Santa Rosa County District Schools

ALL COUNTY YOUTH ART EXHIBITION We have so many talented artists in our district! Recently, we held the SRC All County Youth Art Exhibition. We'd love to recognize these amazing artists and recognize the winners in each category. SRC All County Youth Art Exhibition Winners List 2025 Judge: Joseph Herring UWF Best In Show Middle: Jordan Lindsay, King Middle (Teacher: K. Figuerea) Best in Show High: Lyn Smith, Pace High (Teacher: K. Tracey) Elementary Award of Distinction: Pea Ridge Elementary (Teacher: T. Norris) Superintendent’s Choice (NEW Award)-Ramon Lungi, Pace High (Teacher: N. Duval) MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS Drawing Black & White: 1st-Emmalie Salazar-Woodlawn Beach 2nd-Caroline Fulk-Hobbs 3rd-Jason Carroll-Jay Honorable Mention-Tabitha Simpson-Wallace Lake K-8 Painting: 1st-Gia Minasola-Gulf Breeze 2nd-Adele E.-Sims 3rd-Audrey Hansen-King Honorable Metion-Thomas Wetzel-King Design: 1st-Liam McWilliam-East Bay K-8 2nd-Lila Balsavich-Holley-Navarre 3rd-Javin Wilder-East Bay K-8 HM-Lorelai Goulette-Holley-Navarre Mixed Media: 1st-Roslyn Schlenker-Hobbs 2nd-Celeste Mason McDonald-Central 3rd-Kylie Winbery-Holley-Navarre Honorable Mention-Aracelia Torres-Woodlawn Beach Pottery: 1st-Jazmyn Ellison-Woodlawn Beach 2nd-London Canino-Woodlawn Beach 3rd-Elo Andrews-East Bay K-8 Honorable Mention-Araceli Torres-Woodlawn Beach Sculpture: 1st-Asher Poff-East Bay K-8 2nd-Victoria M.-Sims 3rd-Maycee Sinclair-Hobbs Honorable Mention-Amelia Weller-Holley-Navarre HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS Drawing: 1st-Reagan Murphy-Navarre 2nd-Paige Deyell-Pace 3rd-Zykia Carter-Milton Honorable Mention-Ramon Lungi-Pace Drawing Color: 1st-Parker Landry-Navarre 2nd-Lilyanne Barnes-Milton 3rd-Angel Powell-Pace Honorable Mention-Abigail Hill-Navarre Painting: 1st-Lilyanne Barnes-Milton 2nd-Eden Newby-Pace 3rd-Willow Lawson-Pace Honorable Mention-Jade Jaminez-Gulf Breeze Graphic Design: 1st-Lily Eschman-Pace 2nd-Makayla Bell-Pace 3rd-Clara Martin-Gulf Breeze Honorable Mention Cameron McClure-Milton Mixed Media: 1st-Trinity Cassity-Milton 2nd-Lhianna Brighful-Milton 3rd-Noah Villarreal-Navarre Honorable Mention-Caleb Parnel-Pace Pottery: 1st-August Pedone-Navarre 2nd-Maya Wall-Gulf Breeze 3rd-Sara Duke-Navarre Honorable Mention: Tayla Thai-Pace Sculpture: 1st-Alice Garrison-Navarre 2nd-David Beachy-Pace 3rd-Izabelle Hatcher-Jay Honorable Mention-Amelia Mayer-Milton Textiles: 1st-Addyson Tracey-Navarre 2nd-Zoey Riley-Navarre 3rd-Neely Gray-Navarre Honorable Mention: Lindsay Kieper-Central Beginning 2D/3D: 1st-Jayla Lewis-Milton 2nd-Tia Gibson-Navarre 3rd-Ava Phan-Milton Honorable Mention-Annabelle Vasquez-Gulf Breeze OTHER AWARDS: Santa Rosa Art and Culture Foundation Awards: Tayla Thai-Pace Audrey Zabel-Gulf Breeze Middle Jasmin Nunez-Navarre Sophia Mudone-Pace Caitlin Bunner-Pace Bowie Cartwright-Navarre Ella Enete-Holley-Navarre Middle Gabby Vallot-Pace Cheyenne Cash-Navarre Caroline Rivera-Navarre UWF Awards of Distinction: Noah Rampersad-Pea Ridge Zaida S.-Gulf Breeze Elaina Sutton-West Navarre Intermediate School Jon Carlos Yatco-East Bay K-8 Ryloe Gillespie-Woodlawn Beach Lilyanne Barnes-Milton Reagan Mann-East Bay K-8 Lyn Smith-Pace Janelle Cook-Milton Jordan Lindsay-King August Pedone-Navarre Sophia Ulsey-Navarre We are SO PROUD of all of our students and art educators!!! Way to go! #SRCDS1stChoice

🚨 WEBSITE UPDATE 🚨 We are working behind-the-scenes for our new website launch on May 1! 🚀 You may experience some brief delays as we complete the transition to go live. It will be the same URL, but with a fresh new look! 🙌 Thank you for your patience and support during the update. If you have any questions or needs, please email PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us for assistance. 🔗 www.santarosaschools.org

Attention Parents of 6th–12th Grade Students! 📢 We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Khan Academy to provide FREE tutoring and academic resources across all subject areas! 💻 This is a great opportunity for students to get extra help, review challenging concepts, and stay on track. Getting started is easy! 💪 Your student will follow the steps below ⬇️ Log in through Rapid Identity > Clever > Khan Academy and begin exploring today! #SRCDS1stChoice

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS If you would like to view meeting agendas, meeting minutes, live stream during a meeting, and/or video, we now have this all in one convenient location for you! This is a new live stream platform and will be utilized for the first time during our May 1, 2025 board meeting at 5:30pm. Videos from prior board meetings can be accessed at https://santarosacountysdfl.new.swagit.com/views/596/live Our new platform, Civic Plus, can be accessed by visiting https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/ for more information or scan the QR code in the photo below!

⭐️ MAY DATES & EVENTS ⭐️ It's hard to believe we are almost in the final month of the school year! There are so many exciting end-of-the-year celebrations and events occurring this month. 🥳 Please be sure to check with your child's school for additional dates. As a reminder, the last day of 2024-2025 school year is Thursday, May 29. This will be an early release day for ALL students. Wishing you a wonderful last month of an incredible school year! 🙌 #SRCDS1stChoice

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS - MAY 2025 The School Board of Santa Rosa County, Florida, hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public Board Meeting on May 1, 2025. This meeting will begin at 5:30pm and the meeting will be held in the Canal Street Boardroom (5086 Canal Street Milton, Florida 32570). Additionally, there will be another public Board Meeting held on May 15, 2025 that will begin at 5:30 and will also be held in the Canal Street Boardroom.

COMING SOON Our new website will launch on May 1! This is the same URL with a new look. Check it out at www.santarosaschools.org!

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY Today, we celebrate the hardworking administrative professionals in our district and at our school sites who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes! Thank you for all that you do to keep things organized and efficient!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK The week of April 20-26 is a week to recognition volunteers and appreciate the work that they do. We are so thankful for our numerous volunteers in our district that give their time, energy, and hearts to make a difference. Your generosity and dedication help to support our students and create a brighter future for our students. Thank you for all that you do!

GOOD FRIDAY - NO SCHOOL This is just a reminder that there is no school on Friday, April 18 due to Good Friday. We look forward to seeing our students back on Monday, April 21. Enjoy the long weekend ahead!

PRESS RELEASE Santa Rosa Students Use Art as Therapy through Grant-Funded Project Milton, FL – April 16, 2025 – Thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF), 18 students recently participated in a meaningful art project in partnership with the Milton Juvenile Probation Office and the Santa Rosa County District Schools Student Intervention Specialists, Paula Lowrimore and Kimi Gillis. The initiative gave students an opportunity to earn community service hours while creating artwork that will be donated for display at the Milton Juvenile Probation Office and at the Santa Rosa County Courthouse. This unique collaboration allowed students to explore creativity, give back, and engage in a restorative experience. The art project was completed under the guidance of Paula Lowrimore and Kimi Gillis, Student Intervention Specialists in Santa Rosa County District Schools, who work under a federal grant to support students involved with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). “We’re proud of the students for their dedication to this project and for using their talents to make a lasting contribution to the community,” said Lowrimore. “This kind of opportunity helps build confidence and a sense of purpose,” said Gillis. The artwork will soon be installed at the Milton Juvenile Probation Office and at the Santa Rosa Courthouse, serving as a symbol of growth, healing, and community support. ### For additional information or media inquiries, please reach out to Nadia Colin, Public Information and Family and Community Outreach Officer, at PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us.

Purple Up Day Join us in wearing purple on Thursday, April 17 as we celebrate "Purple Up" Day in honor of Month of the Military Child!

CONTROLLED OPEN ENROLLMENT TRANSFER PERIOD (4/11-5/27) The Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will begin on April 11th and go through May 27st. Beginning April 11th you can access the Transfer Form, the 25-26 School Choice Plan and the 25-26 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under school choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office. If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850 983-5150.

Santa Rosa Online will now offer full-time enrollment for grades 3-5 for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested, please see the flyer below and plan to attend the information session on Tuesday, June 3 at the SRO Campus at 6556 Firehouse Rd in Milton. Call (850) 981-7860 for questions or to register!

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION WEEK During the week of April 7-11, we celebrate and recognize the amazing work of our Assistant Principals throughout Santa Rosa County! We appreciate the leadership, dedication, and hard work they bring to our schools. Drop a comment to show your appreciation for an AP who has made an impact!

REPORT CARDS Reports cards are now available for the 3rd quarter. You can access your child's grades and review progress by logging into your FOCUS Parent Portal account. Link: https://santarosa.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN DAY Did you know? Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for our library media specialists at our school sites that help inspire love of learning and reading with our students. Thank you to our school librarians for creating welcoming spaces where students can explore, learn, and grow!

The School Board of Santa Rosa County, Florida, hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public Board Meeting on April 10, 2025. This meeting will begin at 5:30pm and the meeting will be held at 5086 Canal Street Milton, FL 32570.

Today, Dr. Karen Barber, Superintendent of Schools, had the incredible opportunity to surprise two outstanding students with the Florida Prepaid Superintendent’s Scholarship! Please join us in congratulating these students. Scholarship Recipients: 1. JimJin “Angel” Powell, Pace High School 2. Jackson Stewart, Pace High School Angel, a talented artist and chorus member, dreams of becoming an art teacher. This scholarship will help her take the next steps toward that goal! Jackson, an ROTC cadet with a passion for mechanics, is eager to pursue a career as an auto mechanic. He shared, “This is going to get me so much further in achieving my goal than I ever imagined.” These students will be recognized at the School Board Meeting on April 10, 2025. Congratulations to Angel and Jackson! Our mission in Santa Rosa County is to love, educate, and prepare ALL students for graduation and a successful future. We look forward to seeing the success from these students with this amazing opportunity. Way to go! #SRCDS1stChoice More about this scholarship: Santa Rosa County District Schools is pleased to partner with Florida Prepaid to offer two deserving high school seniors the chance to earn a 2-Year Florida College Plan Scholarship valued at approximately $8,000.