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Santa Rosa schools reopen with 93.7 percent student attendance

October 20, 2026 | Staff Reporters

Santa Rosa County was back in the classroom Monday, Oct. 19, marking the first time since Wednesday, Oct. 7, that school had been held in the district.

Santa Rosa County District Schools reports that student attendance across 36 campuses reached 93.7 percent on the first day back following Hurricane Isaias

Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Karen Barber speaks at a press briefing at the Santa Rosa County School Board chambers on Oct. 16

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Santa Rosa schools reopen with 93.7 percent student attendance

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