📣 Looking Ahead to the 2026–2027 School Year
Okeechobee County Schools is announcing a series of campus transitions that will take effect beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. These changes are designed to better serve students at every grade level, align programs with the right facilities, and maximize the benefits of recent and upcoming capital investments across the district.
With the completion of the new Okeechobee High School campus, the school will expand to serve students in grades 9–12 full-time. Ninth-grade students will attend school at the new high school campus. This transition provides students with a more cohesive high school experience and expanded access to programs and opportunities.
As part of these changes, secondary students currently enrolled at Okeechobee Achievement Academy will relocate to the former Freshman Campus building. Elementary students participating in the IBP program will transition to Seminole Elementary School. These moves allow academic programs to be better aligned with facilities designed to support student needs and focused services.
In addition, the district will open a new Early Learning Center dedicated exclusively to VPK students. Having VPK as the only students on this campus allows for a safe, welcoming, and age-appropriate environment focused on early childhood development, early literacy, and kindergarten readiness.
To support these transitions, capital improvement projects will take place at the newly configured Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the future Early Learning Center. These improvements will focus on refreshing facilities, enhancing learning spaces, and ensuring students and families are welcomed into modern, engaging environments. The district will also work closely with families to support student transportation needs wherever possible.
These campus transitions reflect a thoughtful, long-term approach to serving students at every stage of their educational journey. Additional details, timelines, and family communications will be shared as planning continues.
💜Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support student success across Okeechobee County Schools.
Okeechobee County Schools is announcing a series of campus transitions that will take effect beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. These changes are designed to better serve students at every grade level, align programs with the right facilities, and maximize the benefits of recent and upcoming capital investments across the district.
With the completion of the new Okeechobee High School campus, the school will expand to serve students in grades 9–12 full-time. Ninth-grade students will attend school at the new high school campus. This transition provides students with a more cohesive high school experience and expanded access to programs and opportunities.
As part of these changes, secondary students currently enrolled at Okeechobee Achievement Academy will relocate to the former Freshman Campus building. Elementary students participating in the IBP program will transition to Seminole Elementary School. These moves allow academic programs to be better aligned with facilities designed to support student needs and focused services.
In addition, the district will open a new Early Learning Center dedicated exclusively to VPK students. Having VPK as the only students on this campus allows for a safe, welcoming, and age-appropriate environment focused on early childhood development, early literacy, and kindergarten readiness.
To support these transitions, capital improvement projects will take place at the newly configured Okeechobee Achievement Academy and the future Early Learning Center. These improvements will focus on refreshing facilities, enhancing learning spaces, and ensuring students and families are welcomed into modern, engaging environments. The district will also work closely with families to support student transportation needs wherever possible.
These campus transitions reflect a thoughtful, long-term approach to serving students at every stage of their educational journey. Additional details, timelines, and family communications will be shared as planning continues.
💜Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to support student success across Okeechobee County Schools.
One final YMS basketball event! Join us Friday for Purple vs White! 4:30-5:30 pm Cost $3.00
Join us to discuss teens and cell phones. Tuesday, January 20. 12:15-12:45 pm through Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ett-vkwb-uhm
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We hope you have a good day with your family. Please stay warm. We will see you on Tuesday. Newsletter Link: https://bit.ly/4b7cdOO
🎉Don't miss this family-focused event where kids can get an up-close and hands-on experience with vehicles that fly, dig, rescue, dump, honk, and MORE!
🌟Health screenings and lunch are also provided!
🌟Health screenings and lunch are also provided!
It was so good to see everyone this week! Remember, report cards go home tomorrow and awards will be in the morning. There is a link to a list of those who will receive awards in the newsletter. Newsletter: https://bit.ly/49Ui5Zx
Second Quarter Awards!
7th Grade: 9:30
6th Grade: 10:15
8th Grade: 11:00
We are feeling the holiday spirit at YMS. Don't miss these activities : Band Concert tonight at 7:00 at OHS! Drama Club Talent Show tomorrow, Thursday 12/11 at 7:00pm. FlannelFest Dance after-school Friday, 12/12.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Wednesday- YMS Band Concert at OHS; Thursday- Drama Club Talent Show; Friday- Winter Dance. Newsletter Link: https://bit.ly/44OUnMj
Another great week at YMS! We celebrate Veteran's Day-Tuesday, and our hard work -Wednesday with Progress Reports. Newsletter Link: https://bit.ly/3JC6Bkb
🎃👻 Are you ready to get your spooky on?! 👻🎃
Join us at YMS for a frightfully fun night on Saturday, October 25 from 6–9 PM!
🕸️ What’s happening:
🍿 Enjoy a classic (family-friendly) spooky movie in the gym — FREE!
💀 Dare to enter our Haunted House — just $5 a ticket! (Warning: This one’s REALLY scary and not for little kids!)
🍭 Grab your favorite snacks and enjoy a chillingly good time!
All proceeds support our YMS athletic teams — so come out, have some spooky fun, and show your school spirit! 💚
#YMSHauntedHouse #GetYourSpookyOn #YMSBulls #SpookySeason
#YMSHauntedHouse #GetYourSpookyOn #YMSBulls #SpookySeason
Join us at YMS for a frightfully fun night on Saturday, October 25 from 6–9 PM!
🕸️ What’s happening:
🍿 Enjoy a classic (family-friendly) spooky movie in the gym — FREE!
💀 Dare to enter our Haunted House — just $5 a ticket! (Warning: This one’s REALLY scary and not for little kids!)
🍭 Grab your favorite snacks and enjoy a chillingly good time!
All proceeds support our YMS athletic teams — so come out, have some spooky fun, and show your school spirit! 💚
#YMSHauntedHouse #GetYourSpookyOn #YMSBulls #SpookySeason
#YMSHauntedHouse #GetYourSpookyOn #YMSBulls #SpookySeason
Tomorrow is report card day and our awards programs. Please see the newsletter for a list of award recipients and scheduled program times. Hope to see you tomorrow! Newsletter Link: http://bit.ly/3WgKUc3
No school for students on Monday! It is a teacher planning day. Here is a link to this week's newsletter: http://bit.ly/4n1Vw9B We will see you Tuesday!
✨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. 💪
