Feb 17, 2017
Seventh period raises challenges for some teachers
MILTON — When the Santa Rosa County School District returns to a seven-period day, a measure the school board passed, middle and high school teachers will gain a planning period. However, the change …
Feb 17, 2017
Student allowed to keep LGBT-themed sign
MILTON — Milton High School will allow a student to display a sign in her car that says, “So gay I can’t even drive straight,” and will take no further action.
Rachel Campbell, an MHS junior, recei…
Feb 16, 2017
School spokesperson: Students need business leaders' help
PACE — Pace Rotary’s latest guest speaker was Dr. Karen Barber, the Santa Rosa County School District’s Federal Programs director. Barber said more residents should aid students' development to ensur…
Feb 10, 2017
Schools could add seventh period by fall
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County School District could return to a seven-period day as early as the 2017-18 school year.
Currently, Milton High School teacher Tracie Hodges starts her day with a 7:5…
Feb 8, 2017
Santa Rosa residents graduate, make dean’s list
MILTON — Santa Rosa County residents have earned these academic honors:
Jordan Reannon Remington of Navarre graduated with a degree in occupational therapy from James Madison University during th…
Feb 6, 2017
Central's Stewart is Jefferson Davis bound
MILTON — Central High School senior Lacee Stewart’s eyes filled with tears as she watched a standing-room-only crowd of supporters gather to witness the moment for which she long awaited: to continue…
Feb 6, 2017
Santa Rosa Christian's Small signs tennis scholarship
MILTON — Santa Rosa Christian School's Jennifer Small has signed a scholarship to play tennis at Coastal Alabama in Bay Minette.
Feb 3, 2017
'There's no way I'm taking it down'
MILTON — A Milton High School student who received a $20 parking citation also received direction to remove a sign hanging inside her car.
Rachel Campbell’s sign, which says, “So gay I can’t even d…
Feb 2, 2017
Jay High bans book from Celebrate Literacy Week
JAY — “Gutless,” by Carl Deuker, was pulled from Jay High School’s Celebrate Literacy Week reading list after some parents questioned its content, according to Santa Rosa County Director of High Scho…
Feb 2, 2017
5 Santa Rosa County residents earn academic honors
MILTON — Santa Rosa County residents have earned these academic honors:
Eric Larsen, of Gulf Breeze, earned Gold Stars at The Citadel for earning a grade point ratio of 3.7 or higher during the 2…