Education Archive

School is a little over a month away and the Santa Rosa County School District, along with the United Way of West Florida, is once again asking for school supplies during their annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign.

A Milton man was arrested June 19 for a sex offender violation after he attended a field day event at East Milton Elementary months before.

Robert Eugene McCurdy, 38, is charged with a sex offender violation.

Santa Rosa County District Schools is asking parents of incoming kindergarteners to register their children as soon as possible for the 2026-27 school year.

Jay High School’s 2026 graduating class walked across the stage Thursday night to commemorate their high school careers and begin their next chapter in life.

Mike Philley, the band director at Avalon Middle School, has accepted the Santa Rosa County District Schools Instrumental Music Coordinator position.

Mike Philley, band director at Avalon Middle School, has accepted the Santa Rosa County District Schools Instrumental Music Coordinator position.

Jeremiah Pool has been a Gator fan his entire life. His father was one, his three brothers got degrees in Gainesville, and for this Panther, he is set to become one too.

Kennedy Gardner is leaving Milton High School the same way she arrived, with a purpose.
Gardner, the Class of 2026 valedictorian, said the word that best captures her four years at Milton High is “impactful.” She credits the school’s culture, students, teachers and leaders alike, for shaping not just grades on a report card but for the person she has become.

Before students at Avalon Middle School ever step foot on a college campus, they are already learning and receiving the tools they need to be successful.

Milton High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during an award ceremony on May 12.