BSE Week at a Glance | May 25
We have an exciting and busy week ahead at Bob Sikes Elementary! Please review the important events and reminder:
📅 Important Last Week of School Information – Mark Your Calendars, Bullpup Families! 🐾
🎬 This Week’s Events
- Due to anticipated weather conditions, tomorrow’s (Tuesday, May 26th) Water Day has been postponed until Wednesday for all classes. We will continue to closely monitor the weather for Wednesday and will provide updated information to families as needed.
A special thank you and shout out to Big E’s Bouncers for providing our bounce house, water slides, and dunking booth rental services for our upcoming events! We appreciate their support of our Bullpup family.
Tuesday, May 26th
- VPK Graduation will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria. Gates will open at 8:15 a.m. ID is required for signing in.
- We will be hosting our Kindergarten Signing Day from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Cafeteria for all incoming kindergarten students. We encourage our newest Bullpups and their families to come out and enjoy the bounce house, signing day photo opportunities, and all incoming kindergarten students will receive a free goodie swag bags, and much more!
Additional Information: https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/bobsikes/article/2931645
Important End of the Year Reminders!
- If your student received a summer school invitation, please return those forms as soon as possible to let us know if they will or will not be attending. Summer School begins Thursday, June 4th. We are currently finalizing student and class numbers for summer programming. If you have any questions, please contact our School Counselor, Dr. Blake-Griffin.
- This is also a reminder that any medication checked into the clinic must be picked up by a parent or guardian by the last day of school, or it will be properly disposed of according to district guidelines.
- Families are also encouraged to check our Lost and Found before the end of the school year. Any unclaimed items will be donated once school ends.
- Families who are in need of summer childcare are encouraged to check out our exciting Bullpup Summer Camp program! Students will enjoy fun-filled days with engaging activities, games, special events, and exciting field trips throughout the summer. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact our Childcare Coordinator, Ms. Lakeyia Horn, by phone (850) 689-7280 or email Lakeyia.Horn@Okaloosaschools.com . We would love to have your child join us for a summer full of fun and adventure!
- Thursday, May 28th, will be the Last Day of School, and we will follow an early release schedule. Bob Sikes Elementary School will dismiss at 12:55 p.m.
- Incoming 6th Graders (Davidson Middle School) will be hosting an Instrument Fitting Day event Saturday, May 30th at 10:00am-1:00pm
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR BAND! Even if you did not initially select "Band" on your registration sheet, if you're interested in joining or learning more about our program, put May 30th on your calendar!
Whether you’re planning on attending Davidson, Pineview, or are still unsure, we invite you to come play test all the instruments we offer to kickstart your band journey in middle school. ALL students are welcome (even if you don’t end up attending Davidson!) and no prior experience is necessary. The entire process should only take about 30 minutes!
Why Join?
1. Learn how to play an instrument 
2. Make new friends 
3. Perform at football games, parades, & concerts 
4. Go on amazing trips! 
DMS Band Recruitment Packet: https://static1.squarespace.com/.../Davidson+Band...
Sign Up for an Instrument Fitting Day Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfavUZaZzMrbkWBngBMSopSAWW6JJvdaZ08NkwcfCbvYXjyHQ/viewform
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
At Bob Sikes Elementary, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for—academically and emotionally. This month, we proudly recognize the importance of mental health and the incredible individuals who help support our Bullpups each and every day.
We are especially grateful for our dedicated Mental Health Counselor, Ms. Megan Hanley, who works closely with our students to provide support, guidance, and a listening ear. Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom, helping students build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
Our school is committed to supporting the whole child, and that includes ensuring our students have access to the care they need to thrive.
Let’s continue to:
- Encourage open conversations
- Show kindness and empathy
- Support one another
Together, we can make a difference - because mental health matters.
The Okaloosa County School District is beginning school bus route planning for the 2026–27 school year, and we need your help. Parents are asked to either request or decline transportation services so we can accurately design routes, plan staffing, and better meet your family’s needs.
Starting Monday, May 4, 2026, the Transportation Request Form will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Please take a moment to complete the form as soon as possible.
For step‑by‑step instructions, what to expect, and answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.okaloosaschools.com.
Thank you for your continued partnership and cooperation!
