Hello GBMS Families,
This is Mr. Brandon, principal of Gulf Breeze Middle, with an important message for parents and families. We conducted a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We know that drills can cause possible concerns for our students, but we believe it’s important for them to know exactly what to do in an emergency and these practice drills enhance their safety. Again, all students are safe, and this is simply a required lockdown drill. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
This is Mr. Brandon, principal of Gulf Breeze Middle, with an important message for parents and families. We conducted a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We know that drills can cause possible concerns for our students, but we believe it’s important for them to know exactly what to do in an emergency and these practice drills enhance their safety. Again, all students are safe, and this is simply a required lockdown drill. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
From Mrs. Barker, Principal of GBHS
GBMS & GBHS Families-
Our first home preseason football game will be held at Dolphin Stadium on Friday, 8/14. Please join us for our kick-off classic at 7:00 pm vs. Walton. A reminder that all of our school property is a weapons-free and drug/tobacco/alcohol free campus. Just so you are aware, our new weapons-detecting K9, Roux, will be present with Officer Gander at the entrances.
Dolphin Stadium Policies
· All students under 9th grade must be accompanied by an ticketed adult and be under their supervision for the duration of the game.
· All tickets must be purchased through the GoFan app. Children 4 and under are free.
· No backpacks (clear bag policy). All bags are subject to search.
· No sports balls or equipment allowed inside the stadium.
· No strollers or skateboards.
· No outside food or drink allowed.
· No pets/animals.
· No tobacco or alcohol allowed on the premises.
· GBHS Administration reserves the right to remove any spectator from the premises.
· Please utilize our school parking lot and refrain from parking in the private lots, including the Publix parking lot.
Kick-off is at 7:00pm- GO DOLPHINS!
GBMS & GBHS Families-
Our first home preseason football game will be held at Dolphin Stadium on Friday, 8/14. Please join us for our kick-off classic at 7:00 pm vs. Walton. A reminder that all of our school property is a weapons-free and drug/tobacco/alcohol free campus. Just so you are aware, our new weapons-detecting K9, Roux, will be present with Officer Gander at the entrances.
Dolphin Stadium Policies
· All students under 9th grade must be accompanied by an ticketed adult and be under their supervision for the duration of the game.
· All tickets must be purchased through the GoFan app. Children 4 and under are free.
· No backpacks (clear bag policy). All bags are subject to search.
· No sports balls or equipment allowed inside the stadium.
· No strollers or skateboards.
· No outside food or drink allowed.
· No pets/animals.
· No tobacco or alcohol allowed on the premises.
· GBHS Administration reserves the right to remove any spectator from the premises.
· Please utilize our school parking lot and refrain from parking in the private lots, including the Publix parking lot.
Kick-off is at 7:00pm- GO DOLPHINS!
Please look at the flyer for our PTO Sponsored Back to School Dance on Friday from 5-7.
We had a great first day today. The students were well behaved and made it to every class! Parents, tonight is the night you hate as you fill out all the first day paperwork. Please get these forms back to us as soon as possible. Don't forget when dropping off or picking up to please pull forward as much as possible. Finally, our PTO is sponsoring a back to school dance on Friday from 5-7 before the football game. The cost is $20 and tickets can be bought during lunches or online.
Have a great night,
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Good evening Dolphins, this is Mr. Brandon and we are looking forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow. If your student did not pick up his or her schedule on Friday, please have them come to the office to pick up the schedule. Due to safety concerns, parents will not be allowed to walk students around the building. We had to do a little balancing over the weekend, and some classes may have changed for students that did not pick up their schedules. If students arrive to campus before 7:05, they can go to two places depending on the grade level. All 6th grade students will go to the Stringfellow room. 7th and 8th grade students will go to the blacktop. All students can go to the cafeteria for breakfast. Students arriving after 7:05 will go straight to their 1st period class. There will be staff all around campus to guide students all day long. When dropping off or picking up, please pull forward all the way to the end of the cones and barriers. We want to get as many cars off Highway 98 as possible. Thanks, and we look forward to a wonderful day tomorrow.
Good evening, our schedule pick up day is finally here!! 7th grade will start the day off tomorrow from 8 – 9:30; 8th grade will come from 10 – 11; and finally, our 6th grade will pick up schedules from 12 – 1:30. We will have stations in the cafeteria where you can get information for transportation, PTO, PE uniforms, yearbooks, and more. Parents can also use this time to drop and sign off medications in the clinic. Students are not allowed to bring medications to school. Please remember that students must follow the schedules that are picked up tomorrow. Any other versions are invalid. We would like to give a big shout out to Ryan Hepworth and his wife Debbie for giving the front of our school much needed landscaping. Ryan saw a need and volunteered his services. We are so fortunate to have the support of folks like Ryan who constantly give their time and service. Thanks again Ryan and Debbie and we cannot wait to see our students. Have a great night.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Our wonderful PTO has a few requests. Thank you very much for your continued support.
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Good morning. Schedule pick up day is only one week away on Friday, August 7th. 7th grade will start the day off from 8 – 9:30; 8th grade will come from 10 – 11; and finally, our 6th grade will pick up schedules from 12 – 1:30. We will have stations in the cafeteria where you can get information for transportation, PTO, PE uniforms, yearbooks, and more. 7th grade students are reminded that they must have their TDAP shot completed and on file to receive a schedule. Please call the school with any questions and enjoy the last week of summer.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
SRCDS Families,
As we prepare for the first day of school, we encourage all parents and guardians of bus riders to verify their student's bus route, stop location, and pickup/drop-off times. Families have five convenient options to access transportation information:
📱 MyRide K-12 App
🔗 MyRide K-12 Online with an Account
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/
🔗 MyRide K-12 Online without an Account
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/transportationsearch?district=8b74b3ee-ff3f-45e0-83ed-94e122d88c59
🖥️FOCUS Parent Portal
🚍Transportation Table at Meet the Teacher or Supply Drop-Off Events
Please see the attached image/flyer for specific steps and instructions for each option.
For additional transportation information and direct links, visit the Transportation page on the district website or view the information posted on our district Live Feed, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon!
As we prepare for the first day of school, we encourage all parents and guardians of bus riders to verify their student's bus route, stop location, and pickup/drop-off times. Families have five convenient options to access transportation information:
📱 MyRide K-12 App
🔗 MyRide K-12 Online with an Account
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/
🔗 MyRide K-12 Online without an Account
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/transportationsearch?district=8b74b3ee-ff3f-45e0-83ed-94e122d88c59
🖥️FOCUS Parent Portal
🚍Transportation Table at Meet the Teacher or Supply Drop-Off Events
Please see the attached image/flyer for specific steps and instructions for each option.
For additional transportation information and direct links, visit the Transportation page on the district website or view the information posted on our district Live Feed, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon!
Immunization
Good evening GBMS students and parents. Our summer is winding down and we are looking forward to welcoming our returning students, new students, and our upcoming 6th grade class. Schedule pick up day is Friday, August 7th. 7th grade will start the day off from 8 – 9:30; 8th grade will come from 10 – 11; and finally, our 6th grade will pick up schedules from 12 – 1:30. We will have stations in the cafeteria where you can get information for transportation, PTO, PE uniforms, yearbooks, and more. 7th grade students are reminded that they must have their TDAP shot completed and on file to receive a schedule. Please call the school with any questions and have a great night.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
GBMS is an A school once again!! We are very proud of our students, staff, and community. Thanks for all of the hard work and continued success. Great job Dolphins!!!!
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
GBMS Students & Families,
Your 2026-2027 course requests are now available for you to view on your STUDENT’s Focus (not the Parent Portal) account. When you log into Focus, you must change the academic year at the top to reflect next school year 2026-2027 (the screen coloring will change to red). Then select “Class Requests” under your student profile.
Here are few things to remember:
1. These are your course requests and are not listed in any particular order. This is not your schedule.
2. The course requests for 7th and 8th grade are the ones signed up for in April. 6th grade selections came from the course selection cards.
3. We have finalized our advanced courses based on final grades, teacher recommendations, and FAST scores. (7th grade Algebra has not been put in yet. Summer packets for Algebra and Geometry are due tomorrow, June 26.)
4. If you see an error or have any questions, please call the school.
Our summer hours are Mon – Thurs, 8 -2 and Friday, 8 -12. We are closed July 2nd and 3rd for the 4th of July holiday and July 16th and 17th for the Blue Angels.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Your 2026-2027 course requests are now available for you to view on your STUDENT’s Focus (not the Parent Portal) account. When you log into Focus, you must change the academic year at the top to reflect next school year 2026-2027 (the screen coloring will change to red). Then select “Class Requests” under your student profile.
Here are few things to remember:
1. These are your course requests and are not listed in any particular order. This is not your schedule.
2. The course requests for 7th and 8th grade are the ones signed up for in April. 6th grade selections came from the course selection cards.
3. We have finalized our advanced courses based on final grades, teacher recommendations, and FAST scores. (7th grade Algebra has not been put in yet. Summer packets for Algebra and Geometry are due tomorrow, June 26.)
4. If you see an error or have any questions, please call the school.
Our summer hours are Mon – Thurs, 8 -2 and Friday, 8 -12. We are closed July 2nd and 3rd for the 4th of July holiday and July 16th and 17th for the Blue Angels.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Good morning,
There have been some questions about final grades in Civics, Algebra, and Geometry. There is no final average yet as the EOC has not been transferred to a numerical grade. Once this occurs, the numerical grade for the EOC will count 30% of the final average. We are opening this grade gets put in by the end of June and final averages are computed. Have a great day.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
There have been some questions about final grades in Civics, Algebra, and Geometry. There is no final average yet as the EOC has not been transferred to a numerical grade. Once this occurs, the numerical grade for the EOC will count 30% of the final average. We are opening this grade gets put in by the end of June and final averages are computed. Have a great day.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
From GBHS for 8th graders:
Students & Families,
Your 2026-2027 course requests now available for you to view on your STUDENT’s Focus (not the Parent Portal) account. When you log into Focus, you must change the academic year at the top to reflect next school year (the screen coloring will change to red). Then select “Class Requests” under your student profile.
Here are few things to remember:
1. These are your course requests and are not listed in any particular order. This is not your schedule.
2. The course requests are from your signed registration card, the registration meeting with your school counselor (for returning GBHS students), and any updates to your requests after the end of the year state assessment prerequisites.
3. GBHS will not be offering AP Business & Finance as it does not meet the Florida requirement for Personal Finance. We are offering Personal Finance and Money Management Honors (paired with Public Service Leadership Honors) in its place.
4. If you have Research 1, Research 2 or Intensive Reading on your requests, you have been placed in the reading intervention course based on your FAST ELA assessment history. Earning a Level 3 on your 10th Grade FAST ELA PM3 is a requirement to earn your diploma.
5. All summer assignments have been posted on our school website, under the Guidance and Summer Assignments tab. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the assignments for any honors courses with the requirement prior to the first day of school.
If there is an error on your Class Request screen (not a change of mind in electives), then please complete the online form (link below) for your counselor to review the correction. Please DO NOT email your counselor concerning course request corrections. Counselors work part time various days throughout the summer. Your counselor will email you prior to August 1st with any correction update.
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Sarah Smith
Assistant Principal
Gulf Breeze High School
850.916.4100 ext. 2676
“Expect Excellence”
Good evening,
I hope everyone enjoyed their three-day weekend as we honored and celebrated those who gave their lives so we could enjoy the freedom we have today. We have our last three days of the school year coming this week and they are all exam days and early release days. Our schedule will be:
Tues, May 26: 1st and 2nd exams, dismiss at 10:05
Wed, May 27: 3rd and 4th exams, dismiss at 10:05
Thurs, May 28: 5th and 6th exams, dismiss at 11:05
Students are reminded to turn in all textbooks and library books as soon as possible. Please pay any outstanding lunch account balances and parents need to pick up and sign out any medication in the clinic. Have a great night.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
I hope everyone enjoyed their three-day weekend as we honored and celebrated those who gave their lives so we could enjoy the freedom we have today. We have our last three days of the school year coming this week and they are all exam days and early release days. Our schedule will be:
Tues, May 26: 1st and 2nd exams, dismiss at 10:05
Wed, May 27: 3rd and 4th exams, dismiss at 10:05
Thurs, May 28: 5th and 6th exams, dismiss at 11:05
Students are reminded to turn in all textbooks and library books as soon as possible. Please pay any outstanding lunch account balances and parents need to pick up and sign out any medication in the clinic. Have a great night.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
ATTN 6th GRADE PARENTS:
In coming 7th grade students are reminded that they must have their TDAP shot completed and on file in order to receive a schedule in August. No incoming 7th grade student will receive a schedule nor be able to start school unless we have the completed shot form on file here at GBMS. Please call if you have any questions.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
End of the year reminders
Library Books and Textbooks:
Please return all checked out library books and hardbound textbooks tomorrow, May 22.
Lunch Accounts:
Please pay any outstanding balances on lunch accounts. If you have a need, please contact me.
Medications:
We would like to remind you to please pick up any medication that has been signed into the school clinic for your child. Medication should be picked up no later than 11:00 am on 5/28/26. Unclaimed medication and medical supplies will be disposed of after school is dismissed on the last day of the school year, May 28th. No medication may be kept or stored over the summer break. If you would like to avoid the end of the year rush, you may sign out non-urgent medication from the clinic any day between 7:00 am and 1:15 pm.
Semester Exams:
Tuesday, May 26th: 1st and 2nd period exams, release at 10:05
Wednesday, May 27th: 3rd and 4th period exams, release at 10:05
Thursday, May 28th: 5th and 6th period exams, release at 11:05
Have a great night.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Library Books and Textbooks:
Please return all checked out library books and hardbound textbooks tomorrow, May 22.
Lunch Accounts:
Please pay any outstanding balances on lunch accounts. If you have a need, please contact me.
Medications:
We would like to remind you to please pick up any medication that has been signed into the school clinic for your child. Medication should be picked up no later than 11:00 am on 5/28/26. Unclaimed medication and medical supplies will be disposed of after school is dismissed on the last day of the school year, May 28th. No medication may be kept or stored over the summer break. If you would like to avoid the end of the year rush, you may sign out non-urgent medication from the clinic any day between 7:00 am and 1:15 pm.
Semester Exams:
Tuesday, May 26th: 1st and 2nd period exams, release at 10:05
Wednesday, May 27th: 3rd and 4th period exams, release at 10:05
Thursday, May 28th: 5th and 6th period exams, release at 11:05
Have a great night.
Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Please look at the latest edition of our PTO newsletter. Have a great day.
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GBMS Principal
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Michael Brandon
GBMS Principal
Good evening Dolphins, we have our 8th Grade Awards Night tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:00 in our cafeteria. Have a great night.