Please note that Monday, March 23 is a Teacher Planning Day at East Bay K–8 School.
🗓 No school for students
Our teachers will be using this time to plan, collaborate, and prepare engaging instruction to support student success for the remainder of the school year.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing our Eagles back soon! 🦅💙
#EastBayEagles #TeacherPlanningDay #NoSchool #EastBayLEADS
We sure are lucky to have the very best teachers, staff, students, and families in Santa Rosa County!
Thank you for the heart, dedication, and school spirit you bring to East Bay K–8 School each and every day. We are proud to be part of such an amazing community.
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and lucky St. Patrick’s Day! 🦅✨
#EastBayEagles #StPatricksDay #LuckyToBeAnEagle #EastBayLEADS
Good evening Eagles. Spring break is here. Enjoy your time relaxing with family and friends.
The 2026/2027 Intent to Return Survey is now available for East Bay families. In order to successfully plan and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we would appreciate you confirming your intentions for your student's education next year, including 8th grade students. This is a required survey, and you will need to complete one per student.
The Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will begin on April 3rd and go through May 18th. Beginning April 3rd you can access the Transfer Form, the 26-27 School Choice Plan and the 26-27 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under school choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office. If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850 983-5150. Thank you and have a good evening.
Reminders:
*ESE Survey see QR code attached
*Parent/Caregiver Survey see QR code attached
*Intent Flyer see QR code attached
We will see all our Eagles back on campus, Tuesday March, 24th.
Families are invited to attend the 14th Annual Autism Odyssey at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station!
🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026
This special event includes a variety of hands-on marine science activities and sensory stations designed for children and families.
Activities may include:
🐚 Sensory stations
🎣 Kid-friendly fishing activities
🦀 Marine science exploration
🌊 Fun learning experiences for all ages
This event is designed to be fun and inclusive for families with special needs children and adults.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.
#EastBayEagles #AutismOdyssey #CommunityEvent #EastBayLEADS
East Bay K–8 School will be closed for Spring Break, March 16–20.
We hope all of our Eagles and their families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved break!
📚 Students return to campus on March 24.
We look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong! 🦅💙
#EastBayEagles #SpringBreak #NoSchool #EastBayLEADS
📅✏️ End of 3rd Nine Weeks | March 13 ✏️📅
Eagles, we’ve officially reached the end of the third nine-week grading period at East Bay K–8 School!
We are proud of the hard work, growth, and dedication our students have shown this quarter. Families celebrate successes and encourage your students as we head into the final stretch of the school year.
Let’s finish strong, Eagles! 🦅💙
#EastBayEagles #EndOfNineWeeks #FinishStrong #EastBayLEADS
All families must complete the 2026–2027 Required Intent Form by March 27.
This form helps us plan for the upcoming school year and ensure we have accurate enrollment information.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the form.
❓ Questions?
Contact Kim Hellyer, Data Clerk
📞 850-750-0134 ext. 4541
📧 hellyerk@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Thank you for helping us prepare for another great year at East Bay! 🦅
#EastBayEagles #SchoolPlanning #EastBayLEADS
It’s time to register our newest East Bay Eagles! Kindergarten registration will be held in person on the following dates:
🗓 April 15
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
🗓 April 16
⏰ 8:30–11:30 AM
Families can scan the QR code on the flyer to access the Santa Rosa County enrollment page.
📞 Questions?
Contact Kimberly Hellyer
📱 850-750-0134 ext. 4541
📧 HellyerK@santarosa.k12.fl.us
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Eagles to East Bay! 🦅✨
#EastBayEagles #KindergartenRegistration #FutureEagles #EastBayLEADS
!! Don't Forget this Thursday !!
🎓📣 Navarre High School – 8th Grade Night 📣🎓
All incoming freshmen and parents are invited to attend 8th Grade Night at Navarre High School!
🗓 March 12
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 NHS Gymnasium
This is a great opportunity to:
• Discover academic opportunities
• View available courses
• Explore extracurricular activities
• Meet the NHS administrative team
Don’t miss this important event as our Eagles prepare for the next chapter!
“It’s Greater to be a Raider!”
#EastBayEagles #NHSRaiders #8thGradeNight #EastBayLEADS
🦅📢 East Bay K–8 March Newsletter is Here! 📢🦅
Our March 2026 East Bay K–8 Newsletter and Calendar is now available! Be sure to check it out for important updates, upcoming events, testing dates, and celebrations happening around campus.
Highlights include:
📚 Family Library Night – March 10
🎓 8th Grade Navarre High Parent Night – March 12
🏃 Field Day for Elementary Students
📝 Upcoming State Testing Dates
👨👧 All Pro Dad Event – March 4
🎒 Welcome to Middle School Parent Event – March 26
Stay informed and connected with everything happening at East Bay as we head into spring! 🌼
📄 View the full newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/EBK8MAR26News
Calendar is located here: https://tinyurl.com/EBK8MAR26CAL
#EastBayEagles #SchoolNewsletter #StayConnected #EastBayLEADS
All East Bay K–8 students are invited to participate in the “Upcycled Sculptures” Art Challenge, a fun 3-D recycled art competition!
🗓 Entries Due: April 20, 2026
📍 Drop off in the Art Room
Your artwork will be judged and displayed during the Earth Day Gallery Night on April 22, 2026.
Contest Details:
• Create a 3-D sculpture using found or recycled materials
• Label your piece with first and last name, title of the artwork, and grade level
• Ribbons will be awarded to winners in each grade group: K–2, 3–5, and 6–8
This is a great opportunity to get creative while helping the environment! 🌎✨
❓ Questions? Ask Mrs. Dill
#EastBayEagles #StudentArt #RecycledArt #EarthDay #EastBayLEADS
Reminders:
*Complete our Caregiver Survey using the QR code attached. You're input is important. It helps us make necessary changes to improve and celebrate the things we are doing well.
*Complete the ESE survey. See QR code attached.
*Pre-register for Field Day. See QR codes on the attached flyer.
See everyone tomorrow morning. East Bay LEADS the way!
There will be no track practice tomorrow, March 9. Don’t worry—we’ll be back on the track Tuesday and Wednesday this week!
Please reply here or reach out to the coaches through Rooms if you have any questions.
Let’s be ready to go and finish the week strong, Eagles! 🦅💪
We are proud to announce that several East Bay 7th and 8th grade students have been selected to have their artwork featured in the Middle School Art Exhibition at the Douglas A. Dillon Center!
This exhibition highlights talented young artists from across the area, and we are thrilled to see so many East Bay students represented. Their creativity, hard work, and artistic expression truly shine.
Congratulations to all of our featured artists—we are incredibly proud of you! 🦅✨
#EastBayEagles #StudentArtists #MiddleSchoolArt #EastBayLEADS
We are proud to announce that several East Bay K–8 students have been selected as featured artists in the 30th Annual Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival!
This event showcases incredible creativity from students across our area, and we are thrilled to see our Eagles represented. Congratulations to all of the talented students whose artwork will be featured!
We are so proud of your creativity, dedication, and artistic talent. Keep up the amazing work, Eagles! 🦅✨
#EastBayEagles #StudentArtists #CelebratesTheArts #EastBayLEADS
📢🎓 Student & Parent Course Registration Meeting 🎓📢
Families of students planning to attend Southside High School are invited to a Student & Parent Course Registration Meeting.
🗓 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 SHS Gymnasium
This meeting is for rising 9th and 10th grade students and their parents who plan to attend Southside High School.
If you are unable to attend, please make sure your child returns their registration card to East Bay’s Guidance Department before Spring Break.
📧 Questions?
Email Mrs. Rankin at rankink@santarosa.k12.fl.us
#EastBayEagles #CourseRegistration #HighSchoolPlanning #EastBayLEADS
We are proud to recognize our East Bay K–8 School students who have been selected as semi-finalists in the Amazing Shake competition!
🌟 Camille Rodamaker
🌟 Kailee Chamberlin
These students will compete in the Semi-Finals on March 11. The Amazing Shake helps students develop important life skills such as professionalism, communication, confidence, and leadership.
Good luck, Eagles! We are cheering you on and wish you the best in the next round! 🦅✨
#EastBayEagles #AmazingShake #StudentLeadership #EastBayLEADS
Today we recognize and thank our incredible maintenance staff at East Bay K–8 School!
Behind the scenes and throughout our campus, our maintenance team works tirelessly to keep our schools safe, clean, and running smoothly. Their dedication ensures our students and staff have a positive learning environment every single day.
We are grateful for all you do for our schools, students, and families. Thank you for being such an important part of the East Bay community! 🦅💙
#EastBayEagles #MaintenanceAppreciation #ThankYou #EastBayLEADS
Only a week away! Our Field Day is coming up on March 12th and 13th!! Have you Pre-Registered?
PreK-2nd Grade Event Code ebfdk2
3rd- 5th Grade Event Code ebfd53
https://www.kidaccount.net/santa.../events/eventregistration
Don't forget! You must pre-register for each day attending, only register per day not per child, there will be a modified lunch schedule and no Guest Dining on Field Days, Please reply with any questions or issues.
