Literature Distribution Request
Please see the flyer below if your family is in need during this time. There will be a Food Distribution this Saturday, November 8 beginning at 8:00am.
For additional questions, please reach out to Immanuel Baptist Church.
⚠️Reminder ⚠️
Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms are due back to your child’s school IN ONE WEEK! Please return these no later than Wednesday, November 12.
Note: Please complete all sections of the form, including your child’s name, address, date of birth, and grade. This information helps us identify federally connected students so our district can qualify for federal funding. All information is kept confidential, and these funds are critical to supporting our students.
Thank you for your prompt attention and for supporting Santa Rosa County District Schools.
Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms are due back to your child’s school IN ONE WEEK! Please return these no later than Wednesday, November 12.
Note: Please complete all sections of the form, including your child’s name, address, date of birth, and grade. This information helps us identify federally connected students so our district can qualify for federal funding. All information is kept confidential, and these funds are critical to supporting our students.
Thank you for your prompt attention and for supporting Santa Rosa County District Schools.
🏆Santa Rosa County Announces Innovative Principal of the Year 🏆
Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to announce Mr. Keith Hines as the Innovative Principal of the Year! Mr. Hines serves as the Director at Locklin Technical College. With a forward-thinking mindset and a focus on student success, Mr. Hines has ignited new pathways for learning, expanded opportunities for staff growth, and energized the school community of Locklin Technical College through innovative practices. Thank you for serving as a model for all of Santa Rosa County District Schools! 👏#SRCDS1stChoice
About Locklin Technical College 🏫
Locklin Technical College is dedicated to empowering our students with the skills they need to succeed in high-demand, high-paying careers in Northwest Florida. Their programs are designed to be completed in approximately one year for full-time students, ensuring a swift and focused path to career readiness. They offer a diverse array of adult programs, apprenticeships and specialized programs for Santa Rosa County High School Juniors and Seniors.
Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to announce Mr. Keith Hines as the Innovative Principal of the Year! Mr. Hines serves as the Director at Locklin Technical College. With a forward-thinking mindset and a focus on student success, Mr. Hines has ignited new pathways for learning, expanded opportunities for staff growth, and energized the school community of Locklin Technical College through innovative practices. Thank you for serving as a model for all of Santa Rosa County District Schools! 👏#SRCDS1stChoice
About Locklin Technical College 🏫
Locklin Technical College is dedicated to empowering our students with the skills they need to succeed in high-demand, high-paying careers in Northwest Florida. Their programs are designed to be completed in approximately one year for full-time students, ensuring a swift and focused path to career readiness. They offer a diverse array of adult programs, apprenticeships and specialized programs for Santa Rosa County High School Juniors and Seniors.
It's Election Day! The Florida Department of Education has incorporated this in required instruction. Many of our students have been or will be learning more about the importance of voting in elections; examining the election and voting process at the local, state, and national levels; and more!
To learn more about required instruction, click the link below.
🔗https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/instructional-materials/required-instr.stml
To learn more about required instruction, click the link below.
🔗https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/instructional-materials/required-instr.stml
In Santa Rosa County, we are thankful for our athletic coaches providing our students the opportunity to learn sportsmanship, athletic skills, teamwork, and so much more! ⚽🏈🎾From middle school sports to high school sports, we are thankful for all of our coaches for the variety of programs we offer.
Give a shoutout to a coach that has positively impacted your child's life today in the comments. ⬇️
Give a shoutout to a coach that has positively impacted your child's life today in the comments. ⬇️
Our November edition of LEAPS & Bounds is now available at the link below! 🎉
🔗https://bit.ly/LEAPSNovember2025
Items include:
⭐Teacher of the Year & School Related Employee of the Year Recognitions
⭐Day of Caring
⭐Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
⭐Safety Starts With Us
⭐Parent Resources
⭐Important November Dates & more!
🔗https://bit.ly/LEAPSNovember2025
Items include:
⭐Teacher of the Year & School Related Employee of the Year Recognitions
⭐Day of Caring
⭐Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
⭐Safety Starts With Us
⭐Parent Resources
⭐Important November Dates & more!
Congratulations to all of our School Related Employees of the Year! 👏We appreciate you and all that you do to support our students, staff, and schools!
⭐School Related Employees of the Year⭐
Gokhan Vurgun -Avalon Middle
Hattie Smith - Bagdad Elementary
Rachel Garcia - Bennett C. Russell Elementary
Lindsey Welch - Berryhill Elementary
Bobby Lewis - Canal Street
Brittany Fisher - Central School
Brad Baney - Chumuckla Elementary
Jessica Loyer - Custodial (ABM)
Jamie Kemmerer - Dillon Center
Kristen Mayfield - East Bay K-8
Karen Lennon-Michulka - East Milton Elementary
Camdon Oliver - Food Services (Chartwells)
Melissa Wood - Gulf Breeze Elementary
Cynthia Murray - Gulf Breeze High
Nicole Foraker - Gulf Breeze Middle
Breana Boling - Hobbs Middle
Lance Brewer - Holley-Navarre Intermediate
Elizabeth Walmsley - Holley-Navarre Middle
Carolina Laos - Holley-Navarre Primary
Tiffany deGraaf - Jay Elementary
Jennifer Candice Gilbreath - Jay High
Becky Upton - King Middle
Deneisa Jo Kirchharr - Locklin Technical College
Melissa Sablan- Milton High
Jennifer Payton - Navarre High
Teresa Koeneke - Oriole Beach Elementary
Monique Holland - Pace High
Jacqueline Skipper - Pea Ridge Elementary
Jennifer Barnard - Purchasing
Rene Caraway - S.S. Dixon Int
Alisha Feazel - S.S. Dixon Primary
Amy Gambrell - Sant Rosa High
Christine McIntosh - Substitute (ESS)
Kim Morel - Sims Middle
Candace Nall - TR Jackson Pre-K Center
Nakita Huddleston - Transportation (STA)
Gail Jernigan - Rhodes Elementary
Jarron Mallard - Wallace Lake K-8
Claire Lowerison - West Navarre Intermediate
Keri Bennett - West Navarre Primary
Angela Leloux - Woodlawn Beach Middle
⭐School Related Employees of the Year⭐
Gokhan Vurgun -Avalon Middle
Hattie Smith - Bagdad Elementary
Rachel Garcia - Bennett C. Russell Elementary
Lindsey Welch - Berryhill Elementary
Bobby Lewis - Canal Street
Brittany Fisher - Central School
Brad Baney - Chumuckla Elementary
Jessica Loyer - Custodial (ABM)
Jamie Kemmerer - Dillon Center
Kristen Mayfield - East Bay K-8
Karen Lennon-Michulka - East Milton Elementary
Camdon Oliver - Food Services (Chartwells)
Melissa Wood - Gulf Breeze Elementary
Cynthia Murray - Gulf Breeze High
Nicole Foraker - Gulf Breeze Middle
Breana Boling - Hobbs Middle
Lance Brewer - Holley-Navarre Intermediate
Elizabeth Walmsley - Holley-Navarre Middle
Carolina Laos - Holley-Navarre Primary
Tiffany deGraaf - Jay Elementary
Jennifer Candice Gilbreath - Jay High
Becky Upton - King Middle
Deneisa Jo Kirchharr - Locklin Technical College
Melissa Sablan- Milton High
Jennifer Payton - Navarre High
Teresa Koeneke - Oriole Beach Elementary
Monique Holland - Pace High
Jacqueline Skipper - Pea Ridge Elementary
Jennifer Barnard - Purchasing
Rene Caraway - S.S. Dixon Int
Alisha Feazel - S.S. Dixon Primary
Amy Gambrell - Sant Rosa High
Christine McIntosh - Substitute (ESS)
Kim Morel - Sims Middle
Candace Nall - TR Jackson Pre-K Center
Nakita Huddleston - Transportation (STA)
Gail Jernigan - Rhodes Elementary
Jarron Mallard - Wallace Lake K-8
Claire Lowerison - West Navarre Intermediate
Keri Bennett - West Navarre Primary
Angela Leloux - Woodlawn Beach Middle
Santa Rosa County is hosting several Movie in the Park events! Take a look at this FREE event! 🍿
Upcoming Dates:
📅November 4 - 6pm - Bennett Russell Park (Monsters, Inc.)
📅November 18 - 6pm - Bagdad Mill Site Park (The Incredibles)
📅December 16 - 6pm - Navarre Park (Polar Express)
🔗https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/1141/Movie-in-the-Parks
Upcoming Dates:
📅November 4 - 6pm - Bennett Russell Park (Monsters, Inc.)
📅November 18 - 6pm - Bagdad Mill Site Park (The Incredibles)
📅December 16 - 6pm - Navarre Park (Polar Express)
🔗https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/1141/Movie-in-the-Parks
It's National School Psychologist Week from November 3-7! 👏 We are thankful for our school psychologists and all they do to serve our schools, students, and families!
What do school psychologists do? ➡️ School Psychologists are actively involved with school-based MTSS Teams to provide support for interventions and progress monitoring of student performance. They provide direct support to schools and collect student data as part of the evaluation process. Along with evaluating students, they may observe students and use other resources to determine the needs of a student. Their expertise in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluations helps school teams determine targeted strengths and needs of students.
To find out more information, see a list of our psychologists, or to see 2025-2026 psychologists' assignments, visit the page below!
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/school-psychologists
What do school psychologists do? ➡️ School Psychologists are actively involved with school-based MTSS Teams to provide support for interventions and progress monitoring of student performance. They provide direct support to schools and collect student data as part of the evaluation process. Along with evaluating students, they may observe students and use other resources to determine the needs of a student. Their expertise in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluations helps school teams determine targeted strengths and needs of students.
To find out more information, see a list of our psychologists, or to see 2025-2026 psychologists' assignments, visit the page below!
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/school-psychologists
No tricks here... just treats and meaningful learning! 🎃 Schools across the district are celebrating with character parades, hands-on science, creative activities, and so much more. We love seeing learning and fun come together! #SRCDS1stChoice
Reminder: Middle School 3-on-3 basketball tournaments will be happening TOMORROW, Saturday, November 1! Check the flyer below for location and details. Good luck to all! 🏀
Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) Conference
We are incredibly proud of our Santa Rosa representatives who are leading the way in literacy and media innovation across Florida.
📚 Ruth Witter, President of the Florida Association for Media in Education and Media Specialist at Woodlawn Beach Middle School, helped kick off this year’s conference!
🏆 Morgan Evans, East Bay K-8 Media Specialist, was recognized as a Library Power School! Way to go!
🎤 Michelle Barlow, Media Specialist at East Milton Elementary, presented a session to colleagues from across the state. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with others!
We love seeing Santa Rosa shine at the state level. #SRCDS1stChoice 💚💙
Reminder! Daylight savings time will be coming to an end. Don't forget - the clocks will "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m. on November 2, the first Sunday in November. ⏰
Good Evening SRCDS Families,
We want to remind families that if your household income has changed during this challenging time, you may be eligible to submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Families may also choose to decline benefits if circumstances change. To apply or re-apply, please visit www.myschoolapps.com.
Additionally, if your family is experiencing a need during this time, please contact your school administrator and/or counselor for additional support. We are here to assist you and will do everything we can to help your family and connect you with available resources.
Let's hear it for our amazing School Related Employee winners!! We are so very proud of these outstanding employees that represent Santa Rosa County District Schools. Way to go!!! 👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Congratulations to our Overall School Related Employees of the Year!
⭐Overall District School Related Employee of the Year - Cynthia Murray, ESE Paraprofessional at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Substitute of the Year - Christine McIntosh, Building Based Substitute at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Food Services Employee of the Year - Camdon Oliver, Food Service Worker at Navarre High School
⭐Transportation Employee of the Year - Nikita Huddleston, Bus Driver for Pace Area Schools
⭐ Transportation Employee of the Year - Jessica Loyer, Lead Custodian at Milton High School
Congratulations to these outstanding employees for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting our mission to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future! What you do matters and you are SO appreciated! Let's show these amazing employees some love in the comments! 💗
⭐Overall District School Related Employee of the Year - Cynthia Murray, ESE Paraprofessional at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Substitute of the Year - Christine McIntosh, Building Based Substitute at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Food Services Employee of the Year - Camdon Oliver, Food Service Worker at Navarre High School
⭐Transportation Employee of the Year - Nikita Huddleston, Bus Driver for Pace Area Schools
⭐ Transportation Employee of the Year - Jessica Loyer, Lead Custodian at Milton High School
Congratulations to these outstanding employees for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting our mission to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future! What you do matters and you are SO appreciated! Let's show these amazing employees some love in the comments! 💗
It's hard to believe November is almost here! 🍂Take a look at this calendar and make note of important events and school holidays. Please check with your child's school site for any additional important events and dates.
SRCDS Student Selected as PNJ Student of the Week
Congratulations to Navarre High School's Mia Segura, on being selected as the Student of the Week for 10/20-10/24! Congratulations, Mia!! We are so proud of you for representing NHS and SRCDS with all that you do! 👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Nomination:
Mia Segura from Raiders4Rescue has been nominated for Student of the Week by NHS. As a junior, Mia is involved with numerous organizations at school. She founded and leads R4R, a group that helps address the overpopulation of shelter dogs and cats by raising awareness and supporting local rescue shelters in Escambia and Santa Rosa county through cleanups, donations, and ongoing assistance. Mia is also active in several honor societies, Student Government, Mock Trial, History Club, Interact Club, Class Board, and the Raider Gem dance team. Outside of school, she participates in the local Lambda Epsilon Chi honor society (for paralegal/legal studies), Youth Diplomats, SRC Jr. Leadership, and other leadership organizations. She is a dual-enrolled student at PSC and takes AP classes at her high school. Mia is always ready to help others and her community. When she has free time, she works at her family’s business, volunteers at animal shelters, spends time with loved ones, or enjoys the beach.
🔗https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/10/27/student-of-the-week-for-oct-20-24-announced/86878769007/
Congratulations to Navarre High School's Mia Segura, on being selected as the Student of the Week for 10/20-10/24! Congratulations, Mia!! We are so proud of you for representing NHS and SRCDS with all that you do! 👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Nomination:
Mia Segura from Raiders4Rescue has been nominated for Student of the Week by NHS. As a junior, Mia is involved with numerous organizations at school. She founded and leads R4R, a group that helps address the overpopulation of shelter dogs and cats by raising awareness and supporting local rescue shelters in Escambia and Santa Rosa county through cleanups, donations, and ongoing assistance. Mia is also active in several honor societies, Student Government, Mock Trial, History Club, Interact Club, Class Board, and the Raider Gem dance team. Outside of school, she participates in the local Lambda Epsilon Chi honor society (for paralegal/legal studies), Youth Diplomats, SRC Jr. Leadership, and other leadership organizations. She is a dual-enrolled student at PSC and takes AP classes at her high school. Mia is always ready to help others and her community. When she has free time, she works at her family’s business, volunteers at animal shelters, spends time with loved ones, or enjoys the beach.
🔗https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/10/27/student-of-the-week-for-oct-20-24-announced/86878769007/
Good Evening MHS & PHS Families and Community,
We look forward to the upcoming football game this Friday, October 31 with Milton at Pace beginning at 7:30pm. We love your school spirit, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, costumes, masks, toy weapons, gore, or any inappropriate attire are not permitted at games, including on Halloween. Athletic events are school sponsored activities, and the Student Code of Conduct applies. Thank you!
We look forward to the upcoming football game this Friday, October 31 with Milton at Pace beginning at 7:30pm. We love your school spirit, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, costumes, masks, toy weapons, gore, or any inappropriate attire are not permitted at games, including on Halloween. Athletic events are school sponsored activities, and the Student Code of Conduct applies. Thank you!
We've got games this Thursday and Friday for our football teams! Check out the lineup and come out to support our athletes as we near the end of the season! 🏈
PLEASE NOTE: We love your school spirit, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, costumes, masks, toy weapons, gore, or any inappropriate attire are not permitted at games, including on Halloween. Athletic events are school sponsored activities and the Student Code of Conduct applies. Thank you!
