C.W. Ruckel Middle School

We are excited to announce that the Florida Department of Education recognizes ten schools in the Okaloosa County School District as 2022-23 Schools of Excellence. This prestigious...

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...

Now is the time to sign up! Spots are already filling, be sure to reserve your spot!! See registration details below. Questions please contact Mrs Susie Watson ...

UPDATE 12:55pm The latest update from Patrick Maddox, Okaloosa County Director of Emergency Management, regarding Friday’s weather indicates that while there will be rain and so...

OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring likely severe weather moving into our area Monday evening with the most significant weather passing t...

Winter Break begins with early dismissal on December 21, 2023, and continues through January 5th for students. 》December 21st - See attached Early Release schedule 》January 4th- T...

Are you a baseball enthusiast looking for a way to get involved in the sport? Consider becoming a middle school umpire! Umpiring is a great way to give back to the community w...

Please be sure your students has met the back to school vaccination requirements. See details below.

Schools and District offices will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. School will resume Tuesday, September 5th.

The Florida Back to School 2023 Sales Tax Holiday is July 24- August 6th. During this two-week period, consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies tax-free. Lear...

Stuff the Bus helps local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year! In 2022, we collected $11,000 worth of supplies, impacting over 10,000 students in 53 scho...

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We are excited to provide you with a snapshot of some of the many amazing things that happened in the Okaloosa County School District during the 2022-2023 School Year! First a...

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

This year, Okaloosa students have worked diligently to learn the new BEST standards in Reading and Mathematics. At the beginning and mid-point of the year, students took the progr...

April is the Month of the Military Child! We love celebrating our Military Dependent students every day but make sure they feel our support even more during April, because Militar...

We are hiring for all positions, including Education Majors, Career Changers, Veterans, Transportation, and Custodial. Prinicipal and other District Administrators will be present...

It’s a challenging time to be a parent. We want to give our children the world, but as inflation and economic uncertainties impact our daily lives, the thought of paying for their...

The Okaloosa County School District is currently examining materials for adoption to be used in elementary, middle, and high school social studies classes. The elementary and...

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Inaugural Purple Star Campuses of Distinction- Okaloosa Schools Shine Governor Ron DeSantis made a surprise visit to Fort Walton Beach Hig...