August 2026 Cougar News
Parents/Guardians:
Please keep your Dash Pass visible on the passenger-side dashboard until your child is safely placed in the car.
Mrs. Crawford may have your name memorized, but the staff members loading and unloading cars are still getting to know everyone. Having your Dash Pass clearly visible helps us keep dismissal running smoothly and ensures the safety of all our students.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Please keep your Dash Pass visible on the passenger-side dashboard until your child is safely placed in the car.
Mrs. Crawford may have your name memorized, but the staff members loading and unloading cars are still getting to know everyone. Having your Dash Pass clearly visible helps us keep dismissal running smoothly and ensures the safety of all our students.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Parents/Guardian:
School buses are running late today. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get all of our students home safely. Thank you!
School buses are running late today. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to get all of our students home safely. Thank you!
Monday, August 10th, is the first day of school and will be an early release day, with dismissal beginning at 1:20 PM.
Morning Drop-Off Reminder:
Parents who choose to drop off their child are asked to remain in their vehicles and not walk students up to the school entrance doors.
Please pull forward to the front drop-off area, where staff will be available to assist students as they exit their vehicles, enter the building, and make their way to their designated classrooms.
Afternoon Pick-Up:
Please have your Dash Pass visible during pick-up. If you do not have a Dash Pass, you will be required to provide a valid photo ID/driver’s license before your child can be released. If you need to assist your child with buckling into a car seat after they have been loaded into your vehicle, please pull into the main parking lot so our pick-up line can continue moving safely and efficiently.
The safety of our students is always our top priority!
Medication Drop-Off & Registration Assistance:
If you need to drop off medication or need assistance with registration, please return to the school after 10:00 AM, once students have settled into their classrooms. This will allow our office staff to give you their full attention.
Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we begin a new school year!
The first day of school is almost here!
We are so excited to welcome our students back on Monday, August 10!
Please remember that the first day will follow an early-release schedule.
As our students, families, staff, and transportation teams settle into new routines, we appreciate everyone’s patience, flexibility, and understanding during arrival and dismissal.
We’re looking forward to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! Here’s to a fantastic first day and a wonderful year ahead!
For the safety and security of all students, parents and guardians who join their child for lunch will now be asked to sit in a designated visitor area.
Students may eat lunch only with their parent or guardian during these visits. Friends nor classmates will be permitted to join them in the designated area.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students. Thank you for your support!
Students may eat lunch only with their parent or guardian during these visits. Friends nor classmates will be permitted to join them in the designated area.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students. Thank you for your support!
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for surprising us with subs, chips, and cookies! 💙 We truly appreciate your kindness and support as we made it through Open House. Your thoughtfulness means so much to our staff, and we're grateful for everything you do for our school. Thank you!
Crawfordville 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 850-926-3641.
Thank you, Jami Gray of #DoodleAndDetails, for creating this beautiful mural! We absolutely love it and can't wait for our faculty and staff to enjoy it for years to come. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with our school! 💙 💙
📚 OPEN HOUSE 🏫
Don't forget to mark your calendars! We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to campus for another exciting school year. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House!
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
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!
One Place. Back-to-School planning starts here!
School supply lists are now available on our Back-to-School Hub, giving families time to plan ahead before Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on July 20 and runs through August 20, 2026.
The Back-to-School Hub is your one-stop spot for everything families need to start the 2026–2027 school year prepared and connected, including:
Find everything you need in one place, including:
✅ Open House Dates
✅ 2026–2027 School Calendar
✅ Focus Parent Portal
✅ Dining & Meal Menus
✅ School Supply Donation Lists
✅ Volunteer Application
Visit the Back-to-School Hub: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/back-to-school-hub
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #BackToSchool
Please call to schedule your appointment by July 9th.
Crawfordville Elementary School will be closed July 13–16 due to construction taking place on campus. Please be sure to schedule your appointment before then.
Thank you for your understanding!
Save the dates, Wakulla families!
Wakulla County Schools is excited to welcome our students and families to the 2026–2027 school year. Please save these important Open House dates and times as we prepare to kick off another great year together!
All Elementary Schools: Crawfordville, Medart, Riversink, and Shadeville
Thursday, August 6 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Both Middle Schools: Riversprings Middle and Wakulla Middle
Wednesday, August 5 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Wakulla High School: 9th/10th/New Students Only
Wednesday, August 5 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Wakulla High School: 11th/12th Grade Only
Thursday, August 6 | 2:00–3:30 PM
We can’t wait to see our students and families back on campus!
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #BuildingTheFutureOfWakulla
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from Wakulla County Schools! 🇺🇸
In celebration of America's 250th birthday, all district offices, summer school programs will be closed on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and Friday, July 3, 2026.
We will resume normal summer business hours on Monday, July 6, 2026. We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe and joyful Fourth of July weekend!
❤️🤍💙 Happy 250th Birthday, America!
#WakullaCountySchools #HappyFourthOfJuly
ALL A’s. ALL WAKULLA. ❤️💙
Today, the Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2025–2026 school year, and we are incredibly proud to share that every school in Wakulla County Schools earned an “A”!
This achievement belongs to our students, teachers, staff, families, and community.
A proud day for Wakulla County Schools—and a big reason to celebrate!
More to come as we continue to review these results and share what they mean for Wakulla County Schools.
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant
🚌 Summer School Bus Routes Have Been Updated!
Families can view the updated bus routes here: https://aptg.co/S-vYjD
Please note: If your student's stop is not listed, please contact the Bus Garage for assistance.
Questions? Contact:
Email : Matt Payne, Director of Transportation – scott.payne@wcsb.us
Call: Bus Garage (after 6:00 AM): (850) 926-7550
#WakullaCountySchools
Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients! 🎓
Please join us in congratulating Avery Schissler, David Davis, and Malcom Durant (not pictured) on being selected as recipients of the Crawfordville Elementary School Scholarship.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and achievements. We wish you all the best as you continue your educational journey and pursue your future goals. Your CES family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💙💛 #CESProud
