The excitement is building, Jr. Panthers! 🐾
We can't wait to welcome our students and families to our school Meet & Greet on August 6! Join us as we kick off a new school year, meet our amazing staff, and get ready for a year full of learning, growth, and Jr. Panther Pride.
Important Information:
The kindergarten program will begin at 9:00 in the cafeteria.
Pre-K and first through fifth grade's Meet and Greet is come and go. Come by to meet your child's teacher and drop off supplies when it's convenient for you during your time window.
We'll see you on August 6. Let's make it an incredible year together! 🖤💛✨ #RhodesToSuccess
We still have a handful of extra yearbooks available. They can be purchased from our front office for $37, cash only.
Edit: $37, not $87!
Yearbooks are here! Pre-purchased yearbooks were delivered yesterday. We do have a few extra that will go on sale today through our front office. The cost is $37. They will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and CASH only
Yearbooks are here! Pre-purchased yearbooks were delivered yesterday. We do have a few extra that will go on sale today through our front office. The cost is $37. They will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and CASH only
Yearbooks are here! Pre-purchased yearbooks were delivered yesterday. We do have a few extra that will go on sale today through our front office. The cost is $37. They will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and CASH only.
This message is to all Rhodes Elementary Families of students receiving ESE services. The Florida Department of Education wants your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete the 2025-2026 Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey.
To honor our military students for their resilience and courage, Rhodes Elementary School will host a "Military Child Appreciation Week" next week. We encourage all of our students to join in on the celebration by participating in next week's fun dress up days, showing support and appreciation for our military families.
Parents,
The Title I Parent Engagement Survey is now available. We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this survey to let us know how we're doing with Parent Engagement. The survey is open until April 15th.
Good Evening Rhodes Families,
The Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will begin on April 3rd and go through May 18th. Beginning April 3rd you can access the Transfer Form, the 26-27 School Choice Plan, and the 26-27 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under school choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office. If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850 983-5150. Thank you and have a good evening.
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The Controlled Open Enrollment transfer period for Santa Rosa County will begin on April 3rd and go through May 18th. Beginning April 3rd you can access the Transfer Form, the 26-27 School Choice Plan, and the 26-27 Controlled Open Enrollment Capacity Chart on our school district’s website under school choice. Directions for completing the transfer form and submitting it can also be found on the district’s website. Parents without internet can pick up a paper copy from the front office. If you have questions regarding the transfer process, please contact your student’s Grade Level Director at 850 983-5150. Thank you and have a good evening.
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Good Morning Jr. Panther Families,
This message is to let you know that we had First Responders on campus this morning for an adult medical emergency. There is no reason for concern. All students and staff are safe and the First Responders are taking good care of our adult.
This message is to let you know that we had First Responders on campus this morning for an adult medical emergency. There is no reason for concern. All students and staff are safe and the First Responders are taking good care of our adult.
Rhodes Parents and Caregivers,
This is a reminder that the Parent and Caregiver Survey is now open. As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our communities, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well at our school and areas that may need to be improved. The survey takes only 10-15 minutes and can be accessed using the link below or the QR code in the picture. The survey closes on March 13th.
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
This is a reminder that the Parent and Caregiver Survey is now open. As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our communities, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well at our school and areas that may need to be improved. The survey takes only 10-15 minutes and can be accessed using the link below or the QR code in the picture. The survey closes on March 13th.
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
Attention 4th Grade Families,
Your 4th grade student has an opportunity to participate in the upcoming "Say No to Drugs" poster contest. Each participating student will bring home poster board along with instructions for the contest. Poster deadline is 4/1/26.
Your 4th grade student has an opportunity to participate in the upcoming "Say No to Drugs" poster contest. Each participating student will bring home poster board along with instructions for the contest. Poster deadline is 4/1/26.
Our end of the year Progress Monitoring season is quickly approaching! Please pay attention to the dates and reminders below for this upcoming season.
March 31st Grade 5 Writing test
April 1st Grade 4 Writing test
April 23rd Kindergarten Star Early Literacy/Star Reading
April 24th Kindergarten Star Math
April 28th Grade 1 Star Reading
April 29th Grade 1 Star Math
April 30th Grade 2 Star Reading
May 1st Grade 2 Star Math
May 5th Grade 4 FAST ELA Reading
May 6th Grade 4 FAST Math
May 7th Grade 5 FAST ELA Reading
May 8th Grade 5 FAST Math
May 11th Grade 5 Science
May 12th Grade 3 FAST ELA Reading
May 13th Grade 3 FAST Math
Reminders: Please make sure your child is on time, eats a good breakfast, and gets plenty of sleep before testing.
Do not plan to check your child out or schedule any appointments on test days.
**ESE self-contained classes may test on different days. Look for Parent Letter that will be sent home.
March 31st Grade 5 Writing test
April 1st Grade 4 Writing test
April 23rd Kindergarten Star Early Literacy/Star Reading
April 24th Kindergarten Star Math
April 28th Grade 1 Star Reading
April 29th Grade 1 Star Math
April 30th Grade 2 Star Reading
May 1st Grade 2 Star Math
May 5th Grade 4 FAST ELA Reading
May 6th Grade 4 FAST Math
May 7th Grade 5 FAST ELA Reading
May 8th Grade 5 FAST Math
May 11th Grade 5 Science
May 12th Grade 3 FAST ELA Reading
May 13th Grade 3 FAST Math
Reminders: Please make sure your child is on time, eats a good breakfast, and gets plenty of sleep before testing.
Do not plan to check your child out or schedule any appointments on test days.
**ESE self-contained classes may test on different days. Look for Parent Letter that will be sent home.
Rhodes Parents and Caregivers,
This is a reminder that the Parent and Caregiver Survey is now open. As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our communities, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well at our school and areas that may need to be improved. The survey takes only 10-15 minutes and can be accessed using the link below or the QR code in the picture. The survey closes on March 13th.
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
This is a reminder that the Parent and Caregiver Survey is now open. As part of our commitment to providing continuous service excellence to our families and our communities, we are conducting a survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback will help us determine what is working well at our school and areas that may need to be improved. The survey takes only 10-15 minutes and can be accessed using the link below or the QR code in the picture. The survey closes on March 13th.
https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41822447/4417/
Planning Ahead: Next week is Read Across America Week! We have lots of fun and engaging activities planned for our students as we celebrate Literacy Week. To help us celebrate, we'll have a dress up day each day. Check out the plans for each day and start planning your attire!
Dear Rhodes Family,
Please join us tonight at Sonic on Hwy 90 across from the Big Lots parking lot for our Spirit night.
Come between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. You must tell the workers that you are from Rhodes when you order!
Please join us tonight at Sonic on Hwy 90 across from the Big Lots parking lot for our Spirit night.
Come between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. You must tell the workers that you are from Rhodes when you order!
This is a reminder that the last day to order a yearbook is Friday, February 6th. Remember, you can order the yearbooks online too. The cost is $37.
This is just a reminder that tickets for the Sweetheart Dance are still available. The dance is next Friday, Feb 6 from 5-7pm. There will be a live DJ, refreshments, photo opportunity, prize raffles, and fun items for sale. Money and forms can be sent in to your child’s teacher or tickets can be purchased at the front office. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor and thank you for supporting our Kindergarten team!
Good Evening Families,
As part of the district's efforts to identify and provide services for students who qualify for McKinney-Vento/Homeless Services, we are sending a second wave of Student Housing Questionnaire forms. Your student should bring home a green residency form this week. Only one form per family needs to be completed. We would like to have all forms returned by February 6th.
Thank you for your help with this!
As part of the district's efforts to identify and provide services for students who qualify for McKinney-Vento/Homeless Services, we are sending a second wave of Student Housing Questionnaire forms. Your student should bring home a green residency form this week. Only one form per family needs to be completed. We would like to have all forms returned by February 6th.
Thank you for your help with this!
The Florida Department of Education is seeking feedback from families with students served through Exceptional Student Education. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete but the parent feedback is valuable!
SAVE the DATE: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Rhodes Elementary next week! See the flyer for details!
