Destin Elementary School

Join us for Thanksgiving Family Lunch on the following days and times: Wednesday, November 19th 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - 2nd Grade 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM - 3rd Grade 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM -...

October sure made a splash here at Destin Elementary! It’s hard to believe we’ve already launched into the 2nd quarter — time is swimming right along. This month, our school placed...

As the federal government shutdown continues, some families are beginning to miss regular paychecks. Households whose current income may qualify their students for meal benefit ...

Join us for the Fall Festival on November 7, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Destin Elementary Football Field. Parking will be difficult - please be patient. Consider parking...

OCSD Parent Training MTSS & the Evaluation Process ESE Parent Advisory Committee Join us for an informative parent training on the Multi-Tiered System of Supports & the Evaluatio...

Be sure to check out the October Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring information about World Mental Health Day, Red Ribbon Week, Pedestrian Safety Month, and much more!

DES Families and Community, September has flown by, and even though the Florida sun is still shining hot, we’re already getting into the fall spirit at Destin Elementary! Wha...

The application window is now open for families to apply for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2025–2026 school year. Healthy, nutritious meals play an important role in h...

Throughout September, Okaloosa County School District is proud to honor American Founders’ Month, a time dedicated to educating students about the visionaries who shaped our natio...

DES families and community, What a wonderful start we have had to the school year! We want to thank each of you—our students, families, and staff—for helping us kick things off s...

Destin Elementary is accepting candidacy ballots for the 2025-26 SAC Committee. Complete your ballot no later than August 29th and return to the Front Office or send it in with a...

Be sure to check out the August Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring important health and exercise tips, healthy recipes, and much more!

The application for free or reduced-price school meals is officially open! Healthy meals help students stay focused and ready to learn. Applying is quick, confidential, an...

The Okaloosa County School District Transportation Department has released this year's bus routes. We are excited to introduce Infofinder i, a new online tool that makes it easier...

Make plans to join us on the following dates and times for Orientation: Kindergarten - August 26 - 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM 1st Grade - August 26 - 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM 2nd Grade - August ...

DES Families and Community, This is typically the format of our monthly newsletter , but this one is different. Below is what you need to know to start the school year. If you ar...

We are so incredibly proud to be Destin Dolphins! Destin Elementary is continuing our tradition of excellence- We earned another A rating from the state this year AND were again a...

DES families and community, We are busy gearing up for a fantastic 2025-2026 school year! Thanks to an amazing PTO, community, and staff, our school has gotten new flooring, pain...

Mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher Day at Destin Elementary School! Friday, August 8th 11:00 am - 11:30 am - last names starting with A-H 11:45 am - 12:15 pm - last name...

With the first day of school quickly approaching on Monday, August 11, the Okaloosa County School District is excited to welcome new students and families to our schools! If your ...