The United Way of West Florida Day of Caring Teams are making a huge impact today in many of our Santa Rosa County schools! We are so appreciative of these local business and community partners for spending the day to help beautify over a dozen of our campuses! #DayofCaring2025
To learn more about the Day of Caring, check out the link below!
🔗https://www.uwwf.org/dayofcaring
To learn more about the Day of Caring, check out the link below!
🔗https://www.uwwf.org/dayofcaring
Follow Santa Rosa County’s newest high school! 🌀
Soundside High School is opening August 2026. Important information about zoning and student assignment will be announced soon. Website & social pages listed below —follow for updates! ⬇️
Website 🔗 www.santarosaschools.org/shs
Facebook @SoundsideHighSchool
Instagram @SoundsideHighSchool
SRCDS: Update - The issue with Rapid Identity is now resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience. Have a great evening!
SRCDS: We are aware of a known issue with Rapid Identity. We have a ticket in and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience!
Reminder 🚨 Happening TOMORROW Night!
October is both National Internet Safety Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. We have an upcoming event that is tailored to help protect your child’s confidence by supporting positive student behavior!
Join Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber along with SmartSocial for a LIVE virtual event, designed to help parents understand how to combat online bullying and foster positive student behaviors.
When: Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00pm
Where: This is a free, virtual event! Register at the link below.
🔗 https://www.smartsocial.com/event/combat-online-bullying-supporting-positive-student-behaviors-on-campus-and-at-home-live-session-3?org=santarosacsd
Rooms App - Issue Resolved 📱
The login issue impacting Rooms access on iOS (Apple) devices has been fully resolved. The root cause was linked to a an issue with the AWS outage. Rooms should now be operating normally. iOS users can log in through the mobile app without issue. Please use the phone number on file, enter the verification code, and you will be logged in.
If you have any other issues, please have them email PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
Thank you for your patience! Have a great night!
The login issue impacting Rooms access on iOS (Apple) devices has been fully resolved. The root cause was linked to a an issue with the AWS outage. Rooms should now be operating normally. iOS users can log in through the mobile app without issue. Please use the phone number on file, enter the verification code, and you will be logged in.
If you have any other issues, please have them email PIO@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
Thank you for your patience! Have a great night!
Due to a brushfire on Interstate 10, please expect significant delays for students on afternoon buses for the following schools:
Avalon Middle School
Bennett C. Russell Elementary
High Road
Hobbs Middle School
King Middle School
Locklin Technical College
Milton High School
Santa Rosa Acceleration Academy
Santa Rosa High School
Avalon Middle School
Bennett C. Russell Elementary
High Road
Hobbs Middle School
King Middle School
Locklin Technical College
Milton High School
Santa Rosa Acceleration Academy
Santa Rosa High School
PNJ Student of the Week
Voting opens today! You can vote once per day and voting will end on Friday, October 24 at NOON! We have one nominee this week. Let's go, Mia!! 👏🏴☠️
Voting Link:
🔗https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/10/21/who-should-be-named-pnjs-student-of-the-week-cast-your-vote/86798581007/
Name: Mia Segura
School: Navarre High School
Grade: 11
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.
Voting opens today! You can vote once per day and voting will end on Friday, October 24 at NOON! We have one nominee this week. Let's go, Mia!! 👏🏴☠️
Voting Link:
🔗https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/2025/10/21/who-should-be-named-pnjs-student-of-the-week-cast-your-vote/86798581007/
Name: Mia Segura
School: Navarre High School
Grade: 11
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.
Congratulations to Gulf Breeze High School student, Christian Burgess, on his outstanding achievement at the 2025 Incubate Debate Fall Championship, held October 13 and 14 at Jacksonville University.
Christian ranked fourth place out of over 70 participants, while exhibiting rigor, grit, and dedication to debate and public speaking in his time with us over the weekend. 👏 He debated timely and timeless topics facing our country, and did so with poise, clarity, and respect. Being selected out of an applicant pool of nearly 500 students, with a 24% acceptance rate, Christian excelled in his participation and skill. Way to go!! 🐬#SRCDS1stChoice
Christian ranked fourth place out of over 70 participants, while exhibiting rigor, grit, and dedication to debate and public speaking in his time with us over the weekend. 👏 He debated timely and timeless topics facing our country, and did so with poise, clarity, and respect. Being selected out of an applicant pool of nearly 500 students, with a 24% acceptance rate, Christian excelled in his participation and skill. Way to go!! 🐬#SRCDS1stChoice
We are thankful for the Chancellor's Leadership Academy, hosted annually by the Florida Department of Education.
For the 2025-2026 school year, Kasie Windfelder and Rachelle Wood are attending this professional learning opportunity.
Mrs. Windfelder is the current principal at Navarre High School and the future principal at Soundside High School (beginning in January 2026). Mrs. Wood serves as the assistant principal at East Bay K8.
We look forward to the knowledge they bring back to our students and schools!! 💙💚#SRCDS1stChoice
‼️ Rooms Issues Due to Amazon Web Services Outage ‼️
We are aware some Apple/iOS users are having trouble logging in to the Thrillshare app (staff) and SRCDS Rooms app (parents) for communication due to issues related to Amazon web services.
Temporary Solution:
We recommend parents use a browser to login to Rooms while we wait for Amazon to repair their services. They can log in via www.edurooms.com and use their credentials (phone or email) linked to their child in FOCUS.
When we have an update, we will make you aware. Thanks for your patience! Have a great night!
We are so proud of the amazing instruction and opportunities in Santa Rosa County! We are proud to showcase some of these items through our LEAPS & Bounds magazine.
Take a look at the 1st Quarter Special Edition which features:
➡️Workforce Education
➡️Student Led Academic Teaming
➡️ Project Based Learning.
This is an interactive way to see what is happening throughout our district through pictures, video, and upcoming information for families. We hope you'll take a few moments to see the success in Santa Rosa. Just click the link below!
🔗https://bit.ly/SpecialEditionOctober2025
Take a look at the 1st Quarter Special Edition which features:
➡️Workforce Education
➡️Student Led Academic Teaming
➡️ Project Based Learning.
This is an interactive way to see what is happening throughout our district through pictures, video, and upcoming information for families. We hope you'll take a few moments to see the success in Santa Rosa. Just click the link below!
🔗https://bit.ly/SpecialEditionOctober2025
💙 Safety Starts With Us - Week 4💙
Taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies. 🧠✨
Students—remember, you are never alone.
💬 Talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher.
💛 Connect with your school’s HOPE Squad for peer support if you are in middle/high school.
📞 Help is always available through Lakeview Center, 988, or HopeFlorida.
Together, we’re building safe schools and strong futures. #SRCDS1stChoice #SafetyStartsWithUs
Mental Health Resource Website for SRCDS:
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/mental-health-services
Taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies. 🧠✨
Students—remember, you are never alone.
💬 Talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher.
💛 Connect with your school’s HOPE Squad for peer support if you are in middle/high school.
📞 Help is always available through Lakeview Center, 988, or HopeFlorida.
Together, we’re building safe schools and strong futures. #SRCDS1stChoice #SafetyStartsWithUs
Mental Health Resource Website for SRCDS:
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/srcds/page/mental-health-services
What a week for Santa Rosa football! 🏈
Our teams brought the heat with big wins across the district. 🔥 Check out Friday night’s scoreboard from October 17 and join us in celebrating these outstanding athletes.
Congratulations to all of our winning teams! Way to represent Santa Rosa County! #SRCDS1stChoice
Schools of Excellence in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County District Schools is proud to recognize FIVE schools that have received the School of Excellence Designation for the 2024-2025 school year.
These schools include:
👏Gulf Breeze Elementary
👏Oriole Beach Elementary
👏Gulf Breeze Middle School
👏Sims Middle School
👏Gulf Breeze High School
The State Board designated a school as a School of Excellence if the school's percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groups (elementary, middle, high, and combination) for at least two of the last three school years. For 2024-2025, only 744 total schools in the state were recognized in 49 school districts.
We are extremely proud of the students, staff, and families for receiving this designation in five of our very own schools. Our mission in Santa Rosa County District Schools is to love, educate, and prepare all students for graduation and a successful future. Congratulations! 🎉 #SRCDS1stChoice
Sponsor Shoutout ✨
Thank you to Dr. Clay Sims and Jennifer Sims with Sims Orthodontics for your generosity and sponsorship of our upcoming Trunk or Treat event hosted by the ESE Department! We couldn't do what we do without support from local business partners like you! ❤️
LEAP Teacher Advisory Council
What an incredible group of educators! Our Teacher Advisory Council is off to a great start for the 2025–2026 school year. We had an evening full of collaboration, inspiration, and shared ideas. We’re excited for the year ahead with these outstanding leaders as we continue to love, educate, and prepare students in Santa Rosa County! #SRCDS1stChoice
Soundside High School is scheduled to open in Fall 2026. As more information, zoning decisions, and/or student placement decisions are made, we will post updates for parents, families, and our community. We can't wait to welcome our future Hurricanes soon! 🌀
Taco Mama will be hosting a SPIRIT NIGHT for Soundside High School on Monday, October 27 from 4-9pm. A percentage of the proceeds will go back to SHS - so mention SHS when ordering! You can come by and meet Principal Windfelder from 6-8pm! We hope to see you there! 🌮
Taco Mama will be hosting a SPIRIT NIGHT for Soundside High School on Monday, October 27 from 4-9pm. A percentage of the proceeds will go back to SHS - so mention SHS when ordering! You can come by and meet Principal Windfelder from 6-8pm! We hope to see you there! 🌮
It's almost that time again! Let's support our Santa Rosa athletes! Check out this week's line up for Friday, October 17! 🏈
October is both National Internet Safety Month and National Bullying Prevention Month. We have an upcoming event that is tailored to help protect your child’s confidence by supporting positive student behavior!
Join Superintendent Dr. Karen Barber along with SmartSocial for a LIVE virtual event, designed to help parents understand how to combat online bullying and foster positive student behaviors. 🎙️
When: Thursday, October 23 @ 6:00pm
Where: This is a free, virtual event! Register at the link below. 💻
🔗 https://www.smartsocial.com/event/combat-online-bullying-supporting-positive-student-behaviors-on-campus-and-at-home-live-session-3?org=santarosacsd
