On Monday, December 15, 2025, PHS Admin and ESOL Liaison, Kirti Colvin, hosted a Seal of Biliteracy Awards Breakfast. TSA for World Languages, Beth Cunningham, presented the certificates. Parents in attendance were excited to celebrate their students' success!
The Florida Seal of Biliteracy Program is established to recognize a high school graduate who has attained a high level of competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages in addition to English (6A-1.09951), including American Sign Language, classical languages, and indigenous languages.
The following students took the rigorous AAPPL exam-ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages.
3 PHS Students will earn the Gold Seal on their diploma:
Ashley Montilla - Spanish
Kyoung Choi - Korean
Jessica Rost - German
4 PHS Students will earn the Silver seal on their diploma:
Antonio Rojas - Spanish
Jennifer Desales Mendez - Spanish
Ana Barona Rivas - Spanish
Mariana Andrade - Portuguese
For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy: https://bit.ly/25-26SealofBiliteracyFlyer
The Florida Seal of Biliteracy Program is established to recognize a high school graduate who has attained a high level of competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages in addition to English (6A-1.09951), including American Sign Language, classical languages, and indigenous languages.
The following students took the rigorous AAPPL exam-ACTFL Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages.
3 PHS Students will earn the Gold Seal on their diploma:
Ashley Montilla - Spanish
Kyoung Choi - Korean
Jessica Rost - German
4 PHS Students will earn the Silver seal on their diploma:
Antonio Rojas - Spanish
Jennifer Desales Mendez - Spanish
Ana Barona Rivas - Spanish
Mariana Andrade - Portuguese
For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy: https://bit.ly/25-26SealofBiliteracyFlyer
Last week, the Department of Social Studies and World Languages hosted a rotation at Rhodes Elementary's Living History Arts Festival.
Assisting with the art project, Director of Workforce Education, Charlin Knight, and MHS Spanish Club Sponsor, Diane Henehan, taught the students that Florida means "place of flowers" in Spanish. Ashley Corlies, Career Specialist, and Beth Cunningham, TSA for World Languages, engaged students on VR Headsets while exploring the history of Florida's earliest settlement.
MHS Spanish Club members jumped in to help students match Florida facts for the map game, as well as navigate in VR. It was a wonderful learning experience for all! #SRCDS1stChoice
Assisting with the art project, Director of Workforce Education, Charlin Knight, and MHS Spanish Club Sponsor, Diane Henehan, taught the students that Florida means "place of flowers" in Spanish. Ashley Corlies, Career Specialist, and Beth Cunningham, TSA for World Languages, engaged students on VR Headsets while exploring the history of Florida's earliest settlement.
MHS Spanish Club members jumped in to help students match Florida facts for the map game, as well as navigate in VR. It was a wonderful learning experience for all! #SRCDS1stChoice
REMINDER: Semester Exams begin TOMORROW! 📝
❄️All middle/high school students will have exams on December 17, 18, and 19.
❄️As a reminder, December 17 & 18 are full days for all students.
❄️December 19 is an Early Release day for all schools/students.
Good luck to all of our students taking exams!
🔗Early Release Schedule: https://aptg.co/4v5KhG
🔗2025-2026 School District Calendar: https://aptg.co/g6xhGS
❄️All middle/high school students will have exams on December 17, 18, and 19.
❄️As a reminder, December 17 & 18 are full days for all students.
❄️December 19 is an Early Release day for all schools/students.
Good luck to all of our students taking exams!
🔗Early Release Schedule: https://aptg.co/4v5KhG
🔗2025-2026 School District Calendar: https://aptg.co/g6xhGS
Santa Rosa County is hosting several Movie in the Park events! Take a look at this FREE event! 🍿
Upcoming Date:
📅December 16 - 6pm - Navarre Park (Polar Express)
🔗https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/1141/Movie-in-the-Parks
Upcoming Date:
📅December 16 - 6pm - Navarre Park (Polar Express)
🔗https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/1141/Movie-in-the-Parks
REMINDER: As you plan ahead, this Friday, December 19 is an early release day for ALL students.
Winter Break will be December 22-January 2. There is a teacher planning day on Monday, January 5. All students return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to begin the 2nd semester! 🎉🏫⭐
🔗Early Release Schedule: https://aptg.co/4v5KhG
🔗2025-2026 School District Calendar: https://aptg.co/g6xhGS
Winter Break will be December 22-January 2. There is a teacher planning day on Monday, January 5. All students return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 to begin the 2nd semester! 🎉🏫⭐
🔗Early Release Schedule: https://aptg.co/4v5KhG
🔗2025-2026 School District Calendar: https://aptg.co/g6xhGS
Soundside High School Proposed Zones: NOW AVAILABLE!
The proposed zones were shared at the December 11, 2025 school board meeting. You can find the public hearing notice, zoning scenario information, and the three proposed zones on our website created specifically for SHS zoning at the link below.
You can view our SHS Proposed Zones website here: https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/shs/page/proposed-zoning-information
You can view the December 11, 2025 board meeting here: https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/55/media
Public Notice: A public hearing will be held on January 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County School Board Room, 5086 Canal Street in Milton to formally adopt the new attendance zones. The following schools will be affected: Navarre High School and Gulf Breeze High School. Copies of specific maps of the zones that would be implemented, if the proposed boundary revisions are approved, will be made available for study and examination at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Barber, at 6032 Highway 90, Milton, Florida 32570, Monday through Friday, December 12, 2025 through January 15, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition, during this same time frame, the proposed boundary revisions will be made available for review on the District’s website.
The proposed zones were shared at the December 11, 2025 school board meeting. You can find the public hearing notice, zoning scenario information, and the three proposed zones on our website created specifically for SHS zoning at the link below.
You can view our SHS Proposed Zones website here: https://www.santarosaschools.org/o/shs/page/proposed-zoning-information
You can view the December 11, 2025 board meeting here: https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/55/media
Public Notice: A public hearing will be held on January 15th at 5:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County School Board Room, 5086 Canal Street in Milton to formally adopt the new attendance zones. The following schools will be affected: Navarre High School and Gulf Breeze High School. Copies of specific maps of the zones that would be implemented, if the proposed boundary revisions are approved, will be made available for study and examination at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Karen Barber, at 6032 Highway 90, Milton, Florida 32570, Monday through Friday, December 12, 2025 through January 15, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition, during this same time frame, the proposed boundary revisions will be made available for review on the District’s website.
REMINDER: Semester Exams are coming up next week for middle/high school students! 📝
❄️All middle/high school students will have exams on December 17, 18, and 19.
❄️As a reminder, December 17 & 18 are full days for all students.
❄️December 19 is an Early Release day for all schools/students.
Good luck to all of our students taking exams! Work hard to show what you know!🏫
🔗Early Release Schedule: https://aptg.co/4v5KhG
🔗2025-2026 School District Calendar: https://aptg.co/g6xhGS
❄️All middle/high school students will have exams on December 17, 18, and 19.
❄️As a reminder, December 17 & 18 are full days for all students.
❄️December 19 is an Early Release day for all schools/students.
Good luck to all of our students taking exams! Work hard to show what you know!🏫
🔗Early Release Schedule: https://aptg.co/4v5KhG
🔗2025-2026 School District Calendar: https://aptg.co/g6xhGS
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⚠️REMINDER - Happening TOMORROW! ⚠️
Our partners at CDAC are putting on a "Let's Talk about Vaping" event on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Milton Community Center. There is also a virtual option available if you're not able to attend in person.
Please see the flyer for more details!
Questions? Please contact dmanassa@cdac.info or call 850-434-2724.
⚠️REMINDER - Happening TOMORROW! ⚠️
Our partners at CDAC are putting on a "Let's Talk about Vaping" event on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Milton Community Center. There is also a virtual option available if you're not able to attend in person.
Please see the flyer for more details!
Questions? Please contact dmanassa@cdac.info or call 850-434-2724.
🎪Mark Your Calendars! 🎪
Our 2nd annual From Birth to Age Five Help Me Thrive Event is coming soon! Come join us for information for families, free food, giveaways, and family fun!
📅Saturday, March 7
🕧9:00-11:30am
📍Santa Rosa Auditorium (4530 Spikes Way Milton, Florida 32570)
RSVP by March 3rd for an additional entry for a giveaway prize ➡️ https://bit.ly/BirthtoAgeFive2026
Interested in being a sponsor? Please visit our website with sponsorship information and applications for local organizations or businesses that would like to have a table at this event.
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/birth-to-age-five
We hope to see you there! 🎉
Reminder - Students in middle & high school can stay connected with ROOMS! With class updates/announcements, 1:1 messaging, and easy access to teacher uploaded materials, this is your one stop for all things communication. Check out the 3 ways students can access Rooms to begin communicating today. 📱💻
Save the Date 🗓️
The ESE Department will host the 2026 Parent Transition Resource Fair on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 10am-1pm at the Pace Community Center.
More details to follow. We hope you will join us!
Our next School Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 11. This meeting will be at 5:30pm and held at Canal Street Board (5086 Canal Street Milton, Florida 32570). You can always review the agenda, minutes, and/or live stream during the meetings at the link below.
🔗https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
🔗https://santarosacosdfl.portal.civicclerk.com/
❄️Happy December 1st! ☃️
The December edition of LEAPS & Bounds is here with all you need to know for the upcoming month ahead! 🔗https://bit.ly/LEAPSandBoundsDecember2025
This month you'll find:
➡️Innovative Principal of the Year Celebration
➡️Veteran's Day Celebrations
➡️Student Recognitions
➡️School Happenings
➡️Family Resources
➡️Safety Items
...and more!
Check it out at the link above to stay in the loop about all things Santa Rosa! 💙💚
Don't forget to sign up for our new FREE Resource at Smart Social to protect your kids online! Stay ahead of AI, TikTok, Snapchat, video games, and dangerous challenges with resources and live events by using the link below!
🔗https://www.smartsocial.com/?org=santarosacsd
The December edition of LEAPS & Bounds is here with all you need to know for the upcoming month ahead! 🔗https://bit.ly/LEAPSandBoundsDecember2025
This month you'll find:
➡️Innovative Principal of the Year Celebration
➡️Veteran's Day Celebrations
➡️Student Recognitions
➡️School Happenings
➡️Family Resources
➡️Safety Items
...and more!
Check it out at the link above to stay in the loop about all things Santa Rosa! 💙💚
Don't forget to sign up for our new FREE Resource at Smart Social to protect your kids online! Stay ahead of AI, TikTok, Snapchat, video games, and dangerous challenges with resources and live events by using the link below!
🔗https://www.smartsocial.com/?org=santarosacsd
We are thankful for our students, staff, and families! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
December will be here before we know it! We have compiled December & January important updates for you. Please mark your calendars and check with your school sites for any additional important upcoming events! ❄️☃️
As a reminder Fall Break is November 24-28. Schools and district offices will be closed. Students return on Monday, December 1. Have a wonderful break! We are thankful for all of our students, staff, and families!
Today is Substitute Educators Day! 👏 We are thankful for all of our substitutes for stepping in when our teachers and staff are not available or attending trainings! Our substitutes go above and beyond to ensure our students have consistency with instruction and our schools are able to run smoothly. 😊 Thank you, substitutes, for ALL you do!
If you are interested in becoming a substitute in SRCDS, you can go to the link below to apply today!
🔗https://ess.com/apply/
If you are interested in becoming a substitute in SRCDS, you can go to the link below to apply today!
🔗https://ess.com/apply/
🏫 Soundside High School Update - 11/19/25 🏫
We have received many questions about the future of Soundside High School. In an effort to provide accurate and clear information, here is an update regarding grade level and zoning decisions for Soundside High School.
During the December 11, 2025 school board meeting, there will be a review of several zoning options for Soundside High School. These will be drafts only. No final decision will be made during that meeting.
After the options are advertised for at least 30 days, the Board will plan to vote on one proposed school zone and finalize grade level assignments during the January 15, 2026 board meeting.
The District will share more specific information with the impacted schools, any students who may be re-zoned, programming options, and other frequently asked questions regarding athletics, curriculum, school choice, and more on the website and social media. We look forward to the future in SRCDS!
Did you know? November 19 is Educational Support Professionals Day! Our educational support staff serve in a variety of roles throughout our district - from bookkeepers, to secretaries, to paraprofessionals in classrooms, to serving our schools, and so much more! We couldn't do what we do without these vital individuals! We are so thankful for each of you and your service to our students, schools, and community. 💓
Interested in working in our district in a role similar to this? ➡️ Visit https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/ today to learn more and apply!
Interested in working in our district in a role similar to this? ➡️ Visit https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/ today to learn more and apply!
💻FREE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES💻
We’re excited to announce that with Santa Rosa County District Schools is partnering with SmartSocial —and your family now has free access to everything you need to help keep your family safe and successful online.
This isn’t just another resource—it’s your go-to hub to stay informed about AI, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, video games, and online challenges, while also building a stronger connection with your child.
Click the link below to register today & get free resources!
🔗https://www.smartsocial.com/?org=santarosacsd
You’ll get access to:
💻54+ Live Parent Events – Ask questions, learn from online safety experts, and get entered to win a Kindle, Bluetooth speaker, or 3D printer
📃450+ On-Demand Resources – Instantly search for the apps, trends, and topics your family is navigating. Watch quick videos, explore expert-backed guides, and use simple conversation starters to talk with your kids.
👨👩👧👦Student-Led Videos – Short, relatable clips created by teens, for teens—perfect for sparking meaningful conversations at home.
Register now and you'll be entered to win prizes like a Kindle, 3D printer, or Bluetooth speaker! We’re proud to offer this to your family—so you can stay informed, connected, and confident all year long.
You can find more information for parents/educators or families at our website at the link below!
🔗https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/smart-social
