The Okaloosa County School District has been made aware of scam phone calls targeting parents. In these calls, individuals falsely claim that a student has an outstanding lunch balance and instructs the parent to "press 1" to make a payment immediately.
Please be advised:
• The Okaloosa County School District does not contact families by phone to request payment in this manner.
• Any legitimate communication regarding student meal accounts would come through official district channels.
• In the recently reported case, the scammer provided incorrect student information and used what appeared to be a local phone number, which may have been spoofed.
If you receive a suspicious call, do not provide personal or payment information. Instead, hang up and contact your child's school or the district's Food Services Department directly for verification. Thank you for helping us keep our families informed and protected.
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Next Thursday, March 13, is the last day of the 3rd 9-week grading period. Spring Break begins on Friday, March 14, and continues through Friday, March 21. Monday, March 24, is a Teacher Workday. Students return for the 4th and final 9-week grading period of the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, March 25. We hope everyone has a safe and restful week off!
A line of storms is expected to move into our area overnight and continue through tomorrow evening. We anticipate heavy rainfall, which may lead to brief flash flood conditions and pooling on roadways.
At this time, we do not expect any changes to school start times or dismissal. However, we encourage everyone to exercise caution during your commute. If your child is late or misses school due to weather in your area, please provide a note when they return.
We will keep you updated if any changes arise. Thank you, and have a great evening!
Phones at all schools have been restored!
Good morning! Phones are down at some of our schools. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix the issue.
We hope our students and staff have a restful summer break! We look forward to seeing our OCSD Family again on the first day of school, August 12, 2024. The 2024-2025 School Calendar can be found on our website: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/page/calendars
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm system moving into our area Wednesday afternoon.
Following weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Wednesday's school day or after school activities.
No adjustments to Wednesday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holidays March 15 - 22, 2024. March 25 is a Teacher Workday / Student Holiday. Enjoy your break!
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.
Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.
No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.
Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.
No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
Don't forget to Fall Back on Sunday, November 5th at 2 AM.
Monday, October 9th is a Teacher Workday/Student Holiday!
Longwood Families, please see the link to our September newsletter - The Longwood Loop: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/longwood/article/1229271
Thank you for partnering with us for success! Lisa Tucker, Principal
We hope you are enjoying your summer vacation! Just a reminder, school starts in the fall for students on Thursday, August 10th! Visit OkaloosaSchools.com for the full 2023-2024 School Year Calendar.
Due to the timing of tonight's storm, all school start times will be delayed one hour. Bus riders should arrive at their bus stop exactly one hour later than usual. Car riders should be dropped off one hour later. Schools will release at their regular dismissal time. Please see your school’s website or social media for any other important information. Thank you and have a great evening.
Travel through science tonight at Longwood Elementary School
5:00 – 5:30 → Complimentary Chili/Frito Bake
5:30 – 6:30→ Visit different science stations
Starting next Sunday and every Sunday, you will find the Longwood Loop on our school website under the "Parent" tab. So stay tune!
Patriot Day-wear red, white, and blue on Monday, September 12th
Student Picture Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30th
Come to school ready to smile for the camera!
Parents, please be aware that our lunch program is now charging for meals. Again breakfast and lunches are no longer free! The price of breakfast starts at $1.80 a lunch at $2.70 please contact the office to fill out a free and reduced lunch application to see if you qualify for a free or reduced meal.
