Good morning, Avalon Families.
April is Month of the Military Child. While we always wish to honor those who have served our country in the Armed Services, we also know their families serve alongside them. Military families face an array of challenges and few others experience these challenges throughout their lives. For this service, and for these sacrifices, we wish to offer our appreciation in your recognition.
In honor of our Military Students, we want to “PURPLE UP” Avalon Middle School on Tuesday, April 14th. Wear purple in recognition and honor of those students who sacrifice and serve our country with their families.
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
AMS Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
April is Month of the Military Child. While we always wish to honor those who have served our country in the Armed Services, we also know their families serve alongside them. Military families face an array of challenges and few others experience these challenges throughout their lives. For this service, and for these sacrifices, we wish to offer our appreciation in your recognition.
In honor of our Military Students, we want to “PURPLE UP” Avalon Middle School on Tuesday, April 14th. Wear purple in recognition and honor of those students who sacrifice and serve our country with their families.
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
AMS Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
Parents please complete the survey
🎓✨ Celebrate Your 8th Grader in the Yearbook! ✨🎓
Don’t miss the chance to purchase an 8th Grade Recognition Ad to celebrate your student’s middle school journey! These special ads will be featured in every yearbook and are a wonderful way to share your pride. 💙📚
🗓 Deadline to purchase: April 15
💵 Prices range from $25–$100 depending on ad size
📲 How to order:
1️⃣ Visit treering.com/validate
2️⃣ Enter school code: 1017258890592449
3️⃣ Click the “Buy Yearbook Ad” button and follow the steps
Make their final middle school year even more memorable! 💫
Don’t miss the chance to purchase an 8th Grade Recognition Ad to celebrate your student’s middle school journey! These special ads will be featured in every yearbook and are a wonderful way to share your pride. 💙📚
🗓 Deadline to purchase: April 15
💵 Prices range from $25–$100 depending on ad size
📲 How to order:
1️⃣ Visit treering.com/validate
2️⃣ Enter school code: 1017258890592449
3️⃣ Click the “Buy Yearbook Ad” button and follow the steps
Make their final middle school year even more memorable! 💫
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Rushing for being selected as Avalon's Rookie of the Year!! Fantastic choice and teacher! Thank you for being AWESOME!!
Pace High School SGA is hosting a Spring 5k event on April 12th, from 5-6pm, and they would love if some of our team is able to participate. It will be at the UWF trails, and runners will run the 5k course. The price for our team is a discounted price at $5 per person. All others will pay $10. All proceeds will go to the recipient of the Maggie's Miracles event, which goes to a junior at Pace High School who is currently fighting cancer.
Hello, Avalon Families.
As we are preparing to enter the Easter Weekend, I wanted to inform you that the Title I Parents Engagement Survey Part B is now open and available to you. Below, you will see the link to the online survey. This link and survey will close April 15th.
https://forms.office.com/r/Fapm1zbYjs?origin=lprLink
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
AMS Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
As we are preparing to enter the Easter Weekend, I wanted to inform you that the Title I Parents Engagement Survey Part B is now open and available to you. Below, you will see the link to the online survey. This link and survey will close April 15th.
https://forms.office.com/r/Fapm1zbYjs?origin=lprLink
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
AMS Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
Good evening, Avalon families.
Please stay tuned for several very important announcements concerning activities and events that are coming up soon or changing.
First, tomorrow afternoon/evening’s AMS Luau has been cancelled. There will be no dance after school on Thursday evening.
Second, it is time for our students to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW! Our 6th graders have their annual Writing Test tomorrow, followed by our 7th graders Writing exam on Monday, 4/6, and our 8th graders taking their Writing exam on Tuesday, 4/7. We are proud of the effort and hard work our students have put into their school year and we have the highest level of pride and optimism in their upcoming performance.
After testing each of the above-mentioned days, our SGA/BETA/Mock Trial/Amazing Shake students will have snow cones for sale. Once all testing is finished and lunches are over, our testing students will be able to purchase snow cones on the 700 hallway.
While the year is quickly winding down, we still have much to do. Please continue to monitor your child’s grades. Please continue to reach out to the school with questions and concerns. Help us prepare your kids to be successful on upcoming assessments by ensuring they get a good night’s rest and breakfast on the mornings of testing.
Thank you for an amazing year thus far & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Please stay tuned for several very important announcements concerning activities and events that are coming up soon or changing.
First, tomorrow afternoon/evening’s AMS Luau has been cancelled. There will be no dance after school on Thursday evening.
Second, it is time for our students to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW! Our 6th graders have their annual Writing Test tomorrow, followed by our 7th graders Writing exam on Monday, 4/6, and our 8th graders taking their Writing exam on Tuesday, 4/7. We are proud of the effort and hard work our students have put into their school year and we have the highest level of pride and optimism in their upcoming performance.
After testing each of the above-mentioned days, our SGA/BETA/Mock Trial/Amazing Shake students will have snow cones for sale. Once all testing is finished and lunches are over, our testing students will be able to purchase snow cones on the 700 hallway.
While the year is quickly winding down, we still have much to do. Please continue to monitor your child’s grades. Please continue to reach out to the school with questions and concerns. Help us prepare your kids to be successful on upcoming assessments by ensuring they get a good night’s rest and breakfast on the mornings of testing.
Thank you for an amazing year thus far & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Calling All 8th Graders! ✨📸
We want to see YOUR memories in this year’s yearbook! Send us your favorite candid photos of you and your friend group to be featured 📚💙
Whether it’s laughing in the halls, hanging out at games, or just being yourselves — we want those real moments that make this year unforgettable!
⏰ Deadline to submit: Friday, April 10th
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the memories that last forever! Send in your photos today!
We want to see YOUR memories in this year’s yearbook! Send us your favorite candid photos of you and your friend group to be featured 📚💙
Whether it’s laughing in the halls, hanging out at games, or just being yourselves — we want those real moments that make this year unforgettable!
⏰ Deadline to submit: Friday, April 10th
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the memories that last forever! Send in your photos today!
Good evening Avalon PTO Members & Parents,
AMS PTO will be hosting a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser to help support Teacher Appreciation Week April 6-10th (flyer attached). With that said, we will be hosting an ice cream party for those that sell at least $100 and we could use some help! Please see the sign up link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAA2AA0F8C52-63257420-double
PTO will also be hosting the 3rd quarter honor roll celebration on April 9th and we really need volunteers for this event due to it being held on the track! Please see the sign up link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAA2AA0F8C52-63255045-3rdqtr
PTO will be holding elections for the Executive Board for the school year 26/27 at the meeting on April 21st. Please send nominations to PTO board members by April 17th. The positions are President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Thanks for all you do for AMS & AMS PTO.
V/R,
Devon Foresman
President, Avalon PTO
AMS PTO will be hosting a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser to help support Teacher Appreciation Week April 6-10th (flyer attached). With that said, we will be hosting an ice cream party for those that sell at least $100 and we could use some help! Please see the sign up link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAA2AA0F8C52-63257420-double
PTO will also be hosting the 3rd quarter honor roll celebration on April 9th and we really need volunteers for this event due to it being held on the track! Please see the sign up link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAA2AA0F8C52-63255045-3rdqtr
PTO will be holding elections for the Executive Board for the school year 26/27 at the meeting on April 21st. Please send nominations to PTO board members by April 17th. The positions are President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Thanks for all you do for AMS & AMS PTO.
V/R,
Devon Foresman
President, Avalon PTO
📚✨ Yearbook Custom Page Deadline Reminder! ✨📚
Parents, don’t forget — custom page orders are due this Friday, April 3rd! 🎉
Custom pages are special pages that are personalized just for your student’s yearbook, making their book even more memorable! Best of all, the first 2 custom pages are FREE! 🖤
Celebrate your child’s favorite memories from this school year with photos, messages, and special moments they’ll treasure forever. Don’t miss out!
#YearbookMemories #CustomPages #DeadlineReminder #SchoolYearMemories
Parents, don’t forget — custom page orders are due this Friday, April 3rd! 🎉
Custom pages are special pages that are personalized just for your student’s yearbook, making their book even more memorable! Best of all, the first 2 custom pages are FREE! 🖤
Celebrate your child’s favorite memories from this school year with photos, messages, and special moments they’ll treasure forever. Don’t miss out!
#YearbookMemories #CustomPages #DeadlineReminder #SchoolYearMemories
Mark Your Calendar!! The Luau has been changed to April 2. Come and join us in the FUN!!
Singers Wanted!! Share your beautiful voice with us!
Want to Sing? Come join in the FUN!!!
Good evening, Avalon families.
First and foremost, the faculty and staff at Avalon wish you a safe and restful Spring Break. The adults will report back to work for planning day on Monday, March 23rd, and students report back on Tuesday, March 24th for the final quarter of the 2025/2026 school year. Please continue to monitor your child’s grades as we approach the end of the year.
Earlier this past week, all 6th and 7th grade students were given 7th & 8th Grade Course Registration sheets during their science classes. Seventh graders received yellow course registration sheets and 6th graders received blue registration sheets. Please work with your child to select desired courses for their 2026/2027 school year. You can complete this task on-line via a QR code (found on the registration forms) or simply return the form to the school. These are due on or before Friday, March 27th.
If you are interested, 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.
Again, have a safe and restful Spring Break. We will see you soon.
Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
First and foremost, the faculty and staff at Avalon wish you a safe and restful Spring Break. The adults will report back to work for planning day on Monday, March 23rd, and students report back on Tuesday, March 24th for the final quarter of the 2025/2026 school year. Please continue to monitor your child’s grades as we approach the end of the year.
Earlier this past week, all 6th and 7th grade students were given 7th & 8th Grade Course Registration sheets during their science classes. Seventh graders received yellow course registration sheets and 6th graders received blue registration sheets. Please work with your child to select desired courses for their 2026/2027 school year. You can complete this task on-line via a QR code (found on the registration forms) or simply return the form to the school. These are due on or before Friday, March 27th.
If you are interested, 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.
Again, have a safe and restful Spring Break. We will see you soon.
Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
Good Evening, Avalon Parents/Guardians.
For students interested in trying out for Pace High School Cheerleading, the 2026 PHS Cheer Application must be submitted by Thursday, March 12th.
Cheerleading applications can be downloaded using the QR code provided and/or picked up at the front office.
Thank you so much!
Coach Jernigan
Going to Pace? Interested in girls weight lifting? Check this out!
Remember to buy your Yearbook!
Good evening, Avalon families.
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/
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 & Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Good evening, Avalon families.
As we exit February and enter the weekend, I would like to announce a few important items.
If your child has the following teachers for their second period class, they will take the Florida Youth Survey next Tuesday, March 3rd.
• Ms. Reeves
• Mr. Thies
• Ms. D. Johnson
• Mrs. Whitson
• Ms. Yankovoy
• Mr. Philley
• Ms. Kinder
• Mr. Arceo
• Mrs. Whitson
Permission forms went home today with these selected groups of children. You only need to return this form if you wish for your child to opt out of the Florida Youth Survey.
Parents of eighth graders zoned to attend Pace High School, Monday evening, March 2nd, from 4:30-5:30 PM at PHS (gymnasium), there will be a Class of 2030 Parent Night. PHS will be on campus next week to speak with our 8th grade students about 2026/2027 course registration. Friday, there will be the PHS Pep Rally where our 8th graders zoned for Pace will visit the Pace High campus. Permission slips to attend this trip will go home next week. A similar event for 8th grade students zoned to attend Milton High School will take place the following week.
We thank you for a great start to the Spring Semester. Spring Break will be here very soon. Continue to check on your child’s grades and stay safe. Reach out to me, Mr. Stokes, if you have any concerns or questions.
Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
As we exit February and enter the weekend, I would like to announce a few important items.
If your child has the following teachers for their second period class, they will take the Florida Youth Survey next Tuesday, March 3rd.
• Ms. Reeves
• Mr. Thies
• Ms. D. Johnson
• Mrs. Whitson
• Ms. Yankovoy
• Mr. Philley
• Ms. Kinder
• Mr. Arceo
• Mrs. Whitson
Permission forms went home today with these selected groups of children. You only need to return this form if you wish for your child to opt out of the Florida Youth Survey.
Parents of eighth graders zoned to attend Pace High School, Monday evening, March 2nd, from 4:30-5:30 PM at PHS (gymnasium), there will be a Class of 2030 Parent Night. PHS will be on campus next week to speak with our 8th grade students about 2026/2027 course registration. Friday, there will be the PHS Pep Rally where our 8th graders zoned for Pace will visit the Pace High campus. Permission slips to attend this trip will go home next week. A similar event for 8th grade students zoned to attend Milton High School will take place the following week.
We thank you for a great start to the Spring Semester. Spring Break will be here very soon. Continue to check on your child’s grades and stay safe. Reach out to me, Mr. Stokes, if you have any concerns or questions.
Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
850-983-5540
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Please be advised that Bus 620 will be late today. Students will be riding sub bus 614.
