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Wright Elementary celebrates new facilities with ribbon-cutting ceremony in Fort Walton Beach

The Okaloosa County School District celebrated the grand opening of Wright Elementary School's new cafetorium building, car rider line, and covered PE pavilion at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Okaloosa County School District

Wright Elementary School unveiled its new cafetorium building, paved car rider line, and covered PE pavilion during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning, marking the completion of improvements funded by the county’s half-cent sales tax.

  • Fifth-grade music students performed at the event, which drew local dignitaries and school board members to the campus at 305 Lang Road.

During the ceremony, Principal Boyd discussed the six pillars of the Okaloosa County School District and how the half-cent sales tax projects are truly student-focused.

Okaloosa County School District

The new cafetorium combines cafeteria and auditorium spaces and includes a modern music classroom. A PE pergola and improved car rider line were also part of the upgrades.

Okaloosa County School District

Superintendent Marcus Chambers expressed gratitude to county voters for approving the funding that made the improvements possible.

  • “We are deeply grateful to the voters of Okaloosa County for approving the Half Cent Sales Tax, making these wonderful improvements possible,” Chambers said. “Together, we are building a brighter future for our students!”

The project represents one of several improvements being implemented across the Okaloosa County School District through the voter-approved sales tax initiative.

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New classroom as part of the addition (Okaloosa County School District)
PE Pavillion at Wright Elementary School in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa County School District)

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