Good morning 8th grade parents,
This announcement is for all future high school athletes. A new Florida law requires ECG screenings for any student trying out or participating in FHSAA interscholastic athletics. This new rule applies to all entering 9th grade students and any new students. I have attached a letter which explains and lists where these screenings will be held. Have a great weekend.
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.
Michael Branon
GBMS Principal
Report Cards have been published in Focus. If you would like a printed report card, please contact the school. No school tomorrow, April 3rd. 7th grade writing is Monday, April 6th and 8th grade writing is Tuesday, April 7th. Have a great three day weekend.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
GBHS Counselors met with our 8th grade today. There is a sneak peak at GBHS on April 7th at 5:30. Listed below is information about possible on-line classes that can be taken while still students at GBMS.
FLVS/SRO - Summer Course Registration Process
GBMS will ONLY approve Personal Finance and Money Management, Driver’s Education, and HOPE (PE class).
For online registration, please complete the following:
· Parent must email confirmation to Mrs. Hepworth that student has permission to request the course. hepworthd@santarosa.k12.fl.us · Create an account in FLVS - Florida Virtual School | Grades K-12 Online
· Click ENROLL
· Choose ENROLL IN FLVS FLEX
· Follow the Step-by-Step Process
· SRO (Santa Rosa Online is our local option and will have local teachers)
· Choose Course - (Place it in your backpack)
· GUIDANCE must approve - I will see it on my side.
· Once approved by guidance, teacher is assigned
This is Mr. Brandon, principal of Gulf Breeze Middle, with an important message for parents and families. We conducted a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We know that drills can cause possible concerns for our students, but we believe it’s important for them 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 a required lockdown drill. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
This tournament raises money for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Teams can raise money in addition to the entry fee. The team that wins the tournament, the team that raises the most money and the team with the best costume are treated to a Chick Fil A lunch. Cash and checks made out to Rally Foundation are accepted for the entry fee and additional money collected.
Good evening 8th grade students and parents. GBHS counselors will be at GBMS on Wednesday, April 1st to discuss registration procedures for the 26/27 school year at GBHS. GBHS will also offer a Sneak Peek on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30. Please look at attached flyer.
This tournament raises money for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer. Teams can raise money in addition to the entry fee. The team that wins the tournament, the team that raises the most money and the team with the best costume are treated to a Chick Fil A lunch. Cash and checks made out to Rally Foundation are accepted for the entry fee and additional money collected.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education to monitor our progress in creating a positive school experience for you and your child(ren). Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas for recognition and improvement.
The survey will ask you to select the school your child(ren) attends. Once you complete the survey for one school, you will have the option to provide feedback on another school, if you have a child at another school in the district. Providing feedback to each school should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit.
The Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey can be accessed here:
• Santa Rosa County District Schools - Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
• QR Code link:
The survey is scheduled for 2/17/2026 through 3/13/2026.
To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.
Thank you for your partnership,
Michael Brandon
Principal
Only one more day until BINGO NIGHT! (Dinner is included.) Don't forget to buy your tickets! Please support our wonderful school!! Our GRAND PRIZE is a 1 night stay at Fairfield Inn with pool passes. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here to buy your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mpc83euh
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Please join us for PTO Bingo on Wednesday, March 11
Click on Link or QR code
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-bingo-night-hosted-by-gbms-pto
Please join us for PTO Bingo on Wednesday, March 11
Click on Link or QR code
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2nd-annual-bingo-night-hosted-by-gbms-pto
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education to monitor our progress in creating a positive school experience for you and your child(ren). Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas for recognition and improvement.
The survey will ask you to select the school your child(ren) attends. Once you complete the survey for one school, you will have the option to provide feedback on another school, if you have a child at another school in the district. Providing feedback to each school should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit.
The Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey can be accessed here:
• Santa Rosa County District Schools - Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
• QR Code link:
The survey is scheduled for 2/17/2026 through 3/13/2026.
To maintain confidentiality of the Parent/Caregiver Survey, our partners at Studer Education will be administering the survey, managing the data collection, and aggregating the data to provide results reports to leaders.
Thank you for your partnership,
Michael Brandon
Principal
