2026-2027 School Support Team Nominations!
Click the link🔗https://forms.gle/7ETiQbJUBoJegGBAA to nominate yourself or someone else for a SST board position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please note that all board nominees must be (or become) a SST member in good standing, an approved school volunteer, and must be a parent/guardian of a current Pea Ridge Elementary student OR a current PRE employee.
Board Positions & Responsibilities:
*President – Leads all SST meetings and events, coordinates with administration, appoints committee chairs, and oversees the board’s work.
*Vice President – Supports the president and assumes their duties if they’re unavailable.
*Secretary – Takes minutes at meetings, shares out communication, and maintains documentation.
*Volunteer Coordinator – Maintains the volunteer roster, recruits helpers for events, and works closely with the school’s Parent & Community Liaison.
Nominations are due by Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Voting will take place digitally from May 18 - May 21, 2026.
Thank you for uniting to make 2026-2027 the best year yet for Pea Ridge Elementary!
We stil have a few extra 2025-2026 yearbooks available! 📘✨
Yearbooks are $35 and are available in the front office. Cash or QR code payment accepted!
⭐ First come, first served! Yearbooks will not be held over the phone or for students without money.
🪩✌️ Chief Nation Celebrates the 70s! ✌️🪩
Today was far out as we continued our Teacher Appreciation Week celebration with 70s Day! Our teachers and staff went all out with their groovy outfits and school spirit! 💚✨
A huge thank you to Waffle House for sponsoring lunch today, and shoutout to our incredible admin team for grilling out for the entire staff! We are so thankful for the leadership and guidance Mrs. Crate and Mrs. Bennett share on a daily basis. They are truly an incredible team and we are so lucky to have them!
📘 Don’t forget — extra yearbooks go on sale tomorrow morning!
• $35 cash only
• First come, first served
🎸 Tomorrow we jump into the 80s! Also, good luck to our amazing 5th graders as they begin state testing tomorrow — we know you are going to do great! 💚
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ChiefNation
✌️🌼 Chief Nation Celebrates the 60s! 🌼✌️
Today was all about peace, love, and Teacher Appreciation Week fun as our staff dressed up for 60s Day!
A huge thank you to Sonic Drive-In for delivering breakfast burritos for our faculty and staff this morning! We also want to thank Rock N Roll Sushi - Pace, FL for treating our amazing 3rd grade team to sushi today! 💚
We are so thankful for the support from our community and for the incredible staff that make our school so special every day.
Yearbooks will be coming home with students tomorrow! Don’t forget, we have a select number of yearbooks available for purchase in the front office starting tomorrow morning for $35. These are first come, first served!
🕺 Tomorrow we’re jumping into the 70s—get ready for all the groovy vibes! ✨
✨Hot off the press! ✨We have a few extra 2025–2026 yearbooks available!
$35 (cash only) — available starting Thursday morning (6:50AM) in the front office.
First come, first served! Yearbooks will not be held over the phone or for students without money. 📘✨
🎉✨ Celebrating Our Teachers & Staff – Chief Nation Style ✨🎉
We’re throwing it back ALL week long as we celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8) 🖤❤️
Get ready to travel through the decades as we recognize the heart, dedication, and impact our teachers and staff bring to PRE every single day. From the bee’s knees of the 50s to the totally rad vibes of the 80s and beyond — this week is all about YOU! 🕺💃
Each day will bring a new decade theme, fun dress-up opportunities, and special treats to show just how much we appreciate everything you do for our students and our school community. 🍦🌮🍕
💫 You inspire.
💫 You support.
💫 You make a difference every day.
Let’s celebrate BIG, have some fun, and make this a week to remember! ❤️
🚨 Attention PRE Chiefs! 🚨
The time has finally arrived—🌊 Splash Week 2026 is happening May 20–22! 🎉
Check out the full schedule and be sure to sign up using the Signup Genius link for all district-approved volunteers.
⚠️ Reminder: You must have an approved SRCSD Volunteer Application on file in order to participate in Splash Week.
Once you sign up, our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out with details about pre-registration and other important information you’ll need to know.
It’s going to be an amazing time, and we can’t wait to see all of our approved volunteers taking a ride down a slide! 💦
The time has finally arrived—🌊 Splash Week 2026 is happening May 20–22! 🎉
Check out the full schedule and be sure to sign up using the Signup Genius link for all district-approved volunteers.
⚠️ Reminder: You must have an approved SRCSD Volunteer Application on file in order to participate in Splash Week.
Once you sign up, our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out with details about pre-registration and other important information you’ll need to know.
It’s going to be an amazing time, and we can’t wait to see all of our approved volunteers taking a ride down a slide! 💦
Happy Principal Day, Mrs. Crate! 💙💚
Thank you for being the best principal ever and for leading with heart every single day. We are so lucky to have you! 💫
Attention PRE Kindergarten Parents! 🎓✨
Kindergarten graduation is just around the corner! May 20th and 21st!!
Be sure to check out the flyers for all the details, including when your kindergartener will be graduating. We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you and your little graduates! 💛
Any questions, please contact your student’s teacher.
Kindergarten graduation is just around the corner! May 20th and 21st!!
Be sure to check out the flyers for all the details, including when your kindergartener will be graduating. We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you and your little graduates! 💛
Any questions, please contact your student’s teacher.
Attention Parents of Pre-K, Kindergarten and 5th Grade Students!
If your child signed up and paid for graduation photos in Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 5th grade but did not have their photos taken on the original day, a makeup day has been scheduled for May 4th.
Please be advised this makeup day is only for students who have already paid and were absent when the original photos were taken.
Thank you! If you have any questions, please email thomasj1@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
If your child signed up and paid for graduation photos in Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 5th grade but did not have their photos taken on the original day, a makeup day has been scheduled for May 4th.
Please be advised this makeup day is only for students who have already paid and were absent when the original photos were taken.
Thank you! If you have any questions, please email thomasj1@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
Chief Nation Families,
Our May Newsletter is here, and it’s packed with important information, celebrations, and end-of-year events you won’t want to miss!
From important recognition days to upcoming events like Splash Week, graduations, and more. There is a lot happening as we close out an incredible school year.
👉 Be sure to read the full newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/4jsabk8m
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to review it so you can stay informed and prepared for all that’s ahead.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community!
Kindly,
Mrs. Crate
Our May Newsletter is here, and it’s packed with important information, celebrations, and end-of-year events you won’t want to miss!
From important recognition days to upcoming events like Splash Week, graduations, and more. There is a lot happening as we close out an incredible school year.
👉 Be sure to read the full newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/4jsabk8m
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to review it so you can stay informed and prepared for all that’s ahead.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community!
Kindly,
Mrs. Crate
🎒 Kindergarten Registration is Open! 🍎
Here’s everything you need to register your child for next year. We can’t wait to welcome our newest students! ❤️
Here’s everything you need to register your child for next year. We can’t wait to welcome our newest students! ❤️
📣Get ready for an evening of music! 🎶
Our Spring Chorus & Percussion Performance is happening tomorrow at 6 PM! Come out and support our talented students as they showcase everything they’ve been working on over the past few months.
Our team showed up for RMH Casual for Kids T-Shirt Day! 👕❤️
Proud to see our staff representing such an important cause and making a difference for families in need. Way to go, Chiefs—your support and team spirit never go unnoticed! 🙌
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the incredible women who keep Pea Ridge Elementary running smoothly behind the scenes and on the front lines every single day. From welcoming families with a smile, to managing the countless details that keep our school organized and efficient, their impact is felt in every corner of our campus.
Cyelynn, Stefanie, Tanya, Julie, and Ashleigh, we thank you for your dedication, your flexibility, and the care you show to our students, staff, and families. You handle the unexpected with grace, solve problems before most of us even know they exist, and truly embody what it means to serve with PRIDE.
We are better because of you. 💙
Today we celebrate the incredible women who keep Pea Ridge Elementary running smoothly behind the scenes and on the front lines every single day. From welcoming families with a smile, to managing the countless details that keep our school organized and efficient, their impact is felt in every corner of our campus.
Cyelynn, Stefanie, Tanya, Julie, and Ashleigh, we thank you for your dedication, your flexibility, and the care you show to our students, staff, and families. You handle the unexpected with grace, solve problems before most of us even know they exist, and truly embody what it means to serve with PRIDE.
We are better because of you. 💙
🚨 LAST CALL 🚨
Tomorrow is the FINAL day to submit your volunteer application for Splash Week! 🌊
If you’re planning to volunteer, you MUST have an approved application on file through the district. No exceptions!
Don’t wait until it’s too late—get those applications in and approved before tomorrow’s deadline! ✅
We can’t wait to have an amazing Splash Week with all of our volunteers!
📣 Attention Parents & Guardians!
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to sign up for Parents Night Out! 🎉🎉
👉 Sign up today and secure your spot!
🎉 Congratulations to our talented students for their outstanding achievements in the Saying No to Drugs Poster Campaign! 🎨🚫
🥇 1st Place: Ayaloni V. – Mrs. Samms’ class
🥈 2nd Place: Dempsey M. – Mrs. Samms’ class
🥉 3rd Place: Everly F. – Ms. Miller’s class
We are so proud of your creativity, hard work, and commitment to making positive choices. Keep inspiring others with your powerful messages! 💙👏
Deadline to sign up is Tuesday!!!
💦☀️ Splash Week is Coming! ☀️💦
We’re so excited for Splash Week happening May 20–22! It’s going to be a fun-filled few days, and we can’t wait for our students to enjoy all the activities! 🎉
Here is our current schedule—be sure to check it out so you know when your student will be participating!
Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have your help! 💙 Please remember that you must have an approved volunteer application on file. If you’re planning to apply, be sure to submit your application by April 22.
We’re looking forward to an amazing Splash Week—thank you for your support! 💦🎈
Sign ups for dates and times and Volunteer Registration will be posted in May!
