Hello, Avalon families.
Next Tuesday evening at 5:30, we will have our November PTO meeting in the AMS media center. All are welcome to join and attend. PTO dues are $10.00 per family.
Thank you for your time.
Next Tuesday evening at 5:30, we will have our November PTO meeting in the AMS media center. All are welcome to join and attend. PTO dues are $10.00 per family.
Thank you for your time.
Dear Santa Rosa Student and/or Parent/Guardian,
Take Stock in Children is a unique program to help qualifying students achieve success in high school and guidance towards college. Our program provides a mentor, college success coach, workshops, and individualized college readiness for each participant. Students make a commitment to their success and are held accountable for their grades, attendance, and behavior as well as committing to remaining crime/drug free. At graduation, and completion of the Take Stock program, students are awarded up to 4 years of college tuition to pursue a technical, associates, or bachelors degree.
To be eligible to apply:
• Santa Rosa student in grades 7-9
• Minimum 2.0 GPA or "C" average
• Show financial need (qualify for free/reduced lunch)
• Legal US resident
• Determined to succeed!!!
Applications are now available online through our website and the link below. A transcript of the application can be downloaded from our website to give you a preview of the required information and questions to be answered. Please complete the application with your student and answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. The student must complete "Section E - Student Information and Student Statement". Tax information is required to verify income eligibility and financial need. All information submitted is confidential and will not be shared.
Take Stock in Children New Student Application
2026 TSIC STUDENT APPLICATION
TSIC Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
More information regarding Take Stock in Children can be found on our websites or you can reach out to Mr. Stokes.
Go KNIGHTS!
Take Stock in Children is a unique program to help qualifying students achieve success in high school and guidance towards college. Our program provides a mentor, college success coach, workshops, and individualized college readiness for each participant. Students make a commitment to their success and are held accountable for their grades, attendance, and behavior as well as committing to remaining crime/drug free. At graduation, and completion of the Take Stock program, students are awarded up to 4 years of college tuition to pursue a technical, associates, or bachelors degree.
To be eligible to apply:
• Santa Rosa student in grades 7-9
• Minimum 2.0 GPA or "C" average
• Show financial need (qualify for free/reduced lunch)
• Legal US resident
• Determined to succeed!!!
Applications are now available online through our website and the link below. A transcript of the application can be downloaded from our website to give you a preview of the required information and questions to be answered. Please complete the application with your student and answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. The student must complete "Section E - Student Information and Student Statement". Tax information is required to verify income eligibility and financial need. All information submitted is confidential and will not be shared.
Take Stock in Children New Student Application
2026 TSIC STUDENT APPLICATION
TSIC Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
More information regarding Take Stock in Children can be found on our websites or you can reach out to Mr. Stokes.
Go KNIGHTS!
Good evening, Knights! This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, 11/11 in observance of Veterans Day. In addition, Minecraft club has been cancelled for Thursday, 11/13. To all our Veterans, thank you for your service and dedication to our country!
Congratulations to our 8th grade girls, the North End 3 on 3 Basketball Champs!'
Congratulations to our 6th grade boys, the North End 3 on 3 Basketball Champs!
Hello, Avalon Families.
A few reminders before the weekend begins.
Please remember that time change is this weekend and we fall back an hour.
Next week is the last week we are accepting Minecraft Club T-shirt orders. Please turn in all orders and requests to Ms. Yankovoy in the 6th grade (Green) hallway.
PTO will be on campus Monday morning accepting PTO dues in the parent drop-off line. PTO dues are $10 and you can simply hand a PTO representative an envelope with your child's name and $10 (or a check).
Also, we want to remind families that if your household income has changed during this challenging time, you may be eligible to submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Families may also choose to decline benefits if circumstances change. To apply or re-apply, please visit www.myschoolapps.com.
Additionally, if your family is experiencing a need during this time, please contact your school administrator and/or counselor for additional support. We are here to assist you and will do everything we can to help your family and connect you with available resources.
Thank you for an amazing week. Thank you for your participation and support at last night's family event. We had a great evening with you.
Happy Halloween, and Go NIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Principal, Avalon Middle School
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
A few reminders before the weekend begins.
Please remember that time change is this weekend and we fall back an hour.
Next week is the last week we are accepting Minecraft Club T-shirt orders. Please turn in all orders and requests to Ms. Yankovoy in the 6th grade (Green) hallway.
PTO will be on campus Monday morning accepting PTO dues in the parent drop-off line. PTO dues are $10 and you can simply hand a PTO representative an envelope with your child's name and $10 (or a check).
Also, we want to remind families that if your household income has changed during this challenging time, you may be eligible to submit a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Families may also choose to decline benefits if circumstances change. To apply or re-apply, please visit www.myschoolapps.com.
Additionally, if your family is experiencing a need during this time, please contact your school administrator and/or counselor for additional support. We are here to assist you and will do everything we can to help your family and connect you with available resources.
Thank you for an amazing week. Thank you for your participation and support at last night's family event. We had a great evening with you.
Happy Halloween, and Go NIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Principal, Avalon Middle School
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
Hello, again, Avalon families.
Tomorrow, Thursday, is the last day our IMPACT club will I'll sell BOO-grams. BOO-grams cost $1 and will be sold during all three lunches, then delivered Friday, October 31st.
Thank you for supporting the kids and clubs of Avalon Middle School.
Go KNIGHTS!
Hello, Avalon families.
Please remember today is the last day to register for our Veterans Day celebration. We need to know how many people to prepare for in advance to ensure enough food & supplies are provided.
What: Avalon Middle School’s Veterans Day luncheon
Who: Veterans, current military members, and their families
Where: Avalon Middle School cafeteria
When: Monday, November 10, 2025, from 11:00-12:30
Lunch is complimentary for our honored Veterans and current service members.
Guests need to bring cash to pay for lunch ($4.00 per adult)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
https://forms.office.com/r/nwR3Rhnyt5
This link is also available on Avalon’s Facebook page and website.
In addition, please do not forget our family engagement night, Reading Isn’t Scary, which is tomorrow evening. We do ask that parents refrain from dropping off children unattended. The Book fair will open at 5:00 PM and our band and chorus will begin performing at 5:30. Join us for a fun evening at The Castle.
Thank you for your time and GO KNIGHTS!
Please remember today is the last day to register for our Veterans Day celebration. We need to know how many people to prepare for in advance to ensure enough food & supplies are provided.
What: Avalon Middle School’s Veterans Day luncheon
Who: Veterans, current military members, and their families
Where: Avalon Middle School cafeteria
When: Monday, November 10, 2025, from 11:00-12:30
Lunch is complimentary for our honored Veterans and current service members.
Guests need to bring cash to pay for lunch ($4.00 per adult)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
https://forms.office.com/r/nwR3Rhnyt5
This link is also available on Avalon’s Facebook page and website.
In addition, please do not forget our family engagement night, Reading Isn’t Scary, which is tomorrow evening. We do ask that parents refrain from dropping off children unattended. The Book fair will open at 5:00 PM and our band and chorus will begin performing at 5:30. Join us for a fun evening at The Castle.
Thank you for your time and GO KNIGHTS!
Please join us as we honor our Veterans and current military members with a hallway parade, band and chorus performance, and luncheon. Show your service pride by wearing your uniform, squadron/unit shirt or hat.
What: Avalon Middle School’s Veterans Day luncheon
Who: Veterans, current military members, and their families
Where: Avalon Middle School cafeteria
When: Monday, November 10, 2025 from 11:00-12:30
Lunch is complimentary for our honored Veterans and current service members.
Guests need to bring cash to pay for lunch ($4.00 per adult)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
https://forms.office.com/r/nwR3Rhnyt5
Link is also available on Avalon’s Facebook page and website.
What: Avalon Middle School’s Veterans Day luncheon
Who: Veterans, current military members, and their families
Where: Avalon Middle School cafeteria
When: Monday, November 10, 2025 from 11:00-12:30
Lunch is complimentary for our honored Veterans and current service members.
Guests need to bring cash to pay for lunch ($4.00 per adult)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
https://forms.office.com/r/nwR3Rhnyt5
Link is also available on Avalon’s Facebook page and website.
Good morning, Avalon Families.
This message is a brief reminder of upcoming events at Avalon Middle School.
-Tonight, 10/21, at 5:30 PM, we will hold our monthly PTO meeting in the AMS media center. Please feel free to join us.
-This Friday afternoon, 10/24, at 4:00 PM, we will hold our annual AMS Cross Country event. Please come cheer our runners to the finish line.
-Next week (October 27 - 31) is our annual Red Ribbon Dress-Up Week. The grade level with the most participation will get free seating during lunch the following week.
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - Twin/Dynamic Duo
Wednesday - Pajama Day
Thursday - Costume
Friday - Pace/Milton
-The attached file is directions for those students working in Course Recovery. Students needing Course Recovery (and their parents) have been notified. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to me.
-Next Thursday evening is our Family Engagement Night where we want to tell you READING ISN'T SCARY! Please join us for a great time as we celebrate our music programs, conduct reading activities, hand out candy to the children, and enjoy our Book Fair. You may even see some teachers dressed up in costumes.
Please keep up with your child's grades. Please keep your teachers informed of any necessary information regarding your children. As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you, & GO KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Principal, Avalon Middle School
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
This message is a brief reminder of upcoming events at Avalon Middle School.
-Tonight, 10/21, at 5:30 PM, we will hold our monthly PTO meeting in the AMS media center. Please feel free to join us.
-This Friday afternoon, 10/24, at 4:00 PM, we will hold our annual AMS Cross Country event. Please come cheer our runners to the finish line.
-Next week (October 27 - 31) is our annual Red Ribbon Dress-Up Week. The grade level with the most participation will get free seating during lunch the following week.
Monday - Wear Red
Tuesday - Twin/Dynamic Duo
Wednesday - Pajama Day
Thursday - Costume
Friday - Pace/Milton
-The attached file is directions for those students working in Course Recovery. Students needing Course Recovery (and their parents) have been notified. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to me.
-Next Thursday evening is our Family Engagement Night where we want to tell you READING ISN'T SCARY! Please join us for a great time as we celebrate our music programs, conduct reading activities, hand out candy to the children, and enjoy our Book Fair. You may even see some teachers dressed up in costumes.
Please keep up with your child's grades. Please keep your teachers informed of any necessary information regarding your children. As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you, & GO KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Principal, Avalon Middle School
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
AMS Announcement 10/14/2025
Hello, Avalon Middle School parents and guardians.
One-fourth of the school year is now behind us. Your child’s first 9-weeks’ report cards will post next Friday, October 24th. Before you know it, we will be preparing for 1st Semester Exams. Please be aware of the upcoming items below.
• Our next PTO meeting will take place Tuesday, October 21st @ 5:30 PM in the AMS media center.
• This Friday, the 17th, is our PBIS day and our 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Tomorrow is the last day to register a team for the 3-on-3 Tournament ($15/team) and the last day to purchase a spectator ticket ($5/person). Please have your child turn money into Coach Napier or Mrs. Denney.
• Kona Ice & concessions will be available for purchase on Friday’s PBIS Day, so please send funds with your child.
• Thursday, October 30th is a family night at Avalon. Out theme is Reading Isn’t Scary. A flier has gone home with your child explaining this event. Please complete the QR Code registration on the flier and bring the whole family.
• If your child failed a core class during the first quarter, we will begin Course Recovery next week. You will get another message about a parent night we will hold providing information on course recovery in the next few days.
Happy Fall. Continue to visit your child’s FOCUS account and monitor their grades. Thank you for a great first quarter and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan P. Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Hello, Avalon Middle School parents and guardians.
One-fourth of the school year is now behind us. Your child’s first 9-weeks’ report cards will post next Friday, October 24th. Before you know it, we will be preparing for 1st Semester Exams. Please be aware of the upcoming items below.
• Our next PTO meeting will take place Tuesday, October 21st @ 5:30 PM in the AMS media center.
• This Friday, the 17th, is our PBIS day and our 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Tomorrow is the last day to register a team for the 3-on-3 Tournament ($15/team) and the last day to purchase a spectator ticket ($5/person). Please have your child turn money into Coach Napier or Mrs. Denney.
• Kona Ice & concessions will be available for purchase on Friday’s PBIS Day, so please send funds with your child.
• Thursday, October 30th is a family night at Avalon. Out theme is Reading Isn’t Scary. A flier has gone home with your child explaining this event. Please complete the QR Code registration on the flier and bring the whole family.
• If your child failed a core class during the first quarter, we will begin Course Recovery next week. You will get another message about a parent night we will hold providing information on course recovery in the next few days.
Happy Fall. Continue to visit your child’s FOCUS account and monitor their grades. Thank you for a great first quarter and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan P. Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Join us on Saturday, November 1st @ Pace High for the 3 on 3 Middle School Basketball Tournament!
Come and join us for a FUN FILLED Event!!!
Good afternoon, Avalon Parents & Guardians.
Today's Cross-Country meet is canceled due to inclement weather. While we currently do not have a date and time, King Middle School plans to rescheduled for next week. More information will come as soon as possible.
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
Today's Cross-Country meet is canceled due to inclement weather. While we currently do not have a date and time, King Middle School plans to rescheduled for next week. More information will come as soon as possible.
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
PICTURE DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
Our next Cross-Country Meet will be this Thursday, September 25th at 3:30pm at King Middle School. Students who ran under 22 minutes at the last meet qualified for this meet and were informed at the last practice. A new permission slip is not required unless we do not have one on file. Students will depart campus via bus at approximately 2:30pm. There will be NO TRANSPORTATION BACK TO AMS. All students will need to be picked up by a parent or guardian from King Middle School at the conclusion of the event, which will be at approximately 4:30pm. Please sign your student out with Coach Huntington or Coach Richardson. We look forward to a great meet! Go Knights!
AMS Announcement 09/23/2025
Hello, Avalon Middle School parents and guardians.
Today, we conducted our monthly safety drill and practiced what students should do in the event there is ever a need to lockdown during lunch or breakfast, when students are in the cafeteria. While we hope we never have to experience one, we practice safety drills each month, either in the form of a lockdown drill, fire drill, severe weather drill or shelter-in-place. We have had three drills so far this year and will have another during October, and each month thereafter.
• Avalon Middle School now has an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and a membership form will go home with your child this Friday afternoon (9/26). Please support our students and teachers by joining the AMS PTO. Applications and funds can return to your child’s first period teacher.
• We have held our first School Advisory Council meeting, and you can find all the necessary documents on our school website, including the date and time of our next SAC Meeting, Tuesday, November 18th @ 8:00 AM.
• Next Wednesday, October 1st, is our annual Fall Picture Day. Please visit our school website of social media page for instructions on how to sign up and purchase pictures online at GulfSouthPix.com. All students will have pictures made for the AMS Yearbook.
• The AMS Beta Club will continue to accept food items for our annual Beta Food Drive until this Friday, 9/26.
• This link will take you to our annual Title 1 Parent Engagement Survey. The Title I Parent Survey A will be available beginning Monday, September 22nd and will close on Friday, October 6th. https://forms.office.com/r/fXFaVXigwm
Happy Fall. Continue to visit your child’s FOCUS account and monitor their grades. Thank you and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan P. Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
850-983-5540
Hello, Avalon Middle School parents and guardians.
Today, we conducted our monthly safety drill and practiced what students should do in the event there is ever a need to lockdown during lunch or breakfast, when students are in the cafeteria. While we hope we never have to experience one, we practice safety drills each month, either in the form of a lockdown drill, fire drill, severe weather drill or shelter-in-place. We have had three drills so far this year and will have another during October, and each month thereafter.
• Avalon Middle School now has an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), and a membership form will go home with your child this Friday afternoon (9/26). Please support our students and teachers by joining the AMS PTO. Applications and funds can return to your child’s first period teacher.
• We have held our first School Advisory Council meeting, and you can find all the necessary documents on our school website, including the date and time of our next SAC Meeting, Tuesday, November 18th @ 8:00 AM.
• Next Wednesday, October 1st, is our annual Fall Picture Day. Please visit our school website of social media page for instructions on how to sign up and purchase pictures online at GulfSouthPix.com. All students will have pictures made for the AMS Yearbook.
• The AMS Beta Club will continue to accept food items for our annual Beta Food Drive until this Friday, 9/26.
• This link will take you to our annual Title 1 Parent Engagement Survey. The Title I Parent Survey A will be available beginning Monday, September 22nd and will close on Friday, October 6th. https://forms.office.com/r/fXFaVXigwm
Happy Fall. Continue to visit your child’s FOCUS account and monitor their grades. Thank you and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan P. Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
850-983-5540
Bring us your canned food!
AMS Announcement 09/18/2025
Hello, Avalon Middle School parents and guardians.
Our first round of Progress Monitoring tests are behind us and our students and teachers did a great job. Dr. Blue may call your child out of their scheduled classes if they are involved in make-up testing. I have a few important announcements that will likely impact your children or already has.
• First, tomorrow morning’s Cross-Country practice has been cancelled. We do wish our Cross-Country teams the very best as they compete this afternoon. I know they will represent Avalon well.
• Second, if your child is a walker, please remind them to be very careful as they are making their way to and from school. We ask that walker students enter and exit closer to the bus ramp, as the traffic is much heavier closer to the front of the school building.
• Next Tuesday evening is our BETA Induction Ceremony. If your child has brought home an invite, please join us at 6:00 PM for our celebration.
• Avalon Middle School now has an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and I have included a social media QR code & link where you can connect with them and support our school.
• We have passed the first quarter mid-term point (last Wednesday, 9/10. Please keep track of your child’s academic performance and reach out to their teachers, if necessary, as soon as possible.
• I have also included a graphic to assist you and your child with connecting to their teachers via ROOMS.
We thank you for a great start to the year. Next week, I will send home a Title 1 Parent Survey link and look forward to receiving your feedback. We will continue to work together to push our students to achieve their fullest potential.
Thank you and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan P. Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
850-983-5540
Hello, Avalon Middle School parents and guardians.
Our first round of Progress Monitoring tests are behind us and our students and teachers did a great job. Dr. Blue may call your child out of their scheduled classes if they are involved in make-up testing. I have a few important announcements that will likely impact your children or already has.
• First, tomorrow morning’s Cross-Country practice has been cancelled. We do wish our Cross-Country teams the very best as they compete this afternoon. I know they will represent Avalon well.
• Second, if your child is a walker, please remind them to be very careful as they are making their way to and from school. We ask that walker students enter and exit closer to the bus ramp, as the traffic is much heavier closer to the front of the school building.
• Next Tuesday evening is our BETA Induction Ceremony. If your child has brought home an invite, please join us at 6:00 PM for our celebration.
• Avalon Middle School now has an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and I have included a social media QR code & link where you can connect with them and support our school.
• We have passed the first quarter mid-term point (last Wednesday, 9/10. Please keep track of your child’s academic performance and reach out to their teachers, if necessary, as soon as possible.
• I have also included a graphic to assist you and your child with connecting to their teachers via ROOMS.
We thank you for a great start to the year. Next week, I will send home a Title 1 Parent Survey link and look forward to receiving your feedback. We will continue to work together to push our students to achieve their fullest potential.
Thank you and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan P. Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
850-983-5540
2025-2026 School Year
Dear Avalon Middle School Families,
This information is to inform you of Florida State Board of Education statute related to required instruction in health education topics for students in Grades K-12. Florida Statute 1003.42 requires school districts to develop a comprehensive, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate K-12 instruction for various topics including suicide prevention, substance use and abuse prevention, dating violence, abstinence, resiliency, and child trafficking prevention education.
In accordance with Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.094124, Required Instruction Planning and Reporting requires school districts to annually provide a minimum of five (5) hours of data-driven instruction to students in grades 6-12 related to civic and character education and life skills education through resiliency using the health education standards, including the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media.
To meet these mandatory state requirements, our school district utilizes an online program, Navigate 360/Compass Curriculum, which contains lessons created by experts in the field and cover grade level mandated topics in an appropriate, interactive manner. Lessons are presented in an online format and may be presented either individually, in whole, or small groups. Families have access to view all lessons by logging in through the student portal under the Clever app where the Compass Curriculum app resides. It is important to note and reiterate that this requirement is mandated by the Florida State Board of Education, and these lessons will be presented to all secondary students in our district, including Dual Enrollment students and any student participating virtual learning.
Avalon Middle will begin presenting these lessons to our students this Thursday, 9/18. We will present one lesson a month until the month of March when we will have covered all required material.
Thank you and Go KNIGHTS!
Dear Avalon Middle School Families,
This information is to inform you of Florida State Board of Education statute related to required instruction in health education topics for students in Grades K-12. Florida Statute 1003.42 requires school districts to develop a comprehensive, age-appropriate, and developmentally appropriate K-12 instruction for various topics including suicide prevention, substance use and abuse prevention, dating violence, abstinence, resiliency, and child trafficking prevention education.
In accordance with Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.094124, Required Instruction Planning and Reporting requires school districts to annually provide a minimum of five (5) hours of data-driven instruction to students in grades 6-12 related to civic and character education and life skills education through resiliency using the health education standards, including the social, emotional, and physical effects of social media.
To meet these mandatory state requirements, our school district utilizes an online program, Navigate 360/Compass Curriculum, which contains lessons created by experts in the field and cover grade level mandated topics in an appropriate, interactive manner. Lessons are presented in an online format and may be presented either individually, in whole, or small groups. Families have access to view all lessons by logging in through the student portal under the Clever app where the Compass Curriculum app resides. It is important to note and reiterate that this requirement is mandated by the Florida State Board of Education, and these lessons will be presented to all secondary students in our district, including Dual Enrollment students and any student participating virtual learning.
Avalon Middle will begin presenting these lessons to our students this Thursday, 9/18. We will present one lesson a month until the month of March when we will have covered all required material.
Thank you and Go KNIGHTS!