Welcome to Mary Esther Elementary School. We are committed to providing critical transitional support for military-connected students as they relocate to our school due to a parent's change in duty station. Our focus is to eliminate barriers to the academic success of military-connected students. We are here to assist and support the military family lifestyle in such areas as school transitions, frequent moves, deployment, and education inconsistencies that exist from state to state, along with many others.

Military Point of Contact - Lisa Jones, Assistant Principal

The school has a student that serves as transition team coordinator and a class buddy program for new students to help them become familiarized with the school campus and upcoming events.

Mary Esther Elementary School staff receive professional development concerning how to identify and respond to the needs of military students and their families.

Mary Esther Elementary School reserves at least 5% of controlled open enrollment seats, as defined in Section 1002.31, F.S., for military students.

We honor and celebrate our military families throughout the year in many ways:

• September - Constitution Week

• November - Veteran's Day

• April - Month of the Military Child

The OkaloosaSchools.com website has a detailed list of Military Family Resources and Educational Opportunities to best assist your family. It contains a PCS document, services, programs, educational resources, and so much more to aid in the success of your educational goals.

• Transition/Checklist Planning for Military Families

• Academic Planning for Military Families

• Resources and Educational Opportunities

• Exceptional Student Education Services

• Mental Health Challenges Facing Military Students

  • Accessing Mental Health Services

• 2023 American States Utility Services (ASUS) Scholarship Program

Learn More!