🎉✨ Wallace Lake K‑8 Math Superstars! ✨🎉
What an amazing time celebrating the 4th and 5th graders at yesterday's WLK8 Math Competition! These students showed off their problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and big smiles as they tackled each challenge with confidence and enthusiasm. 🧠💡
We are so proud of their hard work and the excitement they brought to the competition. A huge thank‑you to the teachers, families, and volunteers for supporting these young mathematicians! 📚❤️
#WLK8 #MathCompetition #ProudSchool #FutureLeaders #SRCDS
What an amazing time celebrating the 4th and 5th graders at yesterday's WLK8 Math Competition! These students showed off their problem‑solving skills, teamwork, and big smiles as they tackled each challenge with confidence and enthusiasm. 🧠💡
We are so proud of their hard work and the excitement they brought to the competition. A huge thank‑you to the teachers, families, and volunteers for supporting these young mathematicians! 📚❤️
#WLK8 #MathCompetition #ProudSchool #FutureLeaders #SRCDS
🎓Are you a high school rising junior in Santa Rosa County looking to develop professional skills outside the classroom? The Junior Leadership Santa Rosa program is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year.
This is your chance to:
🔹 Connect with elected officials and industry leaders.
🔹 Explore career paths in technology, healthcare, and business.
🔹 Build a network that will last far beyond graduation.
Applications are open from March 1 to April 15. Apply today to take the next step in your leadership journey by clicking the link below!
🔗Link: https://www.gulfbreezechamber.com/junior-leadership-santa-rosa/
This is your chance to:
🔹 Connect with elected officials and industry leaders.
🔹 Explore career paths in technology, healthcare, and business.
🔹 Build a network that will last far beyond graduation.
Applications are open from March 1 to April 15. Apply today to take the next step in your leadership journey by clicking the link below!
🔗Link: https://www.gulfbreezechamber.com/junior-leadership-santa-rosa/
🌟 Congratulations to Ashley Carter! 🌟
We are thrilled to share that Ashley Carter from Sims Middle School has been named the Coach of the Year for Speech and Debate for the state of Florida! 🎉👏
Her dedication, leadership, and passion for helping students find their voice continue to inspire our entire community.
Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 🏆✨
#CoachOfTheYear #SpeechAndDebate #ProudMoment #SRCDS
We are thrilled to share that Ashley Carter from Sims Middle School has been named the Coach of the Year for Speech and Debate for the state of Florida! 🎉👏
Her dedication, leadership, and passion for helping students find their voice continue to inspire our entire community.
Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 🏆✨
#CoachOfTheYear #SpeechAndDebate #ProudMoment #SRCDS
🧑⚖️ First Circuit Mock Trial Results - Pace High School and Gulf Breeze Middle School Crowned Circuit Champions
🏆Pace High School earned top honors at the First Judicial Circuit Mock Trial Competition, defeating eight teams from across the region to secure their place at the State Championship in May. The Patriots’ victory included an impressive final‑round win against the traditionally strong Trinitas Christian School.
🏆At the middle school level, Gulf Breeze Middle School took home the First Circuit Middle School Championship after a strong performance against Creative Learning Academy in the title round. Gulf Breeze Middle School students were also recognized for their individual performances. Josie Burkhart won Best Witness, and Audrey Zabel was awarded Best Attorney.
Honorable Mention - Avalon Middle School placed third in only their second year in the competition.
Both competitions showcased exceptional student talent, collaboration, and advocacy skills.
🎉 Congratulations to all participants in The Amazing Shake! 🎉
We’re excited to have 14 students represent Santa Rosa County District Schools in the Regional Semi-Finals at Navy Federal on March 11! These students have worked hard, and we’re cheering on each semi-finalist as they step into this next round with confidence and poise.
Good luck to all of our outstanding competitors — we can’t wait to see you shine! Thank you to Navy Federal Credit Union and the School Partnerships Program for supporting our students and helping them grow into confident future leaders. 🌟
We’re excited to have 14 students represent Santa Rosa County District Schools in the Regional Semi-Finals at Navy Federal on March 11! These students have worked hard, and we’re cheering on each semi-finalist as they step into this next round with confidence and poise.
Good luck to all of our outstanding competitors — we can’t wait to see you shine! Thank you to Navy Federal Credit Union and the School Partnerships Program for supporting our students and helping them grow into confident future leaders. 🌟
Way to go, Navarre High School Shock & Awe Electraton Racing Team!! 🏎️💨
They put on a great race today at East Bay K-8! It’s always exciting to see our students showcasing their talent, teamwork, and innovation on the track.
Proud of the hard work and dedication this team continues to show. Keep racing strong! 👏⚡️
#NavarreHigh #ShockAndAwe #ElectratonRacing #StudentInnovation #FutureEngineers #SRCDS
🎈 🎉 From Birth to Five: Help Me Thrive is happening now!! Be sure sure to join us for free resources, screenings, laughter, smiles, fun, and more fun! Come join us until 11:30 at the Santa Rosa Auditorium!
Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day is March 7! We are deeply grateful for our Maintenance Staff that support our schools, students, and families. Thank you for all you do for our schools! 💚
🎪Our Birth to Age Five: Help Me Thrive Event (Hosted by SRCDS for ALL Families) is TOMORROW, March 7!🎉
🌟 Stop by the Santa Rosa Auditorium (4530 Spikes Way in Milton) from 9:00-11:30 for free food, resources, and fun to help your child succeed before they head to kindergarten!! 🌟
We hope to see you there!
🌟 Stop by the Santa Rosa Auditorium (4530 Spikes Way in Milton) from 9:00-11:30 for free food, resources, and fun to help your child succeed before they head to kindergarten!! 🌟
We hope to see you there!
🎪From Birth to Five: Help Me Thrive setup is happening now! We cannot wait to welcome everyone tomorrow morning at 9:00am at the Santa Rosa Auditorium! Giveaways, Pizza, Popcorn, Free Screenings and TONS of resources! 🎪
🌾 F.A.R.M. Day at Central School! 🌾— Food, Agriculture, and Resource Management!
This drop‑in event showcased the incredible work of our CTE students through hands‑on demonstrations, educational activities, and interactive discussions. It was a great opportunity to celebrate agriculture, workforce development, and sustainability in our community.
#FARMDAY #CTE #StudentSuccess #CommunityEngagement #SantaRosaSchools #FutureLeaders #AgricultureEducation #SRCDS
This drop‑in event showcased the incredible work of our CTE students through hands‑on demonstrations, educational activities, and interactive discussions. It was a great opportunity to celebrate agriculture, workforce development, and sustainability in our community.
#FARMDAY #CTE #StudentSuccess #CommunityEngagement #SantaRosaSchools #FutureLeaders #AgricultureEducation #SRCDS
Board Meeting Recap - Celebrating excellence in CTE! 🎉📚
Jennifer Hines, Director of Workforce, proudly recognized the 2025–2026 Rookie CTE Teacher of the Year, Marie Hickmon from Hobbs Middle School! 🌟
As the Digital Information Technology teacher, Ms. Hickmon brings learning to life through:
💻 Hands‑on projects
🦈 Shark Tank‑style presentations that spark creativity
💡 Visionary teaching that inspires students and makes learning exciting, engaging, and relevant
Congratulations, Ms. Hickmon, on this well‑deserved recognition! Your innovative approach is empowering students to think big and succeed. 🚀✨
#CTE #RookieTeacherOfTheYear #HobbsMiddle #InnovativeTeaching #StudentSuccess #DigitalInformationTechnology #SRCDS
Jennifer Hines, Director of Workforce, proudly recognized the 2025–2026 Rookie CTE Teacher of the Year, Marie Hickmon from Hobbs Middle School! 🌟
As the Digital Information Technology teacher, Ms. Hickmon brings learning to life through:
💻 Hands‑on projects
🦈 Shark Tank‑style presentations that spark creativity
💡 Visionary teaching that inspires students and makes learning exciting, engaging, and relevant
Congratulations, Ms. Hickmon, on this well‑deserved recognition! Your innovative approach is empowering students to think big and succeed. 🚀✨
#CTE #RookieTeacherOfTheYear #HobbsMiddle #InnovativeTeaching #StudentSuccess #DigitalInformationTechnology #SRCDS
Board Recap - Celebrating strong community partnerships! 🤝✨
Jennifer Hines, Director of Workforce, recognized PruittHealth of Santa Rosa as Florida Career’s Outstanding Business Partner for their incredible commitment to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. 💙🩺
PruittHealth is a dedicated partner to nursing education—
• Offering students valuable on-the-job shadowing opportunities
• Providing one‑on‑one mentoring with nurses to guide clinical learning
• Donating medical supplies to enhance classroom instruction
• Awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in nursing
• Serving as an active member of the Locklin Advisory Committee
Their investment is helping students gain real‑world insight, hands‑on skills, and the confidence to grow in the nursing field. 🌟
Robert Henigee proudly accepted the award on behalf of PruittHealth.
Thank you, PruittHealth, for your partnership and dedication to student success! ❤️
#WorkforceEducation #NursingEducation #CommunityPartners #StudentSuccess #FutureNurses #SRCDS
Jennifer Hines, Director of Workforce, recognized PruittHealth of Santa Rosa as Florida Career’s Outstanding Business Partner for their incredible commitment to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. 💙🩺
PruittHealth is a dedicated partner to nursing education—
• Offering students valuable on-the-job shadowing opportunities
• Providing one‑on‑one mentoring with nurses to guide clinical learning
• Donating medical supplies to enhance classroom instruction
• Awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in nursing
• Serving as an active member of the Locklin Advisory Committee
Their investment is helping students gain real‑world insight, hands‑on skills, and the confidence to grow in the nursing field. 🌟
Robert Henigee proudly accepted the award on behalf of PruittHealth.
Thank you, PruittHealth, for your partnership and dedication to student success! ❤️
#WorkforceEducation #NursingEducation #CommunityPartners #StudentSuccess #FutureNurses #SRCDS
SRCDS Board Meeting Recap - Celebrating excellence in STEAM! 🌟
Meghan Hall, Coordinator of Math and Science, proudly presented Holley Navarre Middle School teacher Jodi Russell with an award recognizing her hard work, dedication, and passion for inspiring innovative thinking in her students. 👏✨
We were also thrilled to honor 15 outstanding students for their achievements at the 71st Annual West Panhandle Science and Engineering Fair held on February 9. Their creativity and commitment to learning earned them a spot at the State Science and Engineering Fair! 🔬🚀
Congrats to all—your future is bright! 💡🌠
#STEM #InspireInnovation #ScienceFair #HolleyNavarreMiddle #StudentSuccess #EducationExcellence #SRCDS
Meghan Hall, Coordinator of Math and Science, proudly presented Holley Navarre Middle School teacher Jodi Russell with an award recognizing her hard work, dedication, and passion for inspiring innovative thinking in her students. 👏✨
We were also thrilled to honor 15 outstanding students for their achievements at the 71st Annual West Panhandle Science and Engineering Fair held on February 9. Their creativity and commitment to learning earned them a spot at the State Science and Engineering Fair! 🔬🚀
Congrats to all—your future is bright! 💡🌠
#STEM #InspireInnovation #ScienceFair #HolleyNavarreMiddle #StudentSuccess #EducationExcellence #SRCDS
📣 SRCDS Parent and Caregiver Survey REMINDER 📣
Thank you to all the families who have already completed the survey! If you haven’t had a chance yet, the survey will remain open for ONE MORE WEEK and will close on Friday, March 13.
As part of our commitment to continuous service excellence for our families and community, we are conducting this survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can continue to improve.
🔵 The survey takes about 10–15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as responses are saved once you click submit.
🔵 You will be asked to select your child’s school. Families with children at multiple schools may complete a separate survey for each one.
🔵 Access the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey using the link below or by scanning the QR code.
🔗 Link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
Note: To protect confidentiality, our partners at Studer Education are administering the survey, managing data collection, and compiling results for district leaders.
Thank you to all the families who have already completed the survey! If you haven’t had a chance yet, the survey will remain open for ONE MORE WEEK and will close on Friday, March 13.
As part of our commitment to continuous service excellence for our families and community, we are conducting this survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can continue to improve.
🔵 The survey takes about 10–15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as responses are saved once you click submit.
🔵 You will be asked to select your child’s school. Families with children at multiple schools may complete a separate survey for each one.
🔵 Access the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey using the link below or by scanning the QR code.
🔗 Link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
Note: To protect confidentiality, our partners at Studer Education are administering the survey, managing data collection, and compiling results for district leaders.
🌟 Pathways to Kindergarten Summit – Calling All Early Learning Providers! 🌟
Join the Santa Rosa County School District and the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County for a collaborative event designed exclusively for VPK and child care providers.
Together, we’ll explore strategies to support children as they transition into kindergarten, including:
📅 April 16
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 SRCDS Douglas A. Dillon Center – 6032 Hwy 90, Milton
💛 Please RSVP by April 1 by clicking on the QR code located on the flyer)
Join the Santa Rosa County School District and the Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa County for a collaborative event designed exclusively for VPK and child care providers.
Together, we’ll explore strategies to support children as they transition into kindergarten, including:
📅 April 16
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 SRCDS Douglas A. Dillon Center – 6032 Hwy 90, Milton
💛 Please RSVP by April 1 by clicking on the QR code located on the flyer)
Proud of our incredible Navarre High and Pace High Mock Trial teams as they compete for the Region 1 Title this week! 🏛️⚖️ With nine teams in the competition and TWO of the final four representing Santa Rosa County District Schools, our students continue to shine with their hard work, critical thinking, and courtroom confidence. Best of luck to all competitors—bring home the win! 🙌
🌟 Celebrating Our STAR & SORT Tutors! 🌟
Our amazing junior and senior Scholar Tutors — enrolled in high school Teacher Academies — are making a BIG impact in classrooms across the district. 📚💛
They’re building relationships, accelerating reading growth, and inspiring our youngest learners every single day. Teachers praise their dedication, and the smiles from K–3 students say it all!
📸 Check out these incredible moments in action!
#SantaRosaSchools #LiteracyLeadership #FutureEducators #StudentSuccess
Our amazing junior and senior Scholar Tutors — enrolled in high school Teacher Academies — are making a BIG impact in classrooms across the district. 📚💛
They’re building relationships, accelerating reading growth, and inspiring our youngest learners every single day. Teachers praise their dedication, and the smiles from K–3 students say it all!
📸 Check out these incredible moments in action!
#SantaRosaSchools #LiteracyLeadership #FutureEducators #StudentSuccess
The March 2026 Edition of LEAPS & Bounds is now available at the link below!
✨ Take a moment to explore this edition for highlights from across our district, including recent celebrations and recognitions!
🔗https://bit.ly/LEAPSMarch2026
FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS
Open Enrollment is here! Lock in Prepaid Plan prices starting at $29 per month with Florida Prepaid College Plans. Prices continue to be the lowest they've been in 10+ years and include special pricing for newborns this year.
Open Enrollment: Saturday, February 1 through April 30, 2026
Use the link (below) to learn more today! #floridaprepaidcollegeplan
Link: https://bit.ly/4t08aKx
Open Enrollment is here! Lock in Prepaid Plan prices starting at $29 per month with Florida Prepaid College Plans. Prices continue to be the lowest they've been in 10+ years and include special pricing for newborns this year.
Open Enrollment: Saturday, February 1 through April 30, 2026
Use the link (below) to learn more today! #floridaprepaidcollegeplan
Link: https://bit.ly/4t08aKx
