Uke can do it!
March 14, 2024
Introduced to Hawaiians by the Portuguese in the 19th century, the ukulele has become a staple of the island’s sound. The unique instrument, which employs four nylon strings around a small, guitar-li…
Santa Rosa Professional Educators continue negotiations with district
March 12, 2024
Going into their March 6 negotiation with Santa Rosa District Schools, David Godwin of the Santa Rosa Professional Educators said the two sides were at an impasse over a contract for instructional st…
Pace High looks to rename building in honor of longtime secretary
March 11, 2024
On Dec. 30, 2022, Pace High School unexpectedly lost a valuable long-time staff member and former student. Bridget Hall Head was a member of the first graduating class at Pace High School and an empl…
Baker’s dozen
March 8, 2024
Holley Navarre Middle School is sending 13 students to the state science fair following the regional West Panhandle Science and Engineering Fair at UWF. The regional science fair saw 24 HNMS students…
Santa Rosa students given chance to explore career pathways at district expos
February 16, 2024
Throughout February, Santa Rosa District Schools held three different career expos across the county for students and families to explore opportunities in various career fields.
February is CTE mon…
Fourth graders in Michelle Tucker’s class learning financial literacy, business skills
February 9, 2024
Understanding how to handle your finances can be a game changer in your life. According to the University of Kansas, financial wellbeing, which is often tied to financial literacy, can be a determina…
East Bay K8 students learn about drug dangers with familiar face
February 8, 2024
In addition to combating drugs in the community through law enforcement, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is taking the fight to the elementary school level.
Working without contract since October, Santa Rosa teachers still at negotiating table with district
February 7, 2024
Santa Rosa Professional Educators (SRPE), the union representing teachers and other instructional staff in Santa Rosa County schools, has been at the negotiating table with Santa Rosa District School…
School board looks at new and revised policies
February 4, 2024
The Santa Rosa County School Board reviewed school district policies for 2024 during their Jan. 16 meeting. The policies pertain to everything from internet safety to school volunteers to the adminis…
‘To serve and not to be served’
February 3, 2024
With limited budgets and resources available to schools, volunteers play a crucial role in allowing teachers and other faculty to focus on providing students with a quality education. Each year, Sant…