Antioch Elementary School

10/19/2026

🏃‍♂️ LAST WEEK TO ORDER RUNNING CLUB APPAREL! 👕💙
Parents, don’t miss out on the chance for your student to show off their Running Club spirit with their very own Running Club shirt or hoodie!

📣 A few important reminders:
• 👕 This is the last week to place your apparel orders! All orders are due before 11:30am on Friday, October 23.
• 🏃 All students participate in Running Club one day per week on their assigned Running Club day.
• 💙 Students are encouraged to wear their Running Club shirts and hoodies on their assigned Running Club days to show their team spirit!

During Running Club, we encourage students to set goals, we celebrate their achievements and encourage class competition.
Thank you for your continued support!
~Antioch P.E. Team

10/13/2026

Child care will also be closed tomorrow and will resume on Thursday. We hope everyone is doing well!

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟐:𝟒𝟓𝐩𝐦

Over the past several days, district teams have continued to assess conditions at our schools and the impact Hurricane Isaias has had on our community. We have remained in close communication with Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and Governor Ron DeSantis' Office regarding recovery efforts and the needs of our students, families, and employees.

Based on those discussions and our ongoing assessments, all Okaloosa County School District schools and district facilities will remain closed on Wednesday, October 14. School will resume on Thursday, October 15.

While significant progress has been made, we want to extend grace and compassion to the many families and employees who are still experiencing challenges caused by the storm. Some continue to be without power or water, while others are dealing with property damage, or transportation issues. Providing an additional day will allow families more time to recover and prepare for a successful return to school.

This additional time will also allow employees whose classrooms and workspaces were impacted by the storm the opportunity to prepare their learning environments and welcome students back.

At this time, we anticipate reopening schools and resuming normal operations on Thursday, October 15. Schools will communicate any school-specific information regarding extracurricular activities, athletics, and events directly with their students and families.

We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and resilience throughout this recovery process. Our goal is to ensure that when students return, they are returning to safe, welcoming learning environments where they are set up for success.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and Governor DeSantis for their support, to our Facilities Maintenance, Transportation, and Food Services departments, Florida Power & Light, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, and the many companies, organizations, volunteers, and individuals who have worked tirelessly to help restore services and get our community back up and running.

Thank you, and have a great evening.

10/12/2026

We will still have an early dismissal this Friday, Oct. 16 for the CHS Homecoming parade.

On Friday, October 16, 2026, Antioch students will be released early due to the CHS Homecoming Parade.
Car riders, walkers, and child care will be released at 2:10 p.m., and Bus riders will dismiss at 2:15pm.
Early checkouts should be completed by 1:00pm

10/12/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone back Wednesday!

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦

School will resume on Wednesday, October 14. Absences and tardies for students who evacuated or are commuting from areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias will be excused. Please follow your school's established procedures for reporting excused absences and tardies.

Schools will communicate any updates regarding extracurricular activities and after-school programs directly with families and staff as needed.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as our community continues to recover. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday.

Have a great evening.

10/12/2026

Child care will also be closed until school reopens. We will see our Aviators on Wednesday!

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦

Due to ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias, all schools and district facilities will remain closed Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13. All extracurricular activities, athletic events, and school-related activities have also been canceled.

District teams continue to assess storm impacts, including flooding, power outages, downed trees, and damage to school campuses. This additional time will allow crews to safely prepare our schools for students and staff while supporting continued recovery efforts throughout our community.

At this time, we anticipate reopening schools and resuming normal operations on Wednesday, October 14. However, we will continue to evaluate conditions and will communicate any changes if necessary.

We also encourage families, employees, and community members to rely only on official Okaloosa County School District communication channels for accurate information. Any decisions regarding school operations will be communicated directly through district text messages and callouts, the district website, official social media accounts, and our official press release.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support as our community continues to recover. Please stay safe.

10/07/2026

Antioch Child Care will also be closed Thursday and Friday. Monday is a Teacher Workday/Student Holiday.

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦

School district officials continue to remain in close communication with Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. Weather experts expect our area to experience high winds, storm surge, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes beginning as early as Friday mid-day. The Okaloosa Public Safety Department will open shelters as needed, with the possibility of using one of our schools as a shelter. This system is expected to make landfall as a high-end category 1 or 2 along the northern gulf coast on Friday evening or Saturday early morning.

Due to the anticipated weather conditions and evacuation protocols, Okaloosa County Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 to alleviate additional roadway pressures and to provide our families and school district employees with sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements in preparation for the storm. Schools will communicate directly with families regarding any school events, extracurricular activities, or athletic events that may be impacted.

As a reminder, Monday, October 12, is a scheduled Teacher Workday. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, October 13.

We will continue to closely monitor the storm and provide updates as needed through text messages and callouts, as well as on our website and social media channels.

Thank you, and stay safe.

10/07/2026

Aviator Day will be postponed due to the weather. We will keep you updated with the new date. Please hang on to your arm bands if they have already been purchased.

10/07/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦

School district officials continue to remain in close communication with Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. Weather experts expect our area to experience high winds, storm surge, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes beginning as early as Friday mid-day. The Okaloosa Public Safety Department will open shelters as needed, with the possibility of using one of our schools as a shelter. This system is expected to make landfall as a high-end category 1 or 2 along the northern gulf coast on Friday evening or Saturday early morning.

Due to the anticipated weather conditions and evacuation protocols, Okaloosa County Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 to alleviate additional roadway pressures and to provide our families and school district employees with sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements in preparation for the storm. Schools will communicate directly with families regarding any school events, extracurricular activities, or athletic events that may be impacted.

As a reminder, Monday, October 12, is a scheduled Teacher Workday. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, October 13.

We will continue to closely monitor the storm and provide updates as needed through text messages and callouts, as well as on our website and social media channels.

Thank you, and stay safe.

10/05/2026

We are excited to celebrate Stacy Styers as our Aviator of the Week! Stacy truly exemplifies what it means to be an Antioch Aviator! Stacy consistently takes extra steps to support our students, families, and her colleagues. She is always willing to jump in, lend a hand, and do whatever it takes to help make Antioch Elementary a better place. Thank you, Stacy, for being someone others can count on and for helping our Aviators soar! We are so proud to have you on our team!

10/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ Antioch Friends and Families 🏃‍♀️
We’re excited to announce that our **Annual PE Running Club T-Shirts** are now available for purchase!
Check out the picture below to see what’s new!
Order forms will be sent home with students this week.

This year, we’re stepping it up with a fresh look that will have our Young Aviators looking great and showing their Aviator pride while they run!

T-shirt sizes start at SMALL and go up to XL for $10.00 each
With the cost of 2XL T-shirts at $15.00 each

Hoodie sizes start at SMALL and go up to XL for $20.00 each
With a cost of 2XL hoodies at $25.00 each

Send exact cash or, if paying with a check, make it payable to Antioch. Include your phone number on your checks.

All orders are due by Friday, October 23rd, by 11:30 a.m.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our coaches, Caballero and Pazzaglia
at [email protected] or [email protected]

Proceeds from sales will be used to update P.E. equipment

**Please note: This T-shirt differs from the class T-shirt order forms available for purchase earlier this year. The class shirt is specifically for class field trips and field days, and students are encouraged to wear them on those occasions. **

Thank you for being so supportive!