Okaloosa County School District is a public school district that covers Okaloosa County, Florida. The Okaloosa County School District is located in the Panhandle of Florida, known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. The district has its headquarters in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The current superintendent of schools is Marcus Daniel Chambers.
The Okaloosa County School District is one of the largest employers in Okaloosa County with approximately 3,400 employees.
Until the integration of public schools, a separate school system was maintained for white students and black students. The first colored school in Crestview was built in 1926, and named Crestview School. In 1945, Crestview Colored High School was built on School Avenue. It was renamed Carver School after George Washington Carver, and eventually Carver-Hill School in honor of African-American education advocate Ed Hill.[4]
District 1 – Dr. Lamar White (term is from 2022–2026)
District 2 – Parker Destin (term is from 2024–2028)
District 3 – Linda Evanchyk (term is from 2022–2026)
District 4 – Tim Bryant (term is from 2020–2024)
District 5 – Brian Henley (appointed on August 1, 2024 by Gov. Desantis).
Okaloosa County school board members are subject to an unlimited number of four year terms.
Schools
As of 2025, the Okaloosa County School District serves approximately 29,500 students from pre-kindergarten to adult education. Each schools has its own distinct characteristics while sharing the unified mission and vision of the District.
A fleet of 231 school buses transports over 16,000 students more than 3.2 million miles per year in addition to 182,000 miles for extra-curricular activities and field trips.
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