Aug 28, 2024
UWF collaboration leads to app for recording family histories
The University of West Florida recently partnered with journalist, media producer and entrepreneur Dustin Plantholt on a new business venture called HeirStory.
Aug 26, 2024
UWF Argo Athletic Band sees rapid growth with new leadership
In 2018, the University of West Florida Argo Athletic Band began playing. Since then, the music has gotten louder as the band has grown from a fledgling pep band to a full-scale marching band.
Aug 23, 2024
Beyond School Walls program coming to Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties
The transition from school to the workforce, or even college, can have its challenges. From resumes to interviews to finding out what you want to do with your life, students navigate a wide range of options and hurdles.
Aug 22, 2024
Christian schools in Santa Rosa talk academics, instilling values
It’s that time of year again! Grab your writing utensils, notepads, calculators and backpacks and get to class!
Aug 20, 2024
Food service provider, Chartwells, begin first school year in Santa Rosa County
During a week of training across the county in July, every member of the cafeteria and food service staff at Santa Rosa District Schools got an in-depth look at how their new employer, Chartwells, does business.
Aug 7, 2024
Are you ready for back to school?
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.
Jul 29, 2024
School Board names five assistant principals, coordinator of social studies
The Santa Rosa County School Board recently announced the appointment of six people to new positions at schools across the district. Five of the six positions are assistant principals at SS. Dixon Intermediate School, S.S. Dixon Primary, Sims Middle, Oriole Beach Elementary and East Bay K-8 School.
Jul 24, 2024
Santa Rosa County District Schools achieves “A” district grade yet again
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.”
Jul 2, 2024
Audrey Goodwin excited for first year as principal at Holley Navarre Primary
Holley Navarre Primary School has a new principal. Audrey Goodwin, who has spent the past 25 years educating students in various roles in northwest Florida, was appointed to principal of Holley Navarre Primary by the Santa Rosa County School Board on June 13.
Jun 28, 2024
No education without representation
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.