworks of Effective Teaching, formal and informal evaluation instruments, summative and formative observation forms, lesson plans, self assessments, reflections, professional development, communication practices and more. MORE [+]

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Preparing for the FCAT

FCAT results determine how well students are performing against the Sunshine State Standards, a specific set of academic expectations and teaching requirements covering writing, reading, math, and science.  FCAT Explorer can help students strengthen the critical skills tested on the FCAT.

 


From Around The District

  • School News!

    Kindergarten registration will occur during the period of March 22 and April 9, 2012. Florida law provides that any child who will be five on or before September 1st is eligible for kindergarten that school year. It is extremely important that new kindergarten students be registered beginning March 22 for the fall (August) school opening.

    Learn more!

  • District News!

    Kate Kemker, a Southeast Education Development Executive for Apple, Inc., was on hand last week to show teachers how to use some of Apple’s newest technologies, like the iBook’s Author program.

    The iPad’s hands-on learning activities engage students with individualized instruction and as well as giving them opportunities to work on collaborative problem solving. It has taken interactive learning to a whole new level. Read More!

  • School Board News!

    School Board meetings are held every two weeks, alternating between the Crestview Courthouse and the School District offices in Fort Walton Beach. Public is welcomed.

    2012 School Board Calendar

    School Board Meeting Agenda


 




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