Administration

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Zoom

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Zoom

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Executive Board Meeting Location: Destin High School in the Shark Bite Cafe

Are you interested in being part of FCA? We will be having our first meeting of the year THIS THURSDAY at 7am in Mrs. Tucker's classroom, D-102. Breakfast will be provided. Please see Caroline Pitchlynn with any questions.

We are thrilled to invite you to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and open house in honor of our new building at Destin High School on January 25th at 6:00PM. This event marks a significant milestone for our school and we hope you are able to join us. Your presence would mean a lot to us as we celebrate this momentous occasion together. Date & Time: January 25th, 6:00PM Location: Destin High School, 4325 Commons Dr W., Destin, FL, 32541 We look forward to celebrating with you!

Senior Parents - Just a reminder that Senior Cap and Gown pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, February 6th. Caps and Gowns will be provided. There will be no makeup day for these individual pictures. If your senior is not on campus, please have them come to the auditorium at 8:45 and no later than 11:30 to assure they see the photographer.

Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the President's Day Holiday.

The DHS chapter of the National Honor Society invites you to the New Member Induction Ceremony Monday, February 26, 2024, at 7:00pm in the DHS Shark Tank.

Meeting in room A-102

Free Tickets available at: https://igfn.us/form/rWpxRA

Okaloosa County Schools will be closed for the Spring Break Holiday.

Juniors you will be taking the SAT. All Juniors are already registered, as this is a free opportunity given by the State of Florida. You will see classroom on the assignments on the doors. Please report to your testing room as quick as possible. Our goal is to start at 8:15. Please be here on time.

Dive into the Airwaves: Join the New Radio Broadcasting Club at DHS! Hey Sharks! Are you interested in the world of radio and broadcasting? Want to discover the ins and outs of voice talent, broadcast journalism, and hosting your very own radio show? Well, exciting news is here! DHS, in partnership with Destin FM, is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Radio Broadcasting Club. This is your chance to explore the dynamic field of radio broadcasting, learn from industry professionals, and develop skills that could lead to incredible opportunities. What's in Store? Voice Talent Development: Learn how to [...]

Autism Awareness Day April 2nd marks a significant day on the calendar, not just for Destin High School, but for communities worldwide – it's Autism Awareness Day. At Destin High, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and celebrated for who they are. This year, on April 2nd, we're proud to join the global movement in raising awareness about autism and promoting acceptance and understanding.      

Senior class parent meeting to discuss graduation and activities. Please Email Mrs Lake with any questions. lakek@destinhigh.org

Annual Fundraiser and Garage Sale at Half Hitch On April 6th, Destin High School will be hosting its annual fundraiser and garage sale at Half Hitch(halfhitch.com), 621 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 from 7 AM to 2 PM. Our goal remains steadfast: to raise $10,000, with Alex Fogg (the Okaloosa County Reef Coordinator) and the county generously matching the amount to build another 10 High School Fishing reefs. These reefs will be deployed in state water's this year! Memorial & Business Reefs are once again available for a $1000 donation. Several of the memorial reefs have already been planned [...]

Please take note of the new schedule: 9th Grade Students: The writing assessment will now take place on Tuesday, April 9th. 10th Grade Students: The writing assessment has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10th. On both days, the testing will commence at 8:15 am. We encourage you to arrive early to ensure that you are well-prepared and settled in before the start of the assessment. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Means at meansm@destinhigh.org [...]

Please take note of the new schedule: 9th Grade Students: The writing assessment will now take place on Tuesday, April 9th. 10th Grade Students: The writing assessment has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10th. On both days, the testing will commence at 8:15 am. We encourage you to arrive early to ensure that you are well-prepared and settled in before the start of the assessment. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Means at meansm@destinhigh.org [...]

Meeting in Room A102

We're excited to tell you more about the 2025 trip to Costa Rica we're planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for our upcoming travel opportunity. Sign-up: https://bit.ly/42uFFb1 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LHUEmOyXsQcaVLKYoZ6r3l9wqCELMJr/view?usp=sharing Room D-108 - Destin High School

Sharks, there are only 101 Yearbooks left for purchase for the 2023-2024 school year. Yearbooks can be ordered at yearbookordercenter.com with school code 21933. Yearbooks are $80 and the last day to order is April 13th, so make sure you get your order in before it is too late and we run out!

Virtual meeting to discuss the Raymond James Capital Engagement Letter. Destin High School is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Destin High School's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2293681931?pwd=RnFEb0wwazlVK1I1K25UZjhOK3UzQT09 Meeting ID: 229 368 1931 Passcode: mv1GPL

Meeting in Room A102

Virtual meeting to discuss the Raymond James Capital Engagement Letter. Destin High School is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Destin High School's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2293681931?pwd=RnFEb0wwazlVK1I1K25UZjhOK3UzQT09 Meeting ID: 229 368 1931 Passcode: mv1GPL

CLT - Classic Leaning Test (Similar to SAT & can be used for college entrance & for FSA graduation requirements) CLT Practice Exam Link

We will be administering the Classic Learning Test (CLT) on April 24th at 8am. This College Entrance test is similar to the SAT & ACT. The scores can also be used as concordant scores for the FSA-ELA & Algebra I EOC. The fee for the test is $30. Please follow this link to sign up for the test: https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/5LC6ty  Test fees are due Friday, April 12th. CLT Practice Exam Link

Who likes free breakfast? Join us for our last FCA meeting of year THIS Thursday at 7am in Mrs. Tucker's classroom, D102.

We will be having a career day on April 25th for Sophomores and Juniors at DMC. The Juniors session will be from 8:30am-10:00am Leave DHS @ 8:15am and return by 10:15am The Sophomores session will be 11:00am-12:30pm Leave DHS @10:45am and return by 12:45pm We will bus the students back and forth. All Sophomores will eat 2nd lunch

Virtual meeting to discuss the Raymond James Capital Engagement Letter. Destin High School is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Destin High School's Personal Meeting Room Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2293681931?pwd=RnFEb0wwazlVK1I1K25UZjhOK3UzQT09 Meeting ID: 229 368 1931 Passcode: mv1GPL

Civics test for those that have completed US Government

Senior Breakfast at The Edge followed by boat ride to Crab Island for Cap Throw.

Juniors and seniors - prom tickets are on sale now! Tickets can be purchases via GiveSmart. Link can be access through the QR code on the flyers or on the student council instagram. Tickets are $50 from now till March 24th then the price goes up! Any junior or senior wishing to bring a guest from another school or from a lower grade must fill out a guest pass application and return it to Mrs. Ruppel by May 6th. Guest Pass applications can be found outside Mrs. Ruppel's door D208.

Contact Mrs. Lake with any questions.   lakek@destinhigh.org

May 17, 2024- 9:00 am GRADUATION REHEARSAL May 17, 2024 - 5:00 pm Meet before graduation May 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm Class of 2024 Graduation

Due to the predicted incoming weather for Friday, we have made the decision to change the venue for the Commencement Ceremony for the Graduating Class of 2024. The new details are as follows: Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM New Venue: Village Church Address: 101 Matthew Blvd, Destin, FL, 32541 Each graduate's family received eight tickets based on a lottery system to attend the graduation. These tickets are matched to seats at the new venue and will be reserved for families upon arrival. We understand this change may cause some inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility. If [...]

Please find the Monday (May 20) & Tuesday (May 21) exam schedule below:Monday, May 20:8:00-9:30 AM: 1st-period exam prep9:30-9:40 AM: Break9:45-11:30 AM: 1st period exam11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Lunch12:05-1:35 PM: 3rd period exam prep1:35-1:40 PM: Break1:40-3:05 PM: 3rd period examTuesday, May 21:8:00-9:30 AM: 2nd-period exam prep9:30-9:40 AM: Break9:45-11:30 AM: 2nd period exam11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Lunch12:05-1:35 PM: 4th-period exam prep1:35-1:40 PM: Break1:40-3:05 PM: 4th period examJust a reminder, on Monday we only attend 1st & 3rd periods, and on Tuesday, it's 2nd & 4th periods.

Please find the Monday (May 20) & Tuesday (May 21) exam schedule below: Monday, May 20: 8:00-9:30 AM: 1st-period exam prep 9:30-9:40 AM: Break 9:45-11:30 AM: 1st period exam 11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Lunch 12:05-1:35 PM: 3rd period exam prep 1:35-1:40 PM: Break 1:40-3:05 PM: 3rd period exam Tuesday, May 21: 8:00-9:30 AM: 2nd-period exam prep 9:30-9:40 AM: Break 9:45-11:30 AM: 2nd period exam 11:30 AM-12:00 PM: Lunch 12:05-1:35 PM: 4th-period exam prep 1:35-1:40 PM: Break 1:40-3:05 PM: 4th period exam Just a reminder, on Monday we only attend 1st & 3rd periods, and on Tuesday, it's 2nd & 4th periods. [...]

Dear Future Destin High School Sharks, Welcome to Destin High School! We are excited to have you join our community. This is a reminder that if you have not yet attended a school tour and orientation session, we have another tour and orientation session scheduled for today (Tuesday, June 18). School Tour: 3:00 PM Orientation: 4:00 PM Please come to the front office entrance for the school tour, where you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with our campus and learn more about the facilities and resources available to you. School address: 4325 Commons Dr. W, Destin FL 32541 [...]

If you would like to take the CLT, please contact Mr. Means at: meansm@destinhigh.org and pay the $30 exam fee at: https://www.clover.com/pay-widgets/09d5c58a-5f4e-40d0-b54e-5c17ede0535a

As Executive Director, I am thrilled to welcome you to an exciting new school year at Destin High School! We are especially excited to greet our new Sharks and have planned a spectacular kick-off event to celebrate our growing family. We would like ALL of our new sharks to save the date: August 9, from 9 AM to 1 PM, for a day packed with fun and activities designed to help you feel right at home. Here's what you can look forward to: Enjoy Lunch: Try our new lunch program and have a meal with your fellow Sharks. Meet New [...]

All classes start at 8am!  Start Q1 | First day for 10-Day Drop/Add Window

A interest meeting for Student Council will be held Thursday morning August 22 at 7:30am in the cafeteria. We will be discussing up coming applications and elections. If you can't make it please see Mrs. Gill or Mrs. Crabtree

The Sophomore class meeting will be held at the beginning of the enrichment period 8:56-9:15 am on Thursday, August 22. The meeting will discuss class officer selection.

FRESHMAN interested in class officer positions please see Capt Brandy by the end of the day 8/28 for more details

Dual Enrollment Informational Session for parents and students: On August 29, 2024, a representative from Northwest Florida State College will be coming to speak to current and potential future students taking dual enrollment classes. They are discussing the new registration process for students signing up for spring 2024 classes at NWFSC. Please join us from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Destin High School Auditorium.

All Student Picture Day and Senior Make-up (Formal only)

There will also be all hands student meeting on Friday 20th at 7:15 in D103 for all reps and members at large. We will be signing up for committees please be there.

FAST ELA Retakes 10th-12th Grade for Graduation Purposes

EOC Retakes 10th-12th Grade for Graduation Purposes

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to remind you that the Q1 Awards Ceremony will take place tomorrow at 2 PM. If your child will be recognized, we encourage you to join us and celebrate their achievements! Additionally, Dr. Kelley has shared a letter about the start of Q2, which is essential for all parents to review. The letter and tomorrow’s ceremony program are attached here for your convenience.  We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and celebrating our students' accomplishments! Have a FINtastic afternoon, Destin High School

Dual Enrollment parents and students: On October 21, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Shark Tank (Auditorium) Mr. Means and Ms. Marsh will be offering an informational session for parents and students who have already qualified for dual enrollment. If you have a 3.0 GPA and have earned qualifying PERT scores, please join us to go over the Canvas Class that will show how to do “Request” forms starting on October 23, 2024. We will also go over how students can register themselves for classes at NWFSC on Nov. 12, 2024, for the spring semester.

Attention Sophomores: Destin High School will be administering the PSAT for sophomores on October 23 at 8 AM, with the cost covered by the Florida Department of Education. The PSAT serves as excellent preparation for the SAT. When students take the PSAT again during their junior year, they may become eligible for the prestigious National Merit® Scholarship Program. All sophomore students are automatically registered for this test—no additional steps are needed. Attention Juniors: Destin High will be paying for and administering the PSAT on October 23 at 8 AM. Juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify for the National Merit® [...]

Come learn about an incredible opportunity to travel to Eastern Europe in the summer of 2026. Bring your guardian and come Dec. 5 at 6pm for an informational meeting. It will be held in the cafeteria. Contact Mrs. Gill for any questions.

Students: We have midterm exams Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a special midterm exam schedule. School will start at its normal time - 8am - but we will be dismissed after the 2nd exam period at 12:20. Busses will depart at 12:30. All exams are 2 hours, and you may not check in or out during the exam period; however, you MAY check in or out between exams. Lunch will be served between exams with a modified menu. There will be NO busses and NO lunch served on Thursday. That day is for makeup exams by appointment with your teacher. [...]

Out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff school and after school activities are cancelled on 1/21 & 1/22. School will resume on 1/23.

Out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff school and after school activities are cancelled on 1/21 & 1/22. School will resume on 1/23.

Out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff school and after school activities are cancelled on 1/21- 1/24. School will resume on 1/27.

Out of an abundance of caution for our students and staff school and after school activities are cancelled on 1/21- 1/24. School will resume on 1/27.

Classic Learning Test - Similar to SAT, can be used for College Entrance and for FSA Graduation Requirements