Is Reading Your Thing? Join us Tuesday!
The After School Book Club will have its first meeting
Tuesday, September 27, in Room 406, after school.
Students should contact Mrs. Eller or Mrs. Lewis for additional details.
Box Tops for Education Tyson's A+ LabelsOur first contest of the year is here! The first period class who collects the most box-tops/ Tyson labels by Friday, September 30 will earn a spooky breakfast for your class. Turn in your Box Tops to your first period teacher in baggies labeled with the total number of Box Tops and your teacher's name. Thanks for supporting your school!!
Powder Puff Flag FootballThe girls' Powder Puff Flag Football Team will hold practices on Thursdays September 29 and October 6 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
The Powder Puff game will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at Niceville High School from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for students. There will be concessions sold, including the Kona Ice truck. Come out and enjoy our first Powder Puff game!
School Picture orders are due Monday, October 3.
Make up pictures will be made on Monday, October 10
for students who missed getting their school portrait made.
Boys Basketball Open Gym7th and 8th grade boys Open Gyms are on Fridays from 2:30 to 5:00 pm
6th grade boys Open Gyms are on Sundays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Boys basketball tryouts will be in November, exact dates TBD
Girls Basketball Open Gym
Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Sports paperwork packet is mandatory for all athletes to participate
The Ruckel Dance Team will host a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Thursday, September 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the Ruckel Cafeteria. The cost to attend is $5.00. Please contact Coach Kendall Cragin at Kendall.Cragin@mail.Okaloosa.k12.fl.us if you would like to purchase a ticket.
FCA is sponsoring See You At the Pole
Wednesday, September 28, at 7:00 am
at the Ruckel Flag Pole.
Congratulations to the 2016-2017 National Junior Honor Society OfficersPresident: James Baird
Vice President: Hannah Taylor
Secretary: Mya Núñez
Treasurer: Jonathan Ott
Eighth Grade Representatives: Kenzi Cook and Callie Russell
National Junior Honor Society Induction Tuesday, October 4 -- New and current members are invited.
The School Check In System has been implemented this year in the Front Office. In order to check a student out or sign in as a visitor or volunteer, a valid driver license or state ID is required. Thank you for your cooperation. New policy for students checking out on Pep Rally days: If you know you will be checking your student out on a pep rally day, please check them out before 1:00 pm. Otherwise, students will report to a separate location until checkout so that they can be easily located. Our next Pep Rally is Thursday, October 13. |
Spirit Night 2016Thursday, October 13 at 5:00 pm
Come Cheer with the Ruckel Cheerleaders! $35 each
Girls Pre-K4 through 5th grade are invited to come learn cheers and chants
before the game, then cheer with the Ruckel Cheerleaders during the first half of the game!
Registration Form Here • Parent Permission Form Here
Please register by Friday, September 30 to guarantee T-shirt size.
Parents are invited to enjoy a pre-game Shrimp Boil
while watching your cheerleader practice!
Just $15 a plate -- place your order with the Registration Form HERE
New! RUCKEL SPIRIT SHIRTS
Cheerleading Team Fundraiser
Youth and Adult Sizes available
DOWNLOAD YOUR ORDER FORM HERE
Return forms and payment to the Front Office.
Flu vaccine injections will be provided to
Ruckel students with the proper paperwork
at Ruckel Middle School on October 26, 2016
from 8:00 to 11:00 am.
Become a Ruckel Middle School Partner in Education!
It takes more than teachers, staff, parents, and students to make a strong school.
Follow this link to see how YOU can help!
The Brannan Family, Dr. B. Kulow, Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology
Ottesen Family Dentistry • Pamela Ottesen, DMD PLLC; the Calabrese Family,
and the Ringel Family
Dave Meyers • Club's Choice Fundraising and Firehouse Subs
It takes more than teachers, staff, parents, and students to make a strong school.
Follow this link to see how YOU can help!
The Brannan Family, Dr. B. Kulow, Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology
Ottesen Family Dentistry • Pamela Ottesen, DMD PLLC; the Calabrese Family,
and the Ringel Family
Dave Meyers • Club's Choice Fundraising and Firehouse Subs
Eligible 7th grade students are encouraged to register for the Duke UniversityTalent Identification Program (TIP) Talent Search.
2016 Info Letter Here -- New!
Please visit the Duke TIP Web Site for details about the Talent Search.
The first paper application postmark deadline is Monday, October 3, 2016.
Please call the Guidance Office at 833-4154 if you have further questions.
PARENTS IN THE CAR RIDER LINE:Please refrain from using your cell phone while you're in the student drop off and pick up line. It is distracting, slowing down the process,
and a huge safety concern to our students and faculty.
Please model responsible driving behavior for all of our future young drivers
-- actions speak louder than words.
The French Club meets on Tuesdays.
We meet in room 905 on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30. We learn about the French-speaking world—its language, history, culture and foods. All Ruckel students are welcome to join us. There are no dues and the only requirement to participate is an interest in learning. Contact Mrs. Patterson for more info.
Success Center/After School Homework Help is now available..
Students must have a completed form on file in order to attend, which may be picked up from Guidance or from a classroom teacher. Buses will not be provided until we have 15 people registered for bus transportation home. A morning announcement will be made when we have reached our goal.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Waldhour (room 504)
Students must have a completed form on file in order to attend, which may be picked up from Guidance or from a classroom teacher. Buses will not be provided until we have 15 people registered for bus transportation home. A morning announcement will be made when we have reached our goal.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Waldhour (room 504)
Chess Club meets on Mondays in the Media Center
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Watch this space for updated informationthroughout the school year!
All levels of players are welcome – beginner to expert!
Contact Ms. Swift for information. Chess Flyer HERE
Interested in volunteering at Ruckel?
Fill out the new ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM HERE
Fill out the new ONLINE VOLUNTEER FORM HERE
RMS Black & Gold Dance • Friday, October 14 -- NEW DATE!6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Ruckel Cafeteria
Admission: $5 at the door • exact change helps!
Snacks, drinks, and photos will be available for a small fee.
Wear your Black and Gold and show your school spirit!
DJ will be playing all of your favorite songs.
Click here for all the Dance Info you need!
Order your Ram Pages Yearbook for 2016-2017
NOW to get the very best price!
Read all the details in this Yearbook Order flyer!
Place your order at JostensYearbooks.com
Would you like Ruckel Middle School news delivered
straight to your Inbox?Sign up for the RMS Email List! Or read the latest issue in the gold column to the left. Fill out the form on this webpage to have your email address added to our distribution list! And don't forget to get our Ruckel App!
How to unsubscribe from RMS Email -- info here!
The 2016 Football Schedule
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Our Next Pep Rally is October 13!
The RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL web site is only as current as the information which is provided --
if YOU have content to share, please email photos or information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
Messages sent to this email will only respond to RMS website issues.
Please email school administration with other questions. Thank you!
if YOU have content to share, please email photos or information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
Messages sent to this email will only respond to RMS website issues.
Please email school administration with other questions. Thank you!
RMS Girls Soccer Tryouts are scheduled for Fall 2016 -- see Soccer Page
In order to participate, students must have their Sports Participation Forms on file in the Front Office.
In order to participate, students must have their Sports Participation Forms on file in the Front Office.
Nurse's Corner
Healthy Okaloosa Schools Newsletter Here - September 2016
All medications must be brought by the PARENT to the nurse’s office. The parent must fill out and sign a consent form and turn it in with the medication to the nurse, Julie Riffle. No student is allowed on campus with any medication. If the student brings in medications, it can result in a discipline referral -- this is a county regulation. Download the Dispersion of Medication Form here.
Healthy Okaloosa Schools Newsletter Here - September 2016
All medications must be brought by the PARENT to the nurse’s office. The parent must fill out and sign a consent form and turn it in with the medication to the nurse, Julie Riffle. No student is allowed on campus with any medication. If the student brings in medications, it can result in a discipline referral -- this is a county regulation. Download the Dispersion of Medication Form here.
Be Ready For Seventh Grade Flyer --
A reminder to 6th grade parents that your child will need a Tdap vaccinebefore he or she begins 7th grade. These can be obtained privately
or at the Okaloosa County Health Department at no charge. Please bring proof of this immunization (on a Florida Certificate of Immunization Form 680) to the school Front Office so it may be entered in the system before their 7th grade school year. |
Please follow directions during morning drop off and afternoon pick up at the Car Rider Ramp.
See Car Rider Details Here
Parents, please remember students should not be reporting to school prior
to 7:00 am as teachers are not on duty.
If your student arrives between 7:00 and 7:20 am, they are to report to the Cafeteria where a faculty member will be present. This is for the safety of your student.
to 7:00 am as teachers are not on duty.
If your student arrives between 7:00 and 7:20 am, they are to report to the Cafeteria where a faculty member will be present. This is for the safety of your student.
Ruckel's Highest Impact Teachers
These educators were honored at a reception given in their honor by Okaloosa Schools County Superintendant Mary Beth Jackson.
PIctured are the Highest Impact Teachers from Ruckel: Lori Swift, Diane Amos, Sarah Lewis, Paul Whiddon, principal; Penny Parmer, Brittany Waldhour, Mary Beth Jackson, superintendant; Kendall Cragin, Deborah Eller, Mary Tucker, Dalane Fox. Not pictured, Kathy Harper
These educators were honored at a reception given in their honor by Okaloosa Schools County Superintendant Mary Beth Jackson. PIctured are the Highest Impact Teachers from Ruckel: Lori Swift, Diane Amos, Sarah Lewis, Paul Whiddon, principal; Penny Parmer, Brittany Waldhour, Mary Beth Jackson, superintendant; Kendall Cragin, Deborah Eller, Mary Tucker, Dalane Fox. Not pictured, Kathy Harper
Is your phone or tablet your main link to the world?Then download the new RMS App to stay up-to-date
with school news and announcements.
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE TODAY!
See RMS App flyer HERE
Attention! Please don't use the St. Jude's Church parking lot
for picking up your kids. We have the multiple pick up points
on Ruckel Property.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Ram Rally for Rising 6th Graderswas held in the spring
Zoning waivers are available!
Visit our Academics Page for 2016-2017 Registration Forms and Curriculum Guides!
• Sign up to receive Ruckel email newsletters here!
Congratulations to our 2016 Ruckel District Champions
Boys and Girls Weightlifting • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Track
Boys Swimming • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2016 District Runners Up
Girls Track • Girls Swimming • Boys Golf
Boys and Girls Weightlifting • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Track
Boys Swimming • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2016 District Runners Up
Girls Track • Girls Swimming • Boys Golf
Join the Ruckel PTO today!
PTO Board Meetings will be held the second Friday of the month at 7:45 am
in the Media Center unless other notice is given.
Don't miss any PTO news -- register for Remind, a free message service, and stay in touch!
to sign up for updates from RMS PTO!
PTO Board Meetings will be held the second Friday of the month at 7:45 am
in the Media Center unless other notice is given.
Don't miss any PTO news -- register for Remind, a free message service, and stay in touch!
to sign up for updates from RMS PTO!Club & Team Meetings
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Academic Team: See the Academic Team page for upcoming competition and practice dates.Interested students see Ms. Love for Junior Varsity (6th grade) and Mrs. Szklarski for Varsity (7th & 8th grade).
- Book Club: The After School Book Club will have its first meeting Tuesday, September 27, in Room 406. Students should contact Mrs. Eller or Mrs. Lewis for additional details.
- Chess Club: Chess Club will meet on Mondays beginning September 26 in the Media Center 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Watch this space for updated information throughout the school year! All levels of players are welcome – beginner to expert! Contact Ms. Swift for information.
- The French Club meets Tuesdays in room 905 on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. We learn about the French-speaking world—its language, history and culture; taste wonderful new foods; and play pétanque (the French version of bocce). All Ruckel students are welcome to join us. There are no dues and the only requirement to participate is an interest in learning. Contact Mrs. Patterson for more info!
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MathCounts MathCounts will begin Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 7:00 – 7:30 am in Mrs. Paul's room 405. No need to sign up, just show up! We will meet each Wednesday at 7:00 am.
- Odyssey of the Mind practice for 2016-2017 is held Wednesdays at 7:20 am in Mrs. Walls' room, #210. It is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Email Mrs. Walls or drop by room #210 for more information.
- Rambots Robotics Team is taking applications now. Students interested in the Robotics Team
should see Mrs. Brock for more information. - Student Government Association (SGA) meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:15 am in the Media Center. Their sponsors are Mrs. Williams and Mr. Regans.
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The Multicultural Club celebrates diverse cultures and ethnic groups. Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons until 3:30 pm in Mrs. Beachem's room #603. For more information, check their web page.
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The National Junior Honor Society meets periodically to work on service projects and for induction
ceremonies. Please visit their web page for more information. -
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets on the first, third and fifth Fridays from 7:00 to 7:30 am in the Media Center. See our page for dates.
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The Yearbook Staff meets after school on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mrs. Nall's room, room 210. Meetings end promptly at 3:45 pm.
Is your club missing? Email your information to RuckelPics@cox.net!
Okaloosa County School District Food ServicesLearn details about school Breakfast & Lunch programs and
other facts about our Food Services!
Ruckel Lunch Menu Here • Ruckel Breakfast Menu Here
APPLY FOR REDUCED OR FREE LUNCH ONLINE AT THIS LINK!
Filling out your application online will have your student enrolled in our program faster than applying
with a paper form -- click above and get started!
Filling out your application online will have your student enrolled in our program faster than applying
with a paper form -- click above and get started!
• Learn about Math classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel at this link
• Learn about Math, IT, and Science classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel at this link
• Learn about Math, IT, and Science classes offered for High School credit here at Ruckel at this link
To protect your student's instruction time, Ruckel has implemented
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info here.
Please become familiar with our Tardy Policy and our Checkout Policy.
Has your student been absent? Read our Attendance Policy here.
a Classroom Interruption Policy - More info here.
Please become familiar with our Tardy Policy and our Checkout Policy.
Has your student been absent? Read our Attendance Policy here.
The School Advisory Council (SAC) meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the Media Center at 7:00 am. See Ruckel's 2015-16 School Performance Plan!
CW Ruckel Middle School 2015-2016 Annual School Public Accountability Report
is available here.
is available here.
Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) TESTING INFORMATION:
Below are some links on which your students can practice…
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing -- Lots of lessons & games to practice
www.powertyping.com -- Select "Qwerty" for correct lessons
www.typingweb.com
Practice FSA can be found at www.fsassessments.org
Below are some links on which your students can practice…
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing -- Lots of lessons & games to practice
www.powertyping.com -- Select "Qwerty" for correct lessons
www.typingweb.com
Practice FSA can be found at www.fsassessments.org
Ruckel's School Financial Report is available HERE
Parents:
In our technology-rich world, our students have access to things that we may want to protect them from. Sometimes the thing we need to protect them from is themself. Sexting is becoming a wide-spread concern among teenagers in the world. Please review the Power Point link found here and have a conversation with your teenager as you see fit to inform them about the dangers of participating in this activity.
In our technology-rich world, our students have access to things that we may want to protect them from. Sometimes the thing we need to protect them from is themself. Sexting is becoming a wide-spread concern among teenagers in the world. Please review the Power Point link found here and have a conversation with your teenager as you see fit to inform them about the dangers of participating in this activity.
All students must leave campus after school unless they are involved 
in a supervised school sponsored activity. Florida Statute 232.25(1)and (2)
Supervision of students by school personnel is provided:
a. During the time the student is being transported to or from school at public expense
b. During the time the student is attending school
c. During the time the student is on the school premises participating with authorization in a school sponsored activity and
d. During a reasonable time (30) minutes before and after a student is on the school premises for attendance at school or for authorized participation in a school sponsored activity, and only when on the school premises
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW, PARENTS SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL SUPERVISION
in a supervised school sponsored activity. Florida Statute 232.25(1)and (2)
Supervision of students by school personnel is provided:
a. During the time the student is being transported to or from school at public expense
b. During the time the student is attending school
c. During the time the student is on the school premises participating with authorization in a school sponsored activity and
d. During a reasonable time (30) minutes before and after a student is on the school premises for attendance at school or for authorized participation in a school sponsored activity, and only when on the school premises
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW, PARENTS SHOULD NOT RELY ON THE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL SUPERVISION
Okaloosa County Student Training Program (STP) Policy -- details here
Ruckel Middle School Mobile Device
Acceptable Use Practices!
This form must be signed and returned to your First Period teacher.
Congratulations to our 2016 Ruckel District Champions
Boys and Girls Weightlifting • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Track
Boys Swimming • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2015 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Softball • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Swim Team • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2014 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Girls Golf • Boys Tennis • Boys Track • Softball • Boys & Girls Soccer • Boys Swim
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
2012-2013 Ruckel Championships
Boys and Girls Weightlifting • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Track
Boys Swimming • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2015 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Softball • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys Swim Team • Girls Golf
Congratulations to our 2014 Ruckel District Champions
Baseball • Girls Golf • Boys Tennis • Boys Track • Softball • Boys & Girls Soccer • Boys Swim
Amazing job, Athletes, Coaches, and Parents! GO RAMS!!
2012-2013 Ruckel Championships
Visit lots of useful sites from our Educational Links Page -- here's a sample:
Need a little tutoring help at home?
GREAT LINKS FOR MATH FUN found HERE!
Check our Educational Links Page for online textbooks, typing, & more!
Visit the link to FDLRS info for parents on our Educational Links Page!
Need a little tutoring help at home?GREAT LINKS FOR MATH FUN found HERE!
Check our Educational Links Page for online textbooks, typing, & more!
Visit the link to FDLRS info for parents on our Educational Links Page!
Bullying: Stomp it out!
Don't do it! • Don't take it! • Report it if you see it! • It's that simple.
Anonymous tip line: 833-4149
Crime Stoppers Anonymous tip line: 863-TIPS
Don't do it! • Don't take it! • Report it if you see it! • It's that simple.
Anonymous tip line: 833-4149
Crime Stoppers Anonymous tip line: 863-TIPS
The School District of Okaloosa County adheres to a policy of prohibiting discrimination in employment,
programs, services and activities.The district strives to provide equal opportunity for all and to identify
and overcome potential barriers to recruitment, employment, training, or promotional opportunities
for its staff and applicants.Violations of this policy will not be tolerated.
programs, services and activities.The district strives to provide equal opportunity for all and to identify
and overcome potential barriers to recruitment, employment, training, or promotional opportunities
for its staff and applicants.Violations of this policy will not be tolerated.
Shop at the
7:00 to 7:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!
7:00 to 7:45 am Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday!
Ruckel's One-Stop Shop for Supplies & Spirit Gear! |
The CHOICE program is an innovative, award-winning program that allows students to earn high school credits, college credits, scholarships, and professional industry certifications, all at the same time and at no cost to the student.
It functions as a critical link in transitioning secondary students into successful high-skill, high-wage careers in the workforce and/or post-secondary opportunities. The CHOICE team's focus is career-readiness because the workforce-ready student is in high demand.
Click the icons to explore the programs we offer and to learn more about the current job market and wages.
Remember, in order to be promoted from 8th grade to 9th grade,you must pass all 12 core classes
-- that's four core classes per year (Math, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts).
Contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions.
See your student's grades online with the Parent Portal
Having trouble figuring out how to get your child's assignments off the new grades-on-line? Here are a couple of steps to help:
(1) Log in with your student's number. The last four digits of this number is their password.
(2) When the "report card" view comes on the screen, scroll over to the grade from the class that you would like to check. This is a hyperlink that will take you to a view of the assignments for your child in that class.
(3) To see the class work, homework, and test scores that comprise each grade (the class report page),
put cursor on grade and left click.
If you want to receive e-mail notification regarding your student’s progress, the program is a bit different now.Please log into the Parent Portal, sign up for the report(s) you would like to receive, and provide your email information.
You will need your student's identification number, which can be found on their schedule and begins with 46. The PIN number is the last four digits of the student ID number.
After receiving a verification email, grade notification emails should begin.
You can also access the Parent Portal on your Apple devices using the iOCSD app -- click here to go to the iTunes store and download it for free!
Please call Kim Picorossi in RMS Student Services at 833-4149 if you have questions. Thanks!
Having trouble figuring out how to get your child's assignments off the new grades-on-line? Here are a couple of steps to help:
(1) Log in with your student's number. The last four digits of this number is their password.
(2) When the "report card" view comes on the screen, scroll over to the grade from the class that you would like to check. This is a hyperlink that will take you to a view of the assignments for your child in that class.
(3) To see the class work, homework, and test scores that comprise each grade (the class report page),
put cursor on grade and left click.
If you want to receive e-mail notification regarding your student’s progress, the program is a bit different now.
You can also access the Parent Portal on your Apple devices using the iOCSD app -- click here to go to the iTunes store and download it for free!
Please call Kim Picorossi in RMS Student Services at 833-4149 if you have questions. Thanks!
Public Safety alerts are now available from the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office via the Nixle service.
Nixle is an on-line service that allows the Sheriff's Office to communicate with citizens in situations involving significant public safety incidents. See information flyer here.
Parents are reminded that they can sign up for the Florida Offender Alert System at www.flsexoffender.net. This
valuable and free service allows citizens to track Florida's registered sexual offenders and predators. he Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement has a letter describing this service and a brochure you can download.
Nixle is an on-line service that allows the Sheriff's Office to communicate with citizens in situations involving significant public safety incidents. See information flyer here.
Parents are reminded that they can sign up for the Florida Offender Alert System at www.flsexoffender.net. This
valuable and free service allows citizens to track Florida's registered sexual offenders and predators. he Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement has a letter describing this service and a brochure you can download.
These guidelines explain what's expected of every Ruckel Ram
and the order of consequences for broken rules.Click the Ram for info!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUCKEL RAMS FOR EARNING THEIR 15TH "A" RATING IN A ROW!
To learn more about the school grades for the Okaloosa School District, AYP status and school report cards,
please visit the link http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/. Congratulations!
To learn more about the school grades for the Okaloosa School District, AYP status and school report cards,
please visit the link http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/. Congratulations!
Parent Resource Forms:
• State of Florida - School Entry Health Exam Form available here
•
OKALOOSA COUNTY VOLUNTEER AFFADAVIT FORM IS NOW ONLINE!! All volunteers will now register on line with the district. This will automatically add your name as a volunteer in the School Check In system once your completed application is approved!
• Vendor's Request to Contact Principals
OKALOOSA COUNTY UPDATED SPORTS FORMS
Download the appropriate Okaloosa County Sports Forms HERE!
All current Okaloosa School Documents and Policies may be found HERE in both English and Spanish.
