Sep 16, 2024
Middle School Civics class at East Bay K8 learns about 9/11
Each September, Americans across the country and world remember where they were on Sept. 11, 2001. While that day is seared into the memories of those who were there or who watched it on television, the youngest Americans only know 9/11 as a historical event, something to read about in a book.
Sep 11, 2024
Navarre High looks to bring welding program to campus next school year
Let the sparks fly!
Navarre High School, in conjunction with Locklin Technical College, is bringing a welding course to campus. The full course, which will be roughly two semesters in length, will start next school year (SY 2025-26) and serve as another addition to the high school’s already stacked line-up of career and technical education (CTE) courses and opportunities.
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.”