The Apple Tree Preschool Learning Center, Inc

10/12/2026

Our Field Trip to Holland Farms is still on! Friday Oct 23rd .

10/12/2026

The Okaloosa County School District, will be closed tomorrow and Tuesday to assess damages to their buildings from the storm.

However, we have assessed our buildings and have determined it to be operable. So we will be open tomorrow! Monday Oct 12th

10/10/2026

We are open on Monday .

10/08/2026

FROM THE HURRICANE TRACKER APP TEAM

10/7/26 - ISAIAS HAS BECOME THE FIRST HURRICANE OF THE ATLANTIC SEASON

Isaias has officially strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane over the Gulf, with maximum sustained winds now reaching 75 mph and higher gusts. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft confirmed the intensification, measuring a minimum central pressure of 982 mb inside the eye. Isaias continues to organize and strengthen as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast, where hurricane conditions, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rainfall remain significant concerns. Further strengthening is possible before the storm reaches the coast late Friday night into early Saturday. Residents along the northern Gulf Coast should closely monitor updates and prepare for potentially dangerous conditions.

Hurricane Warnings are in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Bay/Gulf County line in Florida. Storm Surge Warnings extend from the mouth of the Mississippi River to the Steinhatchee River in Florida. Tropical Storm warnings are also in effect on either side of the Hurricane Warning.
The Apple Tree Preschool Learning Center, Inc

10/07/2026

If all is well we will be open on Monday !

10/07/2026

We will be closed tomorrow and Friday. Once we have assessed the school for damage, we will contact you for reopening ! Please be safe!

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦

School district officials continue to remain in close communication with Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we monitor Tropical Storm Isaias. Weather experts expect our area to experience high winds, storm surge, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes beginning as early as Friday mid-day. The Okaloosa Public Safety Department will open shelters as needed, with the possibility of using one of our schools as a shelter. This system is expected to make landfall as a high-end category 1 or 2 along the northern gulf coast on Friday evening or Saturday early morning.

Due to the anticipated weather conditions and evacuation protocols, Okaloosa County Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 to alleviate additional roadway pressures and to provide our families and school district employees with sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements in preparation for the storm. Schools will communicate directly with families regarding any school events, extracurricular activities, or athletic events that may be impacted.

As a reminder, Monday, October 12, is a scheduled Teacher Workday. Classes are expected to resume on Tuesday, October 13.

We will continue to closely monitor the storm and provide updates as needed through text messages and callouts, as well as on our website and social media channels.

Thank you, and stay safe.

10/07/2026

Okaloosa County School District

Wednesday Oct. 7, 2026, 6 a.m.- From NHC and Public Safety

More to come later this AM

Per Tropical Storm Isaias Advisory Number 3 issued by the NWS National Hurricane Center in Miami. Tropical Depression #9 becomes Tropical Storm Isaias. At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Isaias was located near latitude 22.0 North, longitude 94.1 West. Isaias is moving toward the east-northeast near 8 mph (13 km/h). A continued east-northeastward motion is expected today, followed by a turn toward the northeast and north on Thursday and Friday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast over the next day or two, and Isaias is expected to become a hurricane by Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟓:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦

School district officials are in communication with Okaloosa Public Safety Director Patrick Maddox as we closely monitor a tropical system in the Gulf. At this time, it is too early to determine the storm’s path or any potential impacts to our area.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed through text messages and callouts, as well as on our website and social media channels.

10/07/2026

Dear Parents, we are watching the path of the oncoming hurricane very closely. We are also monitoring the Okaloosa County School district website.

As a reminder, if the Okaloosa County School district closes, we will close as well.

In the event we receive a direct hit, we will be closed until we can check for any damage to the facility, or power outages.

Please be vigilant in your monitoring of all our outlet information, this page, our DoJo and emails.

We will keep you updated! If this is your first time experiencing a hurricane in this area, we advise you to monitor local TV,Radio, and social media channels for information on what the best response should be to this storm , currently expected to be a Cat2.

Also please reach out to us on Facebook, Dojo or email
If you have any questions and we will help as much as possible.

Below are some resources:

Visit the Florida Division of Emergency Management to check your evacuation zone, and stock a disaster supply kit with at least 7 days of essentials.

Build an Emergency Supply Kit
• Water: Store 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 7 days (half for drinking, half for sanitation).
• Food: Keep a 7-day supply of non-perishable food items and a manual can opener.
• Medications: Maintain a 2-week supply of critical prescription medications and a detailed medical list.
• Financial & Legal: Keep cash on hand, as power outages can disable ATMs and card readers, along with waterproof copies of important documents.
• Gear: Pack flashlights, extra batteries, a battery-powered or hand-crank NOAA weather radio, and portable USB phone chargers.
Secure Your Home
• Windows & Doors: Install hurricane shutters or board up glass windows with exterior-grade wood, and reinforce garage doors.
• Outdoor Areas: Bring inside all patio furniture, potted plants, decorations, and loose items that can become projectiles in high winds.
• Property Care: Trim weak tree branches and limbs near your roofline, and clean out roof gutters.
• Vehicles: Fill your gas tank completely when a storm threatens, or charge your electric vehicle to 80% capacity.
Know Your Zone and Plan
• Evacuation Zones: Check your local county emergency management maps to see if you live in a mandatory evacuation or flood zone.
• Generators: Position portable generators strictly outdoors and away from open doors, windows, and vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Pets: Include pet food, carriers, and vaccination records in your emergency plan.

Thank you and please stay safe!