🎥 Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching
SRCDS and SmartSocial are offering a free virtual workshop for parents and guardians on how popular video and social media apps keep teens engaged. Learn what families should watch for and practical strategies to help students build healthy digital habits.
📅 September 8
⏰ 6:00 p.m. CT
✅ Free to attend
✅ Live virtual workshop
✅ Open to all parents and guardians
Register today and be entered for a chance to win prizes!
🔗 Sign up here: https://smartsocial.com/events?org=santarosacsd
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
SRCDS and SmartSocial are offering a free virtual workshop for parents and guardians on how popular video and social media apps keep teens engaged. Learn what families should watch for and practical strategies to help students build healthy digital habits.
📅 September 8
⏰ 6:00 p.m. CT
✅ Free to attend
✅ Live virtual workshop
✅ Open to all parents and guardians
Register today and be entered for a chance to win prizes!
🔗 Sign up here: https://smartsocial.com/events?org=santarosacsd
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
💙Happy Labor Day!💙
Santa Rosa County District Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, September 8.
#SRCDS
📢 Upcoming School Board Meeting
The Santa Rosa County School Board will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Central School.
Community members are welcome to attend and stay informed about district initiatives and decisions. See you there!
#SRCDS
The Santa Rosa County School Board will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Central School.
Community members are welcome to attend and stay informed about district initiatives and decisions. See you there!
#SRCDS
Planning for the future starts early! 🌟 Transition services help students with disabilities build the skills, experiences, and confidence needed for success in education, employment, independent living, and community participation.
Visit our Transition Resources for Families by visiting our website: https://aptg.co/N9BHPy
#SRCDS #TransitionPlanning #Student Success #SRCSDESE
Visit our Transition Resources for Families by visiting our website: https://aptg.co/N9BHPy
#SRCDS #TransitionPlanning #Student Success #SRCSDESE
The September 2026 edition of Leaps & Bounds is now available! 📰
I n this edition, you'll find updates from across our district, including student and staff achievements, school and program highlights, upcoming events, and family engagement opportunities.
Visit our district website, app, or social media platforms to read the latest edition, or access it using the link below.
🔗 https://bit.ly/September2026LEAPSandBounds
Thank you for all you do to support Santa Rosa County District Schools. 💙 Together, we are making a positive difference for our students, schools, and community.
I n this edition, you'll find updates from across our district, including student and staff achievements, school and program highlights, upcoming events, and family engagement opportunities.
Visit our district website, app, or social media platforms to read the latest edition, or access it using the link below.
🔗 https://bit.ly/September2026LEAPSandBounds
Thank you for all you do to support Santa Rosa County District Schools. 💙 Together, we are making a positive difference for our students, schools, and community.
🍬 It may be early, but we're already excited! Mark your calendars for our inclusive Trunk or Treat on October 23. We can't wait to celebrate with our amazing families!
💚September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month💚
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that you are not alone. Help is available, and support is within reach. Please see the attached resources and contact information for available support services and crisis assistance.
Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, offer hope, and encourage those in need to seek help.
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, families, and staff.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that you are not alone. Help is available, and support is within reach. Please see the attached resources and contact information for available support services and crisis assistance.
Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, offer hope, and encourage those in need to seek help.
Santa Rosa County District Schools is aware of social media posts associated with the "Cat in the Hat" trend that have been circulating online.
We understand that messages like these can be concerning to students, families, and staff. Please know that Santa Rosa County District Schools takes all potential threats seriously. Local law enforcement agencies are aware of the situation and are actively monitoring it. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.
Out of an abundance of caution, additional law enforcement and security personnel will be present on and around our campuses this week.
Students who receive messages connected to this trend should not respond or engage. Instead, they should report the message to a parent or guardian, school administrator, or law enforcement official. We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerning activity to Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office at 850-983-1190 or Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at 850-437-STOP (7867).
While we do not want to create unnecessary alarm, we take school safety very seriously and are sharing this information to keep our families informed. The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we appreciate the continued support and partnership of our families and community.
Representatives from Math and Science, Workforce Education, our high school leadership team, and the National Flight Academy came together to explore an exciting opportunity for our students. The group spent the morning learning more about the innovative, hands-on experiences offered through the National Flight Academy in Pensacola and discussing how we can work together to create a pathway for high school students to participate.
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we are working to connect students with meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, build valuable skills, and help them reach new heights!
#SRCDS
Through collaboration and a shared vision, we are working to connect students with meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity, build valuable skills, and help them reach new heights!
#SRCDS
🚁 Teachers, take STEM learning to new heights!
Join the Drones in School Teacher Workshop on Saturday, October 17 at the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation and discover how drone racing can engage students while building skills in STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship. Participants will learn to fly FPV racing drones, use drone simulation software, and explore ways to bring this innovative program into the classroom.
Breakfast and lunch are provided, and eligible participants may receive stipends and starter kit incentives.
📍 Santa Rosa Center for Innovation
📅 October 17
🕣 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
📲 Register by scanning the QR codeon the flyer!
#SRCDS
Join the Drones in School Teacher Workshop on Saturday, October 17 at the Santa Rosa Center for Innovation and discover how drone racing can engage students while building skills in STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship. Participants will learn to fly FPV racing drones, use drone simulation software, and explore ways to bring this innovative program into the classroom.
Breakfast and lunch are provided, and eligible participants may receive stipends and starter kit incentives.
📍 Santa Rosa Center for Innovation
📅 October 17
🕣 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
📲 Register by scanning the QR codeon the flyer!
#SRCDS
📱 7 Quick Tips for Healthier Screen Time
Together with our partner, SmartSocial join our FREE live virtual workshop on August 25th. Phones, games, and social media can affect a child's sleep, focus, behavior, relationships, and safety. Join us to learn practical strategies that can help make device expectations clearer and family conversations less stressful.
✅ Free for families
✅ Practical tips for managing screen time
✅ Ideas for improving communication around technology use
✅ Strategies to support healthier digital habits at home
🗓️ Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🎁 Plus, everyone who attends will be entered for a chance to win a Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker, Amazon Kindle, Bluetooth speaker, or a 3D printer!
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
Together with our partner, SmartSocial join our FREE live virtual workshop on August 25th. Phones, games, and social media can affect a child's sleep, focus, behavior, relationships, and safety. Join us to learn practical strategies that can help make device expectations clearer and family conversations less stressful.
✅ Free for families
✅ Practical tips for managing screen time
✅ Ideas for improving communication around technology use
✅ Strategies to support healthier digital habits at home
🗓️ Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🎁 Plus, everyone who attends will be entered for a chance to win a Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker, Amazon Kindle, Bluetooth speaker, or a 3D printer!
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
August 21 is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
Learn more: https://thefactsyourfuture.org/drug/fentanyl/
💻 Back-to-School + AI = A Conversation Every Family Should Have
Learn how parents, students, and schools can work together to navigate the growing role of AI in education.
📅 Date: September 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. Central Time
🎟️ Cost: FREE
👨👩👧👦 Who Should Attend: Parents, caregivers, and educators
🔗 Register: https://back-to-school-fall2026.discoveringai.org/
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
#SRCDS
Learn how parents, students, and schools can work together to navigate the growing role of AI in education.
📅 Date: September 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. Central Time
🎟️ Cost: FREE
👨👩👧👦 Who Should Attend: Parents, caregivers, and educators
🔗 Register: https://back-to-school-fall2026.discoveringai.org/
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
#SRCDS
⚠️ Anonymous Chat Sites: Where Teens Meet Strangers
Our partner SmartSocial is helping families stay informed about the risks teens face online.
Anonymous chat sites can connect teens with strangers in seconds, and conversations can quickly become personal, private, or unsafe. Talk with your child about the risks of random chats and help them identify trusted people they can turn to when they feel lonely, curious, or left out.
🎥 Watch: Anonymous Chat Sites: Where Teens Meet Strangers
🔗 https://www.smartsocial.com/post/anonymous-social-media
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
Our partner SmartSocial is helping families stay informed about the risks teens face online.
Anonymous chat sites can connect teens with strangers in seconds, and conversations can quickly become personal, private, or unsafe. Talk with your child about the risks of random chats and help them identify trusted people they can turn to when they feel lonely, curious, or left out.
🎥 Watch: Anonymous Chat Sites: Where Teens Meet Strangers
🔗 https://www.smartsocial.com/post/anonymous-social-media
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
📱 Online Reputation 101: Building Confident Kids Who Shine Online
We're excited to partner with SmartSocial again this year in SRCDS! Join us for this FREE live virtual workshop on August 20th. Learn how your child's online presence can influence future college and career opportunities, and discover practical ways to help teens make smart digital choices while building a positive online reputation.
✅ Free for families
✅ Expert tips for parents
✅ Strategies to help teens showcase their interests, skills, character, and accomplishments online
🗓️ Thursday, August 20, 2026
🎁 Plus, everyone who attends will be entered for a chance to win a Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker, Amazon Kindle, Bluetooth speaker, or a 3D printer!
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
We're excited to partner with SmartSocial again this year in SRCDS! Join us for this FREE live virtual workshop on August 20th. Learn how your child's online presence can influence future college and career opportunities, and discover practical ways to help teens make smart digital choices while building a positive online reputation.
✅ Free for families
✅ Expert tips for parents
✅ Strategies to help teens showcase their interests, skills, character, and accomplishments online
🗓️ Thursday, August 20, 2026
🎁 Plus, everyone who attends will be entered for a chance to win a Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker, Amazon Kindle, Bluetooth speaker, or a 3D printer!
#SRCDS #SmartSocial
📘 The 2026-2027 Family Guide is now available online!
Visit Resources and Services → Parents → 26-27 Family Guide on the district website to access this important resource for families throughout the school year!
#SRCDS
Visit Resources and Services → Parents → 26-27 Family Guide on the district website to access this important resource for families throughout the school year!
#SRCDS
🎉 3rd Annual Back-to-School Photo Contest Winners! 🎉
Our Wheel of Names helped us randomly select this year's three lucky winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. Your smiles, creativity, and back-to-school spirit made this contest so much fun.
🎁 Each winner will receive an SRCDS SWAG Bag!
Congratulations to our winners:
⭐ Alyssa Magee
⭐ Nikki Winkendwader
⭐ Tegan Abbott Grant
We'll be sending each of you a direct message soon to arrange delivery of your prize!
Our Wheel of Names helped us randomly select this year's three lucky winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. Your smiles, creativity, and back-to-school spirit made this contest so much fun.
🎁 Each winner will receive an SRCDS SWAG Bag!
Congratulations to our winners:
⭐ Alyssa Magee
⭐ Nikki Winkendwader
⭐ Tegan Abbott Grant
We'll be sending each of you a direct message soon to arrange delivery of your prize!
The halls are full, the classrooms are filled with excitement, and our SRCDS family is together again. What an amazing first day of school. Welcome back, students! 💙✨
🍎✏️ Reminder: Today is the first day of the 1st Nine Weeks! Wishing all of our students, teachers, and staff a great start to an amazing school year. Let's make it a great day to learn! #SRCDS
🎉📚 Welcome Back, Students, Families, and Staff! 📚🎉
We're excited to kick off another amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and success!
📸 It's time for our 3rd Annual Back-to-School Photo Contest! Share your best and most creative back-to-school or first-day-of-school photos in the comments section of our Facebook post for a chance to win!
🎉 Three winners will each receive a Santa Rosa swag bag!
📅 Contest Dates:
• Begins: Monday, August 10
• Ends: Tuesday, August 11 at 3:00 p.m.
🎡 Winner Selection:
Three winners will be randomly selected using Wheel of Names and announced on Wednesday, August 12.
We can't wait to see all the smiling faces, school spirit, and back-to-school excitement! Have a fantastic first day! 💙💚
#SRCDS #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #SchoolSpirit #PhotoContest
