šThe school district VPK program registration window is now open for the 2025-2026 school year.
šFloridaās Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, or VPK, is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond. Children must be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll.
Click this link, bit.ly/okeevpk, to complete the district registration form. VPK staff will use the information submitted to schedule appointments with each family in the order received.
Please review the FAQ - VPK Enrollment document or contact us at vpk@okeeschools.org if you have additional questions.
Join us on Wednesday, Dec 4th for a District Wide Career Fair!
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Mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates!
We are excited to announce that the Okeechobee County School Board has, once again, earned district-wide accreditation through Cognia! This achievement reflects our commitment to providing high-quality education and continuous improvement for all students. We are incredibly proud of our schools, staff, and community for working together to reach this milestone. Together, we are shaping a bright future for Okeechobee! #OkeeSchools
š£Parents & Guardians! šµļøāāļøBe on the lookout for a text invite to rooms on the new district app on Monday 8/19. š²A sample text is shown above, download the app and then sign into rooms using the phone number connected to your students.
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Early Release Dates
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šWe are loving our new app!
āØAccess documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your
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Download for Android https://aptg.co/hJj62B
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/b6Km3j
It may be summer š but we are still celebrating our teachers!
Our next Teacher Feature is from Seminole Elementary School ā¤š¤š¤
šSummer School starts Monday 6/3
At the May 29 Special School Board meeting, the Okeechobee County School Board voted to hire Dylan Tedders as the Superintendent for Okeechobee County Schools.
šWe are on the lookout for Educational Professionals!
šÆJoin our team today! www.okeecareers.com
Honoring Our Amazing Retiring Team Members š
š„³In celebration of the incredible careers and well-deserved retirements of some truly exceptional educators and members of our team.
šWe wish you all the best in your retirement, filled with relaxation, joy, and new adventures. You have earned every moment of it!
šThank you for your years of service, dedication, and for making our schools a better place. You will be deeply missed, but your contributions will never be forgotten.
Congratulations Graduates!
We are honored and humbled to be selected as "BEST EMPLOYER" in the Best of the Lake 2024 Readers Choice Awards.
Our next Teacher Feature is here....
šCentral Elementary School is pleased to feature Mr. Hickmanš
"šāØ It's Teacher Appreciation Week! šš
Let's give a HUGE shoutout to all the incredible educators and staff who inspire, motivate, and shape the minds of our future leaders every day. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and hard work!
