📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 13 Days to Go! ✏️
Make mealtime planning easy for the new school year! 🍎🥪 Santa Rosa District Schools Food Services offers nutritious breakfast and lunch options for students each day.
✅ The Free & Reduced Meal Application Portal opens this Friday! Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals can apply online quickly and securely at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ when the application opens.
- Important: If you have already received an email or letter stating your child is automatically eligible for free or reduced-price meals, you do not need to complete an application.
✅ View school breakfast and lunch menus to see what's being served throughout the year.
✅ Add funds to your child's MySchoolBucks account for convenient meal purchases and account management.
📞 Questions about free or reduced-price meal eligibility? Contact Heather Blades at bladesh@santarosa.k12.fl.us or 850-983-5150 ext. 4287.
🔔 One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10. 🎒
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office will conduct its annual Active Shooter Response Training on July 29 and July 30, 2026.
The training exercises will take place at:
📍 Navarre High School
📍 Soundside High School
Residents in the surrounding areas may notice an increased presence of law enforcement personnel and vehicles at these locations.
Please do not be alarmed. There is no threat to the schools or the community. This is a scheduled training exercise only.
These exercises are critical in helping our deputies, school personnel, and partner agencies prepare and maintain readiness for emergency situations.
⚠️ Please be advised:
• Training exercises are not open to the general public.
• Increased law enforcement activity is expected during these dates.
• No action is required from residents.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue our commitment to providing safe learning environments and protecting the students, staff, and families of Santa Rosa County District Schools.
The training exercises will take place at:
📍 Navarre High School
📍 Soundside High School
Residents in the surrounding areas may notice an increased presence of law enforcement personnel and vehicles at these locations.
Please do not be alarmed. There is no threat to the schools or the community. This is a scheduled training exercise only.
These exercises are critical in helping our deputies, school personnel, and partner agencies prepare and maintain readiness for emergency situations.
⚠️ Please be advised:
• Training exercises are not open to the general public.
• Increased law enforcement activity is expected during these dates.
• No action is required from residents.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue our commitment to providing safe learning environments and protecting the students, staff, and families of Santa Rosa County District Schools.
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 14 Days to Go! ✏️
Getting ready for the first day starts with your Focus Parent Portal! Before August 10, take a few minutes to log in and make sure everything is up to date.
✅ Review grades, attendance, schedules, and important student information.
✅ Starting with Step 3, review and update your contact information to ensure you receive district calls, texts, and email notifications throughout the school year.
✅ Verify emergency contacts and other important details before Day 1.
🔔 One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10. 🎒🍎
Getting ready for the first day starts with your Focus Parent Portal! Before August 10, take a few minutes to log in and make sure everything is up to date.
✅ Review grades, attendance, schedules, and important student information.
✅ Starting with Step 3, review and update your contact information to ensure you receive district calls, texts, and email notifications throughout the school year.
✅ Verify emergency contacts and other important details before Day 1.
🔔 One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10. 🎒🍎
A big thank you to Santa Rosa Jeeps for their generous donation of $869 to help reduce student meal debt across Santa Rosa County District Schools! ❤️
Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference for our students and families. We are so grateful for community partners like you!
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 17 Days to Go! ✏️
Need before- or after-school care? Santa Rosa Community School's Extended Day Program provides childcare services for elementary-aged students before and after school, as well as on designated non-school days. Registration information and program details are available now for the 2026-2027 school year.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Need before- or after-school care? Santa Rosa Community School's Extended Day Program provides childcare services for elementary-aged students before and after school, as well as on designated non-school days. Registration information and program details are available now for the 2026-2027 school year.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
🚌🎒 Today is the day—Stuff the Bus is here!
Help us give Santa Rosa County students the best possible start to the new school year by donating school supplies at one of our three Walmart locations today!
📍 You can find us at:
• Tiger Point Walmart (Gulf Breeze)
• Navarre Walmart
• Pea Ridge/Milton Walmart
Our amazing volunteers will be collecting donations throughout the day, and every notebook, backpack, pack of crayons, and box of pencils makes a difference for local students.
If you’re out running errands today, stop by and help us Stuff the Bus! Together, we can ensure every student starts the school year ready to learn. 💙💛
A huge thank you to United Way of West Florida, Walmart, our volunteers, and our incredible community for making this event possible. We can’t wait to see you today! #StuffTheBus #ReadyToLearn #SRCDS
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 18 Days to Go! ✏️
Food Service information for the 2026-2027 school year is now available! Families can find meal prices, menus, free and reduced meal applications, and account information online to help prepare for the year ahead.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Food Service information for the 2026-2027 school year is now available! Families can find meal prices, menus, free and reduced meal applications, and account information online to help prepare for the year ahead.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 19 Days to Go! ✏️
Reminder for the 2026-2027 school year: K-8 students may bring cell phones to school, but they must remain powered off and out of sight during the school day. If you need to reach your child, please contact the school office.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Reminder for the 2026-2027 school year: K-8 students may bring cell phones to school, but they must remain powered off and out of sight during the school day. If you need to reach your child, please contact the school office.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
✨ Board Meeting Recap ✨📋
The Santa Rosa County School Board was pleased to recognize several talented educators taking on new leadership opportunities across the district for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please join us in congratulating:
⭐ Maggie Coate, Director of Risk Management
⭐ Lauren Felins, Assistant Principal, S.S. Dixon Primary School
⭐ Amanda Hall, Assistant Principal, S.S. Dixon Intermediate School
⭐ Kaytlyn Hall, Assistant Principal, West Navarre Primary School
⭐ Jennifer Hendricks, Assistant Principal, Jay Elementary School
⭐ Brooke Williams, Assistant Principal, Gulf Breeze Elementary School
These dedicated leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to serving students, staff, and families. We look forward to the positive impact they will make in their schools and across our district as they continue supporting academic excellence and student success. 📚🍎🎓
Congratulations on your new opportunities, and thank you for your dedication to Santa Rosa County's students and school communities! 🎉👏💙
#SRCDS
The Santa Rosa County School Board was pleased to recognize several talented educators taking on new leadership opportunities across the district for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please join us in congratulating:
⭐ Maggie Coate, Director of Risk Management
⭐ Lauren Felins, Assistant Principal, S.S. Dixon Primary School
⭐ Amanda Hall, Assistant Principal, S.S. Dixon Intermediate School
⭐ Kaytlyn Hall, Assistant Principal, West Navarre Primary School
⭐ Jennifer Hendricks, Assistant Principal, Jay Elementary School
⭐ Brooke Williams, Assistant Principal, Gulf Breeze Elementary School
These dedicated leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to serving students, staff, and families. We look forward to the positive impact they will make in their schools and across our district as they continue supporting academic excellence and student success. 📚🍎🎓
Congratulations on your new opportunities, and thank you for your dedication to Santa Rosa County's students and school communities! 🎉👏💙
#SRCDS
🤝Santa Rosa County District Schools proudly welcomes the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa as a School & Business Partner. Together, we are strengthening our schools, supporting our students, and building a stronger community. 🌟
📢 Upcoming School Board Meeting
The Santa Rosa County School Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Beach Middle 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 a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Beach Middle School.
Community members are welcome to attend and stay informed about district initiatives and decisions. See you there! #SRCDS
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 20 Days to Go! ✏️
Skip the stress this year! Back-to-school shopping just got a whole lot easier!
Parents can now add their child’s entire school supply list to their online cart with just ONE click—no searching, no clicking, no adding items one by one.
Simply:
• Select your child’s school
• Choose their grade level
• Pick your preferred retailer
• Click add to cart… and you’re DONE!
Start shopping the easy way here:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/shop-2026-2027-school-supply-lists-online
Prefer to shop in-store?
You can also view and print your child’s supply list here:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/school-supply-lists
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Skip the stress this year! Back-to-school shopping just got a whole lot easier!
Parents can now add their child’s entire school supply list to their online cart with just ONE click—no searching, no clicking, no adding items one by one.
Simply:
• Select your child’s school
• Choose their grade level
• Pick your preferred retailer
• Click add to cart… and you’re DONE!
Start shopping the easy way here:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/shop-2026-2027-school-supply-lists-online
Prefer to shop in-store?
You can also view and print your child’s supply list here:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/school-supply-lists
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
🚌📚 THIS THURSDAY: STUFF THE BUS! 📚🚌
Help Santa Rosa County students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed!
📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Stop by and donate school supplies at:
✅ Navarre Walmart
✅ Gulf Breeze (Tiger Point) Walmart
✅ Pace (Pea Ridge) Walmart
Just pick up a few extra items while you shop and drop them into one of our school buses on-site!
🎒 Can't make it in person? Support the drive through our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/08V7uKzI
Together, we can make a difference for local students, teachers, and families. ❤️
#StuffTheBus #SRCDS #UnitedWayWestFlorida #BackToSchool
Help Santa Rosa County students start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed!
📅 Thursday, July 23
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Stop by and donate school supplies at:
✅ Navarre Walmart
✅ Gulf Breeze (Tiger Point) Walmart
✅ Pace (Pea Ridge) Walmart
Just pick up a few extra items while you shop and drop them into one of our school buses on-site!
🎒 Can't make it in person? Support the drive through our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/08V7uKzI
Together, we can make a difference for local students, teachers, and families. ❤️
#StuffTheBus #SRCDS #UnitedWayWestFlorida #BackToSchool
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 21 Days to Go! ✏️
Make sure you're connected for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year by downloading and exploring the essential apps used by Santa Rosa County District Schools for communication, assignments, grades, and school updates.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Make sure you're connected for a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year by downloading and exploring the essential apps used by Santa Rosa County District Schools for communication, assignments, grades, and school updates.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 24 Days to Go! ✏️
Make sure your student is ready for the first day by checking TDAP and Immunization requirements and taking advantage of upcoming Department of Health clinic dates to stay up to date.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Make sure your student is ready for the first day by checking TDAP and Immunization requirements and taking advantage of upcoming Department of Health clinic dates to stay up to date.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 25 Days to Go! ✏️
Don’t forget to review this year’s breakfast and lunch meal prices so your student is ready for the first day.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Don’t forget to review this year’s breakfast and lunch meal prices so your student is ready for the first day.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
📚 Countdown to the Classroom: 26 Days to Go! ✏️
Need to plan your school day? Check the start and dismissal times for your school before the first day.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
Need to plan your school day? Check the start and dismissal times for your school before the first day.
✅ One day closer to the first bell! See you on August 10.
📢 Upcoming School Board Meeting
The Santa Rosa County School Board will hold workshop at 9:00 a.m. followed by a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. at the Canal Street Boardroom.
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 workshop at 9:00 a.m. followed by a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. at the Canal Street Boardroom.
Community members are welcome to attend and stay informed about district initiatives and decisions. See you there! #SRCDS
📚✨ New to SRCDS? Register Early! ✨📚
If your child is new to Santa Rosa County District Schools or starting kindergarten this year, we encourage you to register now to help schools prepare for a successful school year.
✅ Enrollment Information: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/enrollment
🎒 Back-to-School Information: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/26-27-back-to-school-page
#SRCDS
If your child is new to Santa Rosa County District Schools or starting kindergarten this year, we encourage you to register now to help schools prepare for a successful school year.
✅ Enrollment Information: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/enrollment
🎒 Back-to-School Information: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/26-27-back-to-school-page
#SRCDS
📚🚌 COME HELP US STUFF THE BUS on JULY 23! 🚌📚
Join Santa Rosa County District Schools and United Way of West Florida on July 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. as we work together to ensure local students have the school supplies they need for a successful start to the new school year!
Visit us at one of these Walmart locations:
✅ Navarre Walmart – 9360 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
✅ Gulf Breeze (Tiger Point) Walmart – 3767 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze
✅ Pace (Pea Ridge) Walmart – 4965 US-90, Pace
🎒 How you can help:
• Pick up a few extra school supplies while you shop
• Drop your donation in one of our school buses on-site
• Help local students and teachers start the year prepared and confident
🛒 Can't attend in person?
You can still support the drive by shopping our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/08V7uKzI
🙋 Want to volunteer?
Sign up here: https://www.uwwf.org/form/stb-2026-volunteer-interest-form
ℹ️ Learn more about Stuff the Bus:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/2026-stuff-the-bus
Every backpack, notebook, folder, and box of crayons makes a difference. Together, we can help thousands of Santa Rosa County students walk into their classrooms ready to learn and succeed.
#SRCDS
Join Santa Rosa County District Schools and United Way of West Florida on July 23 from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. as we work together to ensure local students have the school supplies they need for a successful start to the new school year!
Visit us at one of these Walmart locations:
✅ Navarre Walmart – 9360 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre
✅ Gulf Breeze (Tiger Point) Walmart – 3767 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze
✅ Pace (Pea Ridge) Walmart – 4965 US-90, Pace
🎒 How you can help:
• Pick up a few extra school supplies while you shop
• Drop your donation in one of our school buses on-site
• Help local students and teachers start the year prepared and confident
🛒 Can't attend in person?
You can still support the drive by shopping our Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/08V7uKzI
🙋 Want to volunteer?
Sign up here: https://www.uwwf.org/form/stb-2026-volunteer-interest-form
ℹ️ Learn more about Stuff the Bus:
https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/2026-stuff-the-bus
Every backpack, notebook, folder, and box of crayons makes a difference. Together, we can help thousands of Santa Rosa County students walk into their classrooms ready to learn and succeed.
#SRCDS
