Back to School Schedule for South Walton, Bay County, and Okaloosa County

Back to School Schedule for South Walton, Bay County, and Okaloosa County

  • Jonathan Spears
  • 08/9/24
As summer draws to a close, families in South Walton, Bay County, and Okaloosa County are gearing up for the new school year. Here’s a comprehensive schedule to help you plan for the back-to-school season, including important dates, events, and community activities.
 

Walton County

  • First Day of School: August 10, 2024
  • Orientation:
    • South Walton High School:
    • 10th-12th Grade: Drop-in between 9:00 & 11:00 AM
    • 9th Grade & New Students: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Back to School Bash:
    • Date: August 5, 2024
    • Location: Walton High School
    • Activities: Games, food trucks, school supplies giveaways, and health screenings.
 

Bay County (Panama City Beach)

  • First Day of School: August 7, 2024
  • Orientation:
    • Arnold High School:
    • Freshmen Orientation: August 3, 2024, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • All Grades: August 5, 2024, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Back to School Festival:
    • Date: August 6, 2024
    •  Location: Frank Brown Park
    •  Highlights: Live music, vendors, school supply drives, and fun activities for kids.
 

Okaloosa County (Destin)

  • First Day of School: August 12, 2024
  • Orientation:
    • Destin High School:
    • Freshmen & New Students: August 8, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Returning Students: August 9, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Community Events:
    • Back to School BBQ:
    • Date: August 4, 2024
    • Location: Henderson Beach State Park
    • Details: BBQ cook-off, beach games, and local vendors.
  • Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament:
    • Date: August 11, 2024
    • Location: Destin Commons
    • Purpose: Raising funds for school supplies for local children.
 

Additional Community Events

  •  Back to School Blessing Service:
    •  Date: August 13, 2024
    •  Location: St. Rita Catholic Church
    •  Time: 11:00 AM
    •  Purpose: A special service to bless students, teachers, and staff as they begin the new school year.
 

School Supply Drive:

  • Hosted by: Destiny Worship Center
    • Date: Ongoing until August 10, 2024
    • Drop-off Locations: All Destiny Worship Center campuses
 

Charity Events

  • Backpack Giveaway:
  • Date: August 5, 2024
  • Hosted by: United Way of Northwest Florida
  • Location: Panama City Mall
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Details: Free backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need.
 

Books for Kids Drive:

  • Date: August 1-14, 2024
    • Location: Various local libraries
    • Purpose: Collecting new and gently used books for distribution to local schools and students.
 
As the new school year approaches, take advantage of these events and resources to ensure a smooth transition for your family. From orientations to community festivals and charity drives, there’s plenty to engage in and prepare for the exciting academic year ahead! 

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