Hello, Avalon Middle families. Welcome to 2026.
This Friday, January 16th, there will be an A & A/B Honor Roll celebration for all students performing at those levels during the second quarter. Your child's report card will post this Friday in FOCUS.
Tomorrow, we will have a full scale lockdown drill toward the end of the school day. Please be aware this is simply a monthly scheduled drill.
Track season is set to kick off January 23rd. This first meeting will be an informational meeting for the students and will begin at 7:45 am in the multipurpose room. Students can be dropped off at the car rider pickup/drop off ramp. Students will need a permission slip to participate in track. Those students who signed a permission slip for Cross Country do NOT need to have another permission slip signed—they are cleared to compete. Any study who did NOT participate in Cross Country will need to pick up a permission slip from the folder hanging outside Coach Richardson's door in Blue Hall, room 613. Practice days/times will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:45 am. Please note that we will still hold practice on inclement days, as there are activities we can do in the multipurpose room. Practice is on unless we cancel through the Rooms app. If you have not installed Rooms, or do not regularly monitor it, please consider checking it out, as we post updates to the Track Season in our Track and Cross Country Room. Coach Huntington will be updating the Room with any new parents as the season gets underway. There will be two organized meets this season: The Patriot Invitational is set for Friday, March 27th, while the North End Invitational is set for Wednesday, April 1st. Both meets are at Pace High School. More information will follow on these meets, as we will only be able to take our athletes with the fastest qualifying times to these meets and a special release/permission slip will be required for those athletes. Lastly, students will be provided jerseys to wear at meets and appropriate track attire is required for practices: PE clothes (no jeans) with running shoes (no crocs/house shoes). Please direct questions to Coach Huntington (lhuntington@santarosa.k12.fl.us) or Coach Richardson (richardsont@santarosa.k12.fl.us).
Thank you for your time, and Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Avalon middle School Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
850-983-5540
Check out the beautiful pictures!
As you start your Christmas Break, I do wish to bring a few items to your attention and remind you of special dates in the week we return to campus.
*Monday, January 5th is Teachers Planning Day. Students return Tuesday, January 6th.
*Take Stock in Children On-Line Scholarship Applications are due Wednesday, January 7th. Please take time to look into this.
*Make-Up Pictures are Thursday, January 8th.
From everyone at Avalon Middle School, Thank You for a great First Semester. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. Please stay safe and we will see you in 2026.
Go KNIGHTS!
Ryan Stokes
Avalon Middle School Principal
StokesR@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Good evening, Avalon Families.
This is a reminder of our upcoming semester exams. I also wish to remind everyone that Friday, December 19th, is the ONLY early release day (@ 1:00). I have included a copy of the district calendar, which was updated in August.
*First and Second period exams are scheduled for Wednesday (12/17) @ 9:15 & 2:14.
*Third and Fourth Period Exams are Thursday (12/18) @ 9:15 & 2:14.
*Fifth and Sixth Period Exams are Friday (12/19) @ 9:15 & 10:30.
I hope this clears any confusion.
We wish our students the very best on their exams. We also wish all Avalon Families a Merry Christmas and Safe & Happy New Year.
Thank you and Go KINGHTS!
Rooms Access for Middle and High School Students
As we begin to experience cooler temperatures, please remember that our drop-off time begins at 8:35 AM and ends at 9:04 AM. Also, in preparation for the cold weather, our AMS Beta Club will conduct a Blanket & Jacket Drive all of next week. Your child can drop off Blankets or Jackets with Mrs. Kelly in room 711 (8th grade hallway).
**VERY IMPORTANT**
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.
TSIC Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.
The first semester of school is rapidly winding down. I have sent many letters home with children who's grades need attention. If you have received one of these letters, please sign and return it with your child. Check your child's grades. They should all have homework at this time because they all have semester exams in the near future. Please help us insure your child's success.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 850-983-5540.
Thank you & Go KNIGHTS!
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.
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!
