South Walton Academy

10/07/2026

Okaloosa residents (Zones A and B): A mandatory evacuation (Active 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct 8, 2026) has been ordered for residents living in the coastal areas of Zones A and B.

This includes residents living on Okaloosa Island, portions of coastal Fort Walton Beach, portions of coastal Destin, portions of coastal Mary Esther and Niceville. Please look up your address at https://myokaloosa.com/gis_ps, click the search button and you will be able to view your zone designation and an option to view a map. You can also view an interactive map with routes and shelter information here. Residents should take this storm seriously and evacuate if located in Zones A and B. Do not wait until the last moment to enter the roadways. Plan early, execute early to mitigate avoidable slowdowns.
Okaloosa County Officials

Two shelters will be open on Thursday at 6 p.m. for any residents in Okaloosa County who are evacuating.

Davidson Middle School 6261 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview, FL 32536 (General Population, Special Needs, and Pet-friendly).
The Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College 100 E College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578
Okaloosa County says special needs individuals must register ahead of time at https://okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/special-needs-shelter-spns/

When a major disaster threatens Okaloosa County and an evacuation order is issued, residents with medical, functional or special needs may need to seek

10/07/2026

🌧️ WEATHER CLOSURE UPDATE 🌧️

Based on the latest forecasts, it appears the storm has shifted slightly east, and our area may experience tropical storm and/or hurricane conditions over the next few days.

For the safety of our SWA families and staff, South Walton Academy will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday.

We will close Thursday to give families time to prepare their homes or evacuate if needed ahead of the anticipated hurricane conditions on Friday.

SWA was already scheduled to be CLOSED Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

🏫 We plan to welcome everyone back to school Tuesday, October 13.

We hope everyone stays dry, stays safe, and takes the necessary precautions over the next few days. Please continue to monitor local weather and emergency updates. ❤️

Stay safe, SWA family!

10/07/2026

🎃🚗 We’re looking for MORE TRUNKS! 🚗🎃

We already have some fun trunks registered for our 7th Annual Fall Fest, but there’s plenty of room for more! Grab your family, friends, coworkers, or business and come up with a fun theme for our Trunk or Treat! 👻🍬

🏆 And don’t forget — there’s a PRIZE for the Best Decorated Trunk!

📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 305 Mack Bayou Road

🚙 Sign up your trunk here:
Register for Fall Fest⁠

We can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with! 🎃🧡💜

10/07/2026

🍕💙 A huge THANK YOU to Pizza by the Sea for supporting South Walton Academy through our Spirit Night! We are so grateful for local businesses that choose to give back and support our students and programs. 🌊☀️

And thank you to everyone who grabbed some pizza and supported SWA! 🧡🍕 We appreciate our amazing community!

pizzabythesea

10/06/2026

⛈️ Weather Watch 👀 🌪️

10/06/2026

Head over to Pizza by the Sea anytime today at the Miramar or Gulf Place location for a portion of proceeds to be donated to SWA for Spirit Night!

10/06/2026

🍕🌊 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🌊🍕

It’s Pizza by the Sea Spirit Day for South Walton Academy! 💙🧡

Grab lunch, dinner, or your favorite pizza to-go anytime TODAY, and a portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated back to South Walton Academy! ☀️💙

📍 Both Pizza by the Sea locations
🍕 Miramar Beach
🍕 Gulf Place
✨ Dine-in or takeout — ALL DAY!

No cooking tonight sounds pretty good to us! 😉🍕 Every order helps support our students and programs at SWA.

Eat pizza. Support SWA. It’s that easy! 💙🌊🍕

Please share and help us spread the word!

10/06/2026

🎃 Happy Monday! We’re getting closer to our 7th Annual Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat! 👻🍬

We already have some awesome trunks signed up, but we’d love to add even more! Decorate your trunk, bring the candy, and compete for the Best Decorated Trunk prize! 🏆🚗

📅 Friday, October 23rd | 5–8 PM

🎃 Register your trunk here:
givebutter.com/7th-annual-fall-fest⁠

Let’s make this year’s Fall Fest our most fun one yet! 🧡💜

7th Annual Fall Fest

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10/05/2026

Head over to Pizza by the Sea tomorrow any time all day long for South Walton Academy ‘s Spirit Night. A portion of the proceeds from the Miramar Beach and Gulf Place locations are donating tonSWA!

10/05/2026

🍕🌊 PIZZA BY THE SEA SPIRIT NIGHT! 🌊🍕

Make your Tuesday pizza night count! 💙🧡

On Tuesday, October 6th, a portion of proceeds from purchases ALL DAY at Pizza by the Sea will be donated to South Walton Academy! ☀️🌊

📍 Both locations:
Miramar Beach OR Gulf Place
🍕 Dine-in or takeout — ALL DAY!

Grab lunch, dinner, or pizza to-go and help support the students and programs at South Walton Academy simply by enjoying some delicious pizza! 🍕💙

Please share with friends, family, and our community — the more pizza, the more support for SWA! 🧡