☀️ Summer is quickly approaching! ☀️
As schedules change and routines slow down, it’s important to remember that mental health support is available all summer long for our students, families, and community. 💙
#SRCDS #MentalHealthMatters #SummerSupport #WeAreHereForYou
As schedules change and routines slow down, it’s important to remember that mental health support is available all summer long for our students, families, and community. 💙
#SRCDS #MentalHealthMatters #SummerSupport #WeAreHereForYou
Love this activity from Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Mercado at Oriole Beach Elementary! 💙
Students were challenged to come up with their top 10 favorite things about this school year - and their lists were full of excitement, creativity, and great memories!
Parents, we need your help! Ask your child what made their top 10 list this 2025–2026 school year and drop their answers in the comments! 👇✨
Students were challenged to come up with their top 10 favorite things about this school year - and their lists were full of excitement, creativity, and great memories!
Parents, we need your help! Ask your child what made their top 10 list this 2025–2026 school year and drop their answers in the comments! 👇✨
🎓 Celebrate Our Graduates—Wherever You Are! 🎉
Can’t attend the ceremony in person? No problem! Join us from anywhere and be part of this special moment as we honor the Class of 2026 and their incredible achievements.
🎥 Watch live here: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/graduation-2026
#ClassOf2026 #Graduation #LiveStream #SRCDS
🏆🥎 WAY TO GO, PATRIOTS!! 🥎🏆
Pace High School is your Class 6A Softball Champions once again, winning their 2nd state title in 3 years after defeating Bartow 3-1 in the championship game! 💙❤️
What an incredible season, amazing teamwork, and championship grit! Congratulations to the players, coaches, and fans on bringing another title home to Pace! 🎉🔥👏
In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no school for Santa Rosa County District Schools on Monday, May 25 as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and meaningful day of remembrance. ❤️🤍💙
We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and meaningful day of remembrance. ❤️🤍💙
📣 ESE Parents — Your Voice Matters!
The 2025–2026 ESE Parent Survey is now open and only takes a few minutes to complete. Your feedback helps improve services for our students.
👉 Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/ESEParentSurvey
Thank you for sharing your input! 💙
The 2025–2026 ESE Parent Survey is now open and only takes a few minutes to complete. Your feedback helps improve services for our students.
👉 Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/ESEParentSurvey
Thank you for sharing your input! 💙
🌞🍎 School’s Out, BUT Summer Meals Are IN!
Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to partner with Summer Break Spot to provide FREE BREAKFAST and LUNCH meals for children and teens up to 18 years of age. Meals start June 1 - help us spread the word so families can stay fueled all summer long!
📍 Scan the QR code for all available sites — find one close to you!
👉 All summer food information can also be found on the district website:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/summer-food-program
#SummerMeals #SRCDS #SummerBreakSpot #FuelForFun
Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to partner with Summer Break Spot to provide FREE BREAKFAST and LUNCH meals for children and teens up to 18 years of age. Meals start June 1 - help us spread the word so families can stay fueled all summer long!
📍 Scan the QR code for all available sites — find one close to you!
👉 All summer food information can also be found on the district website:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/summer-food-program
#SummerMeals #SRCDS #SummerBreakSpot #FuelForFun
💡 This summer, innovation starts here! 🚀
📍 Camps available at multiple locations across the district
🕗 Camp Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
👩🎓 Open to rising 6th–8th grade students for the 2026–2027 school year
Whether your child is already passionate about technology or simply curious about how things work, this is an incredible opportunity to spark new interests and prepare for future STEAM careers.
📲 Register today: https://bit.ly/4tFG9a9
✨ Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
#SRCDS
🎓 Celebrate Graduation - Live, Anywhere! 🎥
Can’t make it to the ceremony in person? We’ve got you covered! Join us live as we celebrate the achievements of our amazing graduates.
👉 Tune in live: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/graduation-2026
#Graduation #ClassOf2026 #LiveStream #SRCDS
Can’t make it to the ceremony in person? We’ve got you covered! Join us live as we celebrate the achievements of our amazing graduates.
👉 Tune in live: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/graduation-2026
#Graduation #ClassOf2026 #LiveStream #SRCDS
🥔Greer’s in Jay is now selling potatoes that were planted and harvested by our very own Jay High School FFA Chapter! Stop by and support these hardworking students while grabbing some locally grown goodness. 🌱 #JayFFA #SRCDS
🎉 Proud News from Gulf Breeze High School AFJROTC!
The cadets of Gulf Breeze High School Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Detachment FL-932 have earned the Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award for the 2025–2026 school year!
This prestigious recognition from Headquarters Air Force JROTC places our unit in the top 5% nationwide for community service. Even more impressive, only 4 out of 77 units in Florida received this honor - and this is the first time Gulf Breeze has achieved this distinction!
A special thank you to our outstanding instructors, Lt Col (Ret.) Keith Nelson and MSgt (Ret.) Rafael Garcia, for their mentorship and guidance, and to our supportive community for helping make this achievement possible.
The cadets of Gulf Breeze High School Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Detachment FL-932 have earned the Silver Star Community Service with Excellence Award for the 2025–2026 school year!
This prestigious recognition from Headquarters Air Force JROTC places our unit in the top 5% nationwide for community service. Even more impressive, only 4 out of 77 units in Florida received this honor - and this is the first time Gulf Breeze has achieved this distinction!
A special thank you to our outstanding instructors, Lt Col (Ret.) Keith Nelson and MSgt (Ret.) Rafael Garcia, for their mentorship and guidance, and to our supportive community for helping make this achievement possible.
🗣️ Speech-Language Pathologist Day – May 18 🗣️
Today, Santa Rosa County District Schools proudly celebrates our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists! Thank you for supporting communication, confidence, and student success every day. Your dedication makes a lasting impact on the lives of so many students and families. 💙
💬 Help us celebrate—drop a comment below to thank an SLP or share how they’ve made a difference! 💬
Today, Santa Rosa County District Schools proudly celebrates our amazing Speech-Language Pathologists! Thank you for supporting communication, confidence, and student success every day. Your dedication makes a lasting impact on the lives of so many students and families. 💙
💬 Help us celebrate—drop a comment below to thank an SLP or share how they’ve made a difference! 💬
Check it out 👀
Soundside High is offering hands-on training in Cybersecurity, Computer Systems, and Electricity! ⚡💻
Build real-world skills and power your future. Transportation is provided - don’t miss out!
Soundside High is offering hands-on training in Cybersecurity, Computer Systems, and Electricity! ⚡💻
Build real-world skills and power your future. Transportation is provided - don’t miss out!
🎓 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Luncheon🎓
Dr. Barber proudly continued a special tradition - celebrating our district’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians with a luncheon in their honor.
We are incredibly proud of these students and their dedication to excellence. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
#SRCDS #ClassOf2026
Dr. Barber proudly continued a special tradition - celebrating our district’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians with a luncheon in their honor.
We are incredibly proud of these students and their dedication to excellence. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
#SRCDS #ClassOf2026
School Board Meeting Recap – May 14, 2026
🏫 Instructional Empowerment Model Demonstration Classroom
Emily McCallum & Students (Oriole Beach Elementary)
✍️ 5th Grade Grandparent Essay Contest Winners
3rd Place - Olivia Gagnon (East Bay K-8)
2nd Place - Brylee Davis (West Navarre Intermediate School)
1st Place and District 1 Winner - Tlalli Oaks (Bennett C. Russell Elementary)
🏆 Pace High School NJROTC
2nd Place – 2026 National Championship
🚭 Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Presentations
- Students who logged 20+ hours of community service
👏 SWAT Advisors Recognized:
-Mr. Bienkowski (Pace High School)
-Deputy Sevilla (Woodlawn Beach Middle School)
-Mrs. Zigler (Hobbs Middle School)
-Mrs. Jones (Central School)
🌎 Santa Rosa County District Schools named a Guy Harvey Conservation District for the 2025–2026 school year
-East Milton Elementary: Sam Woltz, Carla Williams, Renee Mathews, Susan Hawley, Brie Flanagan, Sandra Marsh, Donna Sartin
-W.H. Rhodes Elementary: Amy Frizzell, Audrey Moore, Miranda McElroy, Haley Fender
🔗 View Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
🎥 Watch Board Meeting Video:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/65/media
🏫 Instructional Empowerment Model Demonstration Classroom
Emily McCallum & Students (Oriole Beach Elementary)
✍️ 5th Grade Grandparent Essay Contest Winners
3rd Place - Olivia Gagnon (East Bay K-8)
2nd Place - Brylee Davis (West Navarre Intermediate School)
1st Place and District 1 Winner - Tlalli Oaks (Bennett C. Russell Elementary)
🏆 Pace High School NJROTC
2nd Place – 2026 National Championship
🚭 Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Presentations
- Students who logged 20+ hours of community service
👏 SWAT Advisors Recognized:
-Mr. Bienkowski (Pace High School)
-Deputy Sevilla (Woodlawn Beach Middle School)
-Mrs. Zigler (Hobbs Middle School)
-Mrs. Jones (Central School)
🌎 Santa Rosa County District Schools named a Guy Harvey Conservation District for the 2025–2026 school year
-East Milton Elementary: Sam Woltz, Carla Williams, Renee Mathews, Susan Hawley, Brie Flanagan, Sandra Marsh, Donna Sartin
-W.H. Rhodes Elementary: Amy Frizzell, Audrey Moore, Miranda McElroy, Haley Fender
🔗 View Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
🎥 Watch Board Meeting Video:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/65/media
Congratulations to Anna Prindle, the first-ever Innovating Educator of the Year! 🏆
Recognized by Florida State University’s Florida Center for Research in STEM, this incredible honor celebrates more than 20 years of dedication, innovation, and impact in the classroom. 🌟
Through hands-on STEM experiences—from robotics and coding to real-world problem-solving—Anna Prindle inspires students to think bigger, explore further, and believe in what they can achieve. 💡
Join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment—Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to have you as part of our team! 💚👏
Recognized by Florida State University’s Florida Center for Research in STEM, this incredible honor celebrates more than 20 years of dedication, innovation, and impact in the classroom. 🌟
Through hands-on STEM experiences—from robotics and coding to real-world problem-solving—Anna Prindle inspires students to think bigger, explore further, and believe in what they can achieve. 💡
Join us in celebrating this outstanding accomplishment—Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to have you as part of our team! 💚👏
💚🌀Big things are happening at Soundside High School!🌀💚
Join us as we celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting for Soundside High School—Home of the Hurricanes!
📅 Tuesday, June 9th
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 SHS Cafeteria
We’re excited to welcome our community to this special milestone!
🌟 HUGE shoutout to Oriole Beach Elementary (OBE)! 🌟
With an incredible 144,900 cans recycled, OBE didn’t just participate—they dominated the Million Cans Recycling Contest! Their efforts earned them the $500 Florida State Prize and proved how powerful teamwork and community action can be🥇♻️💚
Way to go, OBE—you’re leading the way toward a cleaner, greener future! 🌴🐢🥤
#SRCDS
With an incredible 144,900 cans recycled, OBE didn’t just participate—they dominated the Million Cans Recycling Contest! Their efforts earned them the $500 Florida State Prize and proved how powerful teamwork and community action can be🥇♻️💚
Way to go, OBE—you’re leading the way toward a cleaner, greener future! 🌴🐢🥤
#SRCDS
🚨 Venue Change Alert: Santa Rosa High & Adult Graduation 🎓
Important update - The graduation ceremony for Santa Rosa High School and Santa Rosa Adult School has been moved to a new location to better accommodate the number of guests expected.
📍 New Venue: Milton High School Gymnasium
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.
✨ No tickets are required — families and guests are welcome to attend and celebrate this special milestone!
Thank you to Milton High School for their support!
Important update - The graduation ceremony for Santa Rosa High School and Santa Rosa Adult School has been moved to a new location to better accommodate the number of guests expected.
📍 New Venue: Milton High School Gymnasium
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 26
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m.
✨ No tickets are required — families and guests are welcome to attend and celebrate this special milestone!
Thank you to Milton High School for their support!
Today, Santa Rosa County District Schools made history as the first school district in Florida to host the America250FL Mobile History Museum during the Florida Freedom Tour.
📍 The tour’s inaugural school stop took place at Woodlawn Beach Middle School, where about 250 seventh‑grade civics students explored Florida’s rich history inside traveling mobile museums.
🚛 The Florida Freedom Tour will travel to all 67 counties this summer, bringing Florida’s story directly to students and communities across the state. We’re proud to lead the way!📚
📍 The tour’s inaugural school stop took place at Woodlawn Beach Middle School, where about 250 seventh‑grade civics students explored Florida’s rich history inside traveling mobile museums.
🚛 The Florida Freedom Tour will travel to all 67 counties this summer, bringing Florida’s story directly to students and communities across the state. We’re proud to lead the way!📚
