The Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will begin on April 3rd and go through May 18th. Beginning April 3rd you can access the Transfer Form, the 26-27 School Choice Plan and the 26-27 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under school choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office.
If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850 983-5150.
Thank you and have a good evening.
Good Afternoon Central School Families,
This is Mr. Lay, principal of Central School, with an important message for parents and families. We are conducting a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We believe it’s important for students to know exactly what to do in an emergency and these practice drills enhance their safety. Again, all students are safe, and this is simply drill. Thank you for your understanding and support
Spring testing starts tomorrow, and we want all of our Jaguars to be prepared and confident! Please help your student have a great day by keeping these important reminders in mind:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive to school on time
✔️ Bring a positive attitude and do your best
We are proud of our students and know they will shine! Thank you for your support in helping them succeed. 🐾💛
For more information about the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) test please visit our website at https://cs.santarosaschools.org/.../guid.../testing-0eb2223b
A Week Ahead
Monday, March 30
⚾️Varsity Baseball vs. Red Level (Away @LBW College), 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31
💻PM3 Testing, 5th Grade and 10th Grade Writing
🏃Track, at Jay, 2:45 p.m.
⚾️JV Baseball vs. TR Miller (Away), 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
🥎JV & Varsity Softball vs. Baker (Away), JV-4:30 p.m., V-6:30 p.m.
⚾️Varsity Baseball vs. Washington (Away), 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1
💻PM3 Testing, 4th Grade and 9th Grade
🤵 Gent's Formal Wear Visit during High School Lunch, See Attached Flyer for Additional Information
Thursday, April 2
💻PM3 Testing, 6th Grade Writing and 12th Grade FCLE
🍧Kona Ice on Campus
📋Report Cards Go Home for Elementary Students
🥎JV & Varsity Softball vs. Freeport (Home), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
⚾️Varsity Baseball vs. Washington (Home), 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3
🏫Good Friday-No School
🏃Track at Pine Forest, TBA
🥎JV & V Softball vs. Ponce de Leon (Home), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4
🏃Track at Pine Forest, TBA
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us
📅 Screening Dates: Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, April 11
📍Location: Baptist Medical Park – Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola
➡️ Electronic Registration Required! Register by clicking the link here - https://www.whoweplayfor.org/heart-screening-registration OR clicking on the QR Code
👉Be sure to select 'Escambia County, FL' when registering
A Week Ahead
Monday, March 23
🏫Teacher's Planning Day-No School for Students
🥎JV & Varsity Softball vs. Lighthouse (Home), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00p.m.
⚾️JV & Varsity Baseball vs. Jay (Away), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24
🐆PSC Recruiter Visit during High School Lunch
⚾️JV & Varsity Baseball vs. Walton (Away), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
🥎JV & Varsity Softball vs. Escambia (Away), JV-4:30 p.m., V-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25
🤵 Gent's Formal Wear Visit during High School Lunch, See Attached Flyer for Additional Information
Thursday, March 26
🏋️ Boy's Weightlifting at Jay, 3:00 p.m.
🥎Varsity Softball vs. Washington (Home), 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 27
🎓College & Career Fair
🏃Track, Pace Invitational, All Day Event
⚾️JV & Varsity Baseball vs. Navarre (Away), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
🥎JV & V Softball vs. Paxton (Home), JV-4:30 p.m., V-6:30 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us
📣Kona Ice and Tom's Coffee Truck will be on campus tomorrow!
Applications are now open for the Junior Leadership Santa Rosa (JLSR) Class of 2027!
This transformative program connects you with local business leaders, elected officials, and community trailblazers. Don’t miss this chance to build your resume, explore career paths, and make a real impact in Santa Rosa County.
Application Window: March 1 – April 15
Click here for more information: https://www.gulfbreezechamber.com/junior-leadership-santa-rosa/
Note: There is no cost to students or families for participation.
Central School will be hosting Parent Registration Night tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about course options and plan for the upcoming school year.
⏰ Session Times:
🎓 High School (Incoming 9th–12th Grade Students) — 5:00 PM
📚 Middle School (Incoming 6th–8th Grade Students) — 6:00 PM
During the sessions, we will discuss:
✔️ Graduation requirements
✔️ 2026–2027 course offerings
✔️ Dual enrollment opportunities
✔️ CTE pathways
✔️ Acceleration options
✔️ Athletics and more!
We encourage all parents and guardians of incoming middle and high school students to attend and learn how to help your student plan for a successful school year. We hope to see you there! 🐾
The Class of 2027 invites our Seniors to step into the spotlight for an unforgettable evening at Prom 2026 – A Night on the Red Carpet! ⭐
📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
📍 Heaven’s Trail Event Barn – Milton, Florida
Get ready to dress your best and walk the red carpet for a night filled with music, memories, and celebration as we honor the Class of 2026! ❤️🎉
Be sure to scan the QR codes on the flyer for:
🎟️ General Prom Information - https://aptg.co/6YJ76q
📝 Out-of-Date Request Form - https://aptg.co/36jPsm
Let the countdown to prom begin! 🌟
A Week Ahead
*Monday, March 9
🏃Track at Jay (Girls Only), 2:45 p.m.
🥎9th Grade Softball vs. Baker (Home), 4:00 p.m.
⚾️JV & Varsity Baseball vs. Escambia (Home), JV-4:30 p.m., V-7:00 p.m.
*Tuesday, March 10
🐆High School Registration Night for Incoming 9th-12th Grade Students, Cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.
🐆Middle School Registration Night for Incoming 6th-8th Grade Students, Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m.
⚾️9th Grade Baseball vs. Gulf Point, TBA
🥎JV & Varsity Softball vs. Laurel Hill (Home), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 11
🏫 Chumuckla Elementary Visit to Central
🏋️ Boy's Weightlifting at Baker, 3:00 p.m.
*Thursday, March 12
🍧Kona Ice & Tom's Coffee Truck on Campus
⚾️JV & Varsity Baseball vs. West Florida Baptist (Home), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:30 p.m.
*Friday, March 13
📋3rd 9 Weeks Ends
🥎JV & V Softball vs. Escambia (Home), JV-4:30 p.m., V-6:30 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us
A Week Ahead
*Monday, March 2
🏃Track at Jay, 3:00 p.m.
🥎9th Grade Softball vs. Jay (Home), 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
⚖️Mock Trial Districts, Federal Court House, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
*Tuesday, March 3
⚖️Mock Trial Districts Round 2, Federal Court House, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
🥎JV & V Softball vs. Rocky Bayou (Home), JV-4:00 p.m., V-5:30 p.m.
⚾️Varsity Baseball vs. Pine Forest (Home), 6:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 4
🏋️ Boy's Weightlifting Tri-Meet at Walton, 4:00 p.m.
*Thursday, March 5
⚖️Mock Trial Districts Semi-Finalists, Federal Court House, 1:30 p.m.
⚾️JV Baseball vs. Navarre (Home), JV-4:00 p.m.
🥎9th Grade Softball vs. Baker (Away), 4:00 p.m.
*Friday, March 6
🚜Farm Day
⚖️Mock Trial Districts Finalists, Federal Court House, 9:30 p.m.
🥎JV & V Softball vs. Lighthouse (Away), JV-4:00 p.m., V-6:00 p.m.
⚾️Varsity Baseball vs. Lead (Home), 5:00 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us
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Registration sessions are now open for the 2026–2027 school year at Central School!
If your student is entering 6th–8th grade or 9th–12th grade, we invite you to join us for Registration Night to learn about:
✨ Course offerings
✨ CTE & acceleration opportunities
✨ Athletics & clubs
✨ Graduation requirements & college/career pathways
This is your chance to get important information, ask questions, and start planning for a successful year ahead!
We can’t wait to welcome our future Jaguars! 🐆
As we gear up for Spring Testing Season, please save these important dates! 🗓️ These end-of-year assessments are an opportunity for our students to show all they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown this year.
Let’s work together to help them succeed by:
✔️ Ensuring students get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Encouraging a positive mindset
✔️ Arriving to school on time
✔️ Celebrating their hard work and effort
Your support makes a difference! Let’s motivate our Jaguars to give their very best and finish the year strong! 🐆💙
For more information about the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) test please visit our website at https://cs.santarosaschools.org/.../guid.../testing-0eb2223b
