Marcus Chambers
Superintendent of Schools
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The Okaloosa County School District launched its inaugural Intramural Cross Country Contest, bringing together top fourth- and fifth-grade runners from elementary schools across the district to compete for zone titles.
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Southside Primary School in the Okaloosa County School District received an excellent rating in the Florida Department of Education's 2025-2026 Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten Program Accountability results released this week.
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The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and School District have relaunched Operation Jingle Bells, an annual program that identifies students lacking basic necessities and connects them with community donations during the holiday season. Community members can sponsor children or make monetary donations through the program's website.
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District officials are tracking a tropical weather system in the Gulf of Mexico in coordination with county public safety officials. The school district said it remains too early to predict the storm's path or whether it will affect the area, and will issue updates as conditions develop.
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The school district's October newsletter encourages families to build healthy habits and understand health information while supporting Red Ribbon Week activities focused on substance abuse prevention. The district also emphasizes mental health awareness and bullying prevention, urging parents to maintain open communication with children and work with schools to address concerns early.
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The Okaloosa County School District's on-site health clinic, operated with Marathon Health, logged 1,489 visits over 12 months with a 60% employee usage rate and 95% patient satisfaction score. The school board approved opening a second clinic in Crestview in spring 2027 to serve employees in north Okaloosa County.
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