Santa Rosa County District Schools

Our next School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10th at Central School in the Cafeteria. If you'd like to attend, we will host a workshop at 8:00am and the regularly scheduled school board meeting at 9:00am. You can also visit our School Board Information page for agenda, minutes, live streams, and recordings of meetings at the link below. Link: https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/

We are excited to launch the SRCDS App for the 2025-2026 school year! Download this TODAY to stay in the loop with our website, alerts, and rooms! This will be your one-stop-shop for all things in the upcoming school year! Check it out!

Summer is here! Don't forget to check out important June dates below. Please check with the individual school site regarding summer office hours.

🎓 Congratulations once again to the incredible Class of 2025! 🎓 We were proud to offer live stream coverage of each graduation ceremony, thanks to the hard work of our amazing ITS Department working behind-the-scenes each night to make this possible! If you missed it or want to relive the special moment, recorded videos from all ceremonies are now available at the link below. 🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/graduation-2025 We can’t wait to see what the future holds for our graduates — your journey is just beginning! 🌟#SRCDS1stChoice

NEW COMMUNICATIOL TOOL 25-26 We hope your summer is off to a great start! For the 25-26 school year, we will be using a district app for alerts, rooms 2-way communication with teachers, and website resources. Beginning Sunday, June 1, we encourage you to download the SRCDS app for all communication needs. This will be your "one stop shop" for all things SRCDS! All custodial contact information from FOCUS will be synced as we transition to our new platform. Important Items to Note: ➡️Calls will come from your child's school or the district number (850-983-5150). ➡️Texts will come from 9099. ➡️Emails will come from your child's principal (school message) or PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us (district message). ➡️We encourage families to remain opted in for notifications as this includes crisis communication, school closures, or other emergency alerts. If you need to change/update your contact information or notification preferences, this is done in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Our data from FOCUS syncs each night with our communication app. For planning purposes, we will complete an alert message using our new platform on Monday, June 2 at 5:00pm. If you do not receive this call/text/email, please reach out to PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us so we can ensure your information has synced properly and FOCUS is up-to-date for the 25-26 school year. Thank you for your assistance and support in increasing stakeholder communication and engagement! #SRCDS1stChoice

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