Mark your Calendars for next week's Santa Rosa County School District Board Meeting.
🗓 May 14, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Canal Street
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our district.
📄 Agenda, live feed, and meeting minutes are available here:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
#SRCSD #SchoolBoardMeeting #StayInformed
💚 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day – May 7 💚
Today, Santa Rosa County District Schools recognizes the importance of children’s mental health and well-being. Supporting our students’ emotional health helps them learn, grow, and thrive—both in and out of the classroom.
Let’s continue to show compassion, understanding, and support for every child, every day. 💚
🌼 Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight 🌼
This month, we proudly recognize Cindy Peaden, our Mental Health Coordinator for Student Services. Cindy supports student well-being by connecting families with essential resources and partnering with community agencies to help students thrive.
A compassionate advocate for mental health awareness, Mrs. Peaden works tirelessly to reduce stigma and promote safe, supportive school environments. We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she makes across our district. 💚
#SRCDS #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StudentWellBeing #ThankYou
This month, we proudly recognize Cindy Peaden, our Mental Health Coordinator for Student Services. Cindy supports student well-being by connecting families with essential resources and partnering with community agencies to help students thrive.
A compassionate advocate for mental health awareness, Mrs. Peaden works tirelessly to reduce stigma and promote safe, supportive school environments. We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she makes across our district. 💚
#SRCDS #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #StudentWellBeing #ThankYou
🎒 Keep kids learning, playing, and having fun all summer long! 🎉
Santa Rosa Community School Summer Camp offers safe, engaging care from 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
📅 Register starting May 11
🔗 santarosa.reg.eleyo.com
Santa Rosa Community School Summer Camp offers safe, engaging care from 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & snacks included
📅 Register starting May 11
🔗 santarosa.reg.eleyo.com
🩺 School Nurse & Health Tech Day 🩺
Today we proudly recognize the incredible School Nurses and Health Technicians of Santa Rosa County District Schools! Thank you for caring for our students with compassion, professionalism, and dedication—keeping our schools healthy, safe, and ready to learn each day. 💙
Today we proudly recognize the incredible School Nurses and Health Technicians of Santa Rosa County District Schools! Thank you for caring for our students with compassion, professionalism, and dedication—keeping our schools healthy, safe, and ready to learn each day. 💙
❤️🤍💙 Military Morning!
Calling all military-connected parents! Join us for Military Morning on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00–10:00 AM at Soundside High School. Connect with fellow families, learn about the School Liaison Program, share input on future topics, and enjoy light refreshments. We’d love to see you there!
Calling all military-connected parents! Join us for Military Morning on Tuesday, May 12 from 9:00–10:00 AM at Soundside High School. Connect with fellow families, learn about the School Liaison Program, share input on future topics, and enjoy light refreshments. We’d love to see you there!
At the ESE Development Center, Ability Learning Academy students are building independence, life skills, and academic confidence through structured, individualized, hands-on learning. Here’s a look at what they’ve been up to! 🌟
The May 2026 Edition of LEAPS & Bounds is now available at the link below!
✨ This issue features award recipients, activities taking place across the district, kindergarten registration events, school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year, and additional district news and updates. We hope you enjoy reading and celebrating all the incredible things happening across SRCDS! 🎉
🔗https://bit.ly/MayLEAPS2026
✨ This issue features award recipients, activities taking place across the district, kindergarten registration events, school supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year, and additional district news and updates. We hope you enjoy reading and celebrating all the incredible things happening across SRCDS! 🎉
🔗https://bit.ly/MayLEAPS2026
The next Santa Rosa County School District Board Meeting will be held:
🗓 May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Canal Street
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our district.
📄 Agenda, live feed, and meeting minutes are available here:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
#SRCSD #SchoolBoardMeeting #StayInformed
🗓 May 7, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Canal Street
Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our district.
📄 Agenda, live feed, and meeting minutes are available here:
https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
#SRCSD #SchoolBoardMeeting #StayInformed
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎
This week, we’re taking time to celebrate the educators of Santa Rosa County District Schools who spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students reach their fullest potential every single day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! 💛
💬Drop a comment below to recognize your favorite teacher or share a note of thanks!💬
This week, we’re taking time to celebrate the educators of Santa Rosa County District Schools who spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students reach their fullest potential every single day. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! 💛
💬Drop a comment below to recognize your favorite teacher or share a note of thanks!💬
🌟 Shoutout to Our Amazing School Principals! 🌟
We’re so grateful for the dedicated principals in Santa Rosa County District Schools who lead with heart, inspire excellence, and support students, staff, and families every day. Your impact truly makes a difference! 💙
👇 Drop a comment below to thank your favorite principal or share why they’re amazing! 👇
We’re so grateful for the dedicated principals in Santa Rosa County District Schools who lead with heart, inspire excellence, and support students, staff, and families every day. Your impact truly makes a difference! 💙
👇 Drop a comment below to thank your favorite principal or share why they’re amazing! 👇
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we’re committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Let’s continue to break the stigma and take care of one another—because mental health matters every day.
At Santa Rosa County District Schools, we’re committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Let’s continue to break the stigma and take care of one another—because mental health matters every day.
🎉📐 Wrapping Up Our Math Celebration! 📐🎉
We’re proud to recognize our 5th Grade winners from the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! Our students showed incredible focus, teamwork, and math skills. 👏
🏆 5th Grade Winners:
🥇 1st Place: Wallace Lake
🥈 2nd Place: Berryhill
🥉 3rd Place: Central
#SRCSDProud #1stChoice #ElementaryMath #MathCompetition #Mathletes #StudentSuccess
🎉📐 More Math Success to Celebrate! 📐🎉
We’re excited to recognize our 4th Grade winners from the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! These students showed outstanding teamwork and math skills.
👏 4th Grade Winners:
🥇 1st Place: East Bay K-8
🥈 2nd Place: Jay Elementary
🥉 3rd Place: Wallace Lake K-8
#SRCSDProud #1stChoice #ElementaryMath #MathCompetition #Mathletes
🎉📐 Celebrating Math Excellence! 📐🎉
We’re proud to celebrate the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! Huge thanks to Meghan Hall, Math & Science Coordinator, and Erin Dozier, Elementary Math TSA, for making this event possible.
👏 3rd Grade Winners:
🥉 Bagdad Elementary
🥈 Wallace Lake K-8
🥇 Bennett C. Russell Elementary
Great job to all our Mathletes—what an amazing start to a new tradition!
We’re proud to celebrate the First Annual Santa Rosa County District Schools Elementary Math Competition! Huge thanks to Meghan Hall, Math & Science Coordinator, and Erin Dozier, Elementary Math TSA, for making this event possible.
👏 3rd Grade Winners:
🥉 Bagdad Elementary
🥈 Wallace Lake K-8
🥇 Bennett C. Russell Elementary
Great job to all our Mathletes—what an amazing start to a new tradition!
🏆FSU InSPIRE Announces America 250 AI Challenge Winners!🏆
In celebration of National AI Literacy Day and America’s 250th anniversary, InSPIRE recognized innovative Northwest Florida teachers who created original, AI co-designed lessons connecting U.S. history, culture, and innovation.
👏 Winners include Michelle Barlow (East Milton Elementary), Theresa Yankovoy (Avalon Middle School), and Sarah Peña (West Navarre Primary), whose lessons highlight the power of AI, creativity, and civic learning. Each winner received a $100 award for their outstanding work.
In celebration of National AI Literacy Day and America’s 250th anniversary, InSPIRE recognized innovative Northwest Florida teachers who created original, AI co-designed lessons connecting U.S. history, culture, and innovation.
👏 Winners include Michelle Barlow (East Milton Elementary), Theresa Yankovoy (Avalon Middle School), and Sarah Peña (West Navarre Primary), whose lessons highlight the power of AI, creativity, and civic learning. Each winner received a $100 award for their outstanding work.
🎉 GBHS Student Spotlight! 🎉
Gulf Breeze High School is proud to congratulate Matthew Alano on being named a 2026 Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award recipient! 🌟
Matthew, a student in Mrs. Heather Renfroe’s AP Computer Science Principles class, was recognized for his excellence in computing, academic achievement, leadership, and future goals in technology. He received his award at a special ceremony hosted by the University of West Florida, honoring outstanding students from the region.
The AiC program supports and inspires students pursuing computing and technology, helping open doors to future opportunities—and Matthew exemplifies that mission.
We are incredibly proud of Matthew and can’t wait to see all he accomplishes next in the world of computing and technology! 👏💻🎓
#SRCDS #1stChoice #StudentSuccess #AspirationsInComputing #FutureInTech
Gulf Breeze High School is proud to congratulate Matthew Alano on being named a 2026 Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award recipient! 🌟
Matthew, a student in Mrs. Heather Renfroe’s AP Computer Science Principles class, was recognized for his excellence in computing, academic achievement, leadership, and future goals in technology. He received his award at a special ceremony hosted by the University of West Florida, honoring outstanding students from the region.
The AiC program supports and inspires students pursuing computing and technology, helping open doors to future opportunities—and Matthew exemplifies that mission.
We are incredibly proud of Matthew and can’t wait to see all he accomplishes next in the world of computing and technology! 👏💻🎓
#SRCDS #1stChoice #StudentSuccess #AspirationsInComputing #FutureInTech
🌊 Autism OdysSea Update 🌊
Due to the weather forecast, Autism OdysSea on Saturday, May 2 has a new time at Navarre Beach. The later start gives the weather time to improve.
🕐 NEW TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Navarre Beach
✅ Pre‑registration is required to attend
👕 T‑Shirts: Guaranteed sizes are no longer available, but a limited number of extra and previous‑year shirts will be available while supplies last.
Due to the weather forecast, Autism OdysSea on Saturday, May 2 has a new time at Navarre Beach. The later start gives the weather time to improve.
🕐 NEW TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Navarre Beach
✅ Pre‑registration is required to attend
👕 T‑Shirts: Guaranteed sizes are no longer available, but a limited number of extra and previous‑year shirts will be available while supplies last.
Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to partner with Florida Prepaid College Plans to help our families get a head start on college savings! 🎓✨
Enroll in a Florida Prepaid by April 30 and receive a $50! 💰
With tuition costs on the rise, a Prepaid Plan lets you lock in today’s prices with affordable, fixed monthly payments that never go up—making college planning simple and stress-free.
Why choose a Prepaid Plan?
✅ Affordable: Lock in tuition costs one year at a time or all four years at once
✅ Inflation-proof: Monthly payments stay the same—no surprises
✅ Risk-free: You will never lose your investment
✅ Flexible: Use nationwide and alongside scholarships like Bright Futures
Give your child the gift of a debt-free future. Start today!
👉 Learn more and see plan prices at: https://bit.ly/4t08aKx
Promo Code: SANTAROSA2026
#SRCDS #FloridaPrepaid #CollegeSavings
Enroll in a Florida Prepaid by April 30 and receive a $50! 💰
With tuition costs on the rise, a Prepaid Plan lets you lock in today’s prices with affordable, fixed monthly payments that never go up—making college planning simple and stress-free.
Why choose a Prepaid Plan?
✅ Affordable: Lock in tuition costs one year at a time or all four years at once
✅ Inflation-proof: Monthly payments stay the same—no surprises
✅ Risk-free: You will never lose your investment
✅ Flexible: Use nationwide and alongside scholarships like Bright Futures
Give your child the gift of a debt-free future. Start today!
👉 Learn more and see plan prices at: https://bit.ly/4t08aKx
Promo Code: SANTAROSA2026
#SRCDS #FloridaPrepaid #CollegeSavings
🏀 Game Night for a Great Cause! 🏀
Milton High School Staff vs. Students Charity Basketball Game on Monday, 04/27/26 in the MHS Gymnasium!
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM | 🏀 Tip-off at 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $5
❤️ All proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Kid’s House
🍿 Concessions available
📣 Powderpuff Cheer takes over halftime!
Bring your school spirit and support an amazing cause—see you there! 🐾💙
Milton High School Staff vs. Students Charity Basketball Game on Monday, 04/27/26 in the MHS Gymnasium!
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM | 🏀 Tip-off at 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $5
❤️ All proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Kid’s House
🍿 Concessions available
📣 Powderpuff Cheer takes over halftime!
Bring your school spirit and support an amazing cause—see you there! 🐾💙
