4th Annual OYLS All-Star Show
Yesterday our 4H and FFA students helped to put on our 4th Annual All-Star Show at the Okeechobee Youth Livestock Show. ESE students from Okeechobee High School and Yearling Middle School have worked all year with our ag programs on taking care of and showing swine projects. Check out our Facebook page for a video of the highlights.
🎉2025-26 Kindergarten Registration
April 15-17th: Call to make an appointment for registration
If your child will be 5 years old on or before 9/1/2025, you will need the following items for enrollment:
Legal proof of birth
Up-to-date immunization records
Health Exam Record (completed within a year of 8/11/2025)
Proof of residence (utility bill/ FPL/Electric bill)
Everglades Elementary 863-462-5108
Central Elementary 863-462-5077
Seminole Elementary 863-462-5116
South Elementary 863-462-5087
North Elementary 863-462-5100
The Florida Department of Education is seeking parent and guardian input to enhance services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), please complete the following survey to help us improve our services. If you have more than one child with an IEP, please complete one survey for each child. The information gathered remains anonymous and will be used to inform support and resources for parents and students with IEPs. Results will be compiled at the district and school level.
*Students 18 or over may complete this survey.
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🌟 Keep an eye out ....Kindergarten Registration information is coming soon!
📚 School zoning information is available on our website:
https://www.okeeschools.org/page/zone-waiver
🎉This week's spotlight comes from Everglades Elementary School, featuring one of our Paraprofessionals Mrs. Suarez.
📚Mrs. Suarez said "I always try to make my students feel safe. I am a safe place for students. I always ask how their weekend was if I see them after the weekend or how their night was if I see them for breakfast. Having positive conversation with your students is one way to get them to open up and builds a trusting relationship."
🚓👮♂️ Happy National School Resource Officer Day! 👮♀️🚓
Today, we celebrate the incredible work of School Resource Officers (SROs) who ensure our schools are safe, secure, and supportive environments for students and staff. From mentoring students to handling emergencies, SROs are true heroes in our schools. 💙
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and service!
🎖️ Honoring Our School Resource Officers! 🎖️
This week we recognize and appreciate the dedicated SROs who work tirelessly to keep our schools safe. From mentoring students to building strong community relationships, they play a vital role in creating a secure and supportive learning environment.
Thank you to all the SROs for your commitment, guidance, and protection! 👏💜 #NationalSRODay #ThankYouSROs #SafeSchools
It's Natonal School Counseling Week. The theme of this year’s week is “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.”
Thriving means growing, succeeding and feelingfulfilled in all areas of your life, our school counselor, want to help our students achieve that.
• For example, thriving academically means setting goals, staying motivated and finding joy in learning.
• Thriving emotionally means feeling balanced, resilient and supported. If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, school counselors here to listen and help navigate your feelings.
• Thriving in your future means understanding your strengths and passions. School counselors can help you explore different careers and plan for a future that excites you.
This week's Spotlight on Education brings us to Osceola Middle School and Math Teacher- Mr. Turner!
🍎Mr. Turner said his teaching philosophy is "Step #1 is always building a solid relationship with students and creating an environment where students are eager and excited to learn. Once those foundational building blocks are set, the teaching becomes much more effective and efficient. I love to give students multiple opportunities and mediums to learn, whether it be through direct instruction, group work, or exploratory/hands-on activities."
🙌🙌He also said "I wouldn’t be where I am without my team! In my two years at OCSB, I have been supported by so many incredible people including my Math PLT (Professional Learning Team), 8th Grade Team, and the OMS Administration Team. There has never been a time where I have felt like I had to tackle a problem alone or didn’t have anyone to turn to. Thank you so much to my team for all you do!"
This week's employee spotlight takes us to Yearling Middle School to highlight Mrs. Bennett, the school secreatry!
🙌🙌Mrs. Bennett said that it's important to her that she can relate to the students at YMS "You build connections, YES WITH TEENAGERS! I make sure to always be welcoming and kind to every student who walks through our door. You never know if you are the only kind face the student gets to see"
💜Mrs. Bennett's advice to anyone new to working at the school district is "Come in with your heart open! Our kids are so full of love and light, be prepared to hand your heart over to the students. I never pictured myself loving five hundred plus kids with my whole heart, but here we are."
Your school app is getting an update to make staying connected and informed even easier!
Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21st
⭐🌟This week's Employee Spotlight is on Hilda Morse from the Okeechobee Freshman Campus.
⭐Hilda is the Data Processor but began her career as a Substitute Teacher at Yearling Middle School.
🌟Hilda graduated from OHS in 1975 and 50 years later she is working for the same district that educated her, how amazing is that?
Hilda said "We are here for the students and if that doesn't motivate a person nothing will. They depend on us daily. I have been trying to retire for 3 years now and just have not been able to turn in that letter of resignation. It will be hard when I do because I just can't imagine not getting up every morning and coming to school."
Thank you for your many years of service Ms. Hilda! ❤
✔ Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates!
🎄✨ Merry Christmas ✨🎄
Wishing all of our students, families, staff, and community members a holiday season filled with joy, love, and warm memories.
☃️Thank you for making our school district such a special place to learn and grow.
🌟We look forward to an exciting and successful new year together!
Join us on Wednesday, Dec 4th for a District Wide Career Fair!
🦃 Just a reminder of early dismissal today, have an amazing fall break!
☀️Good Morning☀️
Reminder of upcoming dates!
Fri 11/22 Half Day for Students
Mon 11/25- Fri 11/29 Fall Break
At this time, students will not be required to make up any days missed due to Hurricanes Helene or Milton.
Are you having trouble using the OCSB app? Getting phone calls but not push notifications? Can't figure out how to message your child's teacher directly? Solutions to these problems (and more) can be found on our App Support page! Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/ocsb-app-support
📢OCSB Team- Don't miss out on the upcoming Apprentice Teacher Info Session, Friday 11/15 @ 4:30 PM
Register here: https://forms.gle/n8rDHvXrZcfGftTp8
