When does school start in Okaloosa County, Florida?

OKALOOSA COUNTY — Summer is almost over, and students and parents are now turning their attention to the upcoming school year.

Below is everything Okaloosa County residents need to know.

When does school start in Okaloosa County?

The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 12.

When do teachers report back in Okaloosa County?

All instructional staff and teachers report to school on Thursday, Aug. 1.

Important dates for the 2024-25 school year in Okaloosa County

• Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 2
• Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday - Monday, Oct. 14
• Veterans Day - Monday, Nov. 11
• Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 25-29
• Winter Break - Dec. 23 - Jan. 7
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, Jan. 20
• Presidents Day - Feb. 17
• Spring Break - March 14-21
• Memorial Day - Monday, May 26
• Last Day of School - Thursday, May 29

When does the Florida sales tax holiday begin?

From July 29 to Aug. 11, parents and guardians can take advantage of the statewide back-to-school sales tax holiday on certain clothing, footwear and accessories for the upcoming school year.

During the sales tax holiday, certain clothing, footwear, and accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item, certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item, learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less, and personal computers and related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use with a sales price of $1,500 or less are exempt from sales tax.

To find a list of elgiable items, go to floridarevenue.com/backtoschool .

Where can I find bus route information for Okaloosa County schools?

To find bus route information for the upcoming school year, visit www.2.okaloosaschools.com/page/bus-routes .

What are the start times for Okaloosa County schools?

To find specific school start times for all schools within Okaloosa County, go to www.okaloosaschools.com and click the "schools" tab in the upper right corner.

Where can I find information about free and reduced meals in Okaloosa County schools?

To apply for free or reduced school meals, parents or guardians must visit myschoolapps.com .

This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: When does school start in Okaloosa County, Florida?