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🎉 East Bay K-8 is proud to be recognized as a District Exemplar School! 🦅💙💛 Want to get involved? Simply click the QR code to support our PBIS Rewards Program! ⭐ Items from our Amazon Wish List will be used to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate our LEADS values and positive behavior. 🌟👏 Thank you for your continued support! We are so grateful for our East Bay family and community! 💙🦅💛 East Bay LEADS the Way!
about 1 month ago, Shannon McComb
Exemplar School
Good evening Eagles,

We hope you had a great weekend with your family. Hopefully you stayed dry. See our weekly event flyer attached to stay up to date.

Also, 8th grade families, see the attached flyer for your 8th grade legacy wall application and sketch submission. If you have paid and haven't completed the application be sure to do that now, so your student can receive their canvas.

📣 East Bay K-8 Sunday Announcements! 🦅💙💛

Here’s what’s happening at East Bay! We’re looking forward to another great week of learning, leadership, and school spirit! 💙💛

📚 Monday, Sept. 14 – Family Library Night | 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📖 Tuesday, Sept. 15 – PM1 ELA Testing (Grades 6–8)
♟️ Tuesday, Sept. 15 – Chess Club | 7:45–8:10 p.m. | Room 239
➗ Wednesday, Sept. 16 – PM1 Math Testing (Grades 6–8)
👨‍👧 Wednesday, Sept. 16 – All Pro Dad | 7:00–7:40 a.m.
🔬 Thursday, Sept. 17 – PL Science (Grades 5–8)
⚖️ Thursday, Sept. 17 – Mock Trial Meeting | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
🌎 Friday, Sept. 18 – 4th Grade In-House Social Studies Field Trip

🌟 Coming Up Next Week:
📝 Volunteer Applications Due – Sept. 21
📐 PL Algebra/Geometry & Freedom Week
💙 Hope Squad Meeting – Sept. 23 at 11:09 am
🦅 Elementary Eagle of the Month – Sept. 24 at 8:30 am
📸 Fall Picture Makeup Day & 🦋 Mobile Butterfly Garden – Sept. 25
🎶 East Bay Chorus Performance at the Wellness Fair – Sept. 26 at 10:00 am

📣 East Bay Boosterthon begins September 24 – October 2!

💙💛 East Bay LEADS the Way! 🦅✨

about 1 month ago, Shannon McComb
Sunday Announcements
8th grade legacy wall
🎨🎭 National Arts in Education Week | September 13–19 🎶🖌️

This week, we celebrate the important role the arts play in education! From music and visual arts to theater, dance, and creative expression, the arts give students opportunities to discover talents, build confidence, and see the world in new ways.

A big thank you to our arts educators who encourage creativity and help our East Bay Eagles find new ways to learn and express themselves! 🦅💙🤍
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay K-8 celebrates National Arts in Education Week, September 13–19, recognizing arts educators and the importance of creativity in student learning.
👵👴💙 Happy Grandparents Day! 🦅💙🤍

Today we celebrate the grandparents and grandparent figures who bring so much love, wisdom, encouragement, and support into the lives of our students.

Thank you for the stories you share, the lessons you teach, the hugs you give, and for always being some of our Eagles’ biggest fans!

Happy Grandparents Day from East Bay K-8! 💙
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay K-8 celebrates Grandparents Day on September 13, honoring the love, wisdom, encouragement, and support grandparents bring to our students’ lives.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🦅 SO PROUD OF OUR EAST BAY EAGLES! 💙🤍 We are incredibly proud of all of our East Bay Middle School Cross Country runners who competed today at the Gulf Coast Stampede! Our Eagles ran hard, competed strong, and represented East Bay proudly. 👏 A BIG shoutout to Weston G, who finished an impressive 6th place out of 170 middle school boys! What an outstanding accomplishment! Congratulations to all of our runners on a great day of racing! Way to run, Eagles! 🦅💙🤍
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay Middle School Cross Country athletes compete and celebrate with medals after a strong performance at the Gulf Coast Stampede.
picture of runners with medals
dude running
2 dudes running
a couple more dudes running
female running
more running
and another runner
oh look a group of runners not running
🏆🍎 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TEACHER OF THE YEAR! 🦅💙🤍 East Bay K-8 is proud to celebrate Mrs. Tia McHugh, our Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. McHugh’s dedication to her students, passion for education, and commitment to making a difference exemplify what it means to be an East Bay Eagle. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. McHugh on this well-deserved recognition! 💙🤍 Thank you for inspiring minds, building futures, and making a difference every day! 🦅📚
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay K-8 congratulates Mrs. Tia McHugh on being named Teacher of the Year and celebrates her dedication to students and education.
🎨 East Bay K–8 | Eighth Grade Legacy Wall 🎓 Let's Celebrate the Class of 2026–2027!

Students and families can create a special Eighth Grade Legacy Wall canvas to commemorate this important milestone.
💲 Cost: $25
🎨 Canvas: Provided
💳 Payment: MySchoolBucks.com
🎉 Proceeds: Support the 8th Grade Celebration Event
📲 To participate: Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the form link provided to upload your design.
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/uEuNdjQkW3⁠�

Don't miss this unique opportunity to design a canvas and "park" it on our legacy wall for the 26-27 school year. Canvases are distributed each Friday!

East Bay LEADS the Way!
about 1 month ago, Shannon McComb
8th grade legacy wall
Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage of the first responders and everyday Americans who answered the call, and recognize the strength and resilience shown in the days that followed.

East Bay K-8 joins our community and nation in remembering those we lost and honoring their memory. ❤️🤍💙

We will never forget.
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay K-8 recognizes Patriot Day on September 11, remembering those lost on 9/11 and honoring the courage and resilience shown that day.
📚📸 IT’S MORE THAN A YEARBOOK, IT’S A COLLECTION OF MEMORIES! 🦅💙🤍

The 2026–2027 school year is already filling up with moments worth remembering, and you can order your East Bay K-8 yearbook now!

📖 ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK:
https://shorturl.at/XTPmn

Have a great photo from a school event, activity, club, or team? You can also submit photos for possible inclusion in the yearbook!

📸 UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS:
https://photos.jostens.com/

From the first day to the last, help us capture the moments that make this year East Bay LEADS! 🦅💙🤍
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
Order your East Bay K-8 yearbook through Jostens and submit favorite school photos for possible inclusion. QR codes and direct web addresses are provided.
📚🎨 FAMILY LIBRARY NIGHT IS BACK! 🦅💙🤍

Join us for our first Family Library Night of the school year as we celebrate Dot Day and the creativity that makes each of us unique!

🔴 Listen to The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
🎨 Help create a community art project
📚 Check out up to 10 books with a Family Library Card

Families are welcome to drop in anytime during the event!

📅 Monday, September 14
⏰ 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 East Bay K-8 Library Media Center

Come read, create, and spend some time together at the library! 📖🎨🦅
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
Family Library Night is September 14 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy The Dot, create art, and check out up to 10 books.Family Library Night is September 14 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy The Dot, create art, and check out up to 10 books.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🦅 COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR EAST BAY EAGLES! 💙🤍

Our East Bay Middle School Cross Country Team is hitting the course again this weekend at the Gulf Coast Stampede!

After a strong showing at the Pace Patriot Invitational, our Eagles are ready to lace up and compete again. Come out, cheer loud, and show them that East Bay pride travels!

📅 Saturday, September 12
📍 Escambia Equestrian Center

🏃‍♀️ Girls Middle School Race – 9:30 a.m.
🏃‍♂️ Boys Middle School Race – 9:55 a.m.

Good luck to all of our runners! Run strong, compete hard, and represent East Bay! 🦅💙🤍
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay Middle School Cross Country competes at the Gulf Coast Stampede September 12 at Escambia Equestrian Center. Girls race at 9:30; boys at 9:55.
👨‍👧‍👦⭐ DADS, WE WANT YOU! 🦅💙🤍 Join us as we kick off another great year of All Pro Dad at East Bay K-8! Dads and their children are invited to enjoy a provided breakfast together while we connect and discuss this month’s topic: 🌟 LEADERSHIP! 📅 Wednesday, September 16 ⏰ 7:00 a.m. 📍 East Bay Cafeteria 🥞 Breakfast will be provided, so come hungry and ready to spend some quality time with your kids! 📲 Please RSVP here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15684? We’re looking forward to another fantastic year of All Pro Dad at East Bay! 💙🦅
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
All Pro Dad meets September 16 at 7 a.m. in the East Bay cafeteria. Dads and children are invited for breakfast and a discussion about leadership.
📊📚 We’re halfway through the 1st Nine Weeks! 🦅💙🤍

September 9 marks the midpoint of the first nine weeks, making this a great opportunity to double-check your student’s grades and make sure they are on track!

💻 Log in to the FOCUS Parent Portal to review current grades, check for missing assignments, and see where a little extra attention may be needed.

A quick check now can prevent some unpleasant discoveries at the end of the nine weeks. 😏
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
September 9 marks the midpoint of the first nine weeks. Families are encouraged to check current grades and student progress through the FOCUS Parent Portal.
💪🧩 Happy World Physical Therapy Day! 🦅💙🤍

Today we recognize the physical therapists who help students and people of all ages improve movement, build strength, gain independence, and participate more fully in everyday life.

A special thank you to the physical therapists who support students throughout our schools. Your patience, expertise, and dedication make a difference every day!

about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay K-8 recognizes World Physical Therapy Day on September 8, honoring physical therapists who help children improve movement, strength, and independence.
📚✨ Happy International Literacy Day, East Bay Eagles! 🦅💙🤍

Today we celebrate the power of reading, writing, and learning! Literacy opens doors, sparks imagination, and gives our students the tools to explore the world around them.

📖 Take some time today to read, learn something new, or share a favorite book with someone!
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay K-8 celebrates International Literacy Day on September 8 with a graphic featuring open books and the school logo.
🏫📋 Upcoming Santa Rosa County School Board Meeting

The next Santa Rosa County School Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Central School.

School Board meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity for our community to stay informed about decisions affecting Santa Rosa County schools.

📅 September 10, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Central School
about 1 month ago, GORDON CAREY
Santa Rosa County School Board Meeting is September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Central School. Graphic shows School Board members during a meeting.
Happy Sunday, Eagle Family!

Please take a look at our event flyer to stay up to date with school events. Also, see our Fun Run event flyer with QR code to come join the fun.

East Bay’s 26-27 School Improvement Plan (SIP) is available to view on our school website under the Our School tab, East Bay Resources.

💙💛 Here’s what’s happening at East Bay K-8 over the next two weeks:
📅 THIS WEEK:
Monday, September 7: NO SCHOOL — Labor Day!
💉 Tuesday, September 8: Flu Mist consent forms are due.
🏫 6th–8th Grade Open House: 4:45–5:15 PM
🏫 3rd–5th Grade Open House: 5:30–6:00 PM
📚 Wednesday, September 9: PM1 Testing — 3rd–5th Grade ELA
🧮 Thursday, September 10: PM1 Testing — 3rd–5th Grade Math
🌟 UPCOMING EVENTS
📚 Monday, September 14: Family Library Night — 3:30–5:30 PM
✏️ Tuesday, September 15: PM1 ELA Testing:6th-8th grades
🧮👨‍👧‍👦 Wednesday, September 16: PM1 Math Testing:6th-8th grades + All Pro Dad — 7:00–7:40 AM
🔬⚖️ Thursday, September 17: Progress Learning 5th–8th Grade Science Test + Mock Trial Meeting — 2:30–3:30 PM
🌎🔬 Friday, September 18: 4th Grade In-House Social Studies Field Trip + Progress Learning 5th–8th Grade Science Test

Remember, no school tomorrow. We'll see you all on Tuesday. East Bay LEADS the Way!
about 2 months ago, Shannon McComb
Sunday Announcements
Fun Run
🛠️👷 Happy Labor Day, East Bay Eagles! 🦅💙🤍

As we recognize the hard work and contributions of workers throughout our community and across the country, we hope our East Bay families enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend!

📅 Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We’ll see our Eagles back at school on Tuesday! 🦅
about 2 months ago, GORDON CAREY
Happy Labor Day graphic from East Bay K-8. Reminder: No school Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🦅 A GREAT DAY FOR EAST BAY CROSS COUNTRY! 💙🤍 Our Eagles had a fantastic run at the Pace Patriot Invitational, with the East Bay team finishing 4th overall! 🎉 We’re proud of all of our athletes for competing hard and representing East Bay! A special congratulations to: 🥉 Weston G. – 3rd Place 🏅 Ayla G. – 4th Place 🏅 Matthew F. – 5th Place 🏆 East Bay – 4th Place Overall Way to run, Eagles! Another strong showing for East Bay Cross Country! 🦅💙🤍
about 2 months ago, GORDON CAREY
Three East Bay Cross Country runners display their medals after competing at the Pace Patriot Invitational. Congratulations to Weston G., Matthew F., and Ayla G.
🇺🇸🦅 FREEDOM WEEK IS COMING TO EAST BAY! ❤️🤍💙 Get ready, Eagles! Freedom Week begins Monday, September 21, with a full week of dress-up days celebrating freedom, patriotism, and East Bay spirit! 👕 MONDAY | FREE TO CHOOSE Wear something of your choice! No pajamas, and all clothing must follow dress code. 🇺🇸 TUESDAY | RED, WHITE & BLUE Show your patriotic spirit by wearing your best red, white, and blue! 📣 WEDNESDAY | SAY IT OUT LOUD Wear a shirt featuring a school-appropriate slogan or image. 🦸 THURSDAY | BE A FREEDOM HERO Dress as your favorite freedom-fighting hero! 💙 FRIDAY | SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT Finish the week strong by wearing your East Bay Blue! ⭐ All outfits must follow the school dress code. East Bay Leads the Way! 🦅❤️🤍💙
about 2 months ago, GORDON CAREY
East Bay Freedom Week is September 21–25 with daily themes: Free Choice, Red White and Blue, slogan shirts, Freedom Heroes, and East Bay Blue.