Santa Rosa County District Schools

MID TERMS

It's hard to believe we have reached the Mid-Term point for the 1st quarter!📄

🖥️You can check out your child's grades via the FOCUS Parent Portal.
❓If you have questions, please reach out to the teacher and/or school site.
📆The last day of the 1st Quarter will be Friday, October 10.
🏫Report Cards for the 1st Quarter will be available on Friday, October 24.

For questions or any issues regarding FOCUS access, please email ITSHelp@santarosa.k12.fl.us.

Please see attached for a literature distribution request for our partners at NWF Health Network. If you are interested in being a foster parent, please call 1-866-216-0118. Thank you!

📣 Exciting News for Santa Rosa County Schools! Please join us in congratulating and recognizing Mrs. Kasie Windfelder as the new — and first — principal of Soundside High School, effective January 5, 2026. 🎉 🏫 About Soundside High School: Opening in Fall 2026, Soundside High School will serve as our district’s newest high school, located just off Highway 98 across from the Gulf Breeze Zoo in Midway. More information about zoning and grade levels enrolling will be shared in the near future. We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Windfelder into this historic role and look forward to the incredible future ahead for Soundside High School! #SRCDS1stChoice #SoundsideHurricanes

🎉 It’s time to celebrate our amazing Santa Rosa students! 🎉

The Pensacola News Journal Student of the Week voting is open, and we need YOUR help to spotlight the incredible talent in SRCDS. 💙💚

🗳 Cast your vote once per day using the link below!
⏰ Voting closes each Friday at NOON.

This week's nominees & information are below.

Student 1: Brody Crider, Milton High School

Student 2: Braelynn Turner, Gulf Breeze High School

Let’s show our students some love—Go SRCDS! 🙌

🔗 Link to Vote: https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/09/09/who-should-be-named-pnjs-student-of-the-week-cast-your-vote/86039964007/

FAST RESULTS 🔍 As we begin Progress Monitoring assessments, please take a look at this resource flyer for step-by-step instructions on how to access your child’s test results. 💻 We look forward to celebrating our students and seeing their growth during the upcoming school year! 🙌 FAST Family Portal 🔗 Link: https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com Progress Learning Assessments (via Rapid Identity) 🔗 Link: https://www.santarosaschools.org

Students got a tasty surprise with samples of Carrot & Raisin Salad while learning how certain foods can help us feel Alert and Confident! 🥕✨They also scored some awesome swag to kick off the excitement! We’re gearing up for our 6-week Mood Boost menu cycle, starting TODAY! Get ready for more delicious bites and feel-good vibes in the cafeteria! #SRCDS1stChoice

Today is World Physical Therapy Day! We are grateful for all of our physical therapists in Santa Rosa County that serve our students and assist them in their mobility and independence! Today, we celebrate the power of movement and the hard work that goes into this field. 💪#PhysicalTherapyDay #SRCDS1stChoice

🏈 Friday Night Lights – September 5 Scoreboard 🏈 Way to go, Patriots and Panthers on your wins this week! Let’s keep the Santa Rosa spirit strong as we head into next week’s matchups! 💙💚 #SRCDS1stChoice

Congratulations to four of our schools for being honored with the American Heart Association’s Heart Beat Award! 👏 This recognition celebrates their dedication to supporting the AHA’s mission and their commitment to being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives during the 2024–2025 school year. ❤️ We are so proud of our schools for leading with heart! 💙💚 #SRCDS1stChoice

✨ Transition Tuesday 2025–2026 ✨ Santa Rosa County District Schools invites families to join our Transition Tuesday Focus Hours! These virtual sessions are designed for families of students with IEPs (ages 11–22) and provide resources, guidance, and support as students prepare for life after school. 📅 Upcoming Topics • Sept. 10 – Transition IEP & Parent Resources with Project 10 • Nov. 12 – Deferment/Diploma Pathways with Project 10 • Jan. 14 – Community Resources: APD, Vocational Rehabilitation, & more • Mar. 11 – Transition Resources: What’s Next? 🕚 Time: 11 AM – 12 PM 💻 Location: Virtual (families only) 🔗 Sign up today to receive the meeting link: http://bit.ly/42fPSJp Let’s work together to build brighter futures for all students! 🌟

This Sunday, September 7, we celebrate National Grandparents Day!🌼We celebrate the love, guidance, and knowledge our grandparents provide us each day. 💛

Whether it's their advice or a delicious homecooked meal, grandparents make life a little sweeter. 🍪Tag your grandparent (or someone who's been like one to you) and let them know how much they mean to you. 💬👇

#SRCDS1stChoice #GrandparentsDay

September is here! 🏈 Check out this week’s matchups for Friday, September 5. ⬇️ 📍 GBHS vs. Pace (Home) 📍 Pace vs. Gulf Breeze (Away) 📍 MHS vs. Washington (Away) 📍 Central vs. Baker (Home) 📝 No games for Jay or Navarre this week Good luck to all of our teams—let’s show that Santa Rosa spirit! 💙💚#SRCDS1stChoice

📲 Stay Connected with SRCDS! Download our Santa Rosa County District, FL app today (look for the blue icon with the white graduation cap 🎓 in the App Store or Google Play). With just one app, you’ll have access to: ✅ Live feed updates from any school or the district ✅ Rooms for class & teacher updates ✅ 1:1 messaging with teachers ✅ Staff email directory ✅ Documents & pacing guides ✅ Dining menus & transportation info ✅ FOCUS Parent Portal & Rapid Identity Everything you need, all in one place. Don’t miss out—download today! 💙💚 Questions? Visit our Communication for Families with updates at the link below! 🔗 https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/communication2526 Can't get connected after reviewing your information in FOCUS to ensure it matches for all students? Complete a Rooms Communication Request ticket at the link below! 🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/qdX03MYHq1 #SRCDS1stChoice

Reminder: Upcoming School Board Meeting

📆 Tuesday, September 9
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Central School (Cafeteria)

You can always view the agenda or watch the meeting at the link below.
🔗https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/

Did you know? September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛 We stand with the children and families affected, honor the fighters and survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. Together, let’s go gold for our kids!🎗️#SRCDS1stChoice

🚨 Did you miss our Playing It Safe events last week? 🚨 No problem—we’ve got you covered! The event was recorded and is now available for parents, families, educators, and community members to watch: 👉 https://youtu.be/Go_ySrkTU_I A huge thank you to our partners and sponsors for making this event possible: 💜 Magdalene’s, Inc. – Learn more at magdalenes.org 👮 Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office – for participation and sponsorship ✅ Community Life Church - for allowing us to use your venue and assisting with the recording of this informative event We also extend our gratitude to our incredible panelists for sharing their time, expertise, and knowledge: 1️⃣ Cindy Peaden – Coordinator of Mental Health, SRCDS 2️⃣ Major Todd Bobe – SRSO 3️⃣ Detective Ashley Thompson – SRSO 4️⃣ Carissa Phelps 5️⃣ Dr. Andrew Doan 6️⃣ Julie Doan ⚠️ Please note: Due to sensitive content, this video is restricted to viewers 18+. We recommend children over 13 view only with parent/guardian guidance. #SRCDS1stChoice

🌍💚 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, you are not alone. Help is always available: 📞 Mobile Response Team: 866-517-7766 (24/7) 📲 Call or Text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 🌐 HOPE Florida: 850-300-HOPE | HopeFlorida.com 💻 Free Tele-Health Therapy: 800-354-9308 Together, we can raise awareness, offer hope, and save lives. 💜💙💚 #SRCDS1stChoice #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness

Our September edition of LEAPS & Bounds is now available at the link below!

🔗 https://bit.ly/LEAPSSeptember2025

This edition is packed with back-to-school updates, resources for families, and so much more. We hope you’ll take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to see the amazing things happening throughout our district. 

We are pleased to share that Locklin Technical College has been nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of the Top 250 Vocational Schools in the United States. 🎉

This recognition was based on a comprehensive evaluation developed in collaboration with Statista, using five key metrics:
➡️Graduation rate
➡️Graduate salary outcomes
➡️Time required to pay off the net cost
➡️Social mobility
➡️Diversity

Among more than 7,600 technical institutions across the country, Locklin Technical College earned a five-star rating, placing it within the top 3% of vocational schools nationwide.

This national recognition reflects the college's ongoing commitment to student success through high-quality instruction, industry-aligned training programs, and comprehensive support services. Every aspect of the student experience contributes to this outstanding achievement.

We are proud to recognize the faculty, staff, and leadership at Locklin Technical College for their dedication and impact. Their work continues to empower students with the skills and credentials needed for successful careers in high-demand fields.

For more information, you can view information here:
🔗https://www.locklintech.com/o/locklintech/article/2388731
For more information, you can view the full USA TODAY article here:
🔗 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/07/21/top-vocational-schools-in-us-ranked-2025/84497925007/

Congratulations to Locklin Technical College on this well-deserved honor! #SRCDS1stChoice

🏈 Santa Rosa Scoreboard – Week of August 29 🏈 Congratulations to Pace and Milton on your big wins this week! 🎉👏 Let’s keep the Santa Rosa spirit strong as we head into next week’s matchups. Stay tuned for the next lineup! 💙💚 #SRCDS1stChoice