Santa Rosa County District Schools

SRCDS ESE Department invites you to join us for a Trunk or Treat event designed especially for our students with special needs and their families!

📅Friday, October 24
⏲️5:00-7:00pm
📌Douglas A. Dillon Center (6032 Hwy 90 in Milton)

We hope to see you there! 🎃

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15! This month is a time to honor the cultures and histories of Hispanic communities. Join us in celebrating and recognizing the lasting impact of Hispanic heritage in our schools and beyond. 💙

Take a look at important upcoming dates during the month of October! 🍂 Mark your calendars and check with your child's school site for any additional important events. #SRCDS1stChoice

Friday Night Lights Recap from 9/26! 🏈 Highlights from this week: ✅Congrats to Pace on a big Homecoming win against Crestview, 34–8! 🎉 ✅It was a nail-biter for Navarre, falling just short to Tate, 26–29. ✅Milton continues their strong season, now 5–1, while Pace improves to 4–1. Let’s keep showing our support for all our Santa Rosa teams each week! 💙💚 #SRCDS1stChoice

Happy Human Resources Professionals Day! From professional learning and certification to hiring, recruitment, mentoring, and so much more... our HR team goes above and beyond to ensure our schools have the amazing personnel needed to help students thrive! Join us in giving them a big shoutout for all they do! 🙌 #SRCDS1stChoice

NBMSS Success Did you know? 15 divers teamed up with Navarre Beach Marine Science Station students and community partners to remove 285 pounds of debris from beneath the Navarre Beach Pier! From fishing line and lures to bottles and plastics... the cleanup made a big impact on our local marine environment. 🐟♻️ This was the first of four annual pier cleanup dives, with more scheduled throughout the year. Way to go, NBMSS! #SRCDS1stChoice

Congratulations to Myra Dobbs, Secretary to the Superintendent, for earning the Certified Support Professional (CSP) distinction through Florida School Boards Association! She’s one of only 32 in Florida to achieve this honor in the program’s first year. 🙌 #SRCDS1stChoice

The Weekly Lineup is here! 🏈 It’s homecoming for Central and Pace, and ALL our high schools are in action tonight. Excitement is in the air! 🎉 Get out there, cheer loud, and support your favorite Santa Rosa team! Stay tuned for scores tomorrow! #SRCDS1stChoice

UPDATE: PHS Fall Festival Postponed The Homecoming Parade is still ON for tonight at 6 p.m.! 🎉 However, due to weather conditions, the Fall Festival is POSTPONED and tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, October 30. Thank you for your support and flexibility!

Celebrating Years of Service in Santa Rosa🎉 We were proud to recognize and celebrate our principals and district staff for their dedicated years of service to Santa Rosa County District Schools at our recent principal leadership conference. Thank you for your leadership, commitment, and support of our students and families! ⭐ 5 Years of Service Kimberly Crate, Principal, Pea Ridge Elementary Monica Garcia, Principal, Gulf Breeze Elementary ⭐ 15 Years of Service Nadia Colin, Public Information and Family & Community Outreach Officer Missy Floyd, Principal, Wallace Lake K-8 ⭐ 20 Years of Service Autumn Wright, Director of Student Services Keith Hines, Director of Locklin Technical College Cindy Peaden, Coordinator of Mental Health Meghan Hall, Coordinator of Math & Science Christy Baggett, Principal, Chumuckla Elementary Floyd Smith, Director of Middle Schools ⭐ 25 Years of Service Brian Noack, Director of High Schools Shana Dorsey, Principal, West Navarre Intermediate School David Gunter, Director of Labor Relations & Compliance B.J. Price, Director of Human Resources A special 25-year recognition for Mrs. Susan McCole, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, who will soon be retiring! 💐 ⭐ 35 Years of Service Joie DeStefano, Principal, Holley Navarre Middle School Victor Lowrimore, Principal, Woodlawn Beach Middle School Thank you all for the difference you make every day in the lives of our students, families, and community. #SRCDS1stChoice

It’s time to celebrate our amazing Santa Rosa students! 🎉 The Pensacola News Journal Student of the Week voting is open, and we need YOUR help to spotlight the incredible talent in SRCDS. 💙💚 🗳 Cast your vote once per day using the link below! Voting closes each Friday at NOON. ⏰ This week's nominees & information are below. Read the nomination description in the link below. Student 1: Macy Schepper, Central School Student 2: Randy Russell, Navarre High School Let’s show our students some love—Go SRCDS! 🙌 🔗 Link to Vote: https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/09/23/who-should-be-named-pnjs-student-of-the-week-cast-your-vote/86289767007/

Title I Parents—We Need Your Feedback! 📢
The Title I Parental Engagement Survey is now open! 📝 Your input helps shape programs and resources for your child’s school.

📅 Open: September 22 – October 6
🏫 For: Title I Schools only

🔗 Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/fXFaVXigwm

📲 Or simply scan the QR code below to get started! (Tech tip: If you are on a device or phone, save the image and then hold your finger down on the QR code and the link will open)

‼️ Literature Distribution ‼️ Please see the flyer below and make plans to join Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office for a beach clean up on Saturday, September 27 from 8-10am. Any additional questions, please reach out to SRSO.

Congratulations to Matthew Thorn of Gulf Breeze High School for being named the overall Student of the Week by PNJ during the week of 9/15-9/19. Matthew is a senior at GBHS and his nomination states, "Matthew is one of the kindest and most considerate students on our campus. He has a ready smile for all he meets in a day, students and staff alike. When a fellow senior did not get a Senior Reserve painted parking spot, Matthew immediately volunteered to share his and both students painted their designs on his spot. Matthew is a Varsity baseball player, maintains academic excellence, and goes out of his way each day to include others and spread positivity!" We are so proud of you for being such a bright and positive light, Matthew! ❤️ #SRCDS1stChoice

A huge thank you to all of our Navarre-area schools for participating in the Navarre Beach Chamber’s Treasure Your Health community event today! 🏴‍☠️ What a successful event! Your outstanding representation showcased the amazing things happening every day within Santa Rosa County District Schools—and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of this community! 🌟#SRCDS1stChoice

Friday Night Lights Recap (Sept. 19) 🏈 Congratulations to Pace Patriots and Milton Panthers on their big wins this week! 🎉 Milton continues their undefeated streak—way to represent Santa Rosa County! 💪🔥#SRCDS1stChoice

🇺🇸 Hands-On History Day Success! 🇺🇸 East Bay K-8’s amazing 4th grade team brought American history to life for students today! Students rotated through 12 interactive stations led by guest educators and experts. Activities included: ✒️ Quill writing 🕰️ A virtual reality tour of the Pennsylvania State House in 1776 as the Declaration of Independence was signed 🚣‍♂️ Reenacting the crossing of the Delaware River ⭐ Learning about George Washington and so much more! These engaging experiences aligned with Founders Week, Freedom Week, and Constitution Day, giving our students a memorable way to explore the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the creation of our Constitution. Huge shout out to our Coordinator of Social Studies, Amy Parker, and all of the guest experts and volunteers that made this day a success! 👏#SRCDS1stChoice

🌟 Thank You, Thera Pischetola & Educational Products, Inc. (EPI)! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of school supplies and hygiene bags. These items will be put to great use and will directly benefit our students. Your kindness and commitment to supporting education make a meaningful difference in Santa Rosa County District Schools, and our students and families deeply appreciate your generosity.

The deadline is fast approaching! If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, you must reapply for the 2025–2026 school year. Applying is easy and only takes a few minutes! 🔗 Apply here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/ 🕒 Deadline: The grace period ends on September 22 — APPLY TODAY!

Shout out to Leadership Santa Rosa for stopping by several of our campuses today for Education Day! We loved sharing more about the incredible work happening across Santa Rosa County District Schools. Thanks for investing your time to learn about our students, staff, and programs! #SRCDS1stChoice