Santa Rosa County District Schools

There's still space available for many of our Summer Camp opportunities for rising 7th and 8th graders. Take a look and sign up today!

As a reminder, tomorrow is the LAST day of the 2024-2025 school year! All students will have early dismissal on Thursday, May 29. Please see early dismissal times below! Have a happy and safe summer!

⭐Keeping the Dream Alive Awards ⭐ This morning, we were honored to recognize three outstanding individuals who have worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes during assessment season to ensure everything went smoothly during testing, especially for PM3. We had such a smooth testing season thanks to these folks who ensured students were correctly entered in the system, the testing platform was working, all technology was working properly, and much more! Testing can be stressful, but these individuals help to provide a stress free experience for all! Thank you for all of your hard work. It surely does not go unnoticed. ❤️ Congratulations to... ➡️Dustin Gray, Director of Information Technology Systems (ITS) ➡️Carlisle Griffin, Coordinator of Assessment ➡️Emmy Jones, Assessment Assistant Let's hear it for these amazing educators who support our schools, staff, and students!! 🙌 #SRCDS1stChoice

Please see the attached SRSO Rodeo Flyer coming up on May 30 and 31. If you have questions, please visit srsostarfoundation.org or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Summer Meal Program This summer, we’re proud to serve all kids and teens in the community, not just those enrolled in Santa Rosa County School District. Spread the word and bring your friends and neighbors – it’s all about keeping Santa Rosa's youth fueled for fun, learning, and growth this summer. 🥪🧇🍎 Note: Children and teens ages 18 and younger must be present to receive meals and all meals must be consumed on site. You can find menu information at https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/summer-food-program

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thank you to our teachers, staff, students, and families for an amazing 2024-2025 school year! 🎉 As a reminder, the last day of school is Thursday, May 29. This an early release day for ALL students. ⏰ Have a wonderful and safe summer! 🏝️

A Guide to an IEP in Santa Rosa County Interested in learning more? Check out the link below for information on this workshop that will be hosted in August! This is a great opportunity for families. There will also be door prizes available for parents to take home and use to support children at home. Link- https://secure.smore.com/n/g68an

May is Mental Health Awareness Month This Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To veterans facing grief, crisis, or trauma—you are not alone. Support is available: 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans #MemorialDay #SupportforVeterans

SEMESTER EXAMS As a reminder, May 27 and 28 are semester exams for middle/high school. These are also FULL days for students now based on the calendar change made and approved at the February 4, 2025 school board meeting. 📅 ✨Good luck to all of our students on exams!! Work hard and show what you know! ✨

May is Mental Health Awareness Month ! May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month—a great time to think about who makes your life meaningful, 🫶 who inspires you, 🤩 who sparks joy in your life. ✨ Find out more about taking care of your mind and body: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope #SelfCare #Wellness

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 graduates! 🎓 We have enjoyed celebrating our amazing students! 🎉 While we have had 5 commencement ceremonies, we still have 5 more coming up this week. Remaining Graduations: ⭐️Jay High School - Thursday, May 29 - 5:00pm @ Jay High School Gymnasium ⭐️Central High School - Thursday, May 29 - 7:30pm @ Pine Terrace Baptist Church ⭐️Navarre High School - Friday, May 30 - 11:00am @ Pensacola Bay Center ⭐️ Gulf Breeze High School - Friday, May 30 - 2:30pm @ Pensacola Bay Center ⭐️ Pace High School - Friday, May 30 - 6:00pm @ Pensacola Bay Center 🎥 You can watch the live stream during these ceremonies or the recorded videos from these ceremonies, or any of the others, on our 2025 Graduation page at the link below. 🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/graduation-2025

LEAPS & Bounds 4th Quarter Special Edition - NOW AVAILABLE! Our Special Edition of LEAPS & Bounds for the 4th quarter is now available online at https://bit.ly/LEAPSpecialEdition4thQuarter2425. This is Santa Rosa County School District’s multi-media, interactive magazine. This edition highlights updates about our project-based learning platform, Defined Learning, as well as Student Led Academic Teaming updates. Additionally, we will now incorporate Career and Workforce Education updates in our special editions. We have so much to be proud of and share in Santa Rosa County! We hope you’ll take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to see the amazing things happening throughout our district.

Memorial Day Reminder (5/26) We are almost into the last week of the school year! As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 We look forward to seeing our students back on Tuesday, May 27. As a reminder, exams for middle/high school are on May 27 and May 28. 📝 These are FULL days for students. ⏰ Last Day of School 🏫 Thursday, May 29 - Early Release for all Students

CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT TRANSFER PERIOD REMINDER (4/11-5/27) As a reminder, the Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will end on May 27st. You can access the Transfer Form, the 25-26 School Choice Plan, and the 25-26 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under Resources & Services > Parents > School Choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office at a school site or at the Dillon Administrative Complex (6032 Hwy 90 in Milton). If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850-983-5150.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month We want to remind our families and students about the vital local mental health resources available to you, especially with summer fast approaching! 🌞 Your well being matters! ✨ Lakeview Center - Mobile Response Team 📞 866-517-7766 | Available 24/7 ✨ Suicide & Crisis Line 📞 Call or Text 988 | Available 24/7 ✨ Hope Florida 📞 850-300-HOPE | 🌐 hopeflorida.com ✨ Access Discount Healthcare 💻 Free Telehealth therapy | 📞 800-354-9308 Remember, you're never alone—support is just a call or text away! 💚 #MentalHealthMatters

Congratulations to Our Social Studies Teachers of the Year! We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Social Studies Teachers of the Year! Under the guidance of our Coordinator of Social Studies and World Languages, Amy Parker, we set out to honor a dedicated teacher from each educational level: elementary, middle, and high school. These exceptional educators were nominated by their department. They were selected their innovative and engaging approaches to teaching social studies by a panel consisting of grade level directors, SRPE, and two former history teachers who reviewed and scored their applications. Congratulations to Our Winners! Elementary: Katelyn Kent, Gulf Breeze Elementary School Middle: Brandi Williamson, Wallace Lake K8 High: Jackie Sines, Gulf Breeze High School Additionally, we extend a heartfelt thank you to Jewelers Trade Shop in Pensacola and Dr. Kevin Welch, MD, for their generous contributions, which help make our teachers feel truly special! Your support for our schools and district is greatly appreciated. #SRCDS1stChoice

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Physical challenges and serious health struggles in friends and family can impact their mental health. Although we might not be able to change someone’s illness, we can change how they experience it. During #MHAM2025, take the time to share a meal, take a walk, or just listen—it can make a world of difference. 🌎💖samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

National Speech Language Pathologist Day 🗣️ Let's give a huge shout out to our amazing Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Santa Rosa County! These dedicated educators assist our students with speech, language, fluency, voice, social pragmatic skills, and so much more! They are an integral part of our team of educators! #SRCDS1stChoice 👏 Thank your favorite SLP below! 👇

Thank you to Dr. Michael Toth and the Instructional Empowerment team for joining us in Santa Rosa County today to host the Why Regional Workshop! We had so many participants from not only Santa Rosa, but other counties and organizations as well to include Leon, Gadsden, Calhoun, Dixie, Escambia, Bay, and the University of West Florida. It was a great day of learning, connecting, collaborating, and planning for how we can utilize Student Led Academic teams to support our student and instruction.

SWAT Workshop Below you will find a few photos from a SWAT Workshop on Saturday, May 10. In attendance were students from King Middle School, Woodlawn Beach Middle School, Gulf Breeze High School, Navarre High School, and Pace High School. Thank you to Deputy Sevilla (SRO at Woodlawn) and the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office for making a difference in our schools. We are thankful for your education and leadership to encourage students to make healthy choices about tobacco and nicotine.