GBHS JROTC instructor named Rookie of the Year
The Santa Rosa Education Foundation (SREF) announced Master Sergeant Rafael Garcia (Air Force Retired) of Gulf Breeze High School as the 2019 Santa Rosa Rookie of the Year during their Rookie of the Year Reception May 8.
2019 principals, assistant principals of the year
The Santa Rosa County School District has announced recognition of its top administrators for 2019. All were singled out by a vote of their peers for their dedication to their schools, students, staff and community.
Prom Promise reminds students they matter
A night meant for young celebration can turn to a nightmare in an instant.
Harp awarded AFA Teacher of the Year
Marsha Harp was caught by surprise when she learned she had been named the Air Force Association Chapter #398 Hurlburt Teacher of the Year.
Parents enlisted as ‘cheerleaders’ to boost test readiness
Students across Florida last week completed the first round of high-stakes testing that will determine everything from teacher compensation to the ranking of schools.
Santa Rosa’s future chefs flaunt culinary skills
Santa Rosa County elementary students sautéed, chopped and baked to impress the judges last month during the annual Sodexo Future Chefs National Challenge.
High School theatre learns the art of swordplay
Parting ways from the typical love songs and massive choreographed dance numbers of Disney musical projects, Navarre High School Theater will be presenting “The Three Musketeers” this April at Pensacola State College.
Navarre teacher honored for promoting patriotism
Of all the teachers imparting patriotism in their classrooms in Florida, West Navarre Primary School’s Denese Brown has been recognized as a standout.
Take Stock in Children needs mentors
Students coming from low-income backgrounds often face hurdles to academic and career success that their peers do not. They are statistically more likely to miss school and have lower grades. And they are less likely to go to college.
School district redraws lines to ease crowding
In what sounds like a complicated game of musical chairs, school district officials are attempting to combat rising school capacity issues by redistricting elementary schools in Gulf Breeze and Pace.










