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OCSD awarded Purple Star District of Distinction

March 28, 2025 | Jackson Buhler

The Okaloosa County School District was awarded the Purple Star District of Distinction on Monday, March 24, at a county school board meeting.

With the distinction, Okaloosa County becomes only one of five districts out of 67 in the state of Florida, to earn the honor.

Front Row (L-R): Dr. Mackinley Cross, School Liaison Program Manager, Chief Master Sergeant, Ralph Oliver, Command Chief, 1st Special Operations Wing, Colonel Patrick Dierig, Commander, 1st Special Operations Wing, Assistant Superintendent John Spolski, Colonel Scott Hurrelbrink, Commander, 919th Special Operations Wing, Lieutenant Colonel Claude Mensen, Deputy Commander, Mission Support Group, Elaine LaJeunesse, School Liaison Program Manager and Margaret Rivera, School Liaison Program Manager Back Row (L-R): Mr. Brett Hinely, Ms. Linda Evanchyk, Mr. Tim Bryant, Mr. Parker Destin and Superintendent Marcus Chambers.

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