Reminder, There will be no school on Monday, October 13, 2025, for students. It is a Teacher Planning Day, so our educators can prepare for another great quarter of learning!
Enjoy your weekend, and we will see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
Enjoy your weekend, and we will see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
Leading Wakulla Institute is not for the faint of heart, and Principal Vicki Tillman does it with unmatched strength, compassion, and grace.
Her fearless leadership and deep commitment to her students are transforming lives every day.
We are proud to celebrate her unwavering dedication to helping students find success and purpose through education.
Her fearless leadership and deep commitment to her students are transforming lives every day.
We are proud to celebrate her unwavering dedication to helping students find success and purpose through education.
We are grateful to Rivertown Community Church for donating gift cards to our teachers in recognition of teacher appreciation. Your support is valued and helps encourage the important work being done each day at Wakulla Institute.
All Wakulla County Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and restful holiday!
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📚✨ Wakulla County School's First Day of School – August 11, 2025 ✨📚
We are thrilled to welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year!
Please note that Monday, August 11 will be an early release day for all schools. (See graphic for dismissal times.)
🚗 Friendly Reminder: The first week of school means new routines, new policies, and plenty of excitement! Please be extra mindful of traffic and school zones as our students, families, and buses adjust to the new year. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work to keep students safe and ensure smooth dismissal during the first week.
Here’s to making 2025–2026 our best year yet! 🍎📖
#WakullaCountySchools #BackToSchool2026 #RigorResilienceRelevance
We are thrilled to welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year!
Please note that Monday, August 11 will be an early release day for all schools. (See graphic for dismissal times.)
🚗 Friendly Reminder: The first week of school means new routines, new policies, and plenty of excitement! Please be extra mindful of traffic and school zones as our students, families, and buses adjust to the new year. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work to keep students safe and ensure smooth dismissal during the first week.
Here’s to making 2025–2026 our best year yet! 🍎📖
#WakullaCountySchools #BackToSchool2026 #RigorResilienceRelevance
Dear Wakulla Families,
Bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year are now available! 🚌
You can now review your student’s route by visiting the Transportation page on our website:
🔗https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/transportation
🚨 Important Reminders:
• Routes are subject to change. Transportation is actively updating routes and stops DAILY. Please check back regularly for updates.
• If you need to make changes to your primary address or complete the Transportation Request Form the #1 Guardian listed in the Parent Focus Portal must log in and complete the form.
Need help updating your Focus contact information or setting up your Parent Portal? Visit: 🔗https://5il.co/3mh2a
📞 For urgent updates or changes to your child's transportation:
• Contact your child’s school directly for changes for daily changes.
• For real-time bus location questions, contact Transportation at 850-926-7550.
Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure a safe and smooth start to the school year!
Wakulla County Schools
#BackToSchool2025
Wakulla Institute proudly welcomes our newest team members! Dedicated to opportunity, growth, and transformation, these professionals are here to make a difference in the lives of our students.
📸 Meet our newest faculty and staff below:
Nicole Messick, Social Worker
Lester Stephens, Math
Sean Simmons, Graduate Deferment Program
📸 Meet our newest faculty and staff below:
Nicole Messick, Social Worker
Lester Stephens, Math
Sean Simmons, Graduate Deferment Program
This morning’s Back-to-School Faculty & Staff Pep Rally was one for the books!
Teachers and staff from every corner of Wakulla County Schools packed the Wakulla High School gym to kick off the 2025–2026 school year with school spirit and pride. It was the first district-wide Welcome Back Pep Rally under Superintendent Rick Myhre, and the energy was undeniable.
From the moment they arrived, attendees were greeted by the powerful sounds of the Wakulla High School Marching Band, the WHS Color Guard, and cheerleaders from Riversprings Middle, Wakulla Middle, and Wakulla High—creating a high-energy welcome that set the tone for the year ahead.
🎤 Powerful words were shared by District Employee of the Year Sean Simmons, followed by Colleen Maley, 2025 District Teacher of the Year, who set the gym—and Superintendent Myhre—on fire with her inspiring message.
📸 Check out some highlights from today (AND to find out which school won the 2025 SPIRIT STICK!)>> https://youtu.be/l8wIXzeehtQ
A grab-and-go breakfast was provided to keep our educators fueled as they headed into a day of professional learning and preparation for students’ return.
🙏 Special thanks to our generous sponsors who made the event possible:
Centennial Bank • English Financial Group • Myra Jeans • Publix • Jones Plumbing • C&L Pilings • Dunkin Donuts • Civic Brewing
This is just the beginning—big things are ahead for Wakulla County Schools in 2025–2026!
🍓 FREE Summer Meals for Kids & Teens! 🍓
Wakulla County Schools is proud to continue partnership with Summer BreakSpot to help fill the hunger gap for families this summer.
Weekend Meal Pick-Up Location:
Riversink Elementary School (530 Lonnie Raker Ln, Crawfordville, FL 32327)
🗓️ Thursdays: July 17 & July 24
⏰ 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
These meals are completely free and available to all children 18 and under! Children must be present to receive meals. Find more locations at: www.summerbreakspot.org
#SummerBreakSpot #WakullaCountySchools
We are proud to announce that Wakulla County Schools has received an "A" grade from the Florida Department of Education--and is the highest-performing district in the Florida Big Bend!
This incredible achievement reflects the hard work of our students, teachers and staff, and the support of our families and communities!
Congratulations Wakulla!
This incredible achievement reflects the hard work of our students, teachers and staff, and the support of our families and communities!
Congratulations Wakulla!
Wakulla County Schools would like to wish all our families a safe and memorable Fourth of July! We hope you enjoy time with loved ones, celebrating the traditions that make this day so meaningful!
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, urgent alerts and notifications, right from your pocket!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/9fDymN
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/KS3Lfn
Families, check out the dates, times, and locations for 2025 Summer Weekend Meals! Please remember students must be present to receive meals!
Crawfordville Elementary--Pick up on Thursdays
6/12/2025
6/19/2025
6/25/2025
2:45PM- 3:30PM
Riversink Elementary --Pick up on Thursdays
7/10/2025
7/17/2025
7/24/2025
2:45PM- 3:30PM
Wooley Park--Pick up on Friday
6/20/2025
12:45PM- 1:00PM
We're thrilled to announce the new app for WCSD! It's everything WCSD, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/9fDymN
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/KS3Lfn
Wakulla County Schools values your feedback! It is time for the annual 2024-2025 Family Climate Survey! Please take a moment and share your thoughts!
Mr. Simmons’ class enjoyed a Community-Based Instruction trip to Publix, then returned to campus to make smoothies and learn how to juice fresh fruit. A fun and hands-on way to build life skills!
Rivertown Community Church donations to Wakulla Institute
BIG NEWS, WAKULLA!
Please join Superintendent Myhre and the entire Wakulla County School District in celebrating Mr. Sean Simmons, who has been named one of only five statewide finalists for Florida’s 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year! 🏆
If you know Sean, you know this recognition could not be more deserved. He has quietly, humbly, and consistently poured his heart into serving students with disabilities at Wakulla Institute—year after year, moment after moment. His impact has touched countless students, families, and coworkers across our district.
This honor from the Florida Department of Education is a powerful reminder that kindness, patience, and service do get noticed. And while we already know he’s a winner, we’re cheering him on as he remains in the running for Florida’s 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year, to be announced in the coming weeks!
Congratulations, Sean! We are so proud of you. You represent the very best of Wakulla.
#TeamSeanForState
