Don't forget to join us TONIGHT at 6pm for a LIVE virtual event - Avoiding Strangers and Dangerous Situations! 🛑
Help your child stay safe online! Our Guest Speaker will be Nadia Colin, Principal at Gulf Breeze Elementary School! 🐬
What will you learn?
🔺The dangers of talking with strangers online
🔺Recognize the red flags of online predators and dangerous situations
🔺Practical steps to help your child stay safe online
Sign up at the link below!
https://www.smartsocial.com/event/avoiding-strangers-dangerous-situations-3?org=santarosacsd
We hope to see you there!
Help your child stay safe online! Our Guest Speaker will be Nadia Colin, Principal at Gulf Breeze Elementary School! 🐬
What will you learn?
🔺The dangers of talking with strangers online
🔺Recognize the red flags of online predators and dangerous situations
🔺Practical steps to help your child stay safe online
Sign up at the link below!
https://www.smartsocial.com/event/avoiding-strangers-dangerous-situations-3?org=santarosacsd
We hope to see you there!
🎪Come One, Come All 🎪
Our 2nd annual From Birth to Age Five Help Me Thrive Event is coming soon! Come join us for information for families, free food, giveaways, and family fun!
📅Saturday, March 7
🕧9:00-11:30am
📍Santa Rosa Auditorium (4530 Spikes Way Milton, Florida 32570)
RSVP by March 3rd for an additional entry for a giveaway prize ➡️ https://bit.ly/BirthtoAgeFive2026
We hope to see you there!
Our 2nd annual From Birth to Age Five Help Me Thrive Event is coming soon! Come join us for information for families, free food, giveaways, and family fun!
📅Saturday, March 7
🕧9:00-11:30am
📍Santa Rosa Auditorium (4530 Spikes Way Milton, Florida 32570)
RSVP by March 3rd for an additional entry for a giveaway prize ➡️ https://bit.ly/BirthtoAgeFive2026
We hope to see you there!
Bus Driver Appreciation Day - February 22
We are so appreciative of all of our bus drivers in Santa Rosa County! Thank you for all you do to greet students with a smile and safely transport them to and from school. 🚌
Give a shoutout to your child's bus driver in the comments below! 😀
We are so appreciative of all of our bus drivers in Santa Rosa County! Thank you for all you do to greet students with a smile and safely transport them to and from school. 🚌
Give a shoutout to your child's bus driver in the comments below! 😀
Avalon families experienced Ancient Rome on VR Headsets and constructed catapults with the Milton High School's Latin Club. Pace High School's German Club showcased German inventions with an interactive station including the printing press, cars, and candies!
🎨✨ The Top 25 Senior Art Exhibition is now on display at the Douglas A. Dillon Administrative Complex!
Each high school showcases one artwork from every senior in their art program. Judges select the Top 25 pieces, and those students earn ribbons, certificates, and special recognition at a reception—where they also receive a medallion to wear at graduation.
Each high school showcases one artwork from every senior in their art program. Judges select the Top 25 pieces, and those students earn ribbons, certificates, and special recognition at a reception—where they also receive a medallion to wear at graduation.
Congratulations to Gulf Breeze High School's National Merit Scholarship Finalists! These students earned top scores on the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT, placing them among the top 50,000 students nationwide. Their outstanding performance qualifies them for the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Way to go Dolphins! 🐬
Pictured left to right: Sarah Smith (GBHS AP of Guidance), Caroline Smith, Anna Lu, Sarah Barker (GBHS Principal), Joshua Khan, Owen Roush, Owen Giberman
Pictured left to right: Sarah Smith (GBHS AP of Guidance), Caroline Smith, Anna Lu, Sarah Barker (GBHS Principal), Joshua Khan, Owen Roush, Owen Giberman
Check out some of our teachers who attended a District-Wide World Language Professional Learning session. The training was focused on the ACTFL Core Proficiency Practices of: Backward Design; Comprehensible Target Language; Interaction and Interpersonal Speaking; Teaching Grammar as a Concept used in Context . Teachers left the PD with a "superpower" to take back to the classroom!
🚗🌶️Chili Cook-Off & Car Show for a Cause! 🚗🌶️
Come join Santa Rosa County Kids’ House on Saturday, February 28th from 10AM–2PM for a fun-filled day of chili, cars, and community!
📍 Location: Santa Rosa County Administration Building Parking Lot
(Behind the Milton McDonald’s)
🔥 Chili Cook-Off
🚘 Car Show
🏆 Best in Class Trophies Awarded
‼️ NO registration fee!
Bring the whole family and come out to support the kids while enjoying great food and awesome rides! Let’s show up big for this amazing organization! ❤️
Come join Santa Rosa County Kids’ House on Saturday, February 28th from 10AM–2PM for a fun-filled day of chili, cars, and community!
📍 Location: Santa Rosa County Administration Building Parking Lot
(Behind the Milton McDonald’s)
🔥 Chili Cook-Off
🚘 Car Show
🏆 Best in Class Trophies Awarded
‼️ NO registration fee!
Bring the whole family and come out to support the kids while enjoying great food and awesome rides! Let’s show up big for this amazing organization! ❤️
📣 Parent and Caregiver Survey Open NOW 📣
WHAT? As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our community, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well in your child's school and any areas that may need improvement.
KEY POINTS:
➡️The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit.
➡️The survey will ask you to select your child's school, and you can complete a separate survey for each of the schools your children attend.
WHERE? The Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey can be accessed by using the link below or scanning the QR code. 🔗Link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
WHEN? The survey runs February 17 through March 13.
NOTE: To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.
Thank you for your commitment to our success! #srcds1stchoice
Happy Valentine's Day! We love our students, staff, and families in Santa Rosa County! 💞
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, February 16 due to the Presidents Day holiday. Students return on Tuesday, February 17. Have a wonderful weekend!
**PRESS RELEASE**
SRCDS Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
February 13, 2026 – Santa Rosa County, Florida – Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Class of 2026 at our high schools in our district. Please see these students recognized and listed by school below.
Central School
Kingsley Fanugao, Valedictorian
Jacob Martin, Salutatorian
Gulf Breeze High School
Cole Ducote, Valedictorian
Piper Cover, Salutatorian
Jay High School
Isabella Seevers, Valedictorian
Major Rowell, Salutatorian
Milton High School
Kennedy Gardner, Valedictorian
Jeremiah Pool, Salutatorian
Navarre High School
Morgan Pope, Valedictorian
Anabel Hume, Salutatorian
Pace High School
Adam Penrod, Valedictorian
John Thies, Salutatorian
These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and dedication throughout their high school careers. Their hard work and commitment to excellence have set a strong example for their peers, their schools, and our community. Dr. Barber, Superintendent of Schools, stated, "These students have worked so incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and we look forward to seeing all they will achieve in the future. We are so proud of all of our Class of 2026 graduates." Our 2024-2025 high school graduation rate was the highest historical rate in Santa Rosa County School District history at 93.1%. We look forward to seeing the continued success for our Class of 2026 graduates as we work to fulfill our mission to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future.
Note: Santa Rosa High School will release their valedictorian and salutatorian at a later date.
For additional information or media inquiries, please reach out to Katelyn Kent, Public Information Officer, at PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
SRCDS Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
February 13, 2026 – Santa Rosa County, Florida – Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for Class of 2026 at our high schools in our district. Please see these students recognized and listed by school below.
Central School
Kingsley Fanugao, Valedictorian
Jacob Martin, Salutatorian
Gulf Breeze High School
Cole Ducote, Valedictorian
Piper Cover, Salutatorian
Jay High School
Isabella Seevers, Valedictorian
Major Rowell, Salutatorian
Milton High School
Kennedy Gardner, Valedictorian
Jeremiah Pool, Salutatorian
Navarre High School
Morgan Pope, Valedictorian
Anabel Hume, Salutatorian
Pace High School
Adam Penrod, Valedictorian
John Thies, Salutatorian
These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and dedication throughout their high school careers. Their hard work and commitment to excellence have set a strong example for their peers, their schools, and our community. Dr. Barber, Superintendent of Schools, stated, "These students have worked so incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and we look forward to seeing all they will achieve in the future. We are so proud of all of our Class of 2026 graduates." Our 2024-2025 high school graduation rate was the highest historical rate in Santa Rosa County School District history at 93.1%. We look forward to seeing the continued success for our Class of 2026 graduates as we work to fulfill our mission to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future.
Note: Santa Rosa High School will release their valedictorian and salutatorian at a later date.
For additional information or media inquiries, please reach out to Katelyn Kent, Public Information Officer, at PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
📞Please be aware of internet and phone outages due to service issues in the area.
Join us on Tuesday, February 24 at 6pm for a LIVE virtual event - Avoiding Strangers and Dangerous Situations! 🛑
Help your child stay safe online! Our Guest Speaker will be Nadia Colin, Principal at Gulf Breeze Elementary School! 🐬
What will you learn?
🔺The dangers of talking with strangers online
🔺Recognize the red flags of online predators and dangerous situations
🔺Practical steps to help your child stay safe online
Sign up at the link below!
https://www.smartsocial.com/event/avoiding-strangers-dangerous-situations-3?org=santarosacsd
Mark your calendar! We hope to see you there!
Help your child stay safe online! Our Guest Speaker will be Nadia Colin, Principal at Gulf Breeze Elementary School! 🐬
What will you learn?
🔺The dangers of talking with strangers online
🔺Recognize the red flags of online predators and dangerous situations
🔺Practical steps to help your child stay safe online
Sign up at the link below!
https://www.smartsocial.com/event/avoiding-strangers-dangerous-situations-3?org=santarosacsd
Mark your calendar! We hope to see you there!
🏅Calling all rising 2026–2027 High School Freshmen wishing to try out/participate in any FHSAA sport and any grades 10–12 athletes who didn’t play FHSAA before ... Be sure to schedule your ECG Screening soon!
📅 Screening Dates: Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, April 11
📍Location: Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola
➡️ Electronic Registration Required! Register by clicking the link here - https://www.whoweplayfor.org/heart-screening-registration OR clicking on the QR Code
👉Be sure to select 'Escambia County, FL' when registering
📅 Screening Dates: Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, April 11
📍Location: Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola
➡️ Electronic Registration Required! Register by clicking the link here - https://www.whoweplayfor.org/heart-screening-registration OR clicking on the QR Code
👉Be sure to select 'Escambia County, FL' when registering
SRO Appreciation Day is February 15! We are deeply grateful for our School Resource Officers that support our schools, students, and families. Thank you keeping our schools safe! 🚔
February 9 marks the mid-term point for the 3rd quarter! You can check your child's progress and grades on the FOCUS Parent Portal. Download the Santa Rosa district app today to link directly to FOCUS and easily access grades.
We are now accepting VPK Certificates of Eligibility for the 2026-2027 VPK Blended Academy. Please attach a copy of your certificate signed on line 18 and send to vpkblended@santarosa.k12.fl.us. Include school(s) of choice and your mailing address in the email.
We must have a signed certificate to place your child in a classroom or on the waitlist. Certificates are received and placements into the program are made on a first come first served basis. You will receive a confirmation email by March 6th regarding your child's placement in a classroom or on the waitlist.
If your child currently has an IEP, please CC Laura Wesley on the email at wesleyl@santarosa.k12.fl.us
We must have a signed certificate to place your child in a classroom or on the waitlist. Certificates are received and placements into the program are made on a first come first served basis. You will receive a confirmation email by March 6th regarding your child's placement in a classroom or on the waitlist.
If your child currently has an IEP, please CC Laura Wesley on the email at wesleyl@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Literature Distribution Request
Please see the attached flyer from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office regarding an upcoming Bike Rodeo event at East Bay K-8 School.
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 East Bay K-8 School
2535 Elkhart Drive, Navarre
This event is open to students in grades K–5 and will include bicycle safety inspections, anti-theft registration, and a safety course. Space is limited, and parent/guardian attendance is required.
Please review the attached flyer for full details, requirements, and registration information.
Santa Rosa County is proud to celebrate Black History Month! Throughout our district, students are honoring generations of Black leaders, innovators, artists, and activists who have shaped our nation’s past and present. ❤️
