Guardian program, prayers highlight April school board meeting
April 14, 2023
After months of delay, it appears the Guardian program at Santa Rosa County schools will finally be happening.
At the April 4 school board meeting, the board and the public were updated on where the…
South end high school opening pushed back to 2026
April 12, 2023
Residents in the Midway area will have to wait another year longer for a new 195,000-square-foot high school to open.
At the April 4 Santa Rosa County School Board meeting, DAG Architects announced t…
Rhodes Elementary student cooking competitively
April 10, 2023
Braxton Parker always knew he wanted to be a chef; he just didn’t know he would be recognized for it at such an early age.
Parker, a third-grade student at Rhodes Elementary School, won Santa Rosa Co…
More than trying: Navarre High mock trial team enjoying success
April 7, 2023
Many people try to avoid appearing before a judge, but for the students in Navarre High School’s mock trial team it’s something they look forward to.
Mock trial is an extracurricular activity where s…
Childcare center hosts garden project
March 27, 2023
Preschoolers at The Gingerbread House Child Care Center in Gulf Breeze got the opportunity Wednesday, March 22, to learn more about gardening, plants and where food comes from.
Major Voucher Expansion Headed to DeSantis
March 23, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — A massive expansion of Florida’s school-choice programs that would make all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, after the Republican-controlle…
Three big things: Santa Rosa school board
March 20, 2023
The Santa Rosa County School Board met March 9 at Woodlawn Beach Middle School.
A number of issues, including school libraries and a Juul lawsuit, were discussed and appointments were made to county…
Amanda Bishop: ‘Teaching is my ministry’
March 13, 2023
In February, Santa Rosa District Schools celebrated Career and Technical Education (CTE) in its schools and recognized several people who contribute to the success of such programs, including Amanda…
Raider battalion punches ticket to nationals
March 6, 2023
Navarre High’s NJROTC program is headed back to nationals after a solid finish at the Southern Drill Meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Raider battalion placed second at the meet on Feb. 11, with a…
Despite substitute shortage, ESS confident in first year in Santa Rosa county
February 27, 2023
Across the United States, there have been multiple school districts struggling to fill in the gap when teachers take leave or are absent.
Substitutes have been in high demand since the start of the C…
















