Shalimar Elementary School

Teachers, Thank you for your support of our fundraiser. Can’t wait to see who gets to do the Silly String!! Here is the website for online shopping for the fundraiser. Also let me know if you want your own envelope for collecting and selling coupon books. https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/shalimar

Class Group Photos Now Available for Purchase Online!
How to Order:
View the 2025-2026 class group picture online by visiting billmillerphotographers.com and using code: SHAGROUPS26. Then select your child's class. Orders will be conveniently mailed to your home.

Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!
Purchase online at buytheyearbook.com using School ID: 3157139-2601.
$26.25
Price increases after 2/27/26. Last day to purchase is 3/2/26.

5th Grade Ads
Celebrate your 5th Grader by purchasing and creating an ad in the yearbook: https://aptg.co/KpZpjf
Multiple sizes available. Last day to purchase is 2/27/2026.

Controlled Open Enrollment, also known as COE, is for families who would like their student to attend a school they are not zoned to attend. For more information, please visit our Controlled Open Enrollment webpage by clicking the button below!

All Secondary Schools, North & Central Elementary Schools
Open January 27- February 24

South Elementary Schools
Open March 2-March 30

Visit: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/controlled-open-enrollment

Okaloosa County School District schools and district offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

Today we celebrate the incredible men and women who keep our students safe every single day. Whether rain or shine, hot or cold, our crossing guards greet families with a smile, guide children safely across busy streets, and help ensure a smooth start and end to every school day.

To all of our dedicated crossing guards: THANK YOU for your commitment, your kindness, and your unwavering focus on student safety. Our schools and communities are better because of you!

We were so excited to have the Airmen from the 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS) read "Woodrow, the White House Mouse," to students at Shalimar Elementary School yesterday. This visit is part of the valued partnership between the 87th EWS, the school, and its principal, Mrs. Amy Klugh, who is the honorary commander for the 87th EWS. Thank you for helping us kick-off Celebrate Literacy Week.

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. His reminder that “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education” continues to inspire our work with students across the district.

The Okaloosa County School District will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Welcome back, teachers!
Just a reminder that today (Monday) is a Teacher Workday/ Student Holiday and tomorrow (Tuesday) is a District-wide Professional Learning Day/ Student Holiday. We look forward to seeing the rest of our OCSD Family on Wednesday, rested, recharged, and ready to finish the year strong!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁!

It’s almost time to celebrate the season! The Okaloosa County School District will be closed for Winter Break from December 22 – January 2.

➮ Schools & District Offices reopen: Monday, January 5
➮ Students return: Wednesday, January 7

Wishing you joy, peace, and a wonderful holiday season!

We hope you had a great first day back from Thanksgiving Break, OCSD Family!

We’ve got three short weeks until the end of the first semester and the start of Winter Break—let’s make them count!

On Friday, December 19, most schools will dismiss slightly earlier than usual. Check out the adjusted times so you can plan ahead!

Okaloosa County Schools will be closed November 24th - 28th for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

All Okaloosa County School District Schools and Offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁! 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱.
OCSD Family—be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 2. We “fall back” at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 3. Enjoy the extra hour of rest, and we’ll see everyone bright and early on Monday!

Just a reminder that today is the last day of the first 9 week grading period. Monday is a Teacher Workday/ Student Holiday. We look forward to seeing our students back on campus Tuesday, October 14 to start the second half of the first semester!

OCSD Schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. Classes and regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 2nd 2025.

Beginning of the school year reminders and adjustments: 1) Registrations end each day at 1:00 PM. This helps us prepare the front office for dismissal. Please call our registrar at 850-833-4339 to set up a registration appointment.
2)During drop off, if your child is a walker/bike rider or if you are walking your student to the front door, please use the sidewalk by the bike rack. At all times, Please do not park and walk up in the car rider crosswalk area. We do not want to have pedestrians in the crosswalk of the car rider ramp unless they need the handicapped parking spaces. This is a hazard to pedestrians and slows down our car rider ramp traffic. Please stay on the sidewalks. We are learning new school year procedures. We appreciate your support and compliance.