Mary Esther Elementary School

Since 2010, Okaloosa County has been using MySchoolApps to accept Free and Reduced meal applications. This expedites the process of filing an application and can be done from any...

Hello Kindergarten Families, The first day of Kindergarten is a very special and emotional day. We would like to help with this big adjustment! After you drop your big kid off i...

Join us on Friday, August 9th for Meet the Teacher 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - PreK, VPK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM - 2nd and 3rd Grades 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 4th and ...

The Okaloosa County School District Transportation Department has released the bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year. Families and guardians can easily find their students' bu...

Update August 4, 2024 5:00pm We are fortunate to report that Okaloosa County will not be affected by the weather brought on by Tropical Storm Debby. Our thoughts are with those t...

Stuff the Bus helps local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year! In 2023, our collective efforts led to the collection of over $12,000 worth of supplies, im...

For the summer Mary Esther Elementary is open Monday-Friday 8:00-2:00 (with the exception of Holidays).

Check out the June edition of the Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring information on choosing an Insect Repellent, Beach Safety, Fun Facts about Watermelons, and enjoying the o...

Richie Grant, Choctawhatchee High School Alumnus and Safety for the Atlanta Falcons NFL Football team, is back to host his second Back to School Giveaway! Get ready for the 2024-2...

Okaloosa County Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program this summer. Summer Break Spot offers balanced breakfasts and lunches at no cost for kids 18 and ...

Cox Communications recently hosted the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards in Okaloosa County. This year, 37 students were celebrated for overcoming extreme hardships in ...

Food For Thought's last backpack service for this school year is Friday, May 17th. Summer Food Services begin June 5th and run through June 26th at the following locations: Jun...

Be sure to check out the May Thunderbird New s for important information and updates including Upcoming Events, Teacher Appreciation Week, End of Year testing, and more!

Be sure to check out the May Health Okaloosa Newsletter featuring May's National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Staying Hydrated, Seasonal Fruits, and more!

Incoming kindergarteners and students who will be new to the Okaloosa County School District for the 2024-2025 School Year can begin to register for school! Parents will need to c...

The Month of the Military Child (MOMC) in Florida gives communities an opportunity to emphasize and recognize the sacrifices of military children while their parents serve our nat...

Update, Wednesday 10:05 am: Good morning! We have continued to communicate with the Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety, Patrick Maddox, about the severe weather entering O...

Check out the April 2024 Thunderbird Newsletter featuring important information on upcoming events, Teacher Appreciation Week, PBIS Focus, and more!

Check out the April 2024 Healthy Okaloosa Schools newsletter which features important information on RUN4HEALTH 5K Color Run and Walk, Spring Scavenger Hunt, and more!

Parents and Guardians, Please take a moment to complete the following survey about your child's school. We rely on your feedback to continuously improve our schools. T...