Together, we can make a big difference for local families in need. 💛
Drop off your donations at the main office or bring them to our Fall Into Science event! 🍁🍂🔬🧪
Let’s show how strong our Central community can be when we come together to help others!

A Week Ahead
Monday, October 27
⛳️Boy's Golf District Tournament at Eagle Springs Golf Course
🎃K-2 Field Trip to Sweet Seasons Farm
🏀Girl's Basketball Try-Outs, 3:00-5:00 p.m. (Must have current physical on file to try-out)
🏀Boy's Basketball Try-Outs, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Must have current physical on file to try-out)
Tuesday, October 28
⛳️Boy's Golf District Tournament at Eagle Springs Golf Course
💻 ACT NCR
🏀Girl's Basketball Try-Outs, 3:00-5:00 p.m. (Must have current physical on file to try-out)
🏀Boy's Basketball Try-Outs, 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Must have current physical on file to try-out)
Wednesday, October 29
⛳️Boy's Golf District Tournament at Eagle Springs Golf Course
🏈Football Team Pictures, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30
🐆Senior Class Meeting, 11:30-12:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31
📚Character Book Dress-up Day, No Masks or Face Coverings-Dress Code Still Applies
🍧Kona Ice on Campus, Pavilion Area, 9:00-1:30 p.m.
🏈Varsity Football vs. Wewahitchka (Away), 7:00 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us



Central School is seeking veteran volunteers to speak at our upcoming Veterans Day Assembly on November 10th at 130 p.m.. If you are interested in sharing your experiences and speaking to our secondary students about service, sacrifice, and patriotism, please contact hollandm@santarosa.k12.fl.us
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We look forward to honoring our veterans and helping our students understand the importance of your service! 🇺🇸

📅 Senior Class Meeting 10/30/2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Join us as we discuss:
🎓 Graduation details
🗓️ Senior deadlines
💰 Scholarships
💡 FAFSA Night
📅 Junior Class Parent Meeting 11/03/2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Get ready to plan for an unforgettable Prom!
💃 Prom fundraising ideas
🎟️ Event planning updates
Stay informed, stay involved, and let’s make this year one to remember! 💙💛


🎀 Red Ribbon Week at Central School 🎀
Next week, Central School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week!
Students will participate in themed dress-up days each day to promote awareness and encourage everyone to live a drug-free life.
This year’s motto is:
🧩 “Life is a Puzzle — Solve It Drug Free!” 🧩
Let’s come together to show our school spirit and commitment to making healthy, positive choices! *Dress Up is for ALL students. No mask or full face makeup. Dress code still applies.

A Week Ahead
Monday, October 20
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. WFL/Northview/Alethia at Marcus Point, 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21
💻PSAT Testing
🎃Pre-K Field Trip
Wednesday, October 22
📋UWF Application Day for Seniors
Thursday, October 23
🐆No Events Scheduled
Friday, October 24
📚Report Cards Available on Focus
🏈Varsity Football vs. Lighthouse (Away), 7:00 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us

A Week Ahead
Monday, October 13
📝Teacher's Planning Day-No School for Students
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Northview at Tanglewood, 3:00 p.m.
⛳️Girl's Golf Tournament vs. Jay at Tanglewood, 3:30 p.m.
🎶SRC High School Marching Band Exhibition at Pace High School, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14
🥳1st 9 Weeks Goal AR Reward Party
🏃Cross Country vs. Tate at Ashton Brosnaham Park
🏐 Varsity Volleyball Semifinals vs. Baker at Northview, 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15
🐆No Events Scheduled
Thursday, October 16
Letterman Jacket Fitting Gym Lobby, 9:00 a.m. $100 deposit due at the time of ordering
🏃Cross Country vs. Paxton (Away)
🏐 Varsity Volleyball District Championship at Northview, 6:30 p.m. (Subject to Change depending on outcome of Semifinal game on Tuesday)
Friday, October 17
🏈Varsity Football vs. Vernon (Away), 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18
🎶Harrison Marching Band Invitational in Gulfport, MS, 10:00 a.m.-11:55 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Dear Jaguar Families,
Holiday assistance for 2025 is now available. Contact the Central Guidance Department for more information.

A Week Ahead
Monday, October 6
🏋🏼♀️Girl's Weightlifting Try-Outs (Weight Room), 2:30-4:30 p.m.
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Northview at Northview, 3:00 p.m.
🏐Girl's Varsity Volleyball vs. Jay (Home), 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Choctaw at Miracle Strip Park, 8:00 a.m.
⛳️Girl's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Milton at Tanglewood, 3:30 p.m.
🏐 JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Baker (Away), 5:00, 6:00 p.m.
🏈 JV Football vs. Baker (Home), 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8
🐆No Events Scheduled
Thursday, October 9
✈️USAF Recruiter at HS Lunch
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Gulf Breeze at Tiger Point, 3:00 p.m.
🏃Cross Country vs. Paxton (Away), 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10
🐆No Events Scheduled
Saturday, October 11
🎶Band FBA District 1 Marching MPA-State Assessment at Ft. Walton Beach HS, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
🏐9th Grade Volleyball Tournament vs. Milton (Away), 8:00, 9:00 a.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us


Please join us in celebrating Ms. Brittany Fisher, our 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year! 🎉
Ms. Fisher serves as a paraprofessional and is the perfect example of kindness, dedication, and heart in action. She is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed — always with a smile, a cheerful spirit, and a deep love for our students. 💙🐆
What an honor it is to be recognized by your colleagues! CONGRATULATIONS, Ms. Fisher — we are so blessed to have you as part of our Central School family! 👏💫

This is a friendly reminder about our school dress code. Please help ensure students are in compliance each day:
For full guidelines, please review the Student Handbook on our website or in the student planner. Thank you for supporting a positive learning environment!
https://cs.santarosaschools.org/o/cs/page/student-handbook

A Week Ahead
Monday, September 29
⛳️Girl's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Crestview at Tanglewood, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 30
💻FAST ELA Retakes
📚7th Grade Social Studies Field Trip
🏐 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Milton (Home), 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p.m.
🏈 JV Football vs. Ernest Ward (Away), 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1
💻Algebra EOC Retakes
🚗Wyotech Recruiter at HS Lunch, 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 2
💻Retake Make-Ups
⛈️Redzone Weather Presentation, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
🏐 JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Laurel Hill (Home), 5:00, 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 3
🏈 Varsity Football vs. Jay (Away), 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4
🏐Varsity Volleyball Tournament vs. WS Neal (Away)
🏃Cross Country Wildcat Invitational at UWF
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us


A Week Ahead
Monday, September 22
🚌7th Grade Social Studies Field Trip
🌸Homecoming Assembly, 9:20 a.m.
⛳️Boy's Golf vs. Jay/Northview at Northview, 3:00 p.m.
🏐9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Flomaton (Home), 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 p.m.
🏈 JV Football vs. Snook (Away), 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23
CLT 10 Testing
🏐 JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Escambia (Home), 5:00, 6:00 p.m.-Senior Night
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Baker at Blackwater Course, 3:00 p.m.
⛳️Girl's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Baker at Blackwater Course, 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24
🏴See You at the Flagpole, 7:50-8:10 a.m.
🎉Homecoming Parade, 1:00 p.m.
Parade route starts at Oglesby Road. Community line up directly across from the school.
6:30 - 8:00 Bonfire sponsored by Central Jaguar Quarterback Club
Thursday, September 25
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Jay/Northview at Tanglewood Course, 3:30 p.m.
⛳️Girl's Golf Tournament vs. Jay at Tanglewood Course, 3:30 p.m.
🐆Jaguar Prowl (Gym), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
🎆Community Fireworks
Friday, September 26
📸Homecoming Pictures
⭐️Pep Rally
📢Early Release Day for All Students, 12:05 p.m.
🏈 Varsity Football vs. Rocky Bayou (Home), 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 27
🪩Homecoming Dance, MS 6:00-8:00 p.m./8:30-10:30 p.m.
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us






📣 Central School 2025 Homecoming Announcement 🎉🐾
Central School 2025 Homecoming is upon us! We are excited to celebrate this special tradition with our students, staff, and families.
Congratulations to our Senior Maids and Class Representatives for being voted by their peers to represent Central School during this year’s Homecoming festivities! 💙💛
Homecoming Week is a time dedicated to celebrating Jaguar Spirit and Traditions across campus. We encourage all students and families to join us in the celebrations, wear your Jaguar colors, and help us make this Homecoming one to remember!
Let’s show our pride, cheer on our Jaguars, and create memories that will last a lifetime! 🐾✨
Please note Friday, September 26th is an Early Release Day for ALL Central Students.





State and district-required Compass Curriculum lessons will begin this month. Please take a moment to review the attached letter from Assistant Superintendent Mike Thorpe for more details about the required instruction for students in grades K–12.


Monday, September 15
💻PM1 Assessment 7th Grade ELA Testing
⛳️Boy's Golf FCA Tournament at AC Reed, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
📸School Pictures for Elementary Students (Pre K-5th Grades)
🏐9th/Varsity Volleyball vs. Lead (Away), 5:00, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16
📸School Pictures for Middle School Students (6th, 7th, & 8th Grades)
🏐 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. WS Neal (Away), 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 p.m.
🏈 JV Football vs. WS Neal (Home), 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17
💻PM1 Assessment for 8th Grade ELA & EOC Make-Up Tests
📸School Pictures for High School Students (9th, 10th, & 11th Grades)
Thursday, September 18
⛳️Boy's Golf Tournament vs. Crestview at Blackwater Course, 3:00 p.m.
⛳️Girl's Golf Tournament vs. Crestview at Blackwater Course, 3:30 p.m.
🏐 9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Jay (Home), 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 p.m.
Friday, September 19
💻PM1 Assessments for 8th Grade Math
⭐️Homecoming Practice 9:20-10:20
Saturday, September 20
🏐9th Grade Volleyball Tournament vs. Milton (Home)
❓Have questions about this week's events? Email us at CSoffice@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Mark your calendars for Central School Portraits! 📅 It's the perfect opportunity to capture those cherished school moments. Here’s when we’ll be taking pictures:
- **Monday, September 15**: Pre-K to 5th Grade 🎒
- **Tuesday, September 16**: 6th to 8th Grade 📚
- **Wednesday, September 17**: 9th to 11th Grade 🏫
Keep an eye out for flyers that will be sent home with elementary students this week. ✉️
For your convenience, you can also pre-pay online by clicking the link below:
https://cdcartistry.gotphoto.com/prepay/login
Get ready to smile 😁 and show off your school spirit in those photos!

Gent’s Formal Wear will be on campus tomorrow for tuxedo fittings. 🕴️
✅ Open to ALL secondary students grades 6-12 attending Homecoming
✅ Gent’s will deliver your tux to the school before the dance
✅ They’ll also pick it up after the event – easy and convenient!
Don’t miss this chance to get fitted and look your best for the big night! 💃🕺

In Honor of Grandparents Day Central School will be hosting Doughnuts with Dear Ones for students grades Pre-k through 5th grade. Please make plans to join us for this event and don't forget to stop by the book fair. Event details Date: 09/11/2025 Time: 7:10 to 7:40 a.m. Place: Cafeteria.

