Jay High School

10/11/2026

Good afternoon,

On behalf of Dr. Barber, we hope that you and your families are safe following the storm and as clean up and recovery are ongoing.

District staff have been assessing damage to sites and campuses and the impact of Hurricane Isaias. Based on the information we have, campuses will not be ready for the return of students and staff on Tuesday, October 13th, and schools and district offices will continue to be closed. This includes all district- and school-sponsored activities, practices, and athletic contests. Crews will need additional time to complete the cleanup and recovery efforts at our schools and roads need to be clear and safe for school buses to run.

Our campuses remain closed and there should be no staff or visitors on campus. Also, all district and school sponsored activities, practices, and athletic contest are canceled, except for the regularly scheduled school board meeting on Tuesday, which will still take place.

At this time, we are waiting on information from Emergency Management, Florida Power and Light, and Escambia River Electric Co-op related to the clearing of roads and restoration of utilities, including power and water, to our schools, and from our maintenance department that our schools are clean, safe, and ready for students. Our goal is to open as soon as Wednesday, October 14th, but that determination will be made on a school-by-school basis by Tuesday evening.

If we are not ready for a complete county opening, families will be notified on a school by school basis.

As always, the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. If families are in need of resources during this time, please contact the United Way at 211 to for resources and support.

Please stay tuned to district communication channels throughout the week for any additional information.

10/10/2026

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

My thoughts and concerns are with all our district family during this time. We hope that all of you are safe and healthy following the storm. Due to the impact of the storm, it has been decided that schools and offices will be closed on the previously scheduled Planning Day, Monday, October 12th. We hope this time allows for our staff to tend to families and your homes. This will also allow the district to survey damages and make any necessary plans and adjustments.

Plans for Tuesday, October 13th, and beyond will depend on information received about our schools and from our service providers and will be communicated later.

Again, our thoughts are with our school district family, and we hope that all of you are well. Dr. Karen Barber

10/09/2026

Monday; October 12th is a Teacher's Planning Day. Students will return to school on Tuesday; October 13th.

10/09/2026

📣 Teacher Planning Day Reminder: No school for students on Monday, October 12. Students will return on Tuesday, October 13.

10/08/2026

Good evening Royals,

This is to inform you that out of an abundance of caution, JHS will be closed on Thursday; October 8th and Friday; October 9th due to upcoming tropical weather.

10/07/2026

Update regarding Tropical Storm Isaias

In consultation and coordination with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in Mobile, Santa Rosa County District Schools is sharing the following important information regarding Tropical Storm Isaias. Schools will remain open, Thursday, October 8th. However, all after-school and extracurricular activities scheduled for Thursday, October 8th, are canceled. Latchkey will remain open Thursday, 10/8, through 6:00 p.m.

Out of an abundance of caution and with the safety of our students, employees, and families as our highest priority, all district schools and offices will be closed Friday, October 9th. This includes athletic events, practices, clubs, meetings, and other school-sponsored activities.

All district and school-sponsored activities scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, are also canceled.

We understand that changes to school schedules can create challenges for our families, and we appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.

The district will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any additional updates through our official communication channels. Families and employees are encouraged to monitor district messages for the latest information.

10/06/2026

JHS would like to thank our community and the United Way for the $250 certificate from the Stuff the Bus campaign!! It is greatly appreciated!!

10/06/2026

-PSC Spring registration opens 10/12 for students planning on taking Dual Enrollment classes 2nd semester.

-Financial aid representatives will be in the JHS Media Center this Thursday, 10/8 to help students and parents complete FAFSA applications. Students should complete their FFAA applications prior to the FAFSA. Stop by guidance if you need help.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Happy School Custodian Day! Longtime JHS custodian John Gill. Not pictured: Rachel Peacock, Hayden Thrower, Mary McCall.

HUGE thank you to our custodial staff. You are greatly appreciated at JHS!