Become a Resiliency Coach!
Do you have a heart for helping students? Wakulla County Schools is looking for caring adults who want to make a difference by encouraging, guiding, and supporting our students as Resiliency Coaches!
And there's an extra perk! Those who complete their training and serve as active mentors can enjoy complimentary admission to Wakulla County Schools extracurricular events! Simply present your district-issued HR badge at the event entrance.
Interested in becoming a Resiliency Coach? Scan the QR code or visitBuildResiliency.org to get started.
Know someone who would make a great Resiliency Coach? Share this with them! Sometimes a little encouragement is all it takes to get someone involved.
Complimentary admission is valid at Wakulla County Schools events only and excludes FHSAA playoff events.
In Observance of Veterans Day, all Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
We extend our sincere gratitude to those who have served and those who continue to serve our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Students and staff will return on Thursday, November 12.
Congratulations to Tyler Jarvis, Wakulla Institute’s 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year! We are proud to recognize Mr. Jarvis for his dedication to his students and the difference he makes at Wakulla Institute! Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor!
BIG TALENT, BIG HEARTS, AND A LITTLE BOUTIQUE MAGIC!
The students behind the Legacy Boutique program have been busy putting their creativity and skills to work!
From preparing handmade crafts to hosting a pop-up boutique at the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) in Tallahassee, these talented students have been gaining valuable hands-on experience in crafting, money management, customer service, and communication.
Their September pop-up was a wonderful opportunity to showcase their hard work, and they certainly made an impression!
With the holiday season approaching, our Legacy Boutique students are already hard at work creating their next collection. We can't wait to see what they come up with next!
#WakullaCountySchools #LegacyBoutique
The students behind the Legacy Boutique program have been busy putting their creativity and skills to work!
From preparing handmade crafts to hosting a pop-up boutique at the Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) in Tallahassee, these talented students have been gaining valuable hands-on experience in crafting, money management, customer service, and communication.
Their September pop-up was a wonderful opportunity to showcase their hard work, and they certainly made an impression!
With the holiday season approaching, our Legacy Boutique students are already hard at work creating their next collection. We can't wait to see what they come up with next!
#WakullaCountySchools #LegacyBoutique
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! 🍎
Wakulla County Schools and Sodexo invite students, parents, and staff to participate in the Schools Consumer Survey – Fall 2026!
Your feedback on school meals and food services helps us better understand the needs of our school community and identify opportunities for improvement.
Take the survey: https://onevisionccx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afMfdj1eA0zqJeu?Site_Id=0011t00000tdrlkAAA&Location_ID=unique
A few minutes of your time can make a difference. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
#WakullaCountySchools #SchoolNutrition
As part of the Special Olympics Florida Healthy Athletes Program, we were excited to welcome Dr. Mary Susan Thornton and Joanna Chowdhury, Coordinator for the Special Olympics Florida Healthy Athletes Program, to Wakulla Institute in Wakulla County on Monday, October 19, to provide a Healthy Athletes Hearing screening for our athletes.
During the visit, Dr. Thornton and Joanna Chowdhury helped provide Healthy Athletes Hearing screenings to our athletes. We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Mary Susan Thornton for providing these valuable Hearing screenings and to Joanna Chowdhury for coming out to assist with the screenings and support our athletes. Their time and dedication help Special Olympics Florida continue its mission of promoting the health, wellness, and overall well-being of our athletes.
The Healthy Athletes program is an important part of the Special Olympics experience, helping athletes access health screenings, education, and resources that support them both on and off the playing field.
Thank you to Dr. Thornton, Joanna, and everyone who helped make this a successful and meaningful day for our Wakulla County athletes from Riversprings Middle School, Wakulla Middle School and Wakulla Institute!
First-quarter report cards are now available in Focus!
Families, please take a moment to review your child’s report card and acknowledge receipt in Focus.
Need help finding it? Follow the step-by-step directions.
#WakullaCountySchools
UNITY DAY 2026 at Wakulla Institute
Share Kindness 🧡Promote Acceptance 🧡Encourage Inclusion
Share Kindness 🧡Promote Acceptance 🧡Encourage Inclusion
CELEBRATING NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH | VICKI TILLMAN
Strong leadership and a heart of gold. That is Wakulla Institute's Principal Vicki Tillman!
Ms. Tillman is a force. Leading multiple programs, she brings unwavering dedication, high expectations, and genuine compassion to everything she does. She's firm but fair and never loses sight of the students and staff who depend on her.
We're proud to recognize her again during National Principals Month!
Thank you, Mrs. Tillman, for your outstanding leadership and all you do for Wakulla Institute and Wakulla County Schools!
Strong leadership and a heart of gold. That is Wakulla Institute's Principal Vicki Tillman!
Ms. Tillman is a force. Leading multiple programs, she brings unwavering dedication, high expectations, and genuine compassion to everything she does. She's firm but fair and never loses sight of the students and staff who depend on her.
We're proud to recognize her again during National Principals Month!
Thank you, Mrs. Tillman, for your outstanding leadership and all you do for Wakulla Institute and Wakulla County Schools!
🧡 WEAR ORANGE FOR UNITY DAY! 🧡
Join Wakulla County Schools on Wednesday, October 21, as we wear orange for Unity Day and show our support for kindness, acceptance, inclusion and bullying prevention.
Together, we can send a visible message that every student deserves to feel safe, supported and included.
Wear orange and help us stand united for kindness across Wakulla County Schools!
Content created by a Wakulla High School Social Media Strategist student.
#WakullaCountySchools #UnityEveryDay #UnityDay #LearningDisabilityMonth
Join Wakulla County Schools on Wednesday, October 21, as we wear orange for Unity Day and show our support for kindness, acceptance, inclusion and bullying prevention.
Together, we can send a visible message that every student deserves to feel safe, supported and included.
Wear orange and help us stand united for kindness across Wakulla County Schools!
Content created by a Wakulla High School Social Media Strategist student.
#WakullaCountySchools #UnityEveryDay #UnityDay #LearningDisabilityMonth
IT’S NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK!
Learning takes energy, and a healthy school lunch helps give students the fuel they need to focus, learn and grow. Observed since 1962, National School Lunch Week highlights the important role school meals play in supporting student health, learning and success.
Across Wakulla County Schools, we continue to see just how important that access is. During the 2025–2026 school year, participation increased by 17,784 breakfasts and 58,436 lunches — more than 76,000 additional meals served across the district.
This year, meals are available to every WCS student at no cost, helping ensure students can come to the table, get what they need and return to class ready to learn.
This National School Lunch Week, we celebrate the important connection between good nutrition, student well-being and success in the classroom
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #NationalSchoolLunchWeek
Wakulla County Schools will be CLOSED Friday, October 9, 2026.
After continued monitoring of Tropical Storm Isaias and the potential impacts to Wakulla County, Superintendent Rick Myhre has made the decision to close all Wakulla County Schools tomorrow.
The safety of our students, staff and families remains our highest priority.
For additional information regarding this decision, please see the email sent today from Superintendent Myhre.
Monday, October 12, remains a scheduled Teacher Planning Day with no school for students. Students will return to school Tuesday, October 13.
Families and staff should continue to monitor email, text messages, the WCS website, mobile app and district social media platforms for official updates.
Please stay safe, Wakulla.
Wakulla County Schools is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias and the latest forecasts for the Gulf Coast. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and make any decisions regarding school closures or schedule changes as the potential impact to Wakulla County becomes clearer.
At this time, all Wakulla County Schools are scheduled to operate on a regular schedule Friday, October 9, 2026.
Families are encouraged to make sure their contact information is current in the Focus Parent Portal to ensure they receive timely updates.
Should any changes become necessary, official information will be communicated through email, text message, the Wakulla County Schools website, the WCS mobile app and all school and district social media platforms.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share additional information as needed.
HAPPY NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH!
October gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the school leaders who set the tone, support their teachers and staff, encourage their students and help make each of our schools a place where kids can learn and grow.
Throughout the month, our schools will be sharing a little more about the principals who lead them each day.
We’re grateful for their leadership, their steady presence and the many ways they serve our students, families and school communities.
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #NationalPrincipalsMonth
October gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the school leaders who set the tone, support their teachers and staff, encourage their students and help make each of our schools a place where kids can learn and grow.
Throughout the month, our schools will be sharing a little more about the principals who lead them each day.
We’re grateful for their leadership, their steady presence and the many ways they serve our students, families and school communities.
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #NationalPrincipalsMonth
The Legacy Café is getting ready to open! ☕🍽️
On Monday, students in Wakulla Institute’s Graduate Deferment Program delivered Café menus to schools across the district. It’s one more way they’re helping prepare for opening day while gaining hands-on experience.
We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu! Learn more about the Legacy Café and the program: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/o/wi/page/the-legacy-caf
On Monday, students in Wakulla Institute’s Graduate Deferment Program delivered Café menus to schools across the district. It’s one more way they’re helping prepare for opening day while gaining hands-on experience.
We can’t wait to see what’s on the menu! Learn more about the Legacy Café and the program: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/o/wi/page/the-legacy-caf
Internet service has been restored across Wakulla County Schools. Our IT Department continues troubleshooting remaining issues, and some users may experience intermittent internet disruptions while that work is ongoing.
Regular district and school phone lines are still not operational. Families should continue using the temporary phone numbers previously provided or contact their school-based administrator or identified point of contact by email.
Families needing Transportation assistance may call 850-926-5750 or email scott.payne@wcsb.us.
We would like families to know that the disruption was caused by a failure of the district’s main network switch. As our IT team worked to restore service, additional configuration issues delayed the return to full and stable connectivity. District data and systems remained secure throughout the outage.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as our IT team continues working toward full and reliable restoration of all services. We will share updates as additional progress is made.
Dear Families,
Wakulla County Schools continues to experience a districtwide phone and internet service outage.
At this time, schools will remain open and operate on their regular schedules tomorrow. Instruction will continue, although some internet-based systems and online resources may be unavailable or limited.
Families should continue using the temporary school contact information previously provided. School-based administrators and identified points of contact may also be reached by email.
Transportation will continue operating on its regular schedule. Families may contact Transportation at 850-926-5750 or email Transporation Director Matt Payne at scott.payne@wcsb.us.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding.
TRANSPORTATION TEMPORARY CONTACT UPDATE
Families may contact Wakulla County Schools Transportation at 850-926-5750 or scott.payne@wcsb.us while district phone and internet service remains disrupted.
We will continue to share updates as normal service is restored.
Families may contact Wakulla County Schools Transportation at 850-926-5750 or scott.payne@wcsb.us while district phone and internet service remains disrupted.
We will continue to share updates as normal service is restored.
Wakulla Institute
WCS continues to experience a districtwide phone/internet outage. Wakulla Institute can be reached temporarily at 850-926-3572. Families may also email their school-based administrator at susan.tillman@wcsb.us. We will share an update when normal service is restored.
IMPORTANT NOTICE | DISTRICTWIDE PHONE & INTERNET OUTAGE
Wakulla County Schools is currently experiencing a districtwide internet and phone service outage. As a result, our schools and district offices are unable to receive or make phone calls at this time, and internet-based services may also be unavailable.
We are aware of the issue and are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
We will share additional information and notify families once phone and internet services have been restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Rigorous • Resilient • Relevant
Wakulla County Schools is currently experiencing a districtwide internet and phone service outage. As a result, our schools and district offices are unable to receive or make phone calls at this time, and internet-based services may also be unavailable.
We are aware of the issue and are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
We will share additional information and notify families once phone and internet services have been restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Rigorous • Resilient • Relevant