Bluewater Elementary School

We are currently experiencing slow internet speeds district-wide. This may affect phones. We are working with our service provider to get the problem fixed as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Skip the cooking Thursday night (August 14th) and join us at Hungry Howie’s! From 4 p.m. to close, 10% of your order will be donated to BES. No code needed. Online, walk-in, and delivery orders support BES! Bring the family, bring your appetite, and support our Seminoles!

New legislation in Florida restricts student use of cellular phones during the school day, aiming to minimize distractions and to support a focused learning environment.

Educational Benefits
Research shows that limiting cell phone use in schools can:
- Improve student focus and attention during instruction
- Boost academic performance and engagement
- Reduce cyberbullying incidents during school hours
- Enhance face-to-face social interactions

Per Florida House Bill 1105 (2025)
Elementary and Middle School Students - the use of a cellular phone is prohibited in elementary and middle school during the school day.

Daily Expectations
- Before/After School: Students will only be able to use their cell phone before the first bell or after the last bell of the day
- During School: Phones must remain put away and out of sight.
- Phone Confiscation: Students in violation of the policy may have their phone temporarily confiscated and disciplinary action may be taken for repeat offenders.

Student or Family Emergencies
- Student Needs to Contact Family: must go to main office
- Family Needs to Contact Student: Call the student's main office
Medical Condition: Students with medical conditions may have phone access with proper documentation
School Emergencies: The school will communicate directly with families

OCSD has partnered with the Florida Department of Health to provide free immunizations to students on the following dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions, please contact your school or local health department for details.

Clinic Dates and Locations:
- August 6 - 9:00AM - 11:00AM - OCSD Central Office, Niceville
- August 8 - 9:00AM - 11:30AM - Shoal River Middle School
- August 8 - 1:00PM - 2:30PM - Bruner Middle School

Vaccines Offered
- Tdap (Required for entry into 7th grade)
- HPV (Human Pappillomavirus)
- Meningitis

Important Information
- Parent/Guardian must be onsite with insurance card (if applicable)
- No record transcription or religious exemptions will be available at the clinic
- After vaccination, students will receive a form with the vaccination date to give to school administration
- School staff will retrieve the official 680 form once it's received - no printing will be done onsite.

🐛📚💥 Exciting news! Our school now has a brand-new Book Vending Machine! 🎉 It’s a fun and rewarding way to motivate students to read—and we couldn’t have done it without YOU!
A big thank you to our supportive school community for supporting the Media Center through your Book Fair purchases. Every book you bought helped make this possible! 🩵📖
Stay tuned—details on how the book vending machine works are coming soon!

Back to School Savings Alert!

Did you know Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is now permanent and runs the entire month of August? From August 1–31, families can save on essential school items tax-free — including clothing, school supplies, learning aids, and even personal computers!

Plan your shopping and check out the official list of tax-free items here: https://floridarevenue.com/.../Documents/TIP_25A01-08.pdf

Please note: School supply lists are provided individually by each school. Many of our secondary teachers will share their specific supply requests during orientation or on the first day of school. Reach out to your school if you have any questions!

We can't wait to see everyone back in our buildings on August 11th!

Greetings Seminole families! As we begin to prepare for another great school year, the PTO invites you to join them on Saturday, July 26th for campus beautification from 9-1. Please bring sunscreen, water, rakes and a smile! Have a great day and GO Seminoles!

☀️📚 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗡! 📚☀️
Looking to make your child’s summer reading more exciting? Help them grab a book and check off these sunny spots—because every page is better under the sun! Don't forget the sunscreen!
✅ In the sun
✅ While eating ice cream
✅ At the beach
✅ In a car
✅ By a pool
✅ With a friend
✅ In a park
Whether you're lounging poolside or chilling under a tree, every page counts!
Share your kids' summer reading adventures by tagging us—let's turn this season into a story worth telling!

Summer Hours - Our Front Office hours will be 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Greetings Seminole families, Summer break is fully underway, and we want to ensure your child is prepared for a successful start to the new school year. Our teachers have created a general guide of what students should be able to do by the beginning of each grade level, K - 5. This guide is being mailed to our Seminole families and will be posted on our website and social media. Please take time over the summer to review these skills with your child. Your support makes a big difference—whether it's through fun, engaging activities or writing in a journal about their summer. We look forward to welcoming your child back for a great school year! Have a great day and GO Seminoles!

The 2025-2026 School Supply list is available now: https://5il.co/3ilz8.

BES Parents & Guardians- The PTO has a new service to provide our Seminole families! You can now purchase your student's school supply pack (approved list from the school) and it will be delivered to your child's homeroom on meet the teacher day, August 8! This is the exact list of school supplies needed for each grade: the kit has name brands, is shipped to the school and will be your student's classroom in August. Check one thing off your list! Our school code to order is BLU050. Order here: https://educationalproducts.com/shoppacks Due to bulk pricing, you can save approximately 30% over retail prices! The prices are very reasonable for everything the kit includes. This is not mandatory or necessary but is being provided as a service. Art shirt and "donated items" are not a part of the pack. Please reach out to bluewaterpto@gmail.com for any questions or assistance. Have a great day and GO SEMINOLES!

The final bell of the school year is almost here! Tomorrow, Thursday, May 29, marks the last day of school for students in the Okaloosa County School District. All OCSD schools will follow an early dismissal schedule, and lunch will still be served before students head off to start their summer break! Let’s finish strong and celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and achievement. We’re proud of each and every student, and we wish you a safe, fun, and restful summer!

Greetings Seminole families, A few important reminders for the upcoming week... If you're feeling like a Friday treat is in order don't forget that Jeremiah's Italian Ice is hosting a Spirit Night from now until close tonight! Talk about a sweet way to support the school. There are no more parent/student lunches for the remainder of the year. If you have medicine in the clinic, please be sure to pick it up by 2pm on the last day of school--May 29th. On Monday, May 26th the school will be closed in observance of Memorial Day and we will return on the 27th. We hope you have a great weekend and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families, We hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Our teachers and staff had a fantastic week as our community celebrated their hard work and love for our students. Thank you to the BES community and PTO for all their efforts. The end of the year is quickly approaching. Tomorrow, May 12th, is the last day to submit Summer Camp paperwork. Some classes are still completing end of the year assessments. We ask that you make sure your child is on time to school daily. May is Mental Health Awareness month and we are asking our Seminoles to show up in GREEN on Wednesday, May 14th to support the cause. The students are getting excited for PE's annual WATER DAY on Friday, May 16th. Please be sure your child has appropriate footwear, a towel, and a change of clothes. You can make your students' Friday extra special by going to Jeremiah's Italian Ice for a spirit night. Part of the proceeds will come right back to the school. Talk about a sweet deal! We hope you have a fabulous week. GO SEMINOLES!

Greetings Seminole families! Reminder that F.A.S.T. Testing continues this week. Please be sure to reference the testing schedule attached to the email. Be sure your Seminole student gets a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arrives to school on time. There will be no late check-ins and as a reminder, due to test security reasons, you cannot check out your child during the test. We appreciate your patience and understanding. As students glow and show what they know, the PTO has coordinated an incredible week to celebrate our SUNsational teachers and staff. Don't forget this week is teacher and staff appreciation week! We hope you take a moment to thank your child's teacher, a faculty, or staff member for the hard work and dedication they put in daily. It takes each one of us to keep the school a happy, safe, engaging environment to learn in! We hope you have a great week and GO Seminoles!

Greetings Seminole families! Reminder that tomorrow PTO will be chalking the walk from 3-6. Stop by to add some SUNsational chalk art to the front sidewalks!

The Okaloosa County School District has been made aware of scam phone calls targeting parents. In these calls, individuals falsely claim that a student has an outstanding lunch balance and instructs the parent to "press 1" to make a payment immediately. Please be advised: • The Okaloosa County School District does not contact families by phone to request payment in this manner. • Any legitimate communication regarding student meal accounts would come through official district channels. • In the recently reported case, the scammer provided incorrect student information and used what appeared to be a local phone number, which may have been spoofed. If you receive a suspicious call, do not provide personal or payment information. Instead, hang up and contact your child's school or the district's Food Services Department directly for verification. Thank you for helping us keep our families informed and protected.

Greetings Seminole families! A few important announcements for the upcoming week… On Monday, April 28th, it’s “Glow Time”! We are kicking off our end of the year testing season with a Glow Day and encouraging our Seminoles to wear neon! After school swing by Chik-fil-a for a tasty treat and an even sweeter reward--money that goes back to the school from the Community Care Event. Mark your calendars for the final PTO Meeting of the school year on Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30 in the media center. This is a great time to get involved in next year’s event planning! On Friday we have our final student/parent lunch for the year. We would also like to take a moment to say we had 1,000 people on our campus last night for the end of year showcase! Thank you to all the volunteers, teachers, and families that came together to make last night a special memory. We hope you have a fabulous weekend and GO Seminoles!