Collaboration between teachers, students leads to big gains at elementary school
August 13, 2024
The Santa Rosa County School District is “A” rated, which shows success throughout all of its elementary, middle and high schools.
W.H. Rhodes Elementary School in Milton made one of the biggest leaps of all Santa Rosa County schools in 2024, going from a “C” rated school to “B” rated.
More than 1,000 attend Milton’s National Night Out event
August 9, 2024
In most communities, National Night Out is a chance for locals – especially children – to meet law enforcement officers, see how their vehicles light up and make noise, and much more.
Are you ready for back to school?
August 7, 2024
With Santa Rosa County District Schools returning Aug. 12, students and their families may have questions regarding where to find information such as calendars, registration links, start and dismissal times and much more. Here are some key dates, times and links to help your family get ready.
Trish Johnson brings K-8 experience to East Milton Elementary
July 29, 2024
The East Milton Elementary School Roadrunners have a new leader. Patricia “Trish” Johnson was named to the role of principal in June, replacing Nadia Colin, who left to take the school district’s public information officer position.
Santa Rosa County District Schools achieves “A” district grade yet again
July 24, 2024
The Florida Department of Education has released school and district grades for the 2023-24 school year and Santa Rosa County has again earned an “A.”
NAS Whiting Field hosting Back to School Bash July 25
July 18, 2024
School is almost back in session and NAS Whiting Field wants military families to be ready.
On Thursday, July 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Whiting Park, NAS Whiting Field Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is hosting a Back-to-School Bash to give supplies to students and their families.
No education without representation
July 1, 2024
A student on the school board? That is what a group of students called for at the June 13 Santa Rosa County School Board meeting.
While it may seem preposterous to some, it’s allowed by state law and has been implemented in some school districts across Florida.
University of West Florida Pensacola campus becomes home to a ‘Moon Tree’
June 27, 2024
The University of West Florida celebrated the planting of a “Moon Tree” seedling that flew around the moon on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission in 2022. UWF was selected from hundreds of organizations that applied to receive a seedling.
Four Sims Middle students go to national Speech and Debate competition
June 25, 2024
Four students from Sims Middle School competed at the National Speech & Debate Association’s 2024 National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, the week of June 19 through 21. There, they competed against 7,000 students from the top speech and debate programs from around the world.
School board appoints seven to new positions, including four principals
June 18, 2024
There was a significant shake-up in Santa Rosa District Schools in June.
At the June 13 school board meeting, the district appointed seven people to new positions at schools throughout the district, including four principals at Holley Navarre Primary School, Avalon Middle School, East Milton Elementary School and Gulf Breeze Elementary School.