Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation

Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Inc. (OPSF) is a not-for-profit 501c3 community-based public schools foundation.

The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation serves as a catalyst to promote excellence in Okaloosa Schools, enhancing teaching and learning through community and private sector support for special programs It is a partnership between families, schools, community and business. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting and extending the educational opportunities of all individuals within Okaloosa County.

Since its establishment in 1995, OPSF has funded educational enrichment programs including teacher grants for unique programs, student scholars in the Take Stock in Children Program, community educational initiatives, and student and teacher recognition awards.

06/17/2026

โœ๏ธ๐ŸŽ’ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ณ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€!

Join the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Okaloosa County School District, and The Salvation Army on ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ด๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐Ÿญ, ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐Ÿด ๐—”๐— โ€“๐Ÿฐ ๐—ฃ๐—  at Walmart locations in Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville.

While you shop during Floridaโ€™s tax-free month, consider picking up a few extra school supplies to donateโ€”every notebook, backpack, and box of crayons helps set local students up for success!

Canโ€™t make it that day? Keep an eye out for donation boxes at businesses across the county. A list of locations will be available on our website soon! https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/page/stuff-the-bus

Together, we can make sure every student starts the school year ready to learn!

06/10/2026
06/05/2026

๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿฟ Free Movie for Future Kindergartners! Is your child getting ready for VPK or Kindergarten this fall? Letโ€™s celebrate this exciting milestone with a FREE family movie experience! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast and Okaloosa County School District are inviting families to enjoy a fun morning at the movies โ€” complete with a free snack pack!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Who can attend?
Families in Okaloosa County with children age 4 or 5 by September 1 of this year

๐Ÿ“… When: July 16
๐Ÿ•˜ Doors Open: 9:30 AM
๐ŸŽฅ Movie Starts: 10:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ Where: Marquis Cinema 10 โ€“ Crestview
๐Ÿ’ก Parent/guardian participation is required

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Spots are limited โ€” pre-register to reserve your spot today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYdn70a-Q3CL66WrdLrIJaZGRQpjhFv5iqDuAEt86s43ITyg/viewform?usp=header

โœจ Donโ€™t miss this fun (and FREE!) way to get your child excited about their big kindergarten transition!

06/03/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚, ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜… ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜!

We are honored to be a 2026 Cox Charities grant recipient!

Thanks to the support of Cox employees, the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is proud to partner with the Okaloosa County School District and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance to bring hands-on environmental learning to our students.

With this $10,000 grant, nearly 1,000 third- and fifth-grade students at six local schools will become โ€œwatershed stewardsโ€ through the CBA Grasses in Classes programโ€”a proven, place-based education initiative that inspires a love for conservation through hands-on learning.

A special thank you to Paula Rogers with Out of the Envelope Grants for her amazing work in securing this opportunity.

This program will:
โ€ฃ Restore shoreline habitats along Choctawhatchee Bay
โ€ฃ Improve water quality by filtering pollution
โ€ฃ Help prevent shoreline erosion
โ€ฃ Provide equitable, hands-on STEM learning for all students

We are so excited to see our students making a real difference in our community while building a lifelong commitment to protecting our environment!

Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation
Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance

Over 60 students participated in and enjoyed a Career Exploration event last week!Students from Pryor, Bruner, and Meigs...
05/28/2026

Over 60 students participated in and enjoyed a Career Exploration event last week!

Students from Pryor, Bruner, and Meigs Middle Schools and Crestview High School rotated over two days between CareerSource Okaloosa Walton and Okaloosa Technical College, gaining valuable hands-on experience and real-world insight into potential career paths.

While at Okaloosa Technical College, students participated in engaging, hands-on activities in Building Trades, Cosmetology, and Culinaryโ€”getting a true feel for each industry. At CareerSource, they explored local labor market information, strengthened their interviewing skills, connected with local businesses and recruiters, and heard inspiring success stories from someone who was once in their shoes.

This impactful experience would not have been possible without the strong partnership between the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Okaloosa Technical College, CareerSource Okaloosa Walton, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

A special thank you to Jon Williams, Tricia Sansom, Scott Brogdon, Marcus Hencinski, Andrea DeShong, and Greg Rynearson at Okaloosa Technical College; and Michele Burns, Kelly Jordan, Brad Balfanz, Cheryl Hall, Brooklyn Lee, Tabitha Ewerds, Amber Scamardo, and Melissa Rust from CareerSourceโ€”along with the many local businesses and military recruiters who made these two days such a success.

We would also like to thank the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation for their support in making this event possible, as well as Ericka Peterson, Beke Heald, Debbie Tate, and the Bus Barn for their coordination with the schools and efforts in bringing this event together.

We are so proud of these students as they explore their futures!

Donโ€™t waitโ€”spots are limited, so register now for these amazing FREE Summer CTE Camps!
05/11/2026

Donโ€™t waitโ€”spots are limited, so register now for these amazing FREE Summer CTE Camps!

04/23/2026
04/20/2026

Address

202 Highway 85N
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32578

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18508339999

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