Mark your calendars for a jolly day on Tuesday, November 4th! Order forms have been sent home, but don't worry if you missed them—we've included a copy just for you. Capture these magical moments that you'll cherish for years to come! 🎄📸✨

ATTENTION BERRYHILL FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
As the federal government shutdown continues, we understand that some families may be facing temporary loss of income. If your household is experiencing a change in income, your student may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals.
Families are encouraged to complete a meal benefits application at myschoolapps.com. The application is based on your household’s current situation at the time you submit it.
Please remember:
You may apply at any time during the school year if your income changes—this includes during a furlough.
Once a student is approved, meal benefits remain in place for the entire school year.
If your situation improves later and you no longer need the benefit, you are encouraged (but not required) to notify Santa Rosa County Food Service.
To complete the application, visit: myschoolapps.com
We are here for our Berryhill families. 💙🐻💚


Join the Festive Spirit of Giving! 🎄✨
This Christmas season, let's come together to bring joy to some of our Berryhill families who could use a little extra help this holiday season. If your heart feels the call to sponsor a Berryhill family for Christmas, please contact Trish Bull in Guidance (ext. 4118) for more details.
Prefer to make a donation? Our team of enthusiastic shoppers is ready to make Christmas wishes come true. Simply follow this link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ537RG2C8RPMQ8
Let's ensure that all of our Berryhill Bears experience the magic of Christmas! 🎄✨


Please join us in honoring our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Katie Rode, and our School-Related Employee of the Year, Mrs. Lindsey Welch. Congratulations, Mrs. Rode and Mrs. Welch! We are so proud to celebrate you today — your dedication and care for our students make Berryhill one of the very BEST. Thank you for all you do!



Today, we’re throwing a big shoutout to our incredible Assistant Principal of the Year for Santa Rosa County District Schools, Leann McCombs! 🌟 She just returned from vacation, and we couldn't wait to honor her for this fantastic achievement. We are bursting with pride to have the absolute best among us! 🎈👏


Upcoming Dress Up Days!
50th Day of School
Date: October 21st
Theme: Wear your best 50's sock hop attire!
Red Ribbon Week (October 23rd - 31st)
Join us in celebrating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for everyone!
October 23rd: Kick Off to Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red!
October 24th: Team Up Against Drugs - Show your spirit by wearing your favorite Sports Team gear!
October 27th: My Future is Bright... I'm Drug Free - Shine in Neon Colors!
October 28th: From Head to Toe, I'm Drug Free - Get creative with Crazy Socks and mismatched outfits!
October 29th: Hats Off to Being Drug Free - Sport a Silly Hat!
October 30th: Let's Put Drugs to Rest - Cozy up in your Pajamas!
October 31st: Say "BOO" to Drugs - Dress up in your Halloween Costume!
Let’s make this week fun and festive!



A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to Tiger Rock Martial Arts for generously donating their time to share these amazing moves with our students! 🎉 Each child also received a special bracelet for a free trial. Let’s keep the fun going! 🥋✨


Berryhill 5th Grade Parents/Guardians,
The 5th grade recognition ads are now available for purchase at jostens.com, offering options in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, or full-page sizes. Secure your ad while space lasts to create lasting memories for years to come. See attached for more details.
Thank you!


Berryhill Parents/Guardians:
We’re thrilled to launch our Fall Fundraiser today! Your child will bring home a special Priester's Pecan bag, complete with a parent letter. Inside, you'll find a delightful Priester's Pecan brochure, an order form, and a money collection envelope. Be sure to turn in coupons as items are sold so your child can get his/her collectible. The feeding frenzy will begin this week. See the parent letter for more details.
Get ready for some tasty treats just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday! Don’t forget, orders are due next Wednesday, October 22nd. The goodies will be delivered and ready for pick-up during the week of November 17th.
For your convenience, you can also place orders through MySchoolBucks using this link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ603U8MEPVTR7L
Thank you for your continued support—let’s make this fundraiser a success!


From October 23rd to October 31st, join us for a week packed with exciting dress-up days that celebrate the importance of living a drug-free life! Let’s come together to create a vibrant, safe, and supportive environment for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun—let’s make this week unforgettable! 🌈✨

We are thrilled to celebrate the Grade Level Grand Champions from our kickball tournament! 🏆 Let's give a big cheer to the following classes for their fantastic victory! 🎊🎈
🏆2nd Grade - Ms. McCarty's Class
🏆3rd Grade - Mrs. Rode's Class
🏆4th Grade - Ms. Buckalew's Class
🏆5th Grade - Mrs. Cates' Class
Way to go TEAMS!!


It's that exciting time of year again! The annual Milton vs. Pace Can Drive is here! From Monday, September 29th to Monday, October 27th, we will collect canned goods and non-perishable items to support our local food pantry at First Baptist Church in Milton, Florida. This pantry helps over 16,000 families in our community.
While this event is a friendly football rivalry between Milton and Pace, it also offers a fantastic opportunity for community outreach. It teaches our students the values of kindness, generosity, and service. Remember, every can counts, and each act of giving makes a significant impact right here at home.
Berryhill Elementary has proudly held the title of winning elementary school for many years, and we want to keep our "Can Drive" Trophy! Let's unite to maintain our trophy and title while supporting families in need. Let's make this fun and competitive!


We're looking for three parents to join our Library Media Committee for the 2025-2026 school year. If interested, please continue reading.
The role of the library media committee is to provide input for the school's library media center collection development as well as consultation for books and other material being considered for addition to the school library media center student use but can include instructional use. The committee is comprised of school community stakeholders and led by the school's Library Media Specialist. Input from the committee will be used to guide collection development goals regarding community standards, readers' interest, and academic needs. The committee will have scheduled meetings once per quarter and on demand as needed.
If you'd like to be considered for membership on this committee, please complete the form using the QR code or the link below: Library Media Committee Form

Berryhill Parents and Guardians,
We need your help! In line with the Title I program, the Department of Education has requested feedback from our parents through the Title I Parent Survey A (LINK TO SURVEY). We need as many responses as possible to showcase the engagement of our Berryhill Families.
The survey is now open. We ask that you take a brief moment to provide your valuable feedback. Your input is essential to us, and we greatly appreciate your participation.
Thank you for your continued support!

