Destin Middle School

08/23/2026

08/10/2026

Meet Our ESE Support Team!

Our ESE Support Team plays an essential role in helping our Marlins grow, achieve, and find success each day. Through individualized support, encouragement, and a whole lot of heart, they help ensure every student has opportunities to learn and thrive.

We are so thankful for the patience, dedication, and care this team brings to DMS! 🩵🖤

08/10/2026

Behind every great school is a team committed to supporting students, staff, and families every step of the way.

Meet the Destin Middle School Administrative & Guidance Team! 🩵🖤

We are excited for an incredible year ahead as we continue to Make Waves: Rise Beyond the Tide together! 🌊

Ms. Stratton’s Counselor Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14RNRKLEAX6SW?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_B6xvRhVQ32OhY
Ms. Ward’s Counselor Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PITXNDRAEA1T?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_zAa8gmBg5CrDQ

08/08/2026

Behind every successful school is an incredible support team.

From our paraprofessionals and speech-language pathologist to our bookkeeper, registrar, resource officer, and front office staff, these dedicated professionals keep Destin Middle School running smoothly while supporting our students, families, and teachers every single day.

Thank you for all you do to make DMS a great place to learn and grow. 🩵🖤

Ms. Henderson’s Bookkeeping Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35BPHAW9JSS96?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_7b4l0k2lVTkUb

08/08/2026

Meet our Custodial Team!

Our custodians work behind the scenes every day to keep Destin Middle School clean, safe, and ready for learning. Their hard work and dedication make a difference for our students and staff, and we are grateful for all they do.
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08/08/2026

As we wrap up an incredible week of back-to-school events and professional learning, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success!

A special thank you to Village Baptist Church and Destin Methodist Church for generously providing meals for our staff. Your kindness and support allowed our teachers to focus on learning, collaborating, and preparing for an amazing school year.

To our incredible faculty and staff—thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to growing together. We can’t wait to welcome our Marlins back and make this the best year yet!

The Marlin Way. Excellence Every Day. 🩵🖤

08/08/2026

🔬 Meet our Destin Middle School Science Department! 🧪

Our science teachers inspire curiosity, encourage discovery, and challenge students to think critically about the world around them. We’re excited to have this incredible team leading the way this school year!

Ms. Hall’s Class Wishlist: https://a.co/02tHfKVg
Ms. Bettinger’s Class Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LGMFNO4F183I?ref_=wl_share

08/07/2026

Meet our ELA Department!

These dedicated teachers inspire a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking while helping students build the skills they need for success. We’re proud to have them as part of the Marlin family! 🩵🖤

If you’d like to support our teachers, click on their wishlists below:

Ms. Mclendon’s Class Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/170963CPA68SV?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_un_un_LsWJ8dWeK8DLr
Ms. Wierzbicki’s Class Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RX8AXND3LME1?ref_=wl_sh%0d