🌟 PBIS Highlight: Bagdad Elementary – Leading with BARK! 🐶
Today, we proudly recognize Bagdad Elementary, a dedicated FLPBIS school since 2008, for their long-standing commitment to building a positive and supportive school culture through PBIS.
At Bagdad, students follow the BARK expectations:
❤️Be on time and ready to learn
❤️Always have a positive attitude
❤️Respect yourself and others and do your Bulldog share
❤️Kindness to others
These expectations are more than just rules—they’re part of the school's identity. Through consistent reinforcement and a focus on positive behavior, Bagdad Elementary has created a learning environment where students thrive.
As Principal Sapp shared, “It’s created a supportive environment where students feel encouraged.”
And that encouragement shows! From classroom routines to school-wide celebrations, the Bulldog spirit is strong.
👏 Hats off to the students, staff, and leadership at Bagdad Elementary. Keep leading with BARK and making a difference every day! #SRCDS1stChoice
Today, we proudly recognize Bagdad Elementary, a dedicated FLPBIS school since 2008, for their long-standing commitment to building a positive and supportive school culture through PBIS.
At Bagdad, students follow the BARK expectations:
❤️Be on time and ready to learn
❤️Always have a positive attitude
❤️Respect yourself and others and do your Bulldog share
❤️Kindness to others
These expectations are more than just rules—they’re part of the school's identity. Through consistent reinforcement and a focus on positive behavior, Bagdad Elementary has created a learning environment where students thrive.
As Principal Sapp shared, “It’s created a supportive environment where students feel encouraged.”
And that encouragement shows! From classroom routines to school-wide celebrations, the Bulldog spirit is strong.
👏 Hats off to the students, staff, and leadership at Bagdad Elementary. Keep leading with BARK and making a difference every day! #SRCDS1stChoice
From Pre-K to Grade 12 and beyond, our mission is clear: to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future. 🎓
Playing It Safe Community Event… Success! ✅
Tonight, a large crowd gathered at the Santa Rosa County Auditorium for our Playing It Safe event. Parents, families, educators, and community members heard from expert panelists who shared important ways to keep our children and community safe from predators.
If you missed it, there’s another chance to join us!
📅 Thursday, August 28 @ 6–8 PM
📍 Community Life Church, Gulf Breeze
We hope to see you there as we continue working together to keep Santa Rosa safe. 💙💚
Join us for ESE Pre-K Virtual Parent Workshops!
Don't miss out on upcoming workshops on communication, developing independence, and transitioning to kindergarten! 🏫Please see the attached flyer for additional information including dates and times.
The next workshop is Thursday, September 4 from 3:00-4:00.
Registration Link (or scan QR code): http://bit.ly/460nOLo
Zoom Link: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/7056282291?pwd=a1R0UGpnUnJSY2s5dnc5a0ZTVXVhdz09
It is a pleasure to announce and congratulate Bryan Gabbard on earning the Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification! 🎉
This respected credential, awarded by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC), recognizes Bryan’s dedication to professional growth, procurement expertise, and excellence in public service. This achievement not only reflects Bryan’s commitment to high standards and ethical practices but also strengthens our organization’s ability to manage complex procurement processes with skill and integrity.
Please join us in celebrating Bryan on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏#SRCDS1stChoice
Pictured from Left to Right:
Carol Boston (School Board Member District 3 & Chairperson), Dr. Karen Barber (Superintendent of Schools), Bryan Gabbard (Purchasing Manager), and Travis Fulton (Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration)
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming our student teachers for the fall semester! 🍎 We’re excited to support these future educators as they learn and grow alongside some of the best in Santa Rosa. #SRCDS1stChoice
HAPPENING THIS WEEK... JOIN US ON AUGUST 26 OR 28!
🚨 Did You Know?
Over 500,000 online predators are active each day!
Join us for "Playing It Safe: Exposing Dangers in Our Digital World" — an essential awareness event for parents, families, and the community! We are partnering with Magdalene's, Inc. to provide this awareness event. You don't want to miss it!
📍 Event Details:
Location 1:
Milton
🗓 August 26, 2025
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 Santa Rosa County Auditorium - 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida
Location 2:
Gulf Breeze
🗓 August 28, 2025
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 Community Life Church - 4115 Soundside Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida
➡️ It's not too late - RSVPs are not required, but encouraged so we can plan accordingly!
Link: https://bit.ly/SRCDSMagdalenesRSVP or scan the QR code! Visit our page for more information - https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/playing-it-safe
🛑 Important Note:
Content will be sensitive in nature. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Thank you to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for sponsoring this event.
🚨 Did You Know?
Over 500,000 online predators are active each day!
Join us for "Playing It Safe: Exposing Dangers in Our Digital World" — an essential awareness event for parents, families, and the community! We are partnering with Magdalene's, Inc. to provide this awareness event. You don't want to miss it!
📍 Event Details:
Location 1:
Milton
🗓 August 26, 2025
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 Santa Rosa County Auditorium - 4530 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida
Location 2:
Gulf Breeze
🗓 August 28, 2025
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)
📍 Community Life Church - 4115 Soundside Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida
➡️ It's not too late - RSVPs are not required, but encouraged so we can plan accordingly!
Link: https://bit.ly/SRCDSMagdalenesRSVP or scan the QR code! Visit our page for more information - https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/playing-it-safe
🛑 Important Note:
Content will be sensitive in nature. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Thank you to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for sponsoring this event.
Friday Night Lights Highlights (August 22)🏈
Our Santa Rosa County high school teams showed up strong last night for Week 1! 💪
Here's how it went down:
🔹 Gulf Breeze Dolphins 6 - South Walton 35
🔹 Navarre Raiders 27 - Catholic 42
🔹 Pace Patriots 21 - Mary G. Montgomery 34
🔹 Milton Panthers 20 - Crestview 19
🔹 Jay Royals 40 - Lighthouse 0 🏆
🔹 Central Jaguars 0 - Franklin County 31
Big wins for Milton and Jay – way to represent Santa Rosa! 💙💚 Let’s keep the energy high and support our teams this season. 👏🏻#SRCDS1stChoice
Over the past 10 days, our students have been diving into amazing lessons and experiences across our schools.
We can’t wait to see the growth, progress, and achievements they’ll make over the next 170 days. 🌱📚
Let’s grow together, Santa Rosa! 💚💙 #SRCDS1stChoice
West Navarre Intermediate Navigators had an amazing time at Community Reveal Day! ✨
As one of our Model PBIS Schools, students discovered their new communities and learned all about positive behavior expectations. ⚓️
We’re so proud of our Navigators—let’s go, Navigators! 🥳 #SRCDS1stChoice
Just swinging into the end of week two of the 2025-2026 school year… and it’s almost Friday! 🎉👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Important Rooms Update - 8/21/25 📲
Good Evening SRCDS Families,
We want to provide you with an update regarding Rooms, our district’s new communication app. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure every family is successfully connected. If you haven't already, please download the Santa Rosa County District, FL app today to begin! Note: The logo is a white graduation cap on a blue background as pictured above. The other Santa Rosa app that has an owl with a graduation cap is FOCUS (used for attendance and grades).
1. FOCUS Parent Portal Information 🖥️
At this time, no changes can be made directly in FOCUS by parents. Our ITS staff is actively working on data adjustments to improve connectivity for all families. If you need to update your information (such as name, spelling, address, email, or notification preferences), please contact your child’s school.
2. Not Connected in Rooms? 📲
Please make sure all contact information in FOCUS is consistent across all of your students. This includes details like name (spelling and capitalization), email address, and phone number. If changes are needed, please contact your child's school. Our system syncs nightly, so updates may take up to the next business day to appear in Rooms.
3. Still Unable to Connect? ⚠️
If you are still experiencing difficulties, please complete our Microsoft Form at the link below. Our ITS team will review your information and reach out directly to assist you.
🔗 Link: https://forms.office.com/r/qdX03MYHq1
We appreciate your partnership and patience. Clear and reliable communication between schools and families is one of our top priorities, and Rooms is an important part of making that possible.
Good Evening SRCDS Families,
We want to provide you with an update regarding Rooms, our district’s new communication app. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure every family is successfully connected. If you haven't already, please download the Santa Rosa County District, FL app today to begin! Note: The logo is a white graduation cap on a blue background as pictured above. The other Santa Rosa app that has an owl with a graduation cap is FOCUS (used for attendance and grades).
1. FOCUS Parent Portal Information 🖥️
At this time, no changes can be made directly in FOCUS by parents. Our ITS staff is actively working on data adjustments to improve connectivity for all families. If you need to update your information (such as name, spelling, address, email, or notification preferences), please contact your child’s school.
2. Not Connected in Rooms? 📲
Please make sure all contact information in FOCUS is consistent across all of your students. This includes details like name (spelling and capitalization), email address, and phone number. If changes are needed, please contact your child's school. Our system syncs nightly, so updates may take up to the next business day to appear in Rooms.
3. Still Unable to Connect? ⚠️
If you are still experiencing difficulties, please complete our Microsoft Form at the link below. Our ITS team will review your information and reach out directly to assist you.
🔗 Link: https://forms.office.com/r/qdX03MYHq1
We appreciate your partnership and patience. Clear and reliable communication between schools and families is one of our top priorities, and Rooms is an important part of making that possible.
🎉 Gratitude Spotlight 🎉
We are so thankful for the outpouring of support from our local businesses and community members to support our schools and students we begin another school year!
Today, we want to give special recognition to three incredible organizations that have made a profound difference for many of our students and families.
With immense generosity, Associated Builders & Contractors of North Florida, Home Builders Association of West Florida, and NAIOP NWFL have come together to eliminate nearly $8,000 in meal debt across several Milton area schools. Thank you for your support!
National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
August 21st is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
Learn more: https://facingfentanylnow.org/
August 21st is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
Learn more: https://facingfentanylnow.org/
Hands on learning ✅
Science experiments ✅
Clubs and extracurriculars ✅
Student engagement ✅
Big smiles ✅
2 weeks in and we're just getting started! 🙌
🚨 It’s not too late to RSVP! 🚨
Join us next week for Playing It Safe: Exposing Dangers in Our Digital World—a powerful community event focused on protecting our children online. 💻🔒
📍 Milton – Tuesday, August 26
📍 Gulf Breeze – Thursday, August 28
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM *Doors open at 5:45pm
✅ Free & open to the community
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/SRCDSMagdalenesRSVP
Thank you is simply not enough to say to the amazing volunteers & staff who helped pack thousands of meals with PACE CARES & Convoy of Hope! 🥫💛 With your generosity, many Santa Rosa students will be provided with food and the amazing reminder that their community truly cares! We appreciate your support!
Please see the literature distribution flyer below. For questions, please reach out directly to the Cub Scouts. Thank you!
Social Media & Youth - What do YOU need to know?
In honor of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we are sharing some additional resources for our families. August 21st is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl. To learn more, visit the link below.
Learn more:🔗https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness
Also, be sure to check out the information about our upcoming event "Playing It Safe: Exposing Dangers in Our Digital World" events on August 26 and August 28!
Learn more: 🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/playing-it-safe
In honor of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, we are sharing some additional resources for our families. August 21st is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl. To learn more, visit the link below.
Learn more:🔗https://www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness
Also, be sure to check out the information about our upcoming event "Playing It Safe: Exposing Dangers in Our Digital World" events on August 26 and August 28!
Learn more: 🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/playing-it-safe
Did you know 14 of our 23 PBIS schools are recognized as model schools? 🎉 That’s 61%!
We’re proud to celebrate:
🏆 1 Platinum School
🥈 9 Silver Schools
🥉 4 Bronze Schools
There are only 16 Platinum schools in the entire state and our very own Chumuckla Elementary is one of them! 👏
Chumuckla has been an FLPBIS school since 2006, and their T.R.I.B.E. expectations—Trustworthy, Respectful/Responsible, Indians Believe in Excellence—set the tone for success. Their PBIS program fosters a strong sense of community and helps students thrive both behaviorally and academically.
Stay tuned as we showcase more of our PBIS Model Schools in the weeks ahead! #SRCDS1stChoice
