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Welcome Back 2022

I am excited to welcome you to Okeeheelee! We have been working extra hard this summer to get everything ready for the students return on August 10. The most important thing to remember is that we are here for your children. Middle school is our specialty and we have an excellent team ready and waiting to help your child navigate the middle school years.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Morales, Principal

First Day of School: August 10th

August 10th is the first day of school for all students.
Supervision is provided starting at 9:00am.
Students will report to "Zero Hour" at 9:30am.
Signs will be posted around school with the location of the zero hour (alpha according to grade).
All students will receive their class schedule during zero hour.
Don't worry, we will help your child find their designated room!

Aftercare

Okeeheelee After School program takes place from 4:05-5:15 on Mondays - Thursdays and starts on Monday, August 30th . In this program we offer a safe, constructive atmosphere for students to stay after school and to participate in an awesome range of activities including homework help, computers, outside activities, and a game room. Because we are a Title 1 school, the after school program is offered free of charge to parents as long as the student is registered. Registration forms will be available starting August 16th via the school's website.

Bus Riders Must “Register Your Ride”

The School District of Palm Beach County requires that all students who will be using bus transportation for the 2021-2022 school year, register with the Transportation Department.

The Register Your Ride portal will open on Monday, July 12. Parents and guardians must complete a brief registration to ensure their child is assigned to a bus. The child must have a student ID to use when registering.

Bus stops will only be available within the Choice Transportation Zone for each school, and additional stops will not be created. Visit the Choice Transportation Zones webpage to select the relevant school and view maps. Facial coverings are optional on school buses for the 2021-2022 school year, and social distancing is encouraged at bus stops.

Answers to frequently asked questions can be viewed on the Transportation FAQ website. Other useful information is available on the Register Your Ride page. For additional assistance, contact the Transportation Call Center at (561) 357-1110.

Download the District App

Everything you want to know about your child’s school experience can now be found anytime, in one convenient place. The School District of Palm Beach County's mobile app can access a variety of information such as the District’s approved calendar.

It also includes the ability to make school payments or get push notifications containing important news.

Parents can see their child’s scheduled school lunch menu with pictures and nutritional values, sign up for Free and Reduced Lunch meal plans, and check account balances.

Additionally, parents can locate their assigned bus route and get directions using a Google Map that shows all of the District schools.

Download the app in Google Play or in the iTunes App Store. Search for School District of Palm Beach County in either store.

Download the FortifyFL App

In collaboration with the state of Florida, the School District of Palm Beach County is rolling out one more way to keep your children safe at school.

Students, parents, community members, and School District staff are encouraged to download the FortifyFL app. FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

Making a threat on social media is a crime and is considered a second-degree felony in Florida. Threats made toward schools, regardless of the severity of the threat, will be taken seriously by authorities.

The app is quick and easy to navigate. Users can provide a description of the threat, as well as share pictures and videos all while remaining anonymous. Tips are reported to school administrators, school police, local law enforcement and state investigators.

Tips are monitored 24 hours a day and in some cases, School Police are handling the situation in the middle of the night.

Student Uniform Shirt Sales

School Uniforms on now on sale!

Please bring a copy of the order form with you. If you can not, you can also pick one up at the front of school during check-in.
Make checks payable to Okeeheelee Middle School.
If you are paying in cash, exact change only.
Due to CDC guidelines, there no refunds or exchanges. All sales are final (make sure shirt sizes are ordered correctly).

Monday 7/19 - Thursday 7/29