Welcome Military Families!

East Bay K-8 school realizes that changing duty stations can be stressful. We promise to do everything in our power to help our new military students become familiar with our school during their first couple of weeks at EBK-8. East Bay K-8 was recently recognized as a Purple Star Campus. In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law the Purple Star Campuses legislation, recognizing K-12 schools that provide identified support for the military child's transition and relocation within Florida. This program aims to help students as they relocate to new schools due to a parents change in duty station. We are here to make the transition as smooth as possible for our military families. Please use the contacts below for any questions you may have. East Bay K-8 School reserves at least 5% of open enrollment seat for military students as defined in Section 1002.31, F.S.

Elementary Guidance Counselor – Tammie White at WhiteT@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Middle School Guidance Counselor - Stacey Gillman at GillmanS@santarosa.k12.fl.us

School Military Point of contact - Anna Hardy at HardyA@santarosa.k12.fl.us

TRANSITION PLANNING/HELP FOR AIR FORCE AND ARMY

Lacey Allen, Air Force Liaison Officer

1 SOFSS/FSFY

220 Lukasik Avenue

Bldg 90213

Hurlburt Fld, FL 32544

Phone: 850-884-6829

(DSN) 579-6829

Fax: 850-884-2600

Email:lacey.allen.1@us.af.mil

TRANSITION PLANNING/HELP FOR NAVY, MARINES, COAST GUARD

Dawn Kaunike, Navy School Liaison Officer

NAS Whiting Field SLO

Bldg 1417 Rm 183

7180 Langley Street

Milton, Florida 32570

Phone: 850-665-6105

Email:dawn.m.kaunike.naf@us.navy.mil

Site: Whiting Field School Liaison Officer