Santa Rosa District Schools is working with Convoy of Hope and Pace Assembly of God to distribute food, diapers, wipes, water and other items to families and people who are in need throughout Santa Rosa County following Hurricane Isaias. Supplies are limited, and there is no guarantee what will be available at each site.

Chumuckla Area – Sunday, October 24, 11:00-5:00 or until supplies run out

Location: Chumuckla Community Center across from Chumuckla Elementary, 2355 Hwy 182, Jay, Florida

East Milton Area – Friday, October 23, 1:00-3:30 or until supplies run out

Location: Cutting Board – from UHaul trucks in the parking lot

Holley-Navarre Area – Thursday, October 22, 10:00 until supplies run out

Location: Holley Assembly of God, 4006 FL-87 N, Navarre, FL 32566

Milton Area – Monday, October 26, 2:30 – 4:30 or until supplies run out

Location: Rhodes Elementary, Main Bus Ramp (after buses have cleared the ramp),

5563 Byrom Street, Milton (must enter the bus ramp from Sanders Street)

🌐 Digital Citizenship Week: Raising Safe, Smart, and Responsible Digital Citizens! 💻📱

Digital Citizenship Week is a great reminder that helping children make smart choices online starts at home!

As technology continues to shape how our children learn, communicate, and connect, families play an important role in teaching positive digital habits.

❤️ Be Kind: Treat others with respect online.
🔒 Stay Safe: Protect personal information and practice online safety.
💡 Think Critically: Question what you see and share online.
⚖️ Find Balance: Develop healthy screen-time habits.

Parents and guardians, take a few minutes this week to talk with your children about making safe, responsible choices in the digital world. Digital citizenship isn't just a one-week lesson—it's a lifelong skill! 🌟

🔗 Explore free family resources from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

#SRCDS #DigitalCitizenshipWeek #OnlineSafety #FamilyEngagement #MediaLiteracy #ResponsibleUse #EdTech #StudentSafety #TeachDigitalCitizenship

🍎✏️ Update: Due to Hurricane Isaias, today is the first day of the 2nd Nine Weeks! Let's continue learning, growing, and achieving together! #SRCDS

🩶Time to celebrate! 🎉

Holley Navarre Primary School has been recognized for their work implementing a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based, three-tiered prevention framework that national research shows leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes.

Through this framework, they developed the skills of their students and staff, used data to identify needed supports, acknowledged appropriate behavior, and made system changes where needed to enhance school climate. As a result of this work, they are being recognized by the @FLPBIS Project for achieving Silver PBIS Model School status. This award demonstrates their commitment to positive outcomes for all students!

For more information on their efforts, visit https://hnp.santarosaschools.org/o/hnp. To learn more about @FLPBIS Project Model Schools, visit https://flpbis.cbcs.usf.edu/.

#HolleyNavarrePrimary #GoldPBISModelSchool #FLPBIS #PBIS #PBISGold #SRC_PBISPROUD #SRCDS #PositiveBehaviorSupport #PositiveSchoolCulture #StudentSuccess #SchoolExcellence #CelebratingSuccess #EveryStudentEveryDay

🎃 Trunk or Treat Event Update 🎃

As our community continues to recover from Hurricane Isaias, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October 23 at the Douglas A. Dillon Center.

While we were looking forward to celebrating with our students and families, our priority is supporting recovery efforts and allowing families and staff the time they need to focus on what matters most. Thank you to everyone who planned to attend, volunteer, or contribute to this special event.

Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another. ❤️

#SRCDS

🗓️ Update: Due to Hurricane Isaias, today is the end of the 1st Nine Weeks in SRCDS!
#SRCDS

💙 Back Together at SRCDS 💙

Today marked a successful return to school following Hurricane Isaias, and we couldn't be more grateful. Seeing our students, teachers, educational support staff, and administrators back together in our classrooms brought a sense of normalcy and hope that many of us have been looking forward to.

Despite the challenges our community has faced in recent days, our schools reopened as planned, our buses safely transported students, and learning resumed across the district. Thank you to our families, employees, and community partners for your patience, flexibility, and support throughout the recovery process.

We are grateful to be back together and focused on what matters most, preparing our students for a successful future.

To learn more about today's successful reopening, please read our press release by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://aptg.co/dY1_1Y

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow for another wonderful day!

🍎🍽️ Welcome Back, Santa Rosa County! 🍽️🍎

After the hurricane closure, our Food Service team was grateful to welcome students and staff back to schools across Santa Rosa County.

From the moment the cafeteria doors opened, our team was ready with open hearts, big smiles, and delicious meals to help make the return to school a little brighter. Thank you to our incredible cafeteria teams who worked tirelessly to prepare meals and create a warm, welcoming environment for everyone.

We know the days following a storm can be challenging, and we're honored to serve our students with the nourishment, comfort, and care they deserve.

We're happy to have our students back where they belong and look forward to a great school year ahead!

🎉Time to celebrate! 🏆

🦅East Bay K-8 School has been recognized for their work implementing a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based, three-tiered prevention framework that national research shows leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes.

Through this framework, they developed the skills of their students and staff, used data to identify needed supports, acknowledged appropriate behavior, and made system changes where needed to enhance school climate. As a result of this work, they are being recognized by the FLPBIS Project for achieving Gold PBIS Model School status. This award demonstrates their commitment to positive outcomes for all students!

For more information on their efforts, visit https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/ebk8. To learn more about @FLPBIS Project Model Schools, visit https://flpbis.cbcs.usf.edu/.

#EastBayK8School #GoldPBISModelSchool #FLPBIS #PBIS #PBISGold #SRC_PBISPROUD #SRCDS #PositiveBehaviorSupport #PositiveSchoolCulture #StudentSuccess #SchoolExcellence #CelebratingSuccess #EveryStudentEveryDay

🚌 Transportation Update for Monday, October 19 🚌

As we prepare to welcome students back to school tomorrow, we understand that some bus stops may still have significant storm debris that could prevent students from safely waiting for their bus.

Working in collaboration with local and state partners, the District has identified and cleared additional temporary bus stop locations to provide safe waiting areas for students. Temporary bus stop signs (see attached photo) have been placed at these locations to help families easily identify the designated stops. A map of temporary bus stop locations is attached to this post. You can also access a list of temporary bus stops as well as the map by clicking the links below:

Temporary Bus Stops Map: https://aptg.co/yv0Y86

Temporary Bus Stops List: https://aptg.co/vqRkkc

School buses will run their regular routes and service their normal stops while incorporating these temporary locations as needed until conditions return to normal. Families are encouraged to check the MyRide K-12 app for the most up-to-date transportation information for their students. Parents or guardians picking up kindergarten students from the bus must present a photo ID.

We look forward to welcoming our students, educators, and staff back on Monday, October 19, to begin a wonderful week together. Above all, we are grateful that our school community is safe, reunited, and able to focus once again on learning and preparing our students for a successful future.

Community Resources

Families who need assistance can access the following resources:

- 211 Northwest Florida is available 24 hours a day. Call 211 to connect with storm-related services, resources, and support.

-To text 211 for assistance, text your zip code to 898211

- For assistance with storm cleanup, contact the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 1-800-451-1954.

October 16 - Update

All 36 Santa Rosa County District Schools will reopen on Monday, October 19.

Transportation Information

Regular bus routes will be operational on Monday. If any bus stop is moved, due to debris, notification will be sent to those students affected through the My Ride K12 app. The county will work to remove debris from those locations before students return to school on Monday.

Because debris removal across the county is expected to continue for several weeks, parents and guardians are asked to walk students to and from their bus stops each morning and afternoon to help ensure their safety. Parents or guardians picking up students from the bus must present a photo ID.

Medication Information 

Due to recent power outages, temperature-sensitive medications stored in school clinic refrigerators have been compromised, and any affected temperature-sensitive medications, including insulin and other refrigerated medications, must be discarded and replaced before they can be administered at school. 

If your child has a medication stored in the school clinic that requires refrigeration or temperature-controlled storage, please contact your child's healthcare provider and/or pharmacy as soon as possible to obtain a replacement medication. Once obtained, please provide the replacement medication to the school clinic.  School health staff may contact you directly if records indicate that your child has medication stored at school that may have been affected by the power outage. If you have any questions, please contact your school's clinic staff. 

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Monday, October 19 and returning to a sense of routine while recovery efforts continue throughout our community.

Community Resources

Families who need assistance can access the following resources:

• 211 Northwest Florida is available 24 hours a day. Call or text 211 to connect with storm-related services, resources, and support.

• For assistance with storm cleanup, contact the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 1-800-451-1954.

October 15 Update -

Our thoughts continue to be with our students, families, and employees who are navigating the challenges of recovery following Hurricane Isaias. As we prepare to reopen schools, we remain committed to supporting our community every step of the way.

Our goal remains to reopen all 36 Santa Rosa County District Schools on Monday, October 19. We are continuing to assess school facilities and operations, and we will provide daily updates as we approach reopening. If any school requires an alternative schedule or location, families will be notified immediately.

Student and Staff Support

We recognize this storm has been a traumatic experience for many students, families, and employees. Additional counselors and support personnel will be available as students and staff return, and our schools are prepared to provide emotional support during this transition.

Medication Information

Due to recent power outages, temperature-sensitive medications stored in school clinic refrigerators have been compromised, and any affected temperature-sensitive medications, including insulin and other refrigerated medications, must be discarded and replaced before they can be administered at school.

If your child has a medication stored in the school clinic that requires refrigeration or temperature-controlled storage, please contact your child's healthcare provider and/or pharmacy as soon as possible to obtain a replacement medication. Once obtained, please provide the replacement medication to the school clinic. School health staff may contact you directly if records indicate that your child has medication stored at school that may have been affected by the power outage. If you have any questions, please contact your school's clinic staff.

Displaced Families

If your family's living situation has changed because of the storm, please notify your child's school and complete the required residency information so we can connect you with available resources and support services.

Transportation

To the extent possible, we will run our normal bus routes. Bus routes will be driven this week to identify bus stops impacted by storm debris. The county will then work to remove debris from those locations before students return to school on Monday. Debris removal across the county is expected to continue for several weeks. To help ensure student safety, parents and guardians will need to walk students to and from their bus stops.

Food Services

Regular school meal service will resume upon reopening. Families whose income has been impacted by Hurricane Isaias are encouraged to apply or reapply for free and reduced-price meal benefits through MySchoolApps or by visiting www.myschoolapps.com

Community Resources

If you need assistance, 211 Northwest Florida is available 24 hours a day. Call or text 211 to connect with storm-related resources and support services.

If you need help with storm cleanup, contact the Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 1-800-451-1954.

Recovery will take time, and we know many families are still facing challenges. Please know that our schools are here to support you, and we are committed to caring for our students, families, and employees as we move forward together. While much recovery work remains ahead, our goal continues to be reopening schools on Monday, October 19, and welcoming everyone back to our campuses.

Good morning,

After careful consideration and respect for our community, the Santa Rosa County School Board unanimously voted at this morning’s regularly scheduled School Board meeting, to remain closed through Friday, October 16th. School will resume on Monday, October 19th.

This extension will allow for continued work at our school sites to ensure safety for our students and staff and provide additional time for our community to recover. If there are specific schools on Monday still without power or where restoration work has not been completed, we will notify families in advance.
The school calendar will be adjusted as a result of the additional days of closure.

On behalf of Dr. Barber, our thoughts continue to be with all of our school district family. If families are in need of resources during this time, please contact the United Way at 211 for resources and support.

Please stay tuned to district communication channels – including our Facebook, Instagram, and the SRCDS app through Rooms – throughout the week for any additional information.