10/13/2026
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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.
