In just a matter of days, schools in Okaloosa County will be back in session.
The first day of school for the Okaloosa County School District, which received an overall grade of A, begins Aug. 11.
Before that first bell rings, here are a few things you should know.
How do I register my student?
If you are new to Okaloosa County, follow the link below for early registration. https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/registration.
What bus do I ride to get to school?
Families can now access bus route details online at Infofinderi. By following the link below, you can find the information about the route number, nearest bus stops, distance to stops and stop times. https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/bus-routes
What about lunch?
MySchoolApps is a fast and secure way to apply for free and reduces meals. https://www.myschoolapps.com. If you would like to know what is on the menu, go to https://okaloosaschools.nutrislice.com/menu
What school supplies does your student need?
“Stuff the Bus” events are being held throughout the county on Aug. 2 at various locations. Follow the link below for places, times, and what supplies are needed. https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/stuff-the-bus
What about school safety and what you should know?
From bullying to the code of student conduct and a fire safety checklist, follow this link for everything safety related https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/school-safety.
So, what days do students have off for holidays and teacher workdays?
Follow the link below to print off a color copy of the school calendar https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2897/OCSD/4422557/2025-26_OCSD_School_Calendar_Board_FINAL_Color.pdf
Support to soar
This local effort is designed to provide classroom resources and snacks in Okaloosa County schools. More details in this story.
This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Are you ready? School starts Aug. 11 in Okaloosa County. We have all the info here.
Reporting by Tina Harbuck, The Destin Log / Northwest Florida Daily News
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