Jan 22, 2016
Avalon students placed 5th in state comp
Abigail ‘Abby’ Nielsen made 5th chair for clarinet in the honors band, fellow classmate Adeline Belova earned 5th chair as a flutist in the symphonic band.
Jan 20, 2016
Local church donates coats to school children
Financially disadvantaged students at both Bagdad Elementary School and East Milton Elementary School can now stay a little warmer thanks to a donation of coats from the First Presbyterian Church of…
Jan 18, 2016
Scott selected for music award
GulfBreezeMiddle School student Erin Scott was selected as the school's All-State Musician for the Florida Music Educator's Association (FMEA) Middle School Honors Band. Erin traveled to Tampa with …
Jan 16, 2016
Jan 15, 2016
S.S. Dixon Primary celebrates Florida's Arbor Day
The students of S.S. Dixon Primary School were getting their hands dirty on Thursday in celebration of Florida’s Arbor Day, with assistance from rangers from the Florida Forest Service.
On Thursday…
Jan 15, 2016
Gulf Breeze teacher named 'Teacher of the year'
During a surprise visit from Santa Rosa Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick and selection committee members from the Santa Rosa Education Foundation, Stephanie Duffy of Gulf Breeze High School wa…
Jan 12, 2016
Three finalists for Teacher of the Year announced
Paula Jones of Avalon Middle School, Stephanie Duffy of Gulf Breeze High School and Sarah Thomin of Holley-Navarre Primary School have been announced as the three finalists for the Santa Rosa County …
Jan 12, 2016
Jay principal thanks community, staff for 'Innovative Principal' nomination
In her third year as principal at JayElementary School, Kelly Allen-Short is thankful for the support her school has received not only from the teachers and staff, but from the community as well. Wit…
Jan 6, 2016
Semifinalists announced for SRC 'Teacher of the Year'
Out of the 33 nominees of the Santa Rosa County public school system, the five semifinalists for the Santa Rosa Education Foundation’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ have been announced: Paula Jones of Avalon…
Jan 5, 2016
Graduation rates continue to rise for Santa Rosa County
The Santa Rosa County School District reports having an improved graduation rate of 83.2 percent for the 2014-2015 school year, which is a .4 percent point increase from the previous school year. Sup…