PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS
Wakulla County Schools is reminding families that students may request approval to use private transportation for athletic events, extracurricular activities, field trips and other school-sponsored events.
The required Parental Consent and Release of Liability for Private Transportation form must be completed, submitted to school administration at least 24 hours before the event, and approved by the school principal.
Requests involving a student driving themselves or riding with another adult require notarization.
A written note or sign-out sheet alone does not meet current policy requirements.
View and complete the required form here: https://aptg.co/YMxLNj
Wakulla County Schools is reminding families that students may request approval to use private transportation for athletic events, extracurricular activities, field trips and other school-sponsored events.
The required Parental Consent and Release of Liability for Private Transportation form must be completed, submitted to school administration at least 24 hours before the event, and approved by the school principal.
Requests involving a student driving themselves or riding with another adult require notarization.
A written note or sign-out sheet alone does not meet current policy requirements.
View and complete the required form here: https://aptg.co/YMxLNj
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY | SEPTEMBER 7
In observance of Labor Day, all Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.
Students, faculty and staff will return on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We hope our students, families and employees enjoy a safe and restful Labor Day holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday.
Wakulla County Schools
In observance of Labor Day, all Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.
Students, faculty and staff will return on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We hope our students, families and employees enjoy a safe and restful Labor Day holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday.
Wakulla County Schools
Our 3rd graders put the Engineering Design Process into action during science class! Students worked together to design and build bridges using just toothpicks and marshmallows. They planned, built, tested, and made improvements as they worked to create strong and stable structures. We love watching our students think like engineers, solve problems, and learn from their designs!
There's nothing better than watching students learn from one another!
Mrs. Glassner's 3rd grade class partnered with Mrs. Perry's 1st grade class and Mrs. Powell's kindergarten class for Reading Buddies!
The older students practiced reading aloud, building confidence, and sharing their love of reading, while the younger students enjoyed listening and learning.
Mrs. Glassner's 3rd grade class partnered with Mrs. Perry's 1st grade class and Mrs. Powell's kindergarten class for Reading Buddies!
The older students practiced reading aloud, building confidence, and sharing their love of reading, while the younger students enjoyed listening and learning.
Check out our September Newsletter for important updates, upcoming dates, reminders, and highlights!
ALL PRO DAD IS BACK AT SHADEVILLE!
We’re excited to kick off another year of All Pro Dad at Shadeville Elementary ! All Pro Dad brings dads and father figures together with their children for intentional time, meaningful conversations and activities centered around a different character-building topic each month.
Join us for our first meeting this week on Friday for "Pops with Pops"!
September 4 | 8:00 AM
Cafeteria
This Month’s Topic: Honesty
Students are invited to attend with their dad or father figure. Dads and father figures should register through Shadeville’s All Pro Dad chapter using the QR code or registration information on the flyer.
When you arrive, please check in with the front office unless otherwise directed by the school.
Can’t make it this month? We’d still love to have you join us! Save the dates for October 2, November 6 and December 4, all at 8:00 AM.
We’re looking forward to another great year of All Pro Dad at Shadeville!
Congratulations to Mr. Wallis, our September Teacher of the Month!
Ice cream sales will begin on September 4th! Students can purchase ice cream for $1 every Friday at lunch.
Mrs. Glassner's class has had a great start to the year! They completed a STEM activity, called "Saving Fred", where they had to save Fred the worm from drowning by only using paper clips. Students had to fit the lifesaving ring around him. This helped build teamwork and collaboration!
Save the date! Picture day is on Thursday, September 17th.
Title One Night was a huge success! Thank you to all of the families who joined us for a fun and informative evening. We loved having you there!
What a great week! Our teachers are ready for an AMAZING year!
Join us for Title One Night on August 19th and your child will receive free ice cream at lunch on Friday!
Scan the QR Code to recognize a Shadeville employee!
Shadeville Families, if you would like to join Rays of Sunshine, please use the link below to be added to our volunteer list. You will also need to complete the district volunteer application.
Shadeville Elementary Families: Please Check Your Email
Important information about student schedules has been emailed to families through Focus.
Elementary schedules will be available in the Focus Parent Portal beginning at noon on Thursday, August 6. Parents and guardians must complete the Annual Enrollment Update before they can view their child’s schedule.
Please check your Focus email for complete details. If you have completed the Annual Enrollment Update but do not see your child’s schedule after it is published, please contact the school at 850-926-7155.
Two ways to stay connected for the 2026–2027 school year!
Wakulla County Schools offers families two important tools to stay connected with their child’s teacher, school, and district.
Focus Parent Portal is available online and through the Focus mobile app. It gives families access to your child's information, including schedules, grades, attendance, report cards, teacher communication, and important forms such as Transportation Registration and the Annual Enrollment Update. Families should also review their Focus communication settings and preferences to verify their email address and manage available notifications and alerts. A Focus Parent Portal account is required.
The Wakulla County Schools app mirrors our district and school websites, providing convenient mobile access to school news, social media updates, staff information, event calendars, important documents, emergency push notifications, and more. Families and community members can follow multiple schools in one place. Tired of relying on social media algorithms to see important school updates? The Wakulla County Schools app puts the information you need right at your fingertips.
Access Focus and download the Wakulla County Schools app today to stay connected throughout the school year!
Focus Parent Portal: https://wakulla.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Wakulla County School District App:
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wakulla-county-school-district/id6743448016
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.wakullacsd&utm_source=na_Med
#WakullaCountySchools #StayConnected #BackToSchool #RigorousResilientRelevant
Representing Wakulla County Schools
This week, Makenna Maldonado, Wakulla County Schools' 2025–2026 District Teacher of the Year, is representing our district in Orlando during the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Roundtable, Gala, and 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Program.
Throughout the week, Florida's District Teachers of the Year come together to collaborate, share ideas, and celebrate the teaching profession before the announcement of Florida's 2027 Teacher of the Year.
We are incredibly proud of Makenna for representing Wakulla County Schools among Florida's outstanding educators and wish her an inspiring week as she shares, learns, and celebrates alongside teachers from across our state.
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #FLTOY2027 #FloridaTeachersLead
This week, Makenna Maldonado, Wakulla County Schools' 2025–2026 District Teacher of the Year, is representing our district in Orlando during the Florida Department of Education's Teacher of the Year Roundtable, Gala, and 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Program.
Throughout the week, Florida's District Teachers of the Year come together to collaborate, share ideas, and celebrate the teaching profession before the announcement of Florida's 2027 Teacher of the Year.
We are incredibly proud of Makenna for representing Wakulla County Schools among Florida's outstanding educators and wish her an inspiring week as she shares, learns, and celebrates alongside teachers from across our state.
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #FLTOY2027 #FloridaTeachersLead
Ready to volunteer with Wakulla County Schools?
The 2026–2027 Level 1 Volunteer Application is now open!
All volunteers must complete a new Level 1 application for each school year and attend annual volunteer orientation before serving. Orientation dates will be shared by each school after school begins, and options may vary by school. If you volunteer at multiple schools, you only need to complete orientation once.
Interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer? Please complete the Level 1 application first. Level 2 clearance is required for certain roles, including volunteer coaches, resiliency coaches, overnight chaperones, and other higher-access volunteer opportunities.
New Level 2 fingerprinting is $80 for those not already in the Florida Clearinghouse system and supports our continued commitment to student safety.
Apply today: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/volunteer
#WakullaCountySchools #VolunteerWakulla #RigorousResilientRelevant
The 2026–2027 Level 1 Volunteer Application is now open!
All volunteers must complete a new Level 1 application for each school year and attend annual volunteer orientation before serving. Orientation dates will be shared by each school after school begins, and options may vary by school. If you volunteer at multiple schools, you only need to complete orientation once.
Interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer? Please complete the Level 1 application first. Level 2 clearance is required for certain roles, including volunteer coaches, resiliency coaches, overnight chaperones, and other higher-access volunteer opportunities.
New Level 2 fingerprinting is $80 for those not already in the Florida Clearinghouse system and supports our continued commitment to student safety.
Apply today: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/volunteer
#WakullaCountySchools #VolunteerWakulla #RigorousResilientRelevant
There’s Space for Your Child in Wakulla County Schools!
New student enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 school year, and now is the time to complete your child’s application.
Wakulla County Schools is currently accepting 2026–2027 enrollment applications for:
VPK / Pre-K ESE
Kindergarten
Students new to Wakulla County Schools
School schedules and class placements are being developed now. Families should complete the enrollment process as soon as possible.
Ready to begin online?
Register or access your Focus Parent Portal account, complete the enrollment application, and submit the required documents.
Need personal assistance?
Call or visit your child’s zoned school. School staff are ready to help families register a Focus Parent Portal account and complete the enrollment process.
Visit the Student Enrollment page to access the Focus Parent Portal or find more information: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/student-enrollment
Enroll your child today so their school can begin preparing for a strong start!
Returning student enrollment updates will be available through the Focus Parent Portal on July 27, 2026!
