🐺🔬 Calling All Future Scientists! 🔬🐺
Wally’s Wonderers is coming to Wallace Lake K-8! We are excited to launch a new science club for our 4th and 5th grade students beginning in October 2026!
📋 Interest forms are coming home with students today and must be returned no later than Thursday, September 24th.
📢 Students selected for the club will be notified by October 2nd.
🧪 Get ready for hands-on science, exciting experiments, and lots of discovery with Wally’s Wonderers!
📧 Questions? Contact Mrs. Rusk at RuskO@santarosa.k12.fl.us or Mrs. Williams at WilliamsM@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
⭐ Participation in clubs and sports is exclusively available to students currently enrolled at WLK8.
Wally’s Wonderers is coming to Wallace Lake K-8! We are excited to launch a new science club for our 4th and 5th grade students beginning in October 2026!
📋 Interest forms are coming home with students today and must be returned no later than Thursday, September 24th.
📢 Students selected for the club will be notified by October 2nd.
🧪 Get ready for hands-on science, exciting experiments, and lots of discovery with Wally’s Wonderers!
📧 Questions? Contact Mrs. Rusk at RuskO@santarosa.k12.fl.us or Mrs. Williams at WilliamsM@santarosa.k12.fl.us.
⭐ Participation in clubs and sports is exclusively available to students currently enrolled at WLK8.
🚨 Safety Drill Reminder 🚨
Wallace Lake will be conducting a Fire Drill this morning at 8:00 AM as part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety.
🔒 The front office will be temporarily closed to visitors, check-ins, and checkouts during the drill.
Applications are open for the 2026 Miss Wallace Lake Pageant! 👑🩵
The pageant is open to all Wallace Lake girls in grades K–8, with divisions for Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss Wallace Lake. All application items are due by Friday, September 25th.
If your student is interested in participating, check the informational flyer that was sent home for application details. Extra flyers and paper applications are available in the front office!
The pageant will be held Friday, October 9th. We can’t wait for another fun night celebrating our Wallace Lake girls! ✨
The pageant is open to all Wallace Lake girls in grades K–8, with divisions for Little Miss, Junior Miss, and Miss Wallace Lake. All application items are due by Friday, September 25th.
If your student is interested in participating, check the informational flyer that was sent home for application details. Extra flyers and paper applications are available in the front office!
The pageant will be held Friday, October 9th. We can’t wait for another fun night celebrating our Wallace Lake girls! ✨
Kona Ice is coming on09/25/26. We are using an online payment system to simplify the process and make things easier on our staff. Please copy and paste the link into your browser to pay, or use the attached QR code.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K249X91610725
- If you would like to provide a Kona for another student, please select the "Pay It Forward" option, and add the item to the cart. You may purchase as many as you like, but please select each Kona Ice separately (select one, then add to cart, then select next one and add to cart, and so on and so on....)!
- Please have your order in by 09/24/26!
- If you have any questions about the prepay system contact guynfrank@kona-ice.com. We encourage you to not send cash. Pay online! It's super easy! (Of course, we will accept cash at the truck, but paying online eliminates the possibility of your child losing the money before they get to the truck.)
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K249X91610725
- If you would like to provide a Kona for another student, please select the "Pay It Forward" option, and add the item to the cart. You may purchase as many as you like, but please select each Kona Ice separately (select one, then add to cart, then select next one and add to cart, and so on and so on....)!
- Please have your order in by 09/24/26!
- If you have any questions about the prepay system contact guynfrank@kona-ice.com. We encourage you to not send cash. Pay online! It's super easy! (Of course, we will accept cash at the truck, but paying online eliminates the possibility of your child losing the money before they get to the truck.)
📚✨ Join us for Family Library Time at Wallace Lake K-8!
Stop by on Tuesday, September 15th from 2:00-5:00 PM to shop the Book Fair, take an AR quiz, create a dot for International Dot Day, and enjoy some family fun in the library. We can't wait to see you there!
📖 Read. Create. Celebrate! 💙💛
Stop by on Tuesday, September 15th from 2:00-5:00 PM to shop the Book Fair, take an AR quiz, create a dot for International Dot Day, and enjoy some family fun in the library. We can't wait to see you there!
📖 Read. Create. Celebrate! 💙💛
📣 Our September Newsletter has arrived!
Be sure to take a look for important school updates, testing dates, and exciting opportunities for our Wolf Pups this month. 🍂🐺
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Be sure to take a look for important school updates, testing dates, and exciting opportunities for our Wolf Pups this month. 🍂🐺
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Don’t miss your chance to reserve your copy of the 2026–2027 Wallace Lake K-8 Yearbook! This year’s book is sure to capture the memories, milestones, friendships, and moments that show how our school is "Built Different."
📖 Yearbooks are $55
🛒 Order yours today at www.jostens.com
Don’t wait until the end of the year—ordering now guarantees your student won’t miss out on this keepsake! See less
📖 Yearbooks are $55
🛒 Order yours today at www.jostens.com
Don’t wait until the end of the year—ordering now guarantees your student won’t miss out on this keepsake! See less
Wallace Lake Wintergaurd Parent Meeting
For registered Wallace Lake Middle School students
For registered Wallace Lake Middle School students
FLU MIST Friday, November 13th 2026
For your convenience, our Department of Health nurses will be offering the Flu Mist vaccine here at our school on 11/13 .
Your student should have brought home consent forms and information in their beginning of the school year paperwork. The consent form, which includes a front and back page, must be completed and returned to the school by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for your student to receive the Flu Mist vaccine on campus during our vaccine clinic. Please review this packet, complete both the front and the back of the consent form and return it to the school by 9/8/25 if you wish to take advantage of this convenient opportunity. IF YOU NEED AN ADITTIONAL FORM IT CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE FRONT OFFICE.
This year, our health department will be administering the nasal Flu Mist vaccine to every age group of students. No student will receive a vaccine without a properly completed consent form.
For your convenience, our Department of Health nurses will be offering the Flu Mist vaccine here at our school on 11/13 .
Your student should have brought home consent forms and information in their beginning of the school year paperwork. The consent form, which includes a front and back page, must be completed and returned to the school by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for your student to receive the Flu Mist vaccine on campus during our vaccine clinic. Please review this packet, complete both the front and the back of the consent form and return it to the school by 9/8/25 if you wish to take advantage of this convenient opportunity. IF YOU NEED AN ADITTIONAL FORM IT CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE FRONT OFFICE.
This year, our health department will be administering the nasal Flu Mist vaccine to every age group of students. No student will receive a vaccine without a properly completed consent form.
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual Miss Wallace Lake Pageant! 👑🩵
This year’s pageant will be held on Friday, October 9th, and is open to all Wallace Lake girls in grades K–8.
The pageant is such a fun opportunity for our students to show off their personalities, build confidence, and enjoy a special night on stage with their friends and families! 🐺✨
Applications will be sent home the week of September 7th, so keep an eye out for everything you'll need to know about participating!
The Miss Wallace Lake Pageant is a fundraiser supporting programs at Wallace Lake K–8, while also giving our students a chance to try something new, have fun, and cheer each other on. Every contestant is celebrated for who she is, and no outside pageant experience is required.
We had so much fun last year and can’t wait to do it all again! 👑
This year’s pageant will be held on Friday, October 9th, and is open to all Wallace Lake girls in grades K–8.
The pageant is such a fun opportunity for our students to show off their personalities, build confidence, and enjoy a special night on stage with their friends and families! 🐺✨
Applications will be sent home the week of September 7th, so keep an eye out for everything you'll need to know about participating!
The Miss Wallace Lake Pageant is a fundraiser supporting programs at Wallace Lake K–8, while also giving our students a chance to try something new, have fun, and cheer each other on. Every contestant is celebrated for who she is, and no outside pageant experience is required.
We had so much fun last year and can’t wait to do it all again! 👑
🎉 Looking for some new Wallace Lake gear? Our Wallace Lake School Store is now OPEN! 🎉
Shop shirts, hoodies, backpacks, and more while supporting our school! Orders will be accepted through December 18.
🛍️ Shop here: BSN Team Sports 🔑https://bsnteamsports.com/
Access Code: WLSPST26
Don't wait. Get your Wallace Lake spirit wear before the store closes! 💙💛
Shop shirts, hoodies, backpacks, and more while supporting our school! Orders will be accepted through December 18.
🛍️ Shop here: BSN Team Sports 🔑https://bsnteamsports.com/
Access Code: WLSPST26
Don't wait. Get your Wallace Lake spirit wear before the store closes! 💙💛
📢 Reminder for Parents During Car Rider Dismissal
Our parking lot opens at 1:00 PM for dismissal.
🚗 IMPORTANT: When entering the car rider line, please REMAIN in the lane you originally pull into unless directed by a staff member. Changing lanes creates safety concerns and slows the dismissal process. Staying in your lane helps keep our car rider line organized, safe, and moving efficiently. Parents will need to remain in their vehicles during car rider arrival and dismissal.
🎓 Middle school students are not released from class until 1:29 PM. If you are picking up a middle school student, there is no need to arrive before that time.
⚠️ As always, please drive slowly and carefully throughout our parking lot. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and smooth for everyone! 💙💛
Our parking lot opens at 1:00 PM for dismissal.
🚗 IMPORTANT: When entering the car rider line, please REMAIN in the lane you originally pull into unless directed by a staff member. Changing lanes creates safety concerns and slows the dismissal process. Staying in your lane helps keep our car rider line organized, safe, and moving efficiently. Parents will need to remain in their vehicles during car rider arrival and dismissal.
🎓 Middle school students are not released from class until 1:29 PM. If you are picking up a middle school student, there is no need to arrive before that time.
⚠️ As always, please drive slowly and carefully throughout our parking lot. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and smooth for everyone! 💙💛
FREE YEARBOOK ICONS / THREE DAYS LEFT!
No better time than now to check this off your list: Pre-order a yearbook for your student, personalize it with their name, and save up to $20 on icons. Use promo code YBKICONS at checkout to save.
Order Now: www.jostens.com
Cost: $55
OPEN HOUSE UPDATES: Please see time change
1st through 5th Open House.
This will include our Social Thinking, Access and Sensory Response classrooms.
Middle School Open House Reminder:
Please arrive promptly by 6:15 PM. This is not a drop-in event. Parents/Guardians should either know their student's schedule or have a printed copy with them when they arrive. Parent/Guardians will experience the evening "as a student", following their schedule through each class period in shortened time blocks with presentations from "their teacher". The event will conclude at 7:15 PM. Please note that students do not need to attend Open House.
1st through 5th Open House.
This will include our Social Thinking, Access and Sensory Response classrooms.
Middle School Open House Reminder:
Please arrive promptly by 6:15 PM. This is not a drop-in event. Parents/Guardians should either know their student's schedule or have a printed copy with them when they arrive. Parent/Guardians will experience the evening "as a student", following their schedule through each class period in shortened time blocks with presentations from "their teacher". The event will conclude at 7:15 PM. Please note that students do not need to attend Open House.
Wallace Lake K-8 will hold a School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting on:
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Wallace Lake K-8 Conference Room
The School Advisory Council works collaboratively to support school improvement and student achievement. The council will meet to discuss school-related business, including school improvement planning and other matters that may come before the council.
SAC meetings are open to the public, and parents, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
We appreciate your involvement and partnership in supporting Wallace Lake K-8!
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 25
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Wallace Lake K-8 Conference Room
The School Advisory Council works collaboratively to support school improvement and student achievement. The council will meet to discuss school-related business, including school improvement planning and other matters that may come before the council.
SAC meetings are open to the public, and parents, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
We appreciate your involvement and partnership in supporting Wallace Lake K-8!
🐺 We Are Ready for Monday! 🐺
We are excited to welcome our Wolfe Pack back to school and kick off another amazing year! Our staff has been working hard to prepare, and we can't wait to see our students.
One area where we need everyone's help is our car rider line. We want the process to be as safe and efficient as possible for all families.
🚗 Important Car Rider Reminders:
✅ The car rider line opens at 1:00 PM. There is no need to arrive on near campus before that time.
✅ Please practice with your student getting out of the vehicle independently and from the passenger (right) side of the car for morning drop off.
✅ For our middle school families: Students are not dismissed from class until 1:29 PM. This means your child will likely not be outside until approximately 1:30-1:40 PM. Middle Students will need to pay attention and watch for your vehicle.
✅ If you are picking up only a middle school student, please do not arrive early. Early arrivals create unnecessary congestion and make the line more difficult for everyone.
✅ Elementary students will be safely supervised inside with staff and friends while they wait. There is no need to rush. They are happy visiting with their friends!!
💙 We ask for your patience during the first few days of school as everyone learns the routines. Our team will be working hard to make arrival and dismissal as smooth, safe, and happy as possible for all students and families.
Thank you for your cooperation, and let's have a fantastic first week, Wolfe Pack! 🐺🎉
Please see our video tutorial from Officer Middleton our SRO - https://aptg.co/FJTLHP
🐺💙 School Starts MONDAY! 💙🐺 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
Please take a moment to review these important back-to-school reminders regarding arrival, dismissal, buses, lunch procedures, and car rider expectations.
PLEASE, PLEASE be patient with our car rider line during the first week of school as we work to establish a smooth and safe routine. Our wonderful staff will be out each day assisting students and families, and we appreciate your grace and cooperation as everyone adjusts.
The first week is always our busiest, so a little extra patience and kindness go a long way. The safety and well-being of our students are our top priority, and we are committed to making sure they arrive and depart each day safely, smoothly, and with a smile. Thank you for partnering with us as we start an amazing school year! 🐺💙🚗🚌📚
We can't wait to see our students on Monday!
🐺 WALLACE LAKE TRANSPORTATION REMINDER 🐺
Parents, as you attend Meet the Teacher & Supply Drop-Off, please stop by the cafeteria to take care of important transportation information for your student!
✅ Sign up for Car Rider Tags if you do not have a number issued.
*** Each car tag number is by family and follows them through their time here at WLK8.***
✅ Apply/Sign up for Walker Tags- Needs to be done each year if walking.
** The walking address must be to the student's HOME address. Students must live in the school zone to be a walker. Addresses in excess of 2 miles from the school and crossing highway will not be approved. FL DOE RULE 6A-3.001.
✅ Verify your student's bus information
✅ Get school lunch information/ apply for free/reduced lunch
✅ Visit with PTSO and pick up other helpful back-to-school resources
✅Clinic will be open to Check in medication and talk to our health technician.
Our goal is that all K-5 teachers know how every student is getting home from school by Meet the Teacher. This helps us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal beginning on the very first day of school.
📢 Middle School Parents: Please make sure your student knows exactly how they will be getting home each day (bus, car rider, walker, etc.) before the first day of school. A little preparation now will help everyone have a successful first week!
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our Wolves safe and make the start of the school year a great one! 💙🐺
#WallaceLakeWolves #BackToSchool #WolfPackPride #SafetyFirst
K-5 Postcards have been mailed out!!
This year our postcards will have a scratch off teacher reveal!!
Get your penny ready wolf pups!! We want to see your teacher reveals on our Facebook post!!
Wallace Lake Families with bus riders,
Transportation will not be mailing postcards with bus routes this year, but there is several options to find out this information!
We encourage all parents and guardians of bus riders to verify their student's bus route, stop location, and pickup/drop-off times. Families have five convenient options to access transportation information:
📱 MyRide K-12 App
🔗 MyRide K-12 Online with an Account
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/
🔗 MyRide K-12 Online without an Account
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/transportationsearch?district=8b74b3ee-ff3f-45e0-83ed-94e122d88c59
🖥️FOCUS Parent Portal
🚍Transportation Table at Meet the Teacher or Supply Drop-Off Events on Thursday, August 6th!!
Please see the attached image/flyer for specific steps and instructions for each option.
For additional transportation information and direct links, visit the Transportation page on the district website or view the information posted on our district Live Feed, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon!
