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
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS
Wakulla County Schools is reminding families that students may request approval to use private transportation for athletic events, extracurricular activities, field trips and other school-sponsored events.
The required Parental Consent and Release of Liability for Private Transportation form must be completed, submitted to school administration at least 24 hours before the event, and approved by the school principal.
Requests involving a student driving themselves or riding with another adult require notarization.
A written note or sign-out sheet alone does not meet current policy requirements.
View and complete the required form here: https://aptg.co/YMxLNj
Wakulla County Schools is reminding families that students may request approval to use private transportation for athletic events, extracurricular activities, field trips and other school-sponsored events.
The required Parental Consent and Release of Liability for Private Transportation form must be completed, submitted to school administration at least 24 hours before the event, and approved by the school principal.
Requests involving a student driving themselves or riding with another adult require notarization.
A written note or sign-out sheet alone does not meet current policy requirements.
View and complete the required form here: https://aptg.co/YMxLNj
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY | SEPTEMBER 7
In observance of Labor Day, all Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.
Students, faculty and staff will return on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We hope our students, families and employees enjoy a safe and restful Labor Day holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday.
Wakulla County Schools
In observance of Labor Day, all Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.
Students, faculty and staff will return on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
We hope our students, families and employees enjoy a safe and restful Labor Day holiday, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday.
Wakulla County Schools
Wakulla Institute Faculty and Staff at the Welcome Back Pep Rally 2026
Two ways to stay connected for the 2026–2027 school year!
Wakulla County Schools offers families two important tools to stay connected with their child’s teacher, school, and district.
Focus Parent Portal is available online and through the Focus mobile app. It gives families access to your child's information, including schedules, grades, attendance, report cards, teacher communication, and important forms such as Transportation Registration and the Annual Enrollment Update. Families should also review their Focus communication settings and preferences to verify their email address and manage available notifications and alerts. A Focus Parent Portal account is required.
The Wakulla County Schools app mirrors our district and school websites, providing convenient mobile access to school news, social media updates, staff information, event calendars, important documents, emergency push notifications, and more. Families and community members can follow multiple schools in one place. Tired of relying on social media algorithms to see important school updates? The Wakulla County Schools app puts the information you need right at your fingertips.
Access Focus and download the Wakulla County Schools app today to stay connected throughout the school year!
Focus Parent Portal: https://wakulla.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Wakulla County School District App:
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wakulla-county-school-district/id6743448016
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.wakullacsd&utm_source=na_Med
#WakullaCountySchools #StayConnected #BackToSchool #RigorousResilientRelevant
Ready to volunteer with Wakulla County Schools?
The 2026–2027 Level 1 Volunteer Application is now open!
All volunteers must complete a new Level 1 application for each school year and attend annual volunteer orientation before serving. Orientation dates will be shared by each school after school begins, and options may vary by school. If you volunteer at multiple schools, you only need to complete orientation once.
Interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer? Please complete the Level 1 application first. Level 2 clearance is required for certain roles, including volunteer coaches, resiliency coaches, overnight chaperones, and other higher-access volunteer opportunities.
New Level 2 fingerprinting is $80 for those not already in the Florida Clearinghouse system and supports our continued commitment to student safety.
Apply today: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/volunteer
#WakullaCountySchools #VolunteerWakulla #RigorousResilientRelevant
The 2026–2027 Level 1 Volunteer Application is now open!
All volunteers must complete a new Level 1 application for each school year and attend annual volunteer orientation before serving. Orientation dates will be shared by each school after school begins, and options may vary by school. If you volunteer at multiple schools, you only need to complete orientation once.
Interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer? Please complete the Level 1 application first. Level 2 clearance is required for certain roles, including volunteer coaches, resiliency coaches, overnight chaperones, and other higher-access volunteer opportunities.
New Level 2 fingerprinting is $80 for those not already in the Florida Clearinghouse system and supports our continued commitment to student safety.
Apply today: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/volunteer
#WakullaCountySchools #VolunteerWakulla #RigorousResilientRelevant
There’s Space for Your Child in Wakulla County Schools!
New student enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 school year, and now is the time to complete your child’s application.
Wakulla County Schools is currently accepting 2026–2027 enrollment applications for:
VPK / Pre-K ESE
Kindergarten
Students new to Wakulla County Schools
School schedules and class placements are being developed now. Families should complete the enrollment process as soon as possible.
Ready to begin online?
Register or access your Focus Parent Portal account, complete the enrollment application, and submit the required documents.
Need personal assistance?
Call or visit your child’s zoned school. School staff are ready to help families register a Focus Parent Portal account and complete the enrollment process.
Visit the Student Enrollment page to access the Focus Parent Portal or find more information: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/student-enrollment
Enroll your child today so their school can begin preparing for a strong start!
Returning student enrollment updates will be available through the Focus Parent Portal on July 27, 2026!
One Place. Back-to-School planning starts here!
School supply lists are now available on our Back-to-School Hub, giving families time to plan ahead before Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on July 20 and runs through August 20, 2026.
The Back-to-School Hub is your one-stop spot for everything families need to start the 2026–2027 school year prepared and connected, including:
Find everything you need in one place, including:
✅ Open House Dates
✅ 2026–2027 School Calendar
✅ Focus Parent Portal
✅ Dining & Meal Menus
✅ School Supply Donation Lists
✅ Volunteer Application
Visit the Back-to-School Hub: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/back-to-school-hub
#WakullaCountySchools #RigorousResilientRelevant #BackToSchool
Save the dates, Wakulla families!
Wakulla County Schools is excited to welcome our students and families to the 2026–2027 school year. Please save these important Open House dates and times as we prepare to kick off another great year together!
All Elementary Schools: Crawfordville, Medart, Riversink, and Shadeville
Thursday, August 6 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Both Middle Schools: Riversprings Middle and Wakulla Middle
Wednesday, August 5 | 4:30–6:30 PM
Wakulla High School: 9th/10th/New Students Only
Wednesday, August 5 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Wakulla High School: 11th/12th Grade Only
Thursday, August 6 | 2:00–3:30 PM
We can’t wait to see our students and families back on campus!
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