Reminder! Daylight savings time will be coming to an end. Don't forget - the clocks will "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m. on November 2, the first Sunday in November. ⏰
Good Evening SRCDS Families,
We want to remind families that if your household income has changed during this challenging time, you may be eligible to submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Families may also choose to decline benefits if circumstances change. To apply or re-apply, please visit www.myschoolapps.com.
Additionally, if your family is experiencing a need during this time, please contact your school administrator and/or counselor for additional support. We are here to assist you and will do everything we can to help your family and connect you with available resources.
Let's hear it for our amazing School Related Employee winners!! We are so very proud of these outstanding employees that represent Santa Rosa County District Schools. Way to go!!! 👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Congratulations to our Overall School Related Employees of the Year!
⭐Overall District School Related Employee of the Year - Cynthia Murray, ESE Paraprofessional at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Substitute of the Year - Christine McIntosh, Building Based Substitute at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Food Services Employee of the Year - Camdon Oliver, Food Service Worker at Navarre High School
⭐Transportation Employee of the Year - Nikita Huddleston, Bus Driver for Pace Area Schools
⭐ Transportation Employee of the Year - Jessica Loyer, Lead Custodian at Milton High School
Congratulations to these outstanding employees for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting our mission to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future! What you do matters and you are SO appreciated! Let's show these amazing employees some love in the comments! 💗
⭐Overall District School Related Employee of the Year - Cynthia Murray, ESE Paraprofessional at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Substitute of the Year - Christine McIntosh, Building Based Substitute at Gulf Breeze High School
⭐Food Services Employee of the Year - Camdon Oliver, Food Service Worker at Navarre High School
⭐Transportation Employee of the Year - Nikita Huddleston, Bus Driver for Pace Area Schools
⭐ Transportation Employee of the Year - Jessica Loyer, Lead Custodian at Milton High School
Congratulations to these outstanding employees for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting our mission to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future! What you do matters and you are SO appreciated! Let's show these amazing employees some love in the comments! 💗
It's hard to believe November is almost here! 🍂Take a look at this calendar and make note of important events and school holidays. Please check with your child's school site for any additional important events and dates.
SRCDS Student Selected as PNJ Student of the Week
Congratulations to Navarre High School's Mia Segura, on being selected as the Student of the Week for 10/20-10/24! Congratulations, Mia!! We are so proud of you for representing NHS and SRCDS with all that you do! 👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Nomination:
Mia Segura from Raiders4Rescue has been nominated for Student of the Week by NHS. As a junior, Mia is involved with numerous organizations at school. She founded and leads R4R, a group that helps address the overpopulation of shelter dogs and cats by raising awareness and supporting local rescue shelters in Escambia and Santa Rosa county through cleanups, donations, and ongoing assistance. Mia is also active in several honor societies, Student Government, Mock Trial, History Club, Interact Club, Class Board, and the Raider Gem dance team. Outside of school, she participates in the local Lambda Epsilon Chi honor society (for paralegal/legal studies), Youth Diplomats, SRC Jr. Leadership, and other leadership organizations. She is a dual-enrolled student at PSC and takes AP classes at her high school. Mia is always ready to help others and her community. When she has free time, she works at her family’s business, volunteers at animal shelters, spends time with loved ones, or enjoys the beach.
🔗https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/10/27/student-of-the-week-for-oct-20-24-announced/86878769007/
Congratulations to Navarre High School's Mia Segura, on being selected as the Student of the Week for 10/20-10/24! Congratulations, Mia!! We are so proud of you for representing NHS and SRCDS with all that you do! 👏 #SRCDS1stChoice
Nomination:
Mia Segura from Raiders4Rescue has been nominated for Student of the Week by NHS. As a junior, Mia is involved with numerous organizations at school. She founded and leads R4R, a group that helps address the overpopulation of shelter dogs and cats by raising awareness and supporting local rescue shelters in Escambia and Santa Rosa county through cleanups, donations, and ongoing assistance. Mia is also active in several honor societies, Student Government, Mock Trial, History Club, Interact Club, Class Board, and the Raider Gem dance team. Outside of school, she participates in the local Lambda Epsilon Chi honor society (for paralegal/legal studies), Youth Diplomats, SRC Jr. Leadership, and other leadership organizations. She is a dual-enrolled student at PSC and takes AP classes at her high school. Mia is always ready to help others and her community. When she has free time, she works at her family’s business, volunteers at animal shelters, spends time with loved ones, or enjoys the beach.
🔗https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/10/27/student-of-the-week-for-oct-20-24-announced/86878769007/
Good Evening MHS & PHS Families and Community,
We look forward to the upcoming football game this Friday, October 31 with Milton at Pace beginning at 7:30pm. We love your school spirit, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, costumes, masks, toy weapons, gore, or any inappropriate attire are not permitted at games, including on Halloween. Athletic events are school sponsored activities, and the Student Code of Conduct applies. Thank you!
We look forward to the upcoming football game this Friday, October 31 with Milton at Pace beginning at 7:30pm. We love your school spirit, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, costumes, masks, toy weapons, gore, or any inappropriate attire are not permitted at games, including on Halloween. Athletic events are school sponsored activities, and the Student Code of Conduct applies. Thank you!
We've got games this Thursday and Friday for our football teams! Check out the lineup and come out to support our athletes as we near the end of the season! 🏈
PLEASE NOTE: We love your school spirit, but for the safety and comfort of all attendees, costumes, masks, toy weapons, gore, or any inappropriate attire are not permitted at games, including on Halloween. Athletic events are school sponsored activities and the Student Code of Conduct applies. Thank you!
District Update - Re: Natural Gas Leak
Attention: GBE, GBM, GBH, and OBE Families
Due to a natural gas leak at Gulf Breeze Parkway & Rancho Villa Drive, both eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 98 are currently closed. This may impact afternoon transportation, particularly for our school buses. Please expect delays. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates if more information becomes available.
Thank you!
Attention: GBE, GBM, GBH, and OBE Families
Due to a natural gas leak at Gulf Breeze Parkway & Rancho Villa Drive, both eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 98 are currently closed. This may impact afternoon transportation, particularly for our school buses. Please expect delays. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates if more information becomes available.
Thank you!
🌍💙 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 💙🌍
Today we celebrate our amazing Occupational Therapists who help students build independence, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive — in and out of the classroom! ✋🧩
Thank you to our dedicated OT team for your compassion, creativity, and commitment to supporting student success across Santa Rosa County District Schools. Your work truly makes a difference every day! 💫#SRCDS1stChoice
Today we celebrate our amazing Occupational Therapists who help students build independence, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive — in and out of the classroom! ✋🧩
Thank you to our dedicated OT team for your compassion, creativity, and commitment to supporting student success across Santa Rosa County District Schools. Your work truly makes a difference every day! 💫#SRCDS1stChoice
Upcoming Transition Tuesday Reminder for November
Families of students with IEPs (ages 11–22) - we invite you to join us for a series of virtual Focus Hour sessions designed to support your journey through transition planning. 🧩💻
Our next session is November 12. 🗓️ Additional upcoming dates/topics include:
November 12 – Deferment/Diploma Pathways
January 14 – Community Resources (APD, VR & more)
March 11 – End-of-Year Transition Planning
These sessions are open to all families—scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and receive the meeting link - or use the link below.
🔗https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zdJRRM_ZAUm9kItZYs2vfscuKgL217pNjHzgMtor52lUQU5BMEdXWjZIQk9XNTFMS1JNN0xXUTVESC4u&origin=QRCode
Let’s work together to empower every student’s future. 🌟
Families of students with IEPs (ages 11–22) - we invite you to join us for a series of virtual Focus Hour sessions designed to support your journey through transition planning. 🧩💻
Our next session is November 12. 🗓️ Additional upcoming dates/topics include:
November 12 – Deferment/Diploma Pathways
January 14 – Community Resources (APD, VR & more)
March 11 – End-of-Year Transition Planning
These sessions are open to all families—scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and receive the meeting link - or use the link below.
🔗https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zdJRRM_ZAUm9kItZYs2vfscuKgL217pNjHzgMtor52lUQU5BMEdXWjZIQk9XNTFMS1JNN0xXUTVESC4u&origin=QRCode
Let’s work together to empower every student’s future. 🌟
Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms DUE 11/12
Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms will be coming home soon and are due back to your child’s school no later than Wednesday, November 12. Please complete all sections of the form, including your child’s name, address, date of birth, and grade. This information helps us identify federally connected students so our district can qualify for federal funding. All information is kept confidential, and these funds are critical to supporting our students. Thank you for your prompt attention and for supporting Santa Rosa County District Schools!
Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms will be coming home soon and are due back to your child’s school no later than Wednesday, November 12. Please complete all sections of the form, including your child’s name, address, date of birth, and grade. This information helps us identify federally connected students so our district can qualify for federal funding. All information is kept confidential, and these funds are critical to supporting our students. Thank you for your prompt attention and for supporting Santa Rosa County District Schools!
📣 Safety Starts With Us – Week 5: Reporting 📣
As we wrap up our October Safety Starts With Us campaign, we’re reminding everyone how important it is to speak up when something doesn’t seem right.
💬 Report concerns quickly, safely, and anonymously through FortifyFL or Santa Rosa Speak Out (437-STOP).
🚨 Reports go directly to school officials and law enforcement.
Together, we’re building a culture of awareness, care, and action — because Safety Starts With Us! 💙#SRCDS1stChoice #SafetyStartsWithUs
As we wrap up our October Safety Starts With Us campaign, we’re reminding everyone how important it is to speak up when something doesn’t seem right.
💬 Report concerns quickly, safely, and anonymously through FortifyFL or Santa Rosa Speak Out (437-STOP).
🚨 Reports go directly to school officials and law enforcement.
Together, we’re building a culture of awareness, care, and action — because Safety Starts With Us! 💙#SRCDS1stChoice #SafetyStartsWithUs
Small acts, big impact! 👏
Thank you to our SRC SLPs for providing dinner at Ronald McDonald House tonight. ♥️ #CommunityOutreach #SRCDS1stChoice
We're nearing the end of the football season, but our teams continue to show up and give it their all! Congratulations to Pace, Jay, and Central on their big wins this week! 🔥🏈 #SRCDS1stChoice
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This is a time to honor survivors, support those currently fighting, and remember loved ones we’ve lost. Together, we stand strong, raise awareness, and continue the fight for a cure! 💗
Important Parent Information
The Florida Department of Health has created materials to inform parents and guardians of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students about the early signs of Type 1 diabetes. These resources are now available on the Department of Health’s website and include a flyer (attached) featuring a QR code linking directly to additional information.
Website: 🔗https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/
The Florida Department of Health has created materials to inform parents and guardians of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade students about the early signs of Type 1 diabetes. These resources are now available on the Department of Health’s website and include a flyer (attached) featuring a QR code linking directly to additional information.
Website: 🔗https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/
Parents & Families - Great news for students who ride a bus! 🚌
We have installed tablets on all the buses to assist with bus tracking reminders. To help us get the most out of the tablets and ensure you are receiving accurate and timely notifications, please go into the My Ride K-12 app and adjust your settings (see photo) and make sure to turn on these 3 features. These features are essential to getting the most out of the tablets!
My Ride K-12 Bus Tracking App📲
If you do not have the app yet, go to the App Store and download My Ride K-12. You can find more information and a My Ride Parent User Guide on our website below.
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/bus-tracking-information
We have installed tablets on all the buses to assist with bus tracking reminders. To help us get the most out of the tablets and ensure you are receiving accurate and timely notifications, please go into the My Ride K-12 app and adjust your settings (see photo) and make sure to turn on these 3 features. These features are essential to getting the most out of the tablets!
My Ride K-12 Bus Tracking App📲
If you do not have the app yet, go to the App Store and download My Ride K-12. You can find more information and a My Ride Parent User Guide on our website below.
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/bus-tracking-information
Check out this week's lineups and come out to support our Santa Rosa athletes! 🏈
The Student Choice Event, hosted by Chartwells K12, was a success earlier this week! Students at Milton High School got to taste-test the brand-new Chicken Smackers and cast their vote for the ultimate dipping sauce showdown: Sriracha Honey Mustard vs. Dip'N Sauce.
It was close, but Dip'N Sauce took the crown—just 3 votes ahead! 🏆
Thanks to everyone who participated and made lunchtime extra delicious! 😋
It was close, but Dip'N Sauce took the crown—just 3 votes ahead! 🏆
Thanks to everyone who participated and made lunchtime extra delicious! 😋
