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Free family movie event to support kindergarten, VPK registration in Crestview

Okaloosa County School District partners with local organizations to host a July 16 movie event at Marquis Cinema, offering free tickets, snacks and on-site registration assistance.

Families with children entering kindergarten or Voluntary Prekindergarten this fall can attend a free movie event next month in Crestview, where they will also have access to on-site registration assistance and resources from district staff.

  • The Okaloosa County School District, in partnership with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation and the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast, will host the Kindergarten and VPK Registration Family Movie on Thursday, July 16, at Marquis Cinema, 2828 Richbourg Lane in Crestview. The event begins at 9:30 a.m.

“Kindergarten is the beginning of an incredible educational journey, and we are committed to helping families navigate that transition with confidence, support, and excitement,” said Amy Dale, OCSD director of elementary curriculum.

Attendees will receive complimentary movie tickets, with a maximum of three per household, along with a children’s snack pack. On-site kindergarten and VPK registration assistance will be available, and families will have opportunities to connect with district staff and early learning partners.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families are encouraged to pre-register and reserve complimentary tickets through an online form available at this link. Parent permission and adult participation are required.

The event is intended to celebrate early learning milestones while helping families prepare for the transition to kindergarten. Through Florida’s VPK program, children across Okaloosa County build foundations in early literacy, math and social-emotional learning.

For more information, contact Amy Dale at DaleA@okaloosaschools.com or the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast at communications@elc-ec.org.

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