🎉We’re excited to introduce a new initiative that strengthens what matters most: relationships, communication, and community.
✨Beginning soon, at some elementary schools, families will have the opportunity to walk their students to the classroom in the morning, creating meaningful moments to connect with teachers and staff and fostering open lines of communication from the very start of the day.
🙌This family-oriented approach is designed to help our schools feel welcoming, supportive, and connected, while maintaining our highest priority: student safety. Security measures and clear procedures will be in place to ensure a safe, structured, and positive experience for everyone.
🏫Together, we’re building school communities where families feel valued, informed, and confident in the care of their children because strong partnerships make strong schools.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming days!
✨Beginning soon, at some elementary schools, families will have the opportunity to walk their students to the classroom in the morning, creating meaningful moments to connect with teachers and staff and fostering open lines of communication from the very start of the day.
🙌This family-oriented approach is designed to help our schools feel welcoming, supportive, and connected, while maintaining our highest priority: student safety. Security measures and clear procedures will be in place to ensure a safe, structured, and positive experience for everyone.
🏫Together, we’re building school communities where families feel valued, informed, and confident in the care of their children because strong partnerships make strong schools.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming days!
📢This month's district-wide newsletter is here!
https://app.smore.com/n/dg4x8
In this edition:
🌟Students and staff shine at the annual Christmas Parade!
🚍Bus driver HERO- Mr. Joyner
✔OFC's attendance initiative gets results
📖Holiday Read-a-long with Mr. Tededer's
🦋FFA Students clean up the butterfly garden
and much more.....
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In this edition:
🌟Students and staff shine at the annual Christmas Parade!
🚍Bus driver HERO- Mr. Joyner
✔OFC's attendance initiative gets results
📖Holiday Read-a-long with Mr. Tededer's
🦋FFA Students clean up the butterfly garden
and much more.....
👉👉Preparing students to be college and career READY!
🌟Our CTE Okeechobee County Schools- Career & Technical Education students have been hard at work earning industry certifications, learning hands-on skills, traveling across the country for conferences, and leaving their mark on the world 🌎
🌟Our CTE Okeechobee County Schools- Career & Technical Education students have been hard at work earning industry certifications, learning hands-on skills, traveling across the country for conferences, and leaving their mark on the world 🌎
🎄🎅Share the holiday season with Okeechobee County Schools!
🌟We are excited to share a full lineup of festivities for students and families-
🎶Celebrate the sounds of the season with our talented band students! Three winter concerts to get into the holiday spirit:
12/9/25 - Okeechobee High School Bands at 7pm- OHS Auditorium
12/10/25 - Yearling Middle School Band at 7pm- OHS Auditorium
12/11/25 - Osceola Middle School Band at 6pm- OHS Auditorium
🎅Aftercare will also be celebrating with holiday crafts, gift and snack bags for local nursing homes, and holiday art activities.
🌟We are excited to share a full lineup of festivities for students and families-
🎶Celebrate the sounds of the season with our talented band students! Three winter concerts to get into the holiday spirit:
12/9/25 - Okeechobee High School Bands at 7pm- OHS Auditorium
12/10/25 - Yearling Middle School Band at 7pm- OHS Auditorium
12/11/25 - Osceola Middle School Band at 6pm- OHS Auditorium
🎅Aftercare will also be celebrating with holiday crafts, gift and snack bags for local nursing homes, and holiday art activities.
🎄 Two Weeks Left & We’re Wrapping Up Strong! 🎄
Winter break is around the corner, and we want every student to end the semester with confidence.
🌟Dec 19th is the last day before winter break, the last day of the 2nd nine weeks, and the last day of the first semester!
❄Daily attendance helps students finish strong, stay focused, and helps them do their best!
Winter break is around the corner, and we want every student to end the semester with confidence.
🌟Dec 19th is the last day before winter break, the last day of the 2nd nine weeks, and the last day of the first semester!
❄Daily attendance helps students finish strong, stay focused, and helps them do their best!
💙Today, we celebrate the students, families, and dedicated educators who make our ESE community so strong.
From our ESE Director, Cassandra Keith-
"Every student’s journey is unique, and it’s our privilege to walk beside them, supporting, empowering, and celebrating every milestone along the way."
🌟Thank you to our incredible ESE teams for the compassion, creativity, and commitment you bring to our schools every day.
From our ESE Director, Cassandra Keith-
"Every student’s journey is unique, and it’s our privilege to walk beside them, supporting, empowering, and celebrating every milestone along the way."
🌟Thank you to our incredible ESE teams for the compassion, creativity, and commitment you bring to our schools every day.
The November edition of OCSB in Action, our district-wide newsletter, is here!
In this edition: OHS Band receives high score, Veterans Day, Night of the Stars, and more! https://secure.smore.com/n/54crw6
🍁Our October edition of OCSB in Action is here! In this edition, learn more about:
🌟 North Elementary School and the ENERGY BUS.
✨VPK - Okeechobee County Schools Parent Night.
🌟Osceola Middle School's Debate Team.
✨CTE Okeechobee County Schools- Career & Technical Education students compete in coding and cybersecurity.
And so much more!
https://secure.smore.com/n/0zyhp
🌟 North Elementary School and the ENERGY BUS.
✨VPK - Okeechobee County Schools Parent Night.
🌟Osceola Middle School's Debate Team.
✨CTE Okeechobee County Schools- Career & Technical Education students compete in coding and cybersecurity.
And so much more!
https://secure.smore.com/n/0zyhp
Okeechobee County Schools has been made aware of a possible threat to school districts circulating through a "swatting" email thread. Although we have NOT received this message yet, we are aware that it has been sent to multiple districts across the State of Florida.
While we do not believe this to be a credible threat, we are taking it seriously and are working closely with law enforcement to keep everyone safe.
As always, we remain committed to transparency, vigilance, and the safety of our school communities.
While we do not believe this to be a credible threat, we are taking it seriously and are working closely with law enforcement to keep everyone safe.
As always, we remain committed to transparency, vigilance, and the safety of our school communities.
👏👏Behind every great school is a great leader!
📚This National Principals Month, we’re recognizing the principals who make a difference in our students’ lives each day, with heart, vision, and a commitment to excellence. 📚
📚This National Principals Month, we’re recognizing the principals who make a difference in our students’ lives each day, with heart, vision, and a commitment to excellence. 📚
✨CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE = CONFIDENT LEARNERS 💪🍎
When students show up every day, they build skills and confidence to succeed!
🙌Attendance always matters, but October 6–10 is extra important! This week, the state takes its official enrollment snapshot, which helps determine school funding for the year.
✅ Students in class = accurate count = the right funding to keep our district strong and full of opportunities for our kids.
🌟Let’s make this week count- every student, every day, because it makes a difference!
When students show up every day, they build skills and confidence to succeed!
🙌Attendance always matters, but October 6–10 is extra important! This week, the state takes its official enrollment snapshot, which helps determine school funding for the year.
✅ Students in class = accurate count = the right funding to keep our district strong and full of opportunities for our kids.
🌟Let’s make this week count- every student, every day, because it makes a difference!
🎗OCSB BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH🎗
On Wednesdays, we wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💕
🎀School community- join us in showing support and spreading awareness by wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October.
🎀Together, we honor and remember those who have faced breast cancer, and support those currently affected by breast cancer. Let’s fill our schools with a sea of pink this month. Nobody fights alone 💗
On Wednesdays, we wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💕
🎀School community- join us in showing support and spreading awareness by wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October.
🎀Together, we honor and remember those who have faced breast cancer, and support those currently affected by breast cancer. Let’s fill our schools with a sea of pink this month. Nobody fights alone 💗
✈️☀️ Plan Ahead for Strong Attendance!
📚Before you book that trip, check out our student holiday schedule! Scheduling vacations during school breaks helps keep students learning, growing, and on track for success all year long. 💪
📚Before you book that trip, check out our student holiday schedule! Scheduling vacations during school breaks helps keep students learning, growing, and on track for success all year long. 💪
The September Edition of our district newsletter is here!
Inside this edition:
Family Vacation Planner
Varsity Tutors
CTE- Introduction to Teaching Program
School Spotlight-Seminole Elementary & Visible Learning
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Inside this edition:
Family Vacation Planner
Varsity Tutors
CTE- Introduction to Teaching Program
School Spotlight-Seminole Elementary & Visible Learning
https://secure.smore.com/n/c5dzu
Okeechobee County Schools is working closely with the Okeechobee County Emergency Operations Center to monitor the developments of Tropical Depression 9.
At this time, forecasts indicate minimal weather impacts for Monday, September 29th. As a result, schools will be open and in session on Monday.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates if there are any changes. Parents are encouraged to download the OCSB app to ensure they receive the latest updates directly.
At this time, forecasts indicate minimal weather impacts for Monday, September 29th. As a result, schools will be open and in session on Monday.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates if there are any changes. Parents are encouraged to download the OCSB app to ensure they receive the latest updates directly.
📚Give your child the best start to their school journey!
🎓Our VPK program helps children build early reading, math, and social skills so they’re confident and ready for kindergarten.
🚀Don't miss this year's opportunity, limited spots are available!
https://bit.ly/okeevpk
🎓Our VPK program helps children build early reading, math, and social skills so they’re confident and ready for kindergarten.
🚀Don't miss this year's opportunity, limited spots are available!
https://bit.ly/okeevpk
The JULY edition of The OCSB Newsletter is here!
Inside:
📚Important Back-to-School Info
🌊OCSB Students Making Waves Nationwide
🚒CTE Student Success
🍎Staff Summer Highlights
Be sure to click the "subscribe button" in the lower left-hand corner to never miss OCSB updates!
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Inside:
📚Important Back-to-School Info
🌊OCSB Students Making Waves Nationwide
🚒CTE Student Success
🍎Staff Summer Highlights
Be sure to click the "subscribe button" in the lower left-hand corner to never miss OCSB updates!
https://secure.smore.com/n/7y6tu
🔍🔍 This week's teacher feature takes us to Everglades Elementary School spotlighting Mrs. Hollin.
🍎📚 She said "After more than 40 years teaching, I can say that being an educator is one of the greatest privileges of my life. I’ve taught students, their children, and grandchildren. The relationships I’ve built and the lives I’ve touched are my greatest accomplishments. It’s been a beautiful journey."
🌊🌴 The 2025 Summer Activity guide is here!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4701/OFC/5613488/2025_Summer_Activity_Guide.pdf
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!🎉
We are asking our students and families to take part in our "Tell Your Teacher" campaign for the first time this year, and we are so excited to hear your responses! Here are just a few of the shout-outs we received for our amazing staff.
📢 We will be sharing testimonials all week! Submit yours here: https://forms.gle/JUdRe8m1xWhYmUiz5
