🎉 The Pace High School Spanish Honor Society saw the largest attendance on record at their recent induction ceremony, welcoming 15 inductees and their families (65 total!) 🌮✨ The event was catered by Tacos el Fluffy. The mission of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and Portuguese and to promote interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.
Culture Day followed with Cinco de Mayo history, great food, jarritos, and Mexican helados. 🍧
Culture Day followed with Cinco de Mayo history, great food, jarritos, and Mexican helados. 🍧
School Board Meeting Recap – May 7, 2026
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 7 was Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
🎨 Say No to Drugs 4th Grade Poster Contest Winners
- Madison Abreu (West Navarre Intermediate)
- Eleanor Lynn (W.H. Rhodes Elementary)
🥇Gulf Breeze High School Girls Wrestling State Champion and 2026 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Wrestling Award
- Camdyn Elliott (Gulf Breeze High School)
🎓 Florida Prepaid Superintendent's Scholarship – Class of 2026
- LaQuentin Longmire (Milton High School)
- Brea Lyle (Jay High School)
📚 Team Santa Rosa – 2026 Commissioner’s Academic Challenge
-Gage Burchett (Milton HS)
-Joshua Khan (Gulf Breeze HS)
-Sean Noonan Brem (Navarre HS)
-Clara Powell (Milton HS)
- Sarah Torres Harrell (Milton HS)
-Colin Williams (Milton HS)
⛳ SNA Golf Tournament Donation
-$16,000 donated to help eliminate unpaid student meal debt
🔗 View Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
🎥 Watch Board Meeting Video:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/64/media
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 7 was Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
🎨 Say No to Drugs 4th Grade Poster Contest Winners
- Madison Abreu (West Navarre Intermediate)
- Eleanor Lynn (W.H. Rhodes Elementary)
🥇Gulf Breeze High School Girls Wrestling State Champion and 2026 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Wrestling Award
- Camdyn Elliott (Gulf Breeze High School)
🎓 Florida Prepaid Superintendent's Scholarship – Class of 2026
- LaQuentin Longmire (Milton High School)
- Brea Lyle (Jay High School)
📚 Team Santa Rosa – 2026 Commissioner’s Academic Challenge
-Gage Burchett (Milton HS)
-Joshua Khan (Gulf Breeze HS)
-Sean Noonan Brem (Navarre HS)
-Clara Powell (Milton HS)
- Sarah Torres Harrell (Milton HS)
-Colin Williams (Milton HS)
⛳ SNA Golf Tournament Donation
-$16,000 donated to help eliminate unpaid student meal debt
🔗 View Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
🎥 Watch Board Meeting Video:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/64/media
🌟 Congratulations to our 2026 Rookies of the Year! 🌟
These outstanding teachers, with less than three years of service, are already making a meaningful impact in classrooms across Santa Rosa County. Thank you to the Santa Rosa Education Foundation for recognizing and celebrating our newest educators! ❤️🍎
We are especially proud to announce that Reghan Irvin, First Grade Teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year! 🍎✨ Selected from 32 exceptional educators, Reghan is recognized for her dedication to students, positive classroom environment, and strong connections with families and the school community.
Please join us in congratulating Reghan and celebrating all of our amazing rookie teachers! 👏🍎
These outstanding teachers, with less than three years of service, are already making a meaningful impact in classrooms across Santa Rosa County. Thank you to the Santa Rosa Education Foundation for recognizing and celebrating our newest educators! ❤️🍎
We are especially proud to announce that Reghan Irvin, First Grade Teacher at Gulf Breeze Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year! 🍎✨ Selected from 32 exceptional educators, Reghan is recognized for her dedication to students, positive classroom environment, and strong connections with families and the school community.
Please join us in congratulating Reghan and celebrating all of our amazing rookie teachers! 👏🍎
Last night, we proudly celebrated the Nursing Assistant Pinning Ceremony for students in the Academy for Health and Medical Professions at Gulf Breeze High School. 🎓💙 Congratulations to the 29 students who earned their CNA certification and are ready to serve with compassion and purpose!👏🩺
Mark your Calendars for next week's Santa Rosa County School District Board Meeting.
🗓 May 14, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Canal Street
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our district.
📄 Agenda, live feed, and meeting minutes are available here:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
#SRCSD #SchoolBoardMeeting #StayInformed
💚 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – May 7 💚
Today, Santa Rosa County District Schools recognizes the importance of children’s mental health and well-being. Supporting our students’ emotional health helps them learn, grow, and thrive—both in and out of the classroom.
Let’s continue to show compassion, understanding, and support for every child, every day. 💚
🌼 Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight 🌼
This month, we proudly recognize Cindy Peaden, our Mental Health Coordinator for Student Services. Cindy supports student well-being by connecting families with essential resources and partnering with community agencies to help students thrive.
A compassionate advocate for mental health awareness, Mrs. Peaden works tirelessly to reduce stigma and promote safe, supportive school environments. We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she makes across our district. 💚
#SRCDS #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StudentWellBeing #ThankYou
This month, we proudly recognize Cindy Peaden, our Mental Health Coordinator for Student Services. Cindy supports student well-being by connecting families with essential resources and partnering with community agencies to help students thrive.
A compassionate advocate for mental health awareness, Mrs. Peaden works tirelessly to reduce stigma and promote safe, supportive school environments. We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she makes across our district. 💚
#SRCDS #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StudentWellBeing #ThankYou
🎒 Keep kids learning, playing, and having fun all summer long! 🎉
Santa Rosa Community School Summer Camp offers safe, engaging care from 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
📅 Register starting May 11
🔗 santarosa.reg.eleyo.com
Santa Rosa Community School Summer Camp offers safe, engaging care from 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
📅 Register starting May 11
🔗 santarosa.reg.eleyo.com
🩺 School Nurse & Health Tech Day 🩺
Today we proudly recognize the incredible School Nurses and Health Technicians of Santa Rosa County District Schools! Thank you for caring for our students with compassion, professionalism, and dedication—keeping our schools healthy, safe, and ready to learn each day. 💙
Today we proudly recognize the incredible School Nurses and Health Technicians of Santa Rosa County District Schools! Thank you for caring for our students with compassion, professionalism, and dedication—keeping our schools healthy, safe, and ready to learn each day. 💙
❤️🤍💙 Military Morning!
Calling all military-connected parents! Join us for Military Morning on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00–10:00 AM at Soundside High School. Connect with fellow families, learn about the School Liaison Program, share input on future topics, and enjoy light refreshments. We’d love to see you there!
Calling all military-connected parents! Join us for Military Morning on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00–10:00 AM at Soundside High School. Connect with fellow families, learn about the School Liaison Program, share input on future topics, and enjoy light refreshments. We’d love to see you there!
At the ESE Development Center, Ability Learning Academy students are building independence, life skills, and academic confidence through structured, individualized, hands-on learning. Here’s a look at what they’ve been up to! 🌟
The May 2026 Edition of LEAPS & Bounds is now available at the link below!
✨ This issue features award recipients, activities taking place across the district, kindergarten registration events, school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year, and additional district news and updates. We hope you enjoy reading and celebrating all the incredible things happening across SRCDS! 🎉
🔗https://bit.ly/MayLEAPS2026
✨ This issue features award recipients, activities taking place across the district, kindergarten registration events, school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year, and additional district news and updates. We hope you enjoy reading and celebrating all the incredible things happening across SRCDS! 🎉
🔗https://bit.ly/MayLEAPS2026
The next Santa Rosa County School District Board Meeting will be held:
🗓 May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Canal Street
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our district.
📄 Agenda, live feed, and meeting minutes are available here:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
#SRCSD #SchoolBoardMeeting #StayInformed
🗓 May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Canal Street
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our district.
📄 Agenda, live feed, and meeting minutes are available here:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
#SRCSD #SchoolBoardMeeting #StayInformed
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎
This week, we’re taking time to celebrate the educators of Santa Rosa County District Schools who spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students reach their fullest potential every single day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! 💛
💬Drop a comment below to recognize your favorite teacher or share a note of thanks!💬
This week, we’re taking time to celebrate the educators of Santa Rosa County District Schools who spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students reach their fullest potential every single day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! 💛
💬Drop a comment below to recognize your favorite teacher or share a note of thanks!💬
🌟 Shoutout to Our Amazing School Principals! 🌟
We’re so grateful for the dedicated principals in Santa Rosa County District Schools who lead with heart, inspire excellence, and support students, staff, and families every day. Your impact truly makes a difference! 💙
👇 Drop a comment below to thank your favorite principal or share why they’re amazing! 👇
We’re so grateful for the dedicated principals in Santa Rosa County District Schools who lead with heart, inspire excellence, and support students, staff, and families every day. Your impact truly makes a difference! 💙
👇 Drop a comment below to thank your favorite principal or share why they’re amazing! 👇
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we’re committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Let’s continue to break the stigma and take care of one another—because mental health matters every day.
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we’re committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Let’s continue to break the stigma and take care of one another—because mental health matters every day.
🎉📐 Wrapping Up Our Math Celebration! 📐🎉
We’re proud to recognize our 5th Grade winners from the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! Our students showed incredible focus, teamwork, and math skills. 👏
🏆 5th Grade Winners:
🥇 1st Place: Wallace Lake
🥈 2nd Place: Berryhill
🥉 3rd Place: Central
#SRCSDProud #1stChoice #ElementaryMath #MathCompetition #Mathletes #StudentSuccess
🎉📐 More Math Success to Celebrate! 📐🎉
We’re excited to recognize our 4th Grade winners from the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! These students showed outstanding teamwork and math skills.
👏 4th Grade Winners:
🥇 1st Place: East Bay K-8
🥈 2nd Place: Jay Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Wallace Lake K-8
#SRCSDProud #1stChoice #ElementaryMath #MathCompetition #Mathletes
🎉📐 Celebrating Math Excellence! 📐🎉
We’re proud to celebrate the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! Huge thanks to Meghan Hall, Math & Science Coordinator, and Erin Dozier, Elementary Math TSA, for making this event possible.
👏 3rd Grade Winners:
🥉 Bagdad Elementary
🥈 Wallace Lake K-8
🥇 Bennett C. Russell Elementary
Great job to all our Mathletes—what an amazing start to a new tradition!
We’re proud to celebrate the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! Huge thanks to Meghan Hall, Math & Science Coordinator, and Erin Dozier, Elementary Math TSA, for making this event possible.
👏 3rd Grade Winners:
🥉 Bagdad Elementary
🥈 Wallace Lake K-8
🥇 Bennett C. Russell Elementary
Great job to all our Mathletes—what an amazing start to a new tradition!
🏆FSU InSPIRE Announces America 250 AI Challenge Winners!🏆
In celebration of National AI Literacy Day and America’s 250th anniversary, InSPIRE recognized innovative Northwest Florida teachers who created original, AI co-designed lessons connecting U.S. history, culture, and innovation.
👏 Winners include Michelle Barlow (East Milton Elementary), Theresa Yankovoy (Avalon Middle School), and Sarah Peña (West Navarre Primary), whose lessons highlight the power of AI, creativity, and civic learning. Each winner received a $100 award for their outstanding work.
In celebration of National AI Literacy Day and America’s 250th anniversary, InSPIRE recognized innovative Northwest Florida teachers who created original, AI co-designed lessons connecting U.S. history, culture, and innovation.
👏 Winners include Michelle Barlow (East Milton Elementary), Theresa Yankovoy (Avalon Middle School), and Sarah Peña (West Navarre Primary), whose lessons highlight the power of AI, creativity, and civic learning. Each winner received a $100 award for their outstanding work.
