Okaloosa School District Parent Survey – Now Available!
Parents,
Please take a moment to complete the following survey about your child's school. We rely on your feedback to continuously improve our schools. It has been a challenging year, and our teachers and staff have worked hard to provide your child the best possible education in a difficult situation. While you may feel that some questions do not apply this year based on your situation, we invite your input in every area that is relevant to you and your child.
You may submit a survey for each child attending Okaloosa schools by returning to the link provided below:
- English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OCSDSurvey
- Spanish - https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/OCSDSurveySP
This survey will remain open through Friday, April 16th.
Bus Bulletin - Get Real-time Updates About Your Student's Bus!
We are excited to announce that on April 5th, the Okaloosa County School District will begin using Bus Bulletin to send notifications to parents if there are unexpected delays or schedule changes involving your student’s bus. We know that families are concerned about the safety of their students, and this notification system will keep you updated if there are delays in getting your student to and from school.
If you would like to receive these notifications, please register with Bus Bulletin at the website below. Parents will need to know their student’s school name and bus number.
- There is no cost for this service.
- Registration is simple and fast.
- You can choose to receive text messages, phone calls, and e-mails.
- All contact information is stored securely and will not be shared or sold - your privacy is protected.
For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit:
Go online and register NOW so you can receive important bus notifications beginning April 5th!
For help with registration, call your Transportation Department - North: 850.689.7301, Central: 850.833.4203; South: 850.833.3555.
Help spread the word. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. www.facebook.com/busbulletin • www.twitter.com/busbulletin
Welcome to Shalimar Elementary
We are sorry we have not been able to see you in person to tell you all about what’s been going on at school. Watch this Welcome Video in which Mrs. McSparren, our principal, takes a few minutes to let you know what to expect when you come to school. We look forward to seeing you on August 31st.
Click here for our latest School Newsletter!
Go "LIKE" our Facebook Page and follow us for the latest updates and pictures of what fun we're having while learning new things.
Registration for 2021-2022 School Year
The Okaloosa County School District will begin early registration for the 2021-22 school year on March 8. This registration is for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. Florida law provides that any child who will be five on or before September 1st is eligible for kindergarten that school year.
Registration may be completed online at: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/schools/2021/registration-portal or at any time during the regular school day between 8:00-2:00 at Shalimar Elementary.
To complete the registration process, parents/guardians must have:
- Proof of the child’s age (birth certificate)
- Florida certificate of immunization
- Social Security card
- School physical dated no later than 12 months before the first day of school
- Proof of residency
Parents/guardians may obtain further information by calling our office or Curriculum and Instruction at 850-833-4208.
Summer VPK Registration for 2021-2022
Registration for the Summer VPK Program is also available. Florida law provides that any child who turned five on or before September 1, 2021, and is eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year and did not attend VPK during the current 2020-2021 school year is eligible to participate in Summer VPK.
To register for Summer VPK, a certificate of eligibility must be obtained from the Early Learning Coalition.
For Summer VPK enrollment, parents/guardians must have:
- Proof of Florida residency
- All registration documents listed above for school registration
The Summer VPK site will be Elliott Point Elementary (South area), enrollment permitting. Parents must provide transportation for Summer VPK students. Further information for Summer VPK enrollment may be obtained by calling the Early Learning Coalition Program at 850-833-3627 or Ms. Debbie Haan at 850-689-7211.
Bus Bulletin: Get real-time updates about your student’s bus!
We are excited to announce that on April 5th, the Okaloosa County School District will begin using Bus Bulletin to send notifications to parents if there are unexpected delays or schedule changes involving your student’s bus. We know that families are concerned about the safety of their students, and this notification system will keep you updated if there are delays in getting your student to and from school.
If you would like to receive these notifications, please register with Bus Bulletin at the website below. Parents will need to know their student’s school name and bus number.
- There is no cost for this service.
- Registration is simple and fast.
- You can choose to receive text messages, phone calls, and e-mails.
- All contact information is stored securely and will not be shared or sold - your privacy is protected.
For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit:
Go online and register NOW so you can receive important bus notifications beginning April 5th
For help with registration, call your Transportation Department - North: 689-7301, Central: 833-4203; South: 833-3555.
Help spread the word. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.www.facebook.com/busbulletin • www.twitter.com/busbulletin
Want to get involved??
The School Advisory Council is made of parents, teachers, school support staff and community members who are committed to making Shalimar the best school it can be. We are looking for new members! The Council meets four times a year (typically right after school) and provides input on the school’s performance plan. We also review the bullying policy, parental involvement plan, and decide how to distribute A+ funds. It is a great way to learn more about and contribute to Shalimar's educational excellence.
There are five vacancies on the Council for the coming year. If you are interested in serving on the Council, would like to nominate someone else, or object to the current roster of nominees please email jennifer.lewis@okaloosaschools.com by September 30th, 2020. Our last SAC meeting for this year will be held May 26th, 2021 @ 2:50 P.M. We'd love to have some new faces join us this year!!
Chronicles in COVID-19
Keep up with the latest COVID-19 news from the Okaloosa County School District: Chronicles in COVID-19 Edition 2.
To see all current/future editions visit Chronicles in COVID-19 on the District website.
2020-2021 School Supply Lists
The 2020-2021 School Supply Lists are now available!
Back 2 School Immunizations
For more detailed information, view the Back 2 School Immunization flyer.
What Your Child Needs for 2020-2021 School Entry/Attendance
Okaloosa County School District Summer Bridge Website
The website contains materials and web resources for ELA, Math, and ESOL, for students in grades K-8 to use over the summer. Click on the link to access the online activities.
Elementary School Summer Bridge Online Activities
Kindergarten/New Student Registration for 2020-21 SY:
Superintendent Marcus Chambers has announced the opening of a new OCSD Registration Portal for the 2020-21 School Year. Through the portal, parents can complete most of the registration process online from home. The Registration Portal can be found at the District’s website, www.okaloosaschools.com in the Parents/Students section and on individual school websites.
OCSD Online Assignments
All teacher OCSD Online Assignment folders can be found on the Faculty and Staff page of the website.
From Classlink, use the Shalimar Elementary icon.
MFLC Video Conferencing/Telephonic Non-Medical Counseling
In order to keep services available to military personnel and their families at this most critical time, the Military & Family Life Counseling Program is offering video-conference non-medical counseling. For more information, contact Mr. Bray GBray9@magellanhealth.com
Broken iPad/Chromebooks/Hotspots
If you think your school issued device is not functioning properly, you can call our Helpdesk at 897-2966. The Helpdesk will direct you to one of three locations designated as Drop-off locations where you can exchange your device for a new one.
During this time of peak flu season and in collaboration with the Department of Health in Okaloosa County we ask that you help us protect our students and staff by practicing the following prevention steps: Prevent Respiratory Illness
Check out our school grade!
The Florida Department of Education is pleased to announce the release of the 2018-2019 School, District and State Report Cards in the EduData Portal (http://edudata.fldoe.org). These report cards serve as a valuable resource for parents, educators and stakeholders by offering greater transparency into how Florida's districts and schools are doing with regard to student achievement and success.
The 2019-2019 Report Cards not only provide the 2018-2019 performance data, but also contain several new features including a State Report Card; educator qualifications and equity; per-pupil expenditures; and national data. The department will continue to update information in the report cards as new data become available, as well as develop new enhancements based on user feedback received through the portal. News and updates about ongoing enhancements will be provided to those who subscribe through the portal.
ESE Parent Advisory Council
Okaloosa County Schools ESE Parent Advisory Group is seeking new members! Would you like to get involved? Complete this form if you would like to be on the core membership team. Core members commit to participating in each of the quarterly meetings and will serve as liaisons to parents and educators in our district. All parents are welcome to attend the Parent Advisory Group meetings. Check out our website for more information being added soon for upco
Shalimar Volunteers
This is a reminder that parents CAN to volunteer at Okaloosa County Schools, but are not yet able to have contact with students. To update your volunteer application, select the link below:
