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Okaloosa School Board Approves Public Hearing on Mary Esther, Longwood Elementary Closures

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The Okaloosa County School Board voted Monday night to authorize a public hearing on Superintendent Marcus Chambers’ recommendation to close Mary Esther Elementary and Longwood Elementary schools, citing declining enrollment, budget constraints and the impact of Florida’s scholarship programs. The public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 23, with a final vote expected that evening. If approved, both schools would close at the end of this school yea…
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getthecoast.com broke the news in on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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