Free & Reduced Meal Application - Now OPEN for 2025-2026!
Apply today at https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Communication for 2025-2026
Many of you have asked about next steps for logging into the Rooms portion of the app. Invites are coming once schedules and classes are finalized. Follow the simple 3 steps below to get ready for our Back to School 2025-2026 launch so you can stay in the loop and receive communications from the district, your child's school, and your child's teacher(s).
➡️Step 1 - Download the Santa Rosa County District Schools App
➡️Step 2 - Be sure your parent/guardian contact information is current and updated in FOCUS today so you do not miss your invite!
➡️Step 3 - Email and Text Message Invites will be sent to parents/guardians from FOCUS on Monday, August 4.
To learn more about Communication for 25-26, visit our Communication for Families page here: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/communication2526
⚠️Literature Distribution Request - Sharing for Community Members⚠️
Please take a look at the National Night Out Flyer below. This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center in Milton.
For information or questions, please contact:
Vince Nguyen – vince.nguyen@flhealth.gov or 850-564-2253
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district. Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow!
GBE is proud of our COLLABORATION with the teachers and students of our sister schools. GBE teachers and students successfully partnered with GBMS and GBHS for over twenty events to include hosting Robotics & Project Based Learning Partnerships, Literacy/Language Initiatives, Gardening Club Support, STEAM events, Student Government and Athletics Pep Rallies, Health Academy/FL Dept. of Health Screenings, Drama Dept. Performances, Guest Readers, Honor Societies/Mentoring, Optimist/Kiwanas Connections, Motivational Speakers/GBE Alumni, etc. The collaboration between our campuses enriches everyone's educational experiences as we love, educate and prepare our students for graduation and a successful future! #SRCDS1stChoice
School Board Meeting
There will be a regularly scheduled Meeting - 1st Public Hearing/Budget on 5:30pm on July 29, 2025 at Woodlawn Beach Middle School.
🚨 District Update 🚨
Thank you for your patience while we experienced district wide internet outages on Friday, July 18.
Great news! 📰 Our district and school offices will resume normal office hours on Monday, July 21. Enjoy your weekend! 😎
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district.
Let's hear about some Locklin Technical College Success! ➡️Did you know? Locklin Technical College recognized 172 program completers who collectively earned a record breaking 716 industry recognized credentials or professional licenses for the 2024-2025 school year. Way to go! 🏆
Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow! #SRCDS1stChoice
‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️
Due to an Internet outage, school sites and district offices will be closed to guests/visitors or families registering on Friday, July 18.
If your child is in a summer program at the school, this will still occur unless the administrator at the school provides notice that an event is cancelled.
PLEASE NOTE - Schools may experience limited access to phones during this time.
We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. We anticipate schools to reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, July 21. Thank you!
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district.
In 2024-2025, Santa Rosa Adult School proudly launched our Integrated Education and Training (IET) program focused on becoming a Certified Paraprofessional. 🌟
We’re thrilled to share that the majority of our completers are now employed within the district, and those not yet employed are actively interviewing or seeking opportunities! 👏📚
Ready to join a program that leads to meaningful employment? Santa Rosa Adult School is here to help you succeed!
Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow! #SRCDS1stChoice
✏️Back to School Supply Lists ✏️
These can be found at the link below or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. (Tech Tip: You can save an image on your phone and then go to your camera roll and hold your finger on the QR code to open the link!)
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/school-supply-lists
⚠️Reminder: The first day of school is Monday, August 11! We can't wait to begin an amazing school year!
These can be found at the link below or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. (Tech Tip: You can save an image on your phone and then go to your camera roll and hold your finger on the QR code to open the link!)
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/school-supply-lists
⚠️Reminder: The first day of school is Monday, August 11! We can't wait to begin an amazing school year!
🍴Food Services Information for 2025-2026 🍅
Take a look at the information below which includes information about menus, meal prices, applying for free/reduced lunch, and/or putting money onto your child's account!
🔗https://aptg.co/DVp988
Take a look at the information below which includes information about menus, meal prices, applying for free/reduced lunch, and/or putting money onto your child's account!
🔗https://aptg.co/DVp988
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district.
King Middle School increased their score in every category towards the school grade! 📊Way to go!! 🎉
Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow! #SRCDS1stChoice
Let's hit 2025-2026 out of the park! ⚾️🏟️
Our school web managers are stepping up to the plate and ready to knock communication out of the park this school year! ⚾️ Today, our dedicated web managers spent time getting their sites ready for the upcoming school year!
We know how important clear information and helpful resources are for our families—and we’re here to deliver. 💻📲
✅ Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN!
📌 If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, it’s time to register for Kindergarten!
🎒 Ready to get started?
👉 Register your child HERE: https://santarosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
👉 Visit our Enrollment page HERE: https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/enrollment
👉 Check out our 25-26 Back to School page HERE: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/25-26-back-to-school-page
📅 First day of school: August 11, 2025
📧 Questions? Email us at PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Choose Santa Rosa! #SRCDS1stChoice #BacktoSchool
Parent Letter from the Commissioner of Education 📝
Below, you will find a letter for parents and families from Anastasios Kamoutsas, the Commissioner of Education. This letter provides important information regarding the Florida Parental Rights and Protections in Education, along with additional resources to support you and your family.
🔗https://aptg.co/64Gzhk
Below, you will find a letter for parents and families from Anastasios Kamoutsas, the Commissioner of Education. This letter provides important information regarding the Florida Parental Rights and Protections in Education, along with additional resources to support you and your family.
🔗https://aptg.co/64Gzhk
School Board Meeting
This is just a reminder that we will have a scheduled workshop and school board meeting on July 22, 2025.
This will be held at the Canal Street Board Room location.
Times are as follows:
25/26 Budget Presentation - 9:00am
Board Meeting - 10:00am
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district.
Of the Brick and Mortar schools in the district, HNMS had the highest Civics proficient scores in the county at 88%. 📈Additionally, for the Geometry EOC, they had 100% proficient. 💯
Robotics Classes at HNMS designed wind turbines which they created on the 3-D printer and were able to produce electricity!
Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow! #SRCDS1stChoice
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district.
MHS Panthers have lots to celebrate! 🎉🎉🎉
Gains in ELA for PM 3: Increase of 3% in ELA proficiency, increase of 4% in ELA Learning Gains, and increase of 22% in ELA Lowest Quartile Learning Gains from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾
Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow! #SRCDS1stChoice
DISTRICT APP REMINDER
With school starting in less than a month on August 11, don't miss out on any updates and communication. 🗣️
Download our new app TODAY! This is the district approved communication tool for 2025-2026!
Classes will be loaded in the Rooms portion of this app on Monday, August 4 - more information and invites will be sent to the email address(es) on file for guardians in FOCUS!
What is Rooms? ➡️ This is a 2-way communication tool to communicate with teachers as well as receive class, school, and district updates! 🏫
Communication Resources for Families can be found here: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/communication2526
Communication Resources for Teachers/Admin can be found here: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/rooms-for-teachers
📲 Don't Delay... Download the "Santa Rosa County District, FL" app today! ✅
✨ Santa Rosa Spotlight ✨
Another Santa Rosa Spotlight! Check out this feature (at the link below) from WEAR on our very own Catherine Mahoney! She is an amazing educator making a difference every day and we are proud to call her ours! 🙌#SRCDS1stChoice
🔗https://weartv.com/news/veterans-making-a-difference/veterans-making-a-difference-catherine-mahoney
🌞Santa Rosa Spotlight 🌞
This summer, we are shining a light on the incredible things happening in our schools through the Santa Rosa Spotlight series! From rising academic achievement and innovative program offerings, to improved attendance and student engagement, there is a lot to celebrate across our district.
Let's take a look at some success from our Avalon Middle School Knights! The overall student population increased in ELA & Math performance, but more importantly, the Avalon Middle School subgroup of Students with Disabilities increased from 34% (2023/2024) ESSA Index to +40% for 2024-2025.
Additionally, between CTE funds and an FPL grant, Avalon teachers have earned over $200,000 to establish and grow programs to build upon successful student futures.
Stay tuned as we share the good news of Santa Rosa County School District to see why our schools are great places to learn and grow! #SRCDS1stChoice
