Homepage/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1Sun, 19 May 2024 05:14:21 GMTSun, 19 May 2024 05:14:21 GMTStudents gain deeper appreciation for educators, new career skills through Little Language Learners Program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106888May 15, 2024 – Camila Guerrero, a junior at Mandarin High School, said her appreciation for teachers grew deeper this year.Wed, 15 May 2024 17:17:04 GMTСߣ community invited to share their feedback on new Master Facility Plan/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106866May 14, 2024 – Employees, students, families, and the entire Сߣ community are invited to provide input on the recent proposals to redraw school boundaries, align feeder patterns, and consolidate schools.Tue, 14 May 2024 18:02:13 GMTMeet the finalists for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent role/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106668May 7, 2024 – Two finalists have been selected for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position.Tue, 07 May 2024 23:20:59 GMTSuperintendent semifinalists submit answers/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106574May 3, 2024 - The five remaining semifinalists in consideration to become the next superintendent of Duval County Public Schools have submitted written and video recorded answers to several questions posed by school board members. Fri, 03 May 2024 18:36:05 GMTLast day of school schedule 2024/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106526May 2, 2024 – Schools will follow an early dismissal schedule on the last day of school, which is Friday, May 31.Thu, 02 May 2024 12:49:13 GMTFAQ: master facility plan, school boundaries, and district finances/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106499April 30, 2024 – The Duval County School Board recently heard a consultant’s proposal to re-draw school boundaries, align feeder patterns, and consolidate many small or under enrolled schools. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:50:58 GMTDistrict shares budget challenges and impact with Сߣ employees/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106478April 26, 2024 – Сߣ employees received an email Friday afternoon regarding measures the district is taking — including reducing staff and increasing budgeted class sizes — in the face of severe budget challenges.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:20:21 GMTSchool Board selects six semifinalists for Сߣ superintendent role/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106381April 23, 2024 – Six semifinalists have been selected to progress to the next round in Сߣ’s search for its next superintendent. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:30:08 GMTAtlantic Coast principal announced as the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106337April 19, 2024 – Congratulations to Dr. Michael George who was just announced as the 2024 Florida Principal of the Year.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:38:47 GMTStudents paint, dance, sing, and drum their way to mental wellness at Annual Student Mental Health Conference/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106315April 18, 2024 – When a famous hip-hop song blared through the speakers, ninth-grader Kendra Rouse hesitated at first. But then, she courageously dove into the circle of fellow students to show off her dance moves.Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:45:56 GMTDistrict exploring school consolidations, boundary changes, and possible updates to the Master Facility Plan/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=106039April 2, 2024 – Important conversations are beginning to take place about the Master Facility Plan (MFP) – the plan to rebuild and renovate Сߣ schools – and the district wants to make sure the community is aware.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:06:38 GMTLake Lucina ESOL paraprofessional selected as School-Related Employee of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105981March 27, 2024 – She is an exceptional leader who goes over and beyond to remove language barriers in her school community and make her students feel validated and loved.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:31:59 GMTDistrict to discuss possible merger of R.V. Daniels with R.L. Brown/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105845March 14, 2024 – R.L. Brown and R.V. Daniels elementary schools are at the front of merger conversations as Duval County Public Schools continues to seek ways to “right size” campuses to improve learning environments for students.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:17:20 GMTDancing robots and STEM skills on display at annual Robotics and Computer Science Festival/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105726March 11, 2024 – Doing dance offs with limber, four-legged robots was just one of the many STEM-related joys students enjoyed at the district’s annual Robotics and Computer Science Festival held this month.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:20:29 GMTNew Berlin Elementary students turn lemons into lemonade with splashy literacy challenge, cancer-fundraiser/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105585March 4, 2024 – Literacy and lemonade made the perfect combination for New Berlin Elementary School students as they recently celebrated raising more than $2,700 through their lemonade-themed fundraiser.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:22:35 GMTEnglewood Elementary students enriched with financial knowledge through “JA in a Day”/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105477Feb. 29, 2024 – More than 200 Englewood Elementary students can now bank on great financial futures thanks to the money-saving tips they learned in the “JA in a Day” financial literacy program.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:25:27 GMTCommunity meeting for the new Pickett Elementary School scheduled for Feb. 27/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105325Feb. 22, 2024 – Duval’s Northside will soon receive another state-of-the-art facility with the construction of the new Pickett Elementary School, expected to open in August 2025.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:53:23 GMTNew schools in the works for Englewood Elementary, Spring Park Elementary; Community meeting scheduled for Feb. 26/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105174Feb. 13, 2024 – The Master Facility Plan is well underway, with construction gearing up on the new Englewood and Spring Park elementary schools, two of five schools anticipated to open August 2025.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:04:04 GMTTwin Lakes Middle students gain STEM skills through CSX “Innovation Day”/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=105071Feb. 9, 2024 – Coding, flying drones, and learning about artificial intelligence were just some of the STEM-enrichment activities that Twin Lakes Middle School students experienced on Wednesday thanks to the school’s partnership with CSX.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:52:25 GMTMore than just one month: How the district teaches Black history year-round in our schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104838Feb. 1, 2024 – For Social Studies teacher Jenecy Griffin, her first rule is simple — have fun.  "There’s never a dull moment when it comes to learning history,” shares the William M. Raines High School educator with a laugh. “I make it fun because I know they can remember it when it’s fun.”Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:19:28 GMTEarly release for high schools on last week will continue; early release for all schools on last day/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104776Jan. 30, 2024 – Historically in Duval, high schools have had an early dismissal schedule for the last week of school due to commencement ceremonies, and all schools have had an early dismissal on the last day of school.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:40:33 GMTСߣ celebrates record-high graduation rate/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104616Jan. 25, 2024 – Сߣ has an exciting new milestone to celebrate — a record-high graduation rate. Data released by the state of Florida reveals a district graduate rate of 87.2% for the 2022-2023 school year.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:53:55 GMTApplying to magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools: A how-to guide/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104612Jan. 24, 2023 – Every year, our district gives students who want to attend a Duval County school outside their regular attendance zone the opportunity to apply to and change schools. This application window always opens on the first day of January and closes on the last day of February. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:10:12 GMTTeachers share reading strategies for elementary students (+ Tips for parents)/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104565Jan. 22, 2024 – Whether they’re practicing sight words or working on phonics, implementing solid reading strategies for elementary students is vital to their long-term academic success. Just ask second-grade teacher Shawnie Hodgson. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:35:52 GMTTerry Parker High School teacher named 2024 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104560Jan. 21, 2024 – Congratulations to Gustavo Guzman, a biology teacher at Terry Parker High School, who was named the 2024 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year at the 33rd Annual EDDY Awards.Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:11:15 GMTInput from parents, staff lead to new schedule for last week of school/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104398Jan. 16, 2024 – After reviewing feedback from parents and staff, Duval County Public Schools has revised the schedule for the last week of school.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:18:30 GMTSave the dates for upcoming School Showcase Saturdays/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104074Dec. 21, 2023 – Enrollment season begins January, and Сߣ is working to support families through the upcoming School Showcase Saturday events.Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:11:54 GMTDistrict receives $4 million grant to enhance education for students with disabilities/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=104034Dec. 19, 2023 – A $4 million federal research grant is bolstering the district’s efforts to provide equitable access to education for students with disabilities.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:44:52 GMTDistrict retains “B” rating under new state grading rules, number of “A” schools increases/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103876Dec. 11, 2023 – Students in Duval County Public Schools earned the district another solid “B” grade for the 2022-23 academic year, and the percentage of district-managed “A” schools increased from 27% to 29%. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:57:55 GMTFinalists for 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103869Dec. 8, 2023 – It was a day full of hugs, tears, smiles, and even drumlines!Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:19:14 GMTMustangs head to state championship in style/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103867Dec. 8, 2023 – “Go Mandarin! Win State! We Are Mandarin!” These were the cheers heard this morning outside of Mandarin High School as the school community sent off their Mustangs in style!Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:28:49 GMTNew bikes gifted to 300 third graders across Сߣ thanks to Bikes for Kids Foundation/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103791Dec. 6, 2023 -Third graders from four Сߣ elementary schools are taking home a new set of wheels ahead of the holidays thanks to the Bikes for Kids Foundation.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:36:21 GMTSemifinalists named for 2024 Vystar Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103782Dec. 5, 2023 — Congratulations to the 15 semifinalists for the 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year award.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:06:59 GMTInflation, new laws among factors contributing to a new Master Facility Plan price tag/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103758Dec. 4, 2023 — Significant changes in the economic, financial, and legislative landscape have resulted in a funding gap for the district’s Master Facility Plan (MFP), the renovation and rebuilding program funded by revenue from the voter-approved, half-penny sales tax.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:37:32 GMTDuval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick has received donation of body armor/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103606Nov. 27, 2023 – Duval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:43:03 GMTAthletic upgrades coming to Terry Parker High thanks to $75k grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=103278Nov. 20, 2023 – Student-athletes at Terry Parker High School have 75,000 reasons to celebrate thanks to a $75,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:10:56 GMTRaines educator selected as AP of the Year, highlighted for outreach to community/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=102718Nov. 9, 2023 – Born and raised on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Brandie Stallings has made it a priority to connect with students and families in the often-under-served community.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:35:06 GMTAtlantic Coast High principal selected as Principal of the Year, highlighted for increasing access/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=102591Nov. 7, 2023 - Impactful leader. Charismatic. Visionary. These are just some of the words being used to describe Dr. Michael George, who was announced as the district’s Principal of the Year on Monday.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:23:57 GMTHighlands, Pine Estates elementary fifth-graders make their mark on future school building/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=101865Oct. 27, 2023 – The names of more than 100 Highlands and Pine Estates elementary fifth-graders will forever be etched into the history of the new Highlands Elementary School.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:30:59 GMTSpring Park Elementary students pocket tips for financial success thanks to “JA in a Day”/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=101762Oct. 26, 2023 – They may not have perfected their stock portfolios just yet, but students at Spring Park Elementary School are definitely pocketing smart financial tips thanks to the “JA in a Day” program that took place on Wednesday.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:23:04 GMTDistrict awarded $2 million grant to enhance STEAM education at 13 schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=101718Oct. 25, 2023 – New STEAM labs, 3D printing pens, and educational field trips. They’re among the resources and tools the district will provide to students in 13 schools with a large number of military children thanks to a $2 million dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:50:56 GMTMore than just new schools: Other ways the half-penny tax is benefitting schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=101677Oct. 24, 2023 – When it comes to how the district is using revenue from the voter-approved half-penny sales tax, much attention is going to the construction of new schools like Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:16:28 GMT27 Duval County Public Schools students are named 2024 National Merit Scholars/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=101177October 3, 2023 – Congratulations to the 27 Duval County Public Schools seniors who have been named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:27:03 GMTBoard to consider name of Riverside stadium/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=101082Oct. 2, 2023 - The Duval County School Board will consider naming the Riverside High School football stadium Leon Barrett Stadium at their regular meeting, Oct. 9.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:55:00 GMTEnglewood High School unveils new AstroTurf football field/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99888Sept. 13, 2023 – Englewood High School is the latest Duval County Public School to score a new AstroTurf football field for student athletes.Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:32:49 GMTDuval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick to get donation of body armor/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99538Aug. 24, 2023 – Duval County School Police Department’s K9 Maverick will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:13:21 GMTTeachers begin receiving salary supplements thanks to one mill/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99391Aug. 21, 2023 - Friday was a special day for Duval County’s public school teachers. Thanks to voters and taxpayers, Friday was the first payday teachers saw the impact of their new pay supplement funded by the voluntary one-mill property tax voters approved in 2022. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:07:53 GMTCommunity invited to share input on next superintendent via survey, community meetings/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99320Aug. 16, 2023 – The Duval County School Board is engaged in a national search for the district’s next superintendent. The board is seeking the community’s input on the qualities our next superintendent should bring to the job.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:50:08 GMTNew Amazon grant to boost computer science education in Duval elementary schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=99000Aug. 4, 2023 — Amazon and Duval County Public Schools this week announced that Amazon is funding computer science education and teacher professional development for elementary schools in the district — impacting thousands of students from underserved communities and groups currently underrepresented in tech — as part of its Amazon Future Engineer program.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:14:34 GMTNew badge-based, emergency alert system being implemented in Duval schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97798June 26, 2023 – In the event of an imminent threat, school employees will be able to call a lockdown and alert law enforcement in seconds using an emergency-alert system that is being installed in all schools this summer.Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:18:18 GMTWith a focus on phonics, new literacy program is rooted in science of reading/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97466June 13, 2023 – Coming to K-2 students this fall – it’s a new reading curriculum district leaders say teachers are “raving about” and is leading to student success.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:06:02 GMTDuval County School Police establish new K9 unit/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97250June 5, 2023 – There are a couple new top dogs in town! A Belgian Malinois named Maverick and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Poodle mix named LEO are two new furry additions to the Duval County School Police force, fulfilling a years-long goal of district leaders to create a K9 unit.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:24:31 GMT‘I leave so very thankful for all of you’: Dr. Greene shares her reflections in a message to Сߣ/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97202June 2, 2023 - I started my career in education more than 37 years ago at Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School in Baldwin, and now I will conclude my career as the superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, the 20th-largest school district in the nation. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:19:51 GMTStudents to receive new smart student ID cards next school year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97184June 1, 2023 – They’re smarter, they’re faster, and they’re more secure. New smart student ID cards – scheduled to be distributed to all students next school year – will have upgraded technology similar to what is used in hotel keys. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:48:19 GMTStudents graduating with workforce skills through Duval Ready/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97164May 31, 2023 – This school year, more than 700 Сߣ seniors will graduate with a new seal on their diploma – the “Duval Ready” designation.Wed, 31 May 2023 18:48:01 GMTDr. Dana Kriznar named superintendent of Duval County Public Schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=97011May 23, 2024 – Dr. Dana Kriznar, a former principal who led two different Duval schools from a “C” to an “A” grade, has been named as the next superintendent for Duval County Public Schools.Tue, 23 May 2023 17:33:05 GMTImportant dates/reminders for last few weeks of school/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96866May 16, 2024 – Сߣ is in the final home stretch of the 2022-23 school year. Below are some important dates to remember as we enter the last few days of school:Tue, 16 May 2023 17:48:19 GMTUntold history of Raines and Ribault high schools to be unveiled in new documentary project/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96699May 5, 2023 – The extraordinary story of two of Duval’s most iconic school communities will soon be showcased in a new documentary film thanks to a partnership between Duval County Public Schools and LiT TV Network. Fri, 05 May 2023 13:40:43 GMTStudents with disabilities earn Food Handler certification at Alden Road “Finny’s Coffee Shop”/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96683May 4, 2023 – Measuring the oil. Mixing the batter. Laying the cookies on a baking sheet and placing them into the oven. It’s all in a day’s work at Finny’s Coffee Shop at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center, a Duval County Public school for students with disabilities. Thu, 04 May 2023 14:03:29 GMTDuval County School Police launch new Traffic Safety Unit/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96433April 20, 2023 – Cars speeding through school zones have been a long-term safety concern for the Duval school community.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:29:01 GMTGraduating seniors get jumpstart on job search through district’s annual employment fair/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96388April 19, 2023 – It’s an opportunity Colombia native Andrews Restrepo thought he’d never have.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:09:38 GMTApply for a school with seat availability through Controlled Open Enrollment/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96366April 18, 2023 – Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) is now open. COE provides an opportunity for families to apply for any open seats available at schools following the standard lottery application window that was open from Jan. 1 – Feb. 28.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:06:51 GMTSandalwood High School recognized nationally for its AVID college readiness program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96298April 14, 2023 - Congratulations to Sandalwood High on being recertified as an AVID National Demonstration School, making them the only high school in Northeast Florida to receive this distinction. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:13:23 GMTChaffee Trail school community celebrates groundbreaking of new middle school/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96211April 13, 2023 – Right now, the plot of land adjacent to Chaffee Trail Elementary School is just dirt and grass.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:54:48 GMTWeapons detector system successfully piloted at Riverside High; coming to all Duval high schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96096April 13, 2023 – “Assured and reassured.” They’re words parent Jeffrey Rumlin is using to describe how he feels about the recently installed Evolv Technology weapons-screening system at Riverside High School. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:41:44 GMTNext generation of doctors being fostered through UF Health and Paxon partnership/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=96016April 12, 2023 – The next generation of doctors and clinicians are being nurtured at Paxon School for Advanced Studies thanks to a new partnership between the school and UF Health College of Medicine- Jacksonville.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:55:00 GMTPreparing toddlers for academic success through the HIPPY program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95998April 11, 2023 - Some of a child’s most critical years academically are before they even step foot in the classroom.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:10:41 GMTStudents with disabilities enjoy adaptive bicycles at Joseph Stilwell’s Bike Rodeo/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95904April 4, 2023 – For three years running, the Joseph Stilwell Middle School Bike Rodeo has given students with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy an activity that most take for granted – riding a bycicle.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:55:30 GMTAnimal Lovers Club helps Mandarin Oaks students foster a love for science and animal care/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95842March 31 - Chickens, chinchillas, and a baby pig aren’t what you see in an average school classroom. But for one class at Mandarin Oaks Elementary, they have become a staple.Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:51:34 GMTStudents showcase STEM skills at Computer Science and Robotics festival/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95766March 28, 2023 - From flight simulators, to robotics and 3D printing, students from schools across the county got the opportunity to show off their technology projects and better understand how their studies can start them on a path to scientific-based jobs.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:52:52 GMTNew technology lab, CSI partnership unveiled at Andrew Jackson High School/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95573March 8, 2023 – Hands-on lessons in coding and assembling computers were among several activities taking place at Andrew Jackson High School earlier this month during a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s new technology lab.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:16:51 GMTFacts about library books in Duval County Public Schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95176Feb. 17, 2023 – Books about Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron from the Essential Voices collection are among approximately 6,000 books that have been reviewed and approved currently through the new state-required book review process.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:23:18 GMTJU/JAXPORT donate ‘Enviroscape’ tool to provide students an up close look at river pollution/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=95137Feb. 15, 2023 – With soy sauce as oil, and oatmeal as fertilizer, students at Mayport Middle Coastal Sciences Academy had an opportunity to see up-close how pollutants affect the St. John’s River.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:10:50 GMTNew lego lab helps make STEM learning accessible for elementary school students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94949Feb. 6, 2023 – Whether they’re assembling trains or programming robots, one thing is clear – students participating in the district’s new Lego Lab are gaining new, hands-on perspectives in STEM.Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:04:04 GMT‘I feel like I’m looking up to the right person’: Mentoring program pairs up Riverside High and Ruth Upson Elementary students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94798Jan. 30, 2023 - Behavior problems. A lack of confidence. A lack of motivation in school. These were some of the symptoms Ruth Upson Elementary School staff observed in a group of fourth and fifth graders, and they knew something needed to change.Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:26:21 GMTVideo – Student voices elevated through the JAGS program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94644Jan. 24, 2023 – Simply put, it’s an opportunity for students to voice their concerns.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:43:10 GMTDistrict taking further steps to comply with Florida laws on library books/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94635Jan. 23, 2023 - Duval County Public Schools continues to take steps to ensure compliance with all recent legislation regarding books and materials available to children through school media centers and classroom libraries.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:41:48 GMTVideo – Celebrating new milestones in the construction of Rutledge Pearson Elementary/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94540Jan. 20, 2023 – The construction of the new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary school recently reached a new milestone.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:30:27 GMTRiverside High students express gratitude, appreciation after participating in naturalization ceremony/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94523Jan. 19, 2023 – It was a civics lesson brought to life for hundreds of Riverside High School students as they witnessed 40 individuals representing 29 different countries be sworn in as U.S. Citizens.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:40:55 GMTDistrict holds graduation rate near pre-pandemic level/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94444Jan. 13, 2023 – Despite two years of pandemic-impacted learning, the Duval County Public Schools class of 2022 graduated at almost the same rate as their pre-pandemic peers.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:46:21 GMTResources to assist with completing school choice applications/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94356Jan. 11, 2023 – If you missed out on School Showcase Saturday, don’t fret! You still have time to research schools, take tours, and speak with school leaders to help determine the best choice for your child for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:49:23 GMTFree JTA bus rides for families participating in School Showcase Saturday Jan. 7/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94221Jan. 4, 2023 – A special JTA initiative will enable Duval County families who rely on public transportation to participate in the Duval County Public Schools’ School Showcase Saturday on Jan. 7.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:25:18 GMTFive things to know for a successful School Showcase Saturday/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94149Dec. 22, 2022 – School Showcase Saturday is right around the corner, and we want to make sure families are ready! Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:16:21 GMTDistrict recognized for excellence in telling its financial story/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94044Dec. 16, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools is receiving high honors for its excellence in financial reporting.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:21:18 GMTFAQ – How do I enroll my child in a district VPK program?/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=94031Dec. 15, 2022 – Looking to enroll your child in one of the school district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for the 2023-2024 school year?Thu, 15 Dec 2022 19:29:35 GMTSave the date for 'School Showcase Saturday' in January/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93978Dec. 13, 2022 – Applications for VPK, magnet, and special transfer option schools open Jan. 1, ushering in the annual season where parents can identify and apply for the right educational option for their child for the upcoming school year.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:54:16 GMTFinalists for the 2023 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93916Dec. 9, 2022. – Congratulations to five outstanding educators who have been selected as the five finalists for the VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year for 2023.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:44:56 GMTTraining the next generation of teachers through the Early College Education Academy/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93771Dec. 6, 2022 – With a focus on education, one Duval County Public Schools program is creating a pipeline for students who want to be the newest generation of educators in Duval classrooms.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:24:09 GMTImpact your child's learning by completing the 2022 Federal Impact Aid survey/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93336Nov. 21, 2022 – A form that takes five minutes to fill out can generate thousands of dollars for textbooks, hiring staff and educators, and maintaining schools.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:44:32 GMTHelping students become better readers from home/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93366Nov. 18, 2022 – Educators say it’s no different than riding a bike, playing basketball, or mastering a new skill.Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:17:30 GMT2022 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93339Nov. 17, 2022 – With tears in their eyes, two outstanding educators learned this week they had been chosen for two of the district’s highest honors: Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:49:13 GMTNew schools emerging throughout Jacksonville thanks to half penny/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93261Nov. 14, 2022 – With active construction underway on one full school replacement and design reveals held for three other full school replacements and one brand new school, the district is passing many milestones in its 15-year master facilities plan. These projects are funded by the half-penny sales tax approved by voters in 2020.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:06:09 GMTDistrict to put a spotlight on the Holocaust during Holocaust Education Week/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93070Nov. 4, 2022 – Lessons on the Holocaust will be shared in classrooms throughout Duval County Public Schools as part of Holocaust Education Week in Florida, Nov. 7 – Nov. 11.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:40:41 GMTDistrict awarded more than $2.5 million in grants to support STEM programs/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=93025Nov. 2, 2022 – STEM education is getting a big boost in Duval County Public Schools with more than $2.5 million in grants being awarded to support instruction in robotics, flight simulation, engineering, cybersecurity, coding, and more.Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:52:34 GMTWinners of the Hispanic Heritage Essay Month contest recognize their heroes/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92913Oct. 28, 2022 – Congratulations to the three Сߣ students selected as winners of the district’s annual 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay contest.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:53:14 GMTCelebrating the 167 nominees for the 2023 Vystar Duval County Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92847Oct. 26, 2022 – Congratulations to the 167 Duval teachers who have been nominated for the 2023 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year!Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:16:46 GMTVideo – Paxon senior earns award for Alzheimer’s research/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92803Oct. 25, 2022 – Not many high school students can say they’ve worked side by side with scientists, doing Alzheimer’s research in the world-renown Mayo Clinic.Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:24:25 GMTNational assessment shows Duval County Public Schools improves rankings among peer school districts/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92795Oct. 24, 2022 – Amid a global pandemic, Duval County Public Schools improved its national academic ranking in eighth grade math and eighth grade reading while maintaining its top five ranking in fourth grade reading compared to peer school districts across the country. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:38:51 GMTTips on how parents can advocate constructively for their child with school staff/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92768Oct. 21, 2022 – They say it takes a village to raise a child and that is certainly true when it comes to helping children succeed academically.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:26:05 GMTDozens of Duval schools to receive top dollars for top academic honors/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92745Oct. 21, 2022 – Strong academic performance has delivered a record payday for dozens of schools throughout Duval County Public Schools.Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:15:33 GMTRiverside High School celebrates installation of new artificial turf field/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92625October 18, 2022 - Alumni, staff, students, and district leadership recently celebrated the unveiling of Riverside High School’s new artificial turf field. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:28:39 GMTResources to help prepare students for new reading, writing, and math benchmarks/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=92055Oct. 6, 2022 – This is a big year for Florida’s students as they are facing brand-new reading, writing, and mathematics standards for the first time.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:10:10 GMTNot your grandfather’s math! Inside the Acaletics math program at Englewood Elementary/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=91994Oct. 4, 2022 -  Try solving this…There are 18 players on a football team.  On the team, one-third of the players are 12 years old.  Of the 12-year-olds, one-third have never played football before.  What fraction of the players on the team are 12-years-old who have NOT played football before?Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:57:24 GMTReview of district’s discipline reporting yields single finding/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=91669Sept. 23, 2022 – The Florida Department of Education’s Office of Safe Schools has found that Duval County Public Schools needs to improve its reporting of incidents related to gang activity or expression in its disciplinary incident reporting. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:59:55 GMT33 Сߣ seniors named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=91357Sept. 19, 2022 – Congratulations to the 33 Сߣ seniors who have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:43:25 GMTSummer Commencement celebrates students who refuse to give up/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=91188Sept. 15, 2022 – “Many of you are here right now because you didn’t give up!” This was the message given to the more than 20 Сߣ graduates on Sept. 8 as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas during the Summer Commencement ceremony this month.Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:12:33 GMTLearn More – Accessing medical and mental health services through Hazel Health/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=91074Sept. 13, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools is hosting an Awareness Campaign for the next two weeks to ensure 100% of its families learn about student health services through Hazel Health.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:51:57 GMT'Reproductive health materials' agenda item withdrawn from Board Meeting agenda/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=91057Sept. 12, 2022 – A Duval County School Board agenda item related to supplemental curriculum materials for reproductive health and disease prevention has been withdrawn from the Sept. 12 board meeting agenda.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:48:54 GMTCreating ‘home away from home’ for refugees, families new to country and Jacksonville/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90979Sept. 9, 2022 – It isn’t easy being new in town and trying to navigate a new school system. But imagine that experience if you’re brand new to the country and still working to acquire the English language.Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:33:31 GMTSecondary students can ride JTA free with "My Ride 2 School" program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90780Sept. 2, 2022 – What began as a pilot program allowing Duval students to ride JTA Buses for free is now permanent.Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:08:16 GMTMessage to families – Threats to school are never acceptable, can result in arrest/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90532Aug. 26, 2022 – A student at Atlantic Coast High School was arrested Friday morning as a result of making a school threat. Following this incident, district leaders sent the email below to families with a clear message: Think before you post. Making a threat is never ok and will lead to serious, often life-changing consequences. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:05:33 GMTLearn to access your student’s grades, assignments, and more in FOCUS/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90422Aug. 22, 2022 – Having 24/7 access to your student’s grades, attendance, schedule, and assignments is a reality for all Duval County Public Schools parents and guardians, thanks to the district’s online FOCUS portal.Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:03:36 GMTWestside High teacher named “Florida History Teacher of the Year” by national nonprofit/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90377Aug. 19, 2022 - Congratulations to Westside High teacher, Daniel Flint, who has been named the "2022 Florida History Teacher of the Year" by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a national nonprofit.Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:38:28 GMTDistrict launches career success program for students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90372Aug. 18, 2022 – Problem solving. Communication. Ability to work on teams. Professionalism. According to local and national employers, these are the skills that set high school graduates up for success as they embark on their career journey.Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:17:34 GMTHelping students successfully transition into kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grades/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=90250Aug. 12, 2022 – New classes, new schedules, and new routines. They’re the kind of changes students and families expect as they enter a new school year.Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:36:43 GMTDistrict working to lessen impact of national bus driver shortage on families/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=89702Aug. 3, 2022 - Sign-on bonuses and hiring more part-time drivers are just a couple of ways district leaders are hoping to recruit bus drivers in the midst of a national bus driver shortage.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:44:41 GMTSuperintendent Dr. Greene shares plan for addressing teacher vacancies/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=89464July 28, 2022 – With the potential to open the school year with more than 400 teaching vacancies, Duval County Public Schools is pursuing multiple strategies to ensure classrooms are covered when school begins on Aug. 15. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:44:55 GMTVideo – Summer program for students with disabilities inspiring growth/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=89192July 19, 2022 – For long-time ESE teacher Elizabeth Cunningham, the benefits are undeniable.Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:25:45 GMTPaxon and Stanton students earn top prizes at the International Science and Engineering Fair/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=89009July 14, 2022 – Three Сߣ students took home top honors for their work in the 2022 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:27:44 GMTHalf-penny funded plan stays on schedule as district enters year two/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88878July 12, 2022 – Historic facility improvements, security projects and school rebuilds are in development as planned as Duval County Public Schools’ half-penny funded master facility plan begins to work through year two. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:17:03 GMTIt is only a drill. Emergency training in Mandarin area July 13/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88887July 12, 2022 – Duval County School Police and other staff will be conducting training in the Mandarin area Wednesday morning, July 13.Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:07:40 GMTFamilies have new way to update phone number used for important automated calls/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88787July 11, 2022 – Families can now easily update the phone number that they want schools to use when sending out important automated messages.Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:39:55 GMTVideo – Grads share why they had to return to serve in African American history summer camp/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88786July 11, 2022 – They say they just had to come back. For the second year in a row, the district hosted the three-week African American History Summer Writing Institute, a program giving high school students a unique opportunity to explore local history.Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:55:53 GMTStudents mastering English and STEM skills in district’s summer ESOL Program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88784July 8, 2022 - Will it sink or float? That was one of the main questions pondered by English Language Learning students in Amanda Tygart’s classroom at Beauclerc Elementary School.Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:17:14 GMTPercentage of “A, B, and C” graded traditional schools increases to 93% in Duval/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88733July 7, 2022 – In spite of numerous challenges – including a global pandemic, an unprecedented national teacher shortage, and chronic student absenteeism – traditional Duval County Public Schools increased the percentage of its schools graded “A, B, or C” to 93%.Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:16:49 GMTVideo – Developing strong readers in Сߣ’s Summer Boost program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88643July 5, 2022 – Сߣ’s Summer Boost program is living up to its name by giving students a much-needed academic “boost” for the next school year.Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:42:49 GMTVisit to historical plantation home puts human face on slavery for students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88511June 24, 2022 – Tucked away on Jacksonville’s Northside is the oldest plantation house in the state of Florida and a place where enslaved people were voiceless. Now, students are working to make sure their stories are told.Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:33:30 GMTEducators become emotional discussing impact of low pay on their profession/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88461June 23, 2022 – With tears in her eyes, former First Coast High School teacher Kayla Solon recalls the day she informed her students she was leaving.Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:47:16 GMTJohn Love art project blooms into display at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens /site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88327June 15, 2022 – Using brush strokes, bright colors, and even their hands, Pre-K students at John Love Early Center were able to transform an art project into real world knowledge about insects and plant life.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:32:20 GMTBackpacks not allowed for summer learning programs/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88227June 9, 2022 – Summer programs in Duval County Public Schools begin on June 13, and the district is asking families to leave student backpacks at home. Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:23:36 GMT“5000 Role Models of Excellence” Wilson Scholars awarded over $1 million in scholarships/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88200June 9, 2022 – Dressed in their signature white dress shirt and red ties, 13 recent graduates and members of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence stood front and center during Tuesday’s School Board meeting to be recognized as Wilson Scholars.Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:03:46 GMTDistrict reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ students as it implements Parental Rights statute/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88128June 7, 2022 – “Regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, every student should feel safe in every one of our schools every day.”Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:40:20 GMTUrgent care, mental health care available for students over the summer/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88089June 7, 2022 – School may be out, but many of the services offered by schools during the year are still available. This includes physical and mental health care for students at no cost to families.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:45:40 GMTGRASP Academy students win first place in national stock market challenge/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=88034June 3, 2022 – For one group of math-minded GRASP Academy students, the numbers tell an incredible story: out of 7,000 middle and high school students competing in a national competition over the course of 14 weeks, they took the number one spot.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:44:21 GMTSandalwood High senior overcomes odds, receives acceptance into dream university/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87900May 27, 2022 – Despite a lifelong struggle with visual impairment, the path to academic success has been extremely clear for Sandalwood High School soon-to-be graduate, Kai Edu.Fri, 27 May 2022 14:14:32 GMTMayport Elementary students make a big splash with bass-release project/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87884May 26, 2022 – Fifth-grade students at Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary made a big splash at Mandarin Park, thanks to a special event: the release of dozens of Striped Bass into the St. Johns River.Thu, 26 May 2022 17:36:42 GMTCommunity celebrates historic groundbreaking of the new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87680May 23, 2022 – Dozens of families, community members, dignitaries, and school and district staff celebrated a historic moment on Friday at the formal groundbreaking ceremony of the new Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary School, which will be the first major rebuild under the district’s master facilities plan.Mon, 23 May 2022 18:31:43 GMTСߣ’s Carolyn Davis selected as Florida’s Principal of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87593May 20, 2022 – The ultimate role model. An epitome of an amazing leader. All about the students. These are just a few ways that Rutledge H. Pearson principal, Carolyn Davis, is being described by her school community as they celebrate her selection as the 2022 Florida Principal of the Year.Fri, 20 May 2022 14:45:07 GMTAward ceremonies highlight the continued growth of Сߣ’s multilingual learners/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87548May 19, 2022 – Just under 9,000 and counting. Ask district leaders and they’ll confirm that the number of English Language Learners, or ELLs, within Сߣ is on the rise. In fact, recent months have seen an influx of new ELLs relocating to the district from refugee countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Cuba.Thu, 19 May 2022 16:59:01 GMTDistrict shares draft procedures for compliance with parental rights legislation/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87557May 19, 2022 — This week, Duval County Public Schools staff and attorneys presented to the school board a draft of new procedures that are required under the new parental rights legislation. They also discussed how these required procedures impact guidance to staff for supporting students, including LGBTQ+ students.Thu, 19 May 2022 17:46:20 GMTSports medicine program strengthens resumes for Andrew Jackson High students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87493May 17, 2022 – Pumping iron with her personal trainers after work is typical for Andrew Jackson physics and algebra teacher Julia Mayeshiba and probably not unique for any educator wanting to stay in shape.Tue, 17 May 2022 21:30:32 GMTFrank H. Peterson expanding aviation academy thanks to CSX drone donation /site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87453May 16, 2022 - New opportunities for students are taking flight at Frank H. Peterson’s aviation academy thanks to the donation of new aerial technology from CSX Transportation, Inc.Mon, 16 May 2022 20:09:17 GMTHolocaust exhibit challenges Sandalwood students with how they’ll make their mark/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87066May 9, 2022 – It is one thing to learn about the Holocaust from reading passages in a textbook.Fri, 06 May 2022 21:38:51 GMTNew window opens for applications to magnet/STO schools for 2022-23 school year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=87018May 5, 2022 – Applications for magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools are now available in the Parent/Guardian Focus account.Thu, 05 May 2022 16:34:47 GMTСߣ spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86944May 1, 2022 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Duval County Public Schools is proud to be a part of the global effort to destigmatize mental health!Mon, 02 May 2022 16:38:54 GMTKindergarten registration is open, families encouraged to apply early/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86884May 2, 2022 – Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open, and there’s a special incentive for families who apply during the month of May.Mon, 02 May 2022 14:38:12 GMTReferendum decision moves to voters/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86751April 27, 2022 – Duval County voters will get a chance to demonstrate support for public schools as the Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved putting the school board resolution on the Aug. 23 ballot.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:02:21 GMTVideo – Celebrating military children at Anchor Academy/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86689April 26, 2022 – From frequent moves to long deployments, there’s no doubt that military children and their families face unique challenges.Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:57:04 GMTJohn E. Ford students learn how to build a business through new entrepreneurship club/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86503April 20, 2022 – Students at John E. Ford K-8 are learning how to be their own boss thanks to the school’s Entrepreneurship Club.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:15:23 GMTGregory Drive paraprofessional selected as School-Related Employee of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86403April 14, 2022 – With her gospel-infused voice, Alisha Felk leads a group of delighted and dancing first graders in one of their favorite songs: “Oh 3D Shapes.”Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:53:57 GMTWindow is open for Florida Prepaid college savings/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86407April 14, 2022 – If saving for your child’s college or career training is one of your financial goals, the window to enroll in Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans is now open. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:13:17 GMTBuilding success through Bridge to Employment at Englewood High School/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=86010April 7, 2022 – It was an experience like none other: a group of excited Englewood High School students spending the day immersed in a world of hands-on STEM activities at the Florida State College at Jacksonville.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:27:51 GMTRegistration open for free, summer remediation program: Summer Boost/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85824April 6, 2022 – Сߣ is hoping to give its most at-need students an academic boost through its new summer learning initiative, Summer Boost.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:18:19 GMTRecognizing Сߣ’s military students and community/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85796April 5, 2022 – Сߣ is recognizing its more than 7,000 military children for their service and resiliency.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:17:37 GMTFree laptops, hotspots available for students in need/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85781April 5, 2022 – To help close the technology gap for students in need, the district is offering families the chance to apply for free laptops and hotspots.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:45:06 GMTStudent feedback leads to creation of GROW, a mental wellness initiative/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85635March 30, 2022 – Erasing the stigma around mental health and helping students be more aware of available resources are concerns that students have continuously shared with Duval County Public Schools.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:52:39 GMTStudents encouraged to dream big, learn about entrepreneurship at John E. Ford during visit with noted author/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85548March 25, 2022 – Students participating in the Future Entrepreneurs Club at John E. Ford Pre-K – 8 Montessori School had the chance to receive advice and guidance about being an entrepreneur from children’s book author and youth motivational speaker, Ty Allen Jackson this week.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:44:19 GMTVideo – District shares gun safety information with families/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85490March 23, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools is sending communications to families about the importance of safely storing guns and ammunition to help prevent accidental shootings involving children and youth suicide.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 21:44:29 GMTStudents learn about STEM, space through live chat with astronaut/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85389March 11, 2022 – Students across the district had a chance to learn more about space exploration on Thursday through a live chat with astronaut Laura Shepard Churchley, a passenger on a recent Blue Origin space flight and the daughter of Alan Shepard the first American to fly into space.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 21:47:41 GMTHalf-penny tax oversight committee issues annual report/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85342March 10, 2022 - When Duval voters approved a voluntary half-penny sales surtax in November 2020, they also launched a new body of citizens to oversee the use of the revenue and hold the school district accountable to the promises it made to voters.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:35:16 GMTMaking technology a way of life at Loretto Elementary School/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85291March 9, 2022 – Turning short stories into videos. Learning how to code. Making new creations with 3-D printers. They’re just some of the ways teachers and leaders at Loretto Elementary are making technology a way of life for students.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:28:19 GMTVoters to decide on funding for teachers and student programs/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=85150March 1, 2022 — The Duval County School Board today passed a resolution to ask voters on Aug. 23 to approve a 1-mill increase in property taxes, mostly to give teachers and staff competitive pay and to improve arts and athletics programs for students. The resolution now goes to the Jacksonville City Council, which has the role of formally placing it on the ballot. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:31:47 GMTCareer and Technical Education programs building pathways to career and college success/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83693Feb. 21, 2022 – Whether it’s learning to cook a soufflé, gain certification in web design, or fix a car, Сߣ students have dozens of pathways to achieve career success and college readiness through the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:30:25 GMTEngineers in the making – students design prototype for space mailbox/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83682Feb. 18, 2022 – Students across the district were on an out-of-this world mission this week as they put their design and engineering skills to work to build a space mailbox.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:20:21 GMTA year into half-penny sales tax sees progress on new construction, safety and security updates/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83598Feb. 16, 2022 - On Nov. 3, 2020, voters overwhelmingly approved a voluntary half-penny sales tax to fund a historic facilities improvement program for Duval County’s public schools. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:14:22 GMTDistrict shares its plans to conclude DVIA Homeroom at end of 2021-22 school year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83569Feb. 16, 2022 – On Tuesday, the district informed parents of children enrolled in DVIA Homeroom that the program is scheduled to conclude at the end of the 2021-22 school year.Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:28:01 GMTDuval County School Board discusses potential one mill referendum/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83561Feb. 15, 2022 — At their workshop this morning, the Duval County School Board discussed the possibility of asking voters for a one mill increase in property taxes, mostly to give teachers and staff competitive pay and to improve arts and athletic programs for students.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:46:26 GMTVaccination clinics scheduled Friday, Feb. 18 and Friday, March 11/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83487Feb. 14, 2022 – The next two opportunities for COVID-19 vaccines through the district’s partnership with FDOH-Duval and Health Hero Florida will be on Friday, Feb. 18 and Friday, March 11.Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:32:48 GMTUpdate to COVID-19 mitigation strategies/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83467Feb. 11, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools is revising its current COVID-19 mitigation strategies in response to falling case counts in the community. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 23:23:30 GMTVideo – Palm Avenue, Alden Road programs give on-the-job training for students with disabilities/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83460Feb. 11, 2022 – For Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center teacher Cheryl Clavon, it’s simple – students with disabilities can gain employment, and they’re doing so on a regular basis.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:44:54 GMTFrank H. Peterson students whip up winning dish in “Cooking with Champions” event/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83419Feb. 9, 2022 – Outside may have been chilly, but temps were heating up inside Frank H. Peterson as culinary students from across the district fired up their burners in a special head to head cooking battle on Tuesday.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 23:34:37 GMTJacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Сߣ present Black History Month commemorative events/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83359Feb. 9, 2022 – Сߣ is proud to partner with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in bringing together two community events in commemoration of Black History Month.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:37:51 GMTNational School Counseling Week highlights role school counselors play/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=83248Feb. 7, 2022 – It’s National School Counseling Week, and Сߣ is highlighting the tremendous impact counselors have in helping students achieve success and plan for the future.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:47:10 GMTCOVID-19 mitigation strategies to continue through Feb. 15/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82927Feb. 2, 2022 – In January, Duval County Public Schools revised COVID-19 mitigation strategies in response to increasing community transmission and local positivity rates. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 01:26:03 GMTShining a spotlight on local Black history/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82923Feb. 1, 2022 – At a time when opportunities for women were severely limited, she ran a profitable business, became a philanthropist, and founded a nursing home, orphanage, and childcare center.Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:28:02 GMTVideo – Students explore coding through Minecraft lab at Springfield Middle/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82727Jan. 25, 2022 – Welcome to the Minecraft Lab at Springfield Middle, where teachers say students are being introduced to coding in a fun way. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:12:55 GMTRibault High teacher named 2022 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82676Jan. 22, 2022 – Charles Darwin Magdaluyo, a human anatomy and physiology teacher at Jean Ribault High School was named the 2022 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year tonight at the 31st Annual EDDY Awards.Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:13:27 GMTApplying to VPK? Here’s what you need to know/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82649Jan. 21, 2022 – As a school choice district, parents are able to apply for schools outside their child’s neighborhood school. This includes parents who would like to enroll their child in a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program with Duval County Public Schools.Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:07:11 GMTBaldwin Middle-High educator selected as Embry-Riddle Aviation Instructor of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82611Jan. 18, 2022 – Known for challenging, guiding and inspiring his students, a Baldwin Middle-High educator has been recognized as the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Northeast Florida Aviation Instructor of the Year.Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:19:23 GMTNew protocols in response to DOH decision to suspend school contact tracing/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82546Jan. 14, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools was informed this week by the Department of Health—Duval that they will no longer conduct contact tracing of positive COVID-19 cases in schools. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:06:02 GMTReminder – Applications for magnet/STO schools and VPK open through Feb. 28/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82478Jan. 12, 2022 – The virtual School Choice Expo is over, but families still have time to apply for magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools as well as VPK.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:33:34 GMTThirty schools achieve “School of Excellence” designation/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82475Jan. 12, 2022 – Сߣ is recognizing 30 schools across the district for achieving a “School of Excellence” designation in the 2020-21 school year.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:15:04 GMTVaccination events scheduled Saturday, Jan. 8/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82295Jan. 5, 2022 – COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at four different school locations this Saturday, Jan. 8 and Jan. 29 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:37:55 GMTState releases latest pandemic-era graduation rates/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82234Jan. 4, 2022 – Data released on Tuesday by the Florida Department of Education shows Duval’s graduation rate was 89.6% for the 2021 graduating class.Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:08:16 GMTSchools to re-open with new COVID-19 mitigation measures/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82183Jan. 2, 2022 - Duval County Public Schools will return to classes on Tuesday, Jan. 4, under several temporary measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:55:04 GMTPrepare for virtual School Choice Expo with School Match 2022/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82111Dec. 20, 2021 – The virtual School Choice Expo is Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, but families can get a head start by visiting the online platform where it will be held, School Match 2022. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:50:28 GMTVaccination events scheduled for students and employees/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=82056Dec. 14, 2021 – A COVID-19 vaccination event for students will be held at Ribault High School this Friday, Dec. 17, from 2:30 to 5 p.m.Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:16:23 GMTApplications for magnet, special transfer option schools open Jan. 1. Are you ready?/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=81884Dec. 8, 2021 – From art-themed schools to schools with a focus in medicine, STEM, video gaming, or welding, Duval County Public Schools has dozens of learning options for students.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:17:14 GMTFinalists for the 2022 Vystar Teacher of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=81760Dec. 3, 2021 –The Jacksonville Public Education Fund is proud to announce the top five finalists for the 2022 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:37:48 GMTNew state law changes district mask policy/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=81383Nov. 18, 2021 – Effective immediately, Duval County Public Schools is suspending its requirement for parents to opt their children out of wearing a face covering in school settings.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:15:38 GMTSchool Board welcomes new chair, vice chair/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=81379Nov. 18, 2021 –Congratulations to Board Members Darryl Willie and Dr. Kelly Coker who were elected unanimously to serve as the school board’s new chairman and vice chairwoman respectively.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:09:44 GMT2021 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=81337Nov. 16, 2021 – Under her leadership, a struggling elementary school on the verge of failing leaped from a D to an A.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:08:45 GMTWestside High educator brings experience of paratroopers on D-Day to life for students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=81094Nov. 10, 2021 - Paratroopers in uniform. Interactive exhibits. Powerful, firsthand testimonials. History came to life for a group of Westside High School students as the result of an engaging D-Day Presentation put on by US History Teacher Daniel Flint. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:27:04 GMTCOVID-19 vaccination events to be held for children ages 5 and above/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80838Nov. 4, 2021 - Duval County Public Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health—Duval to bring COVID-19 vaccination events to students ages 5 and above.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:54:57 GMTNew early learning center uses playtime, robots to ignite imagination for little learners/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80819Nov. 4, 2021 – Learning coding can be difficult for students of any age, but thankfully the 3 and 4 year-olds at John Love Early Learning Center have help in the form of a tiny blue robot named Marty!Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:05:27 GMTPainters at Garden City elementary brighten students' day with act of kindness/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80800Nov. 3, 2021 - They say it just didn't feel right for them to stand and do nothing. And so with one generous act, three district painters positively impacted the lives of nearly one hundred students at Garden City Elementary.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:03:40 GMTFace mask protocol to change due to decrease in COVID-19 transmission rates/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80689Oct. 29, 2021 - Duval County Public Schools learned today that the community transmission rate for COVID-19 has declined from “high” on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) scale to “moderate.” That improvement means the district’s face mask protocol will change effective next week.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:19:23 GMTCreating leaders in the classroom through the Teacher Leadership Academy/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80636Oct. 27, 2021 – The district’s Teacher Leadership Academy is a professional development program that aims to transform our educators into change agents.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:35:36 GMTStudents explore underwater robotics through SeaPerch competition/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80429Oct. 21, 2021 – Students at Mayport Middle School and Fletcher High School are taking their knowledge of engineering design to the next level, and it’s all thanks to the international SeaPerch competition.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:42:30 GMTTeaching African American history in Duval County/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80290Oct. 18, 2021 - The way African American history is taught in Duval County Public Schools is changing, thanks to some notable new ideas being ushered in this school year. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:01:59 GMTMore than 175 teachers selected as nominees for 2022 Vystar Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80273Oct. 15, 2021 — The Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) is proud to announce the Teachers of the Year in public schools across Duval County, after principals nominated more than 175 outstanding educators for the district’s top teaching honor of 2022 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:10:41 GMTThousands of dollars in school supplies donated to Charger Academy/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=80234Oct. 14, 2021 – Teachers at Charger Academy can now purchase thousands of dollars worth of school supplies thanks to a generous donation from one of the school’s community partners, RHP Properties.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:19:15 GMTComing soon: In-school flu vaccination clinics/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79988Oct. 5, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools has partnered with Health Hero Florida to offer no-cost in-school flu vaccinations to students during the school day.Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:35:07 GMTUpdate on current COVID-19 protocols/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79906Oct. 1, 2021 – With the changing COVID-19 conditions in the community, many families have asked how this has impacted the school district’s current safety protocols.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:55:04 GMTVirtual health services available to students through Hazel Health partnership/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79841Sept. 30, 2021 – Students will soon have access to virtual doctor visits at their school, at no cost to families, to address a range of non-emergency physical and mental health needs like a runny nose, stomachache, or anxiety.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:43:56 GMTDistrict ends practice of shifting elementary classrooms online/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79765Sept. 27, 2021 - Declining numbers of COVID-19 cases in Duval County Public Schools combined with new quarantine direction from the Florida Department of Health has led the district to modify practices for elementary classroom closures.Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:24:58 GMTWinners of the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest pay tribute to their heroes/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79761Sept. 27, 2021 – A public servant who paved the way for the creation of the Acosta Bridge. A pulmonary care specialist who was one of the first doctors in Florida to successfully treat a COVID-19 patient. And a grandfather, who left Puerto Rico at the age of 2, traveled the world, and went on to become the Director of the Peace Corps in Colombia and Ghana.Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:34:46 GMT24 students representing five Сߣ schools selected as 2022 National Merit Semifinalists/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79371Sept. 16, 2021 – Congratulations to the 24 Duval County Public Schools students — representing Douglas Anderson, Fletcher, Mandarin, Paxon, Stanton, and Wolfson high schools — who are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists selected for the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:33:16 GMTMural commemorating Hispanic heritage unveiled at duPont Middle/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=79350Sept. 16, 2021 — An original, hand-painted mural showcasing the beauty and diversity of Hispanic culture was unveiled on the walls of Alfred duPont Middle School Tuesday evening.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:08:42 GMTEducators honored for commitment to teaching financial education/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78904Sept. 8, 2021 – Whether they’re running special programs, serving as leaders, or doing exceptional work in the classroom, four Duval County Public Schools teachers have something in common — a commitment to economic and financial education.Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:37:59 GMTWhy can’t the district tell me more about cases impacting secondary schools?/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78782Sept. 2, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools recently began informing families of elementary classrooms when an individual in that class reports a positive case of COVID-19. This layer of communication was added due to the inability of the Florida Department of Health to maintain pace with contact tracing in schools.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:36:19 GMTTemporary website to display COVID-19 cases reported by schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78704Aug. 31, 2021 – Typically at this time of the day, school principals are using an automated call system to inform families of any COVID-19 cases reported during the day.Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:05:24 GMTEmergency mask mandate information available/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78626Aug. 26, 2021 – More information is now available regarding the mask mandate with a medical opt-out policy approved by the Duval County School Board on Monday, Aug. 26 during an emergency board meeting.Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:07:57 GMTSchool Board votes to implement mask mandate with medical opt-out/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78577Aug. 24, 2021 – After significant input from medical professionals and community members, the Duval County School Board approved a mask mandate with a medical opt-out on Monday evening during an emergency meeting.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:06:27 GMTDistrict pivots based on case counts and lack of contact tracing/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78435Aug. 20, 2021 – With a small percentage of COVID-19 cases undergoing contract tracing investigation from the Department of Health, Duval County Public Schools will implement two strategies to better inform families of COVID-19 in elementary school communities and prevent further spread.Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:32:33 GMTCommunity, students invited to vaccination event Saturday/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78387Aug. 19, 2021 —As part of the Duval Vax of Kindness campaign, a vaccine event will be held this Saturday, Aug. 21 at Atlantic Coast High School.Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:55:21 GMTDVIA enrollment window to re-open Thursday, Friday/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78264Aug. 17, 2021 – Families who wish to enroll their child in the district’s Duval Virtual Instruction Academy (DVIA) will have that opportunity this Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 20.Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:34:46 GMTDr. Greene – Transportation not meeting expectations/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=78047Aug. 11, 2021 - Dear families, we are aware that the bus transportation for many of our students has not met your expectations or mine. While about 97 percent of routes are running without an issue, we realize this is an area where we need better performance.Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:43:48 GMTVideo – Back-to-School message from Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=77957Aug. 9, 2021 Dear Сߣ Families, Tomorrow, we officially open what I know will be an extraordinary school year for our students, staff, and school community. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:38:53 GMTAvailable in FOCUS – 2021-22 Student Mask Opt-Out Form/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=77852Aug. 6, 2021 – The 2021-22 Student Code of Conduct states that the wearing of facial coverings is strongly recommended during the school day and at school-related events. Parents who would like to opt their child out of wearing a face covering can do so by completing the “Student Mask/Facial Covering Opt-Out Form” that is located online in the Parent FOCUS Account.Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:05:43 GMT2021-22 Back-to-School health and safety guide/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=77691Aug. 4, 2021 – Сߣ is opening schools on Tuesday, Aug. 10 with layers of health and safety practices to ensure students, staff, and the school community are safe.Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:10:52 GMT‘Wellness on Wheels’ to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Aug. 4/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=76609Aug. 3, 2021 – COVID-19 vaccinations will be available Wednesday, Aug. 4 at the district’s headquarters thanks to a partnership between the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Agape Family Health.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:42:48 GMTRegistration for Duval Virtual open through Aug. 9/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=76491July 30, 2021 – Registration for Duval Virtual Instruction Academy (DVIA) is open through Monday, Aug. 9.Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:55:41 GMTState assessment results provide insight into pandemic impact on student learning/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=76470July 29, 2021 – New state assessment results released this morning by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is giving the school district a better understanding of both how the pandemic impacted student learning and the bold steps needed to continue to maximize student achievement.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:45:40 GMTRegistration for Extended Day program now open/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=76326July 29, 2021 - Parents and guardians seeking after school care for their child now have an opportunity to register for the district's Extended Day program for the 2021-2022 school year.Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:22:53 GMTVyStar donates toward costs of public school renaming, challenges others to get involved/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=76215July 26, 2021 – VyStar Credit Union has made an outright contribution toward the costs associated with renaming six schools in Duval County and is encouraging the community to get involved by pledging to match additional donations up to $50,000.Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:25:46 GMTSummer Rise program lifting students out of summer slump/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=76073July 22, 2021 – For over 6,400 Duval County Public Schools students, summer was spent immersed in fun and enriching standards-based learning and activities.Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:40:54 GMTSocial studies educators connecting local history to the classroom/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75656July 12, 2021 – Seeing Gullah-Geechee culture up close and personal was invaluable to Eric Van Gundy.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:04:36 GMT"They now have ownership in their education" – First-ever African American History Writing Institute ends with student presentations/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75381July 6, 2021 - The first-ever African American History Writing Institute has come to an end, but students and staff say their work will go on.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:44:57 GMTWatching Elsa: Check here for impact on schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75323July 6- Duval County Public Schools is in contact with area emergency management agencies tracking the potential impact of Elsa on the region. Sat, 03 Jul 2021 19:26:49 GMTMore than 25 employees earn certification, become teachers through S.T.A.R.T. initiative/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75224June 30, 2021 – In 2019, a group of paraprofessionals and bookkeepers who aspired to become highly effective teachers began the journey of earning their certification through the school district’s new S.T.A.R.T. program. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:57:00 GMTFull academic ride to historically black university awarded to "5000 Role Models of Excellence" students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75192June 29, 2021 — Disappointed after not getting into the college he applied for, Maurice Bell said he lost some of his motivation for higher education.Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:24:57 GMTMore fun, more hours makes difference for summer ESOL program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75172June 29, 2021 – On any given day this summer, visitors in Griselda Eire’s summer ESOL class can hear her rising first-graders yelling a simple phrase: “Tratar, no llorar!”Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:29:02 GMTAnswers to frequently asked 2021-22 enrollment questions/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=75085June 23, 2021 – The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 10, and many families may still have questions about what school their child is attending for the 2021-22 school year. Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:50:47 GMTFive school sites to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics this summer/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74948June 17, 2021 - Five school sites will host free COVID-19 vaccination clinics on select dates this summer, with the first clinic scheduled for Monday, June 28. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:46:56 GMTCenturion’s surprise visit kicks off district’s first-ever African American Writing Institute/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74866June 16, 2021 – More than 80 students were eyewitnesses to living African American history on Monday as they listened to one of Jacksonville’s original sleeping car porters describe his life in the River City in the early 20th century.Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:16:16 GMTBus stop registration opens June 14 for 2021-22 school year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74728June 10, 2021 – Registration for school transportation in the upcoming school year will open up Monday, June 14.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:42:38 GMTSummer hours for district offices/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74727June 10, 2021 – Beginning now through Thursday, July 22, school district offices will be operating on a 10-hour, four-day work week, with some exceptions.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:54:11 GMTFree summer meals available through the Summer BreakSpot program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74684June 9, 2021 – Free school breakfast and lunch meals are now available to children 18 and under through the federal Summer BreakSpot program.Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:40:51 GMTSix schools to be renamed following School Board approval/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74596June 4, 2021 – Following a year-long process that included dozens of meetings and tremendous engagement with stakeholders, the Duval County School Board officially approved new names for six schools named for Confederate leaders.Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:04:45 GMTOutdoor graduations on Thursday, Friday rescheduled due to bad weather/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74497June 2, 2021 – Due to expected bad weather Thursday and Friday evenings, outdoor graduations scheduled for 6 p.m. on those days have been moved to 9 a.m.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:21:51 GMTDistrict provides online options for 2021-22/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74215May 25, 2021 – Most Duval Homeroom families responding to a survey indicate they plan to return to on-campus learning, but those who desire to continue online will have new options for the 2021-22 school year.Tue, 25 May 2021 17:46:58 GMTCOVID-19 measures for 2021-22 school year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74213May 25, 2021 – Drawing from stakeholder feedback, CDC recommendations and feedback from local health officials, the district has decided that face masks on school campuses will be optional beginning next school year.Tue, 25 May 2021 17:03:45 GMTSuperintendent shares school name change recommendations/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74211May 25, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene is recommending that the School Board change the names of the six schools currently named for Confederate leaders.Tue, 25 May 2021 16:25:01 GMTStakeholder balloting results now available/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=74058May 19, 2021 – On Wednesday, the district received the results of the recent stakeholder school name change balloting process from the Office of the Supervisor of Elections.Wed, 19 May 2021 22:22:11 GMTImpact of new CDC guidance on schools, graduation ceremonies/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73894May 14, 2021 – Recently released guidance from the CDC advises that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks indoors or outdoors. Individuals must, however, comply with private or local agency rules regarding facial coverings. Fri, 14 May 2021 21:59:18 GMTTransportation survey results to guide district’s next steps/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73893May 14, 2021 – Receiving a text or email about whether their child’s bus will be late has been identified as one of the most important types of communication that stakeholders want, according to the district’s first ever transportation survey.Fri, 14 May 2021 19:41:45 GMTSandalwood vaccine site open to eligible district students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73825May 13, 2021 - Based on new guidance from health officials, the May 15 vaccine clinic for Duval County Public Schools students is now open to students age 12 and older. The clinic will be held at Sandalwood High School where participating students will receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.Wed, 12 May 2021 13:30:18 GMTLast day of school schedule/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73835May 12, 2021 – Schools will follow an early dismissal schedule on the last day of school, which is Thursday, June 3.Wed, 12 May 2021 17:51:39 GMT‘I will not let them down’ – Сߣ leader recognized for service in schools/community/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73815May 11, 2021 – For Tia Leathers, growing up in Jacksonville’s northside helped develop her drive to be a leader who invests in her community.Tue, 11 May 2021 17:38:00 GMTSurvey seeks feedback on COVID-19 measures for next year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73798May 10, 2021 - What schools will look like next year is the focus of a new district survey open now through May 24. Mon, 10 May 2021 15:23:15 GMTVideo – Mandarin High educator named Florida Teacher of the Year finalist/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73727May 4, 2021 — Duval County’s 2021 VyStar Teacher of the Year – Mandarin High School Teacher Jim Schmitt – received a surprise visit from Florida K-12 Chancellor Jacob Oliva who announced that Schmitt was chosen as one of five finalists for the 2022 Florida Teacher of Year.Tue, 04 May 2021 21:03:29 GMTDistrict recognized for transparency in financial reporting/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73718May 4, 2021 – For the 20th year in a row, Duval County Public Schools has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE) by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for demonstrating transparent and high-quality financial reporting.Tue, 04 May 2021 15:11:54 GMTNew surtax dashboard to help community keep track of projects, dollars spent/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73706May 3, 2021 – To help the community see exactly how revenue generated through a voter-approved sales tax is being used to improve Duval school buildings, the district has launched a new monitoring tool. Mon, 03 May 2021 15:35:08 GMTHighlighting how schools support military children/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73678April 30, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools is proud to serve 8,672 military students and their families!Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:12:40 GMTKindergarten enrollment opens May 3, with simple 2-step process/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73658April 30, 2021 – Kindergarten enrollment for the 2021-22 school year opens Monday, May 3. Families can visit www.duvalschools.org/kindergarten to complete enrollment in two simple steps:Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:38:12 GMTAlfred duPont named ‘School of the Year’ for its Dual Language program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73645April 29, 2021 – Alfred duPont Middle School es la escuela del año! English translation…Alfred duPont Middle School is the school of the year!Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:06:23 GMTMilitary mom surprises children in homecoming/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73509April 22, 2021 – Three students at Neptune Beach Elementary received the surprise of a lifetime yesterday when their mom, Petty Officer Langley, showed up at their school.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:38:14 GMTRegistration open for new ‘Summer Rise’ program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73442April 20, 2021 – Сߣ is hosting a variety of programs this summer for students in Pre-K through 12. This includes a new program to help students prepare for the next grade level. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:18:20 GMTFAQ: 2020-21 state assessments/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73409April 20, 2021 – Recently, the Florida education commissioner released an executive order regarding state assessments for the 2020-21 school year.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:33:41 GMTAll school name actions to be on June agenda/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73352April 16, 2021 – The Duval County School Board will consider all nine school renaming action items during its June meeting. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:56:29 GMT Late applications for magnet/STO schools now available through June 30/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73347April 16, 2021 – Late applications for magnet and special transfer option (STO) schools for the 2021-22 school year are available in Focus now through June 30.Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:44 GMTLake Lucina teachers awarded Cindy Edelman Excellence Fellowship/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73339April 15, 2021 — Five outstanding public school teachers are about to begin the professional learning experiences of their careers as the winners of the 2021 Cindy Edelman Excellence in Teaching Fellowship.Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:53:04 GMTCrown Point educator selected as School-Related Employee of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73285April 14, 2021 – Cheryl Hartley says she didn’t choose her job. It chose her. The Crown Point Elementary School paraprofessional started out as a crossing guard at the school, hoping to get her foot in the door in a law enforcement career.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:45:30 GMTFlorida Prepaid partners with Сߣ to offer college savings/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73217April 9, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools has partnered with Florida Prepaid to offer Duval families an exclusive discount.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:57:21 GMT“My Chat” with School Choice is back/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73158April 6, 2021 – Parents can once again live chat with school choice specialists to get their questions answered regarding school selections for the 2021-22 school year.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:35:23 GMTIf schools are renamed, how will the costs be paid?/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73061April 1, 2021 – A recurring question at recent community meetings hosted by the district has been whether money from a half-cent sales tax will be used toward paying any school-renaming costs.Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:46:33 GMTConsultant to help district explore potential to move off the river/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=73023March 29, 2021 – Could the Duval County Public School administration building be moving off the river? The district moved to the Southbank in 1980 when their next-door neighbor was a massive industrial, JEA electrical generating facility.Mon, 29 Mar 2021 18:30:35 GMTDuval students to commemorate “Medal of Honor Day” on Thursday/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72914March 24, 2021 – On Thursday, students across Duval County Public Schools will learn about the sacrifices made by the men and women who have received the military’s highest award for valor – the Medal of Honor.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:41:23 GMT12 million school meals served since March 2020/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72889March 23, 2021 – More than 12 million school meals have been served to Duval County Public Schools students since last March, underscoring a deep commitment to keeping children fed amid the unpredictable pandemic.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:05:31 GMTNew CDC guidelines expected to impact district’s state assessment protocols/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72844March 19, 2021 – Early Friday, the CDC released new guidelines on social distancing as it relates to K-12 classrooms, including the recommendation of moving safe social distancing from 6 feet apart to 3 feet apart.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:51:25 GMTExtracurricular activities canceled Thursday due to severe weather/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72782March 18, 2021 - Due to possible severe weather this afternoon, all extracurricular events including athletics, band, music and club meetings are canceled.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:19:50 GMTAP success creates $1 million advantage for public school students/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72778March 18, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools students are increasingly using their high school years to complete rigorous, college-level work through the district’s accelerated programs.Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:43:34 GMTVideo – Inside the 2021 Duval County Spelling Bee/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72735March 17, 2021 – Get an inside look at this year’s Duval County Spelling Bee, which took place in late March at Sandalwood High School.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:21:13 GMTDesigns for new Rutledge Pearson moving into “charrette” phase/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72590March 5, 2021 — The district’s first major building project in 10 years — funded through the new half-penny sales tax — is moving into a phase of design charrettes, in which architects will hear input from stakeholders about the project’s form and function.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:46:26 GMTNext step in the school renaming process – Voting/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72572March 5, 2020 – The school name change process for nine schools continues with five of the schools scheduled to start their voting process after Spring Break.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:03:52 GMTJax Beach Elementary awarded top magnet school honor/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72514March 3, 2021 - It’s a top national honor that only one school in Duval County Public Schools – and 19 in the state of Florida – can claim.Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:18:49 GMTDuval HomeRoom cancellation forms available for fourth quarter/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72488March 2, 2020 – Duval HomeRoom cancelation forms are now available for parents who wish to return their children to brick and mortar learning for the fourth quarter, which begins Tuesday, March 23.Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:11:32 GMTInside the JEA Engineering Academy at Atlantic Coast High School/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72394Feb. 24, 2021 - Thanks to a partnership between JEA, Сߣ and FSCJ, students at Atlantic Coast High School have access to engineering courses through the JEA Engineering Academy.Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:13:07 GMTBeyond checking a box – Going deeper with African American history/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72132Feb. 9, 2021 – TiLena Robinson remembers sitting down with a group of Duval students recently to discuss their experience with how black history was taught in their classrooms.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:59:50 GMTState assessments in 2021 — What you need to know/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72118Feb. 9, 2021 – The Florida statewide assessments season is approaching, and Duval County Public Schools seeks to work with its students and families to be ready.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:38:42 GMTVideo – Сߣ kicks off “You Matter Month”/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=72047Feb. 16, 2021 – This post has been updated. The original post is from Feb. 4, and is being saved below for archive purposes. The theme and language chosen for this campaign overshadowed the critical need to help teens connect with resources for mental health and suicide prevention. The district will continue the work on mental health and suicide prevention with appropriate revisions to the campaign to reach students in need as quickly as possible.Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:07:12 GMTDistrict launches School Name Change Tracker/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71998Feb. 3, 2020 – Nine schools are currently going through the school name change process, and to help the community keep track, the district is launching a new webpage.Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:07:30 GMTSchool choice creates live chat feature to support families/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71939Feb. 2, 2021 – With the Feb. 28 application deadline just a few weeks away, School Choice staff is unveiling new ways families can connect with them and get their questions answered.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:53:31 GMTDuval schools invest early in social-emotional learning/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71954Feb. 2, 2021 – The need for social and emotional learning in schools, especially elementary, is clear and Сߣ is addressing that need.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:48:28 GMTNational School Counseling Week – Recognizing impact/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71892Feb. 1, 2021 – It’s National School Counseling Week, and Сߣ is recognizing its more than 250 school counselors and the invaluable impact they have on student achievement.Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:01:25 GMT20 schools to shift curbside meal service to alternative school sites Feb. 1/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71847Jan. 28, 2021 – Twenty schools will shift their curbside meal pick-up service to other school sites beginning Feb. 1 due to zero participation.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:47:52 GMTMandarin High educator selected as 2021 VyStar Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71827Jan. 27, 2021 – It’s rare that anyone, especially his students, sees Jim Schmitt speechless. But that’s exactly what the Mandarin High School educator was on Wednesday afternoon when he was announced as the 2021 VyStar Teacher of the Year.Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:42:25 GMTExtracurricular activities canceled Wednesday due to severe weather/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71829Jan. 27, 2021 - Extracurricular events including athletics, band, music, and club meetings are canceled Wednesday due to severe weather. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:02:44 GMTTeachers, students, and parents get voice in improving schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71811Jan. 26, 2021 – The annual 5Essentials survey is launching today, giving students, parents, and teachers a unique opportunity to have a voice in improving their schools. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:29:12 GMTTransportation hopes to improve services through new survey/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71632Jan. 19, 2021 – Whether your child rides the school bus or you drive behind one every day – the school district wants to hear from you!Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:49:47 GMTBoard identifies firms to launch facility plan/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71590Jan. 15, 2020 – The Duval County School Board has approved the district’s first steps toward implementation of its master facility plan, which is now being funded with a new half-penny voluntary tax approved by voters last year.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:00:26 GMT2021 commencement schedule available/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71576Jan. 14, 2021 – Dates, times, and locations for spring 2021 graduation ceremonies have been finalized. Similar to last year, a majority of the high schools will hold their ceremonies on their onsite football stadium.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:16:07 GMTDistrict expediting case reporting on COVID-19 dashboard/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71506Jan. 13, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools will adjust its process for entering new potential COVID-19 cases into the case tracking dashboard beginning Jan. 13, 2021.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:39:31 GMTThe School Choice Expo is over. Now What?/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71488Jan. 12, 2021 - The virtual School Choice Expo may be over, but the school choice process continues. Since the application deadline is not until Feb. 28, families can still research schools, take virtual tours, and speak with school leaders to determine the best school match for their child for the 2021-22 school year.Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:43:23 GMTBoard forms sales surtax Citizen Oversight Committee/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71346Jan. 8, 2021 – Following through on its commitment to accountability, the Duval County School Board has formed a Citizen Oversight Committee to monitor the district’s spending of the new half-penny sales surtax.Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:34:56 GMTDuval graduation rates increase in the era of COVID/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71323Jan. 7, 2021 – Duval’s Class of 2020 earned a record-high graduation rate of 90.2 percent according to graduation data released by the Florida Department of Education today.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 21:41:47 GMTYMWLA algebra teacher shows X + Y + passion = great learning/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71274Jan. 6, 2021 - Watch video to hear Roger Felice, veteran teacher at Young Men’s and Women’s Leadership Academy, describe why learning quadratic equations and polynomials is not difficult as long as students believe they can do it.Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:23:35 GMTSneak peek of virtual School Choice Expo/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=71202Dec. 28, 2020 – The virtual School Choice Expo is Jan. 9, but families can get a sneak peek at the online platform now.Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:14:14 GMTHalf-cent sales tax passed. Now what?/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70977Dec. 14, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is taking the first steps toward the implementation of its master facilities plan.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:59:17 GMTDistrict joins community partners in food give-away this Thursday/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70963Dec. 14, 2020 – In the spirit of the holiday season and coming together as a community, Duval County Public Schools is joining several non-profit organizations in two different food giveaways to support local families in need. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:40:00 GMTUpcoming School Choice Expo will be virtual/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70811Dec. 8, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is hosting its annual school choice expo on Saturday Jan. 9, 2021 with one major change…the event will be virtual due to COVID-19.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:54:19 GMTDistrict, DOH to follow new CDC quarantine guidance/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70807Dec. 8, 2020 – The Florida Department of Health – Duval and Duval County Public Schools are now implementing new guidance from the CDC to reduce the quarantine period for asymptomatic close contacts from 14 days down to a quarantine period of 10 days.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:58:36 GMTStudent learning disabilities in the age of COVID to be discussed in new webinar/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70736Dec. 4, 2020 – UF Health and Сߣ have partnered to bring parents an opportunity to understand mental health and learning disabilities and the role they play in a child’s educational setting during the COVID-19 pandemic.Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:00:15 GMTDr. Diana Greene named 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70684Dec. 2, 2020 – Duval Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene was named the 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS); making her the 33rd superintendent and second African-American woman to receive this honor.Wed, 02 Dec 2020 21:52:35 GMTHow to register for the 2021-22 VPK lottery/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70685Dec. 2, 2020 – With holiday season in full swing, don’t forget that school choice season is just around the corner. Beginning Jan. 1, parents will have the opportunity to apply for their children’s school of choice. This includes Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten with Duval County Public Schools.Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:56:21 GMTFinalists for 2021 VyStar Teacher of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70654Dec. 1, 2020 – Congratulations to the five exceptional educators who were selected as finalists for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year!Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:39:33 GMTFlu vaccines offered at schools through DOH partnership/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70623Nov. 25, 2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting the flu virus has become even more important. This is why Duval schools is teaming up with the Department of Health (DOH) to set up in-school flu immunization clinics at schools beginning Nov. 30.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:21:13 GMT2020 Federal Impact Aid survey is online, available for all parents/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70605Nov. 24, 2020 – Did you know Сߣ is home to over 12,000 families that are connected to the federal government?Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:17:26 GMTLow participation closes 17 school curbside meal sites/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70591Nov. 24, 2020 – As a result of low or no participation, 17 curbside meal service school sites will close beginning Nov. 30.Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:18:44 GMTApplication to cancel Duval Homeroom available/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70524Nov. 20, 2020 – Parents who wish to opt their children out of Duval HomeRoom for the third quarter may now do so. HomeRoom cancellation forms are available through the Parent Focus Account now through Dec. 4. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:41:23 GMTDiploma or Certificate of Completion? What seniors should know/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70511Nov. 20, 2020 – High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion (COC)? As the Class of 2021 prepares for graduation, there’s some key information they need to know.Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:18:57 GMTVideo - In the classroom with Duval’s Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70467Nov. 19, 2020 – “It’s my calling. I feel that I have been placed here for a purpose.”Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:10:59 GMTSchool Choice – What you need to know/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70464Nov. 18, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is a choice district, which means students can attend schools outside their attendance area zones through the school choice application process.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:29:09 GMTBoard welcomes two new members, elects chair and vice chair/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70439Nov. 17, 2020 – The Duval County School Board welcomed two new members to its ranks during a special ceremony on Tuesday.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:39:20 GMT15 educators selected as VyStar Teacher of the Year semifinalists/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70422Nov. 17, 2020 - Congratulations to the the 15 outstanding educators who were selected as semifinalists for VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year.Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:36:53 GMTVideo – Principal/AP of the Year announced/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70360Nov. 13, 2020 – Marilyn Barnwell and Lisa Corprew were both confused and anxious as they rushed outside of their respective schools. Both had been told there was an urgent matter that needed their attention.Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:27:29 GMT“Minds like sponges” – New class will teach early childhood learning tips/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70300Nov. 12, 2020 – A child’s mind is like a sponge, says Сߣ educator Sonya McSwain, and the earlier they begin soaking in math and literacy skills, the better. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:54:40 GMTSchools switching to Duval HomeRoom for Thursday, Nov. 12/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70241Nov. 11, 2020 - Tropical Storm ETA is expected to impact Duval County on Thursday, Nov. 12. Duval County Public Schools is switching to online instruction through Duval HomeRoom.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:12:50 GMTElementary learning activities for Tropical Storm Eta day/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70250Nov. 11, 2020 - Tropical Storm Eta may keep us at home, but it won't stop us from having school. See pre-K to grade five activities.Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:38:34 GMTDuval HomeRoom updates – 5 things families need to know/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70142Nov. 5, 2020 – Duval HomeRoom is in its second quarter, and the district has identified five areas where adjustments need to be made to improve learning outcomes for students.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:05:09 GMTVideo – Dr. Greene thanks Duval community for referendum victory/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70111Nov. 4, 2020 – On Tuesday, Duval County residents voted by 67 % to pass a half-cent sales tax that will go toward creating safer, more enhanced school facilities and learning environments for students and staff.Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:38:07 GMTEd White aerospace program leads students to new heights/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70060Nov. 3, 2020 – Ed White High School is looking to the skies to help prepare students for the future. The school’s aerospace program allows students to explore careers in aviation and offers courses on the foundation of flight.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:12:46 GMTDistrict changing how it updates COVID-19 dashboard/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=70053Nov. 2, 2020 - Duval County Public Schools is making a change in how it updates its COVID-19 dashboard in order to accelerate the timing of COVID-19 notifications.Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:02:39 GMT‘It’s ok to mess up’ – GRASP educators discuss serving students with dyslexia/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69970Oct. 29, 2020 – Entering GRASP Academy on Justina Road is like entering any other school in Northeast Florida…but with one main difference. Each student at this academy demonstrates characteristics of dyslexia.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:47:49 GMTAll secondary students to receive laptops through district’s “One to One” initiative/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69906Oct. 26, 2020 - Free and brand new Lenovo laptops are now being distributed to middle and high school students through the district’s “One to One” initiative. Approved by the School Board in August, this initiative was designed to bring all secondary students to a 1:1 ratio with a computer that they could use for both on-campus and at-home learning.Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:01:30 GMTVideo – Experts share advice on COVID-19 safety/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69839Oct. 22, 2020 – UF Health Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools have teamed up to create a brief video reminding families to practice healthy habits such as wearing face coverings, social distancing, and frequently washing hands.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 22:25:57 GMTStudents pay tribute to their heroes during Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest Ceremony/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69814Oct. 21, 2020 – Sixteen years ago, Jose Ascencion Monteagudo-Avila moved from Mexico to the United States with his wife and son and little money. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:24:11 GMTStudents learn animal care through Frank H. Peterson veterinary assistant program/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69771Oct. 20, 2020 – Inside one classroom at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, ferrets greet students as they walk through the doors, guinea pigs gobble up afternoon snacks and the teacher’s pet…is actually a pet. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:48:31 GMTNorthwestern Legends and JTA partner to build new clothing closet/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69744Oct. 19, 2020 – LaWanda Polydore knows that sometimes a clean shirt can determine whether a child succeeds or even attends school.Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:10:38 GMTSee how each school benefits from half-penny sales tax/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69745Oct. 12, 2020 – Whether it’s a new roof, enhanced technology, updated/new AC systems or removal of portables, every school in the district will benefit if the half-cent sales tax referendum passes. How they will each benefit is detailed in easy-to-read one-pagers on www.ourduvalschools.org.Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:22:29 GMTDuval School Board Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69490Oct. 9, 2020 - The Duval County School Board recently celebrated National Hispanic Heritage month by highlighting the successes, achievements, and contributions of Сߣ’s diverse Hispanic student population.Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:38:39 GMTNational Virtual College Fair, Jax Goes to College Week begins Oct. 18/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69440Oct. 8, 2020 – This year, students and families will have the opportunity to travel to multiple universities and colleges without ever leaving their couch.Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:50:39 GMT#Thank a Principal during National Principals Month/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69228Oct. 6, 2020 – Through visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student, principals guide and support their schools in ways large and small every day.Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:35:24 GMTBullying Prevention – Five things to know/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69151Oct. 2, 2020 – Report, not respond. This is one of the key messages that Heather Watson wants Duval students and families to know.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 20:33:27 GMT29 school sites to end curbside meal service due to low participation/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69152Oct. 2, 2020 - Since the beginning of the school year, the district has offered curbside meal service at all schools in order to provide meals for students doing at-home learning. However, 29 of the schools have very low participation rates, with most serving less than five meals a day, and 11 serving no meals a day.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 21:53:55 GMTFinal window to opt into Duval HomeRoom closes, and other updates/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69069Sept. 29, 2020 - The final window to opt into Duval HomeRoom for the 2020-21 school year closed Friday, Sept. 25. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:58:40 GMTSuperintendent clarifies flag, banner displays at school events/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69054Sept. 28, 2020 - Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene has issued guidance to schools regarding displays of flags or banners at school events.Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:10:09 GMTJPEF Announces nominees for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=69055Sept. 23, 2020 — Congratulations to the more than 175 outstanding nominees for the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year, the district’s top teaching honor. The list of educators were announced on Monday by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund after being nominated by their principals.Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:14:02 GMTCrime scene investigations, accident reports and mock trials – Explore APR’s Criminal Justice career academy/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=68677Sept. 22, 2020 – Criminal justice fascinates the public – it’s why we obsess over true crime podcasts and documentaries. While most citizens are happy to keep their distance by listening through headphones or watching TV screens, some envision themselves in uniform, stepping up to the plate to help protect and strengthen their communities.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:37:14 GMTFree lunch and breakfast at all Сߣ schools beginning Monday, Sept. 21/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=68281Sept. 18, 2020 – Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, all school breakfast and lunch meals will be free for all students in every school with Duval County Public Schools . Additionally, Duval HomeRoom students can collect meals daily at any school regardless of enrollment from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:57:53 GMTRegistration for Duval HomeRoom in second quarter open now through next Friday, Sept. 25/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=68099Sept. 15, 2020 – Families wishing to enroll their student in Duval HomeRoom or cancel their current Duval Homeroom enrollment for the second quarter may do so now through next Friday, Sept. 25.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:52:34 GMT24 Сߣ students are 2021 National Merit Semifinalists/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=68023Sept. 10, 2020 – Congratulations to the 24 Duval County Public Schools students — representing Douglas Anderson, Mandarin, Paxon, and Stanton high schools — who are among the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists selected for the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.Thu, 10 Sep 2020 21:52:07 GMTSecondary students on hybrid model to return to full week on campus in phased approach/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67989Sept. 9, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is informing secondary school parents Wednesday afternoon that the Florida Department of Education has approved a modification to the district’s bridge to reopening plan. The revised plan will bring students back to on-campus attendance for five days in a phased approach, beginning with sixth grade students next week.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:28:49 GMTTicket booths move online for district athletic games/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67976Sept. 9, 2020 – For the 2020-21 school year, tickets for the school district’s paid athletic events will be available for purchase online only via www.gofan.co.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:15:55 GMTDistrict's COVID-19 dashboard available/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67954Sept. 8, 2020 - Duval County Public Schools has officially launched its COVID-19 dashboard. Available here on the district's website, the dashboard shows the number of students and staff attending or working  in brick-and-mortar schools with confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. The dashboard allows the district to share important data with families as they make decisions regarding enrollment options now and in the future.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:26:59 GMTSchools launch virtual Open Houses/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67948Sept. 8, 2020 - Visit your child’s school and speak with school leaders all from the comfort of your home. Open houses are virtual this year, but parents will still have the same opportunity to engage with school leaders and educators.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:31:21 GMTFootball and other athletics to open with limited fan capacity/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67787Aug. 28, 2020 – Friday night lights will burn just as bright, but crowd sizes will be controlled when high school football and other athletic contests begin in September.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:34:21 GMTCOVID-19 dashboard on hold due to Department of Health privacy concerns/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67746Aug. 26, 2020 – The Florida Department of Health in Duval notified the school district on Tuesday that under Florida Statute 381.0031, the district cannot publish school specific data related to COVID-19 without permission from the Florida Department of Health (state level).Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:57:55 GMTUpdated 2020-21 school district calendar now available/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67705Aug. 26, 2020 – The updated 2020-21 district calendar is now available to view and download at www.duvalschools.org/calendar.Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:46:35 GMTComing soon – Dashboard that tracks COVID-19 positive cases in schools/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67640Aug. 24, 2020 – To keep families well-informed of COVID-19 impacts to their school communities, the district is creating a COVID-19 dashboard. The dashboard will display an aggregate number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases on school campuses among students and staff. It will be updated overnight with known cases.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:02:19 GMTLate application window for Duval HomeRoom to close Aug. 26/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67500Aug. 21, 2020 – The window for late applications to Duval HomeRoom will close next Wednesday, Aug. 26. At this time, families continue to have the opportunity to submit a late application to Duval Homeroom (or cancel their Homeroom assignment) by logging onto their Focus accounts and selecting the appropriate form.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:26:48 GMTOne-stop shop for parent support to open Thursday and run through Tuesday, Aug. 25/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67422Aug. 19, 2020 – To support parents and provide answers to frequently asked questions, the district has assembled a one-stop shop parent support center that will be available weekdays beginning tomorrow and run through next Tuesday, Aug. 25.Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:27:03 GMTBus stop information is now posted online/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=67390Aug. 19, 2020 - If you have not yet received confirmation of your bus stop in FOCUS through the transportation hotline, you can come to the bus stop most convenient to you until an official bus stop has been assigned.Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:37:38 GMTGuide - Completing the parent laptop/hotspot agreement form/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66684Aug. 13, 2020 - The instructions below are for parents who enrolled in Duval Homeroom and indicated they needed to borrow a district-issued laptop and/or hotspot.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:09:15 GMT“Team Up for Health” video series shows how Сߣ can work together to slow COVID-19 spread/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66646Aug. 12, 2020 – Doing daily health screenings with your children, keeping them home if they are sick, and practicing how to wear a facial covering are just a few ways Сߣ families can work together to improve health and safety when schools reopen on Thursday, Aug. 20.Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:51:21 GMTComing Soon – technology pick up information/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66592Aug. 11, 2020 – When parents registered their children for Duval HomeRoom, they were asked whether they needed a laptop and/or hot spot. Later this week, those families who said they needed a device, will receive a phone call from both the district and their schools with directions on how to receive the technology.Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:11:35 GMTFirst day of school is Aug. 20: Know the answers to these three questions/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66557Aug. 10, 2020 – The first day of school is approaching fast! Before we know it, Thursday, Aug. 20 will be here. Take some of the stress out of day one by knowing the answers to the questions below.Mon, 10 Aug 2020 21:23:24 GMTSchool meals - What you need to know for this year/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66403Aug. 6, 2020 – What’s new this year with school meals? Some things are the exactly the same. This includes the fact that breakfast is free for all students, and that at the majority of our schools, lunch is also free.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:29:21 GMTRiding a school bus this year? Don't forget to register/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66356Aug. 6, 2020 - Will your child need school bus transportation this year? If your child is attending school at the physical location and you want them to ride the bus, you will need to sign into Focus and register them to ride this bus.Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:08:57 GMTTeacher’s union, school district announce employee COVID-19 benefits/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=66035Aug. 4, 2020 – An agreement between Duval Teachers United (DTU), Duval County Public Schools, and five other employee representative groups will give teachers and other district employees a new COVID-19 related health benefit and will improve the district’s responsiveness to potential COVID-19 cases in schools.Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:20:58 GMTLate applications for Duval Homeroom now available in Focus/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=65900July 31, 2020 - A late Duval Homeroom registration form will be available on Monday, Aug. 3. Parents and guardians will find the registration form in their Focus account. The form will confirm the request is late and that placement will be based on seat availability.Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:42:11 GMTHow to Register for Duval HomeRoom Step-by-Step/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=65799July 29, 2020 - Reminder - Deadline for Duval HomeRoom registration is Friday, July 31. This guide can help assist families in completing the process. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:00:12 GMTFirst day of school extended to Aug. 20; Duval HomeRoom registration extended to July 31/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=65393July 23, 2020 - The Duval County School Board approved moving the first day of school to Aug. 20. Delaying the school start date provides the district with additional time to prepare buildings and classrooms to mitigate against spread of COVID-19 and for teachers to prepare for the learning options available to students.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:42:10 GMTCheck out July commencement ceremony schedule, live stream info, and guest and safety information/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=65142July 19, 2020 - Congratulations to the Class of 2020 graduates! View commencement ceremony schedule, live stream links, and guest and safety information at www.duvalschools.org/julygraduations.Sun, 19 Jul 2020 13:32:09 GMTResults from 2019 student health, safety survey provide key to addressing concerns/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=65047July 9, 2020 - The percentage of high school and middle school students who reported being sexually active has declined by double digits over the last 10 years. This positive data point was among several health behavior trends – both positive and negative – that were captured in the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) administered by the school district and the Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval).Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:50:03 GMTClass of 2020 highlights -- Recognizing amazing graduates/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=64957May 26, 2020 (Updated July 6, 2020) - One earned an associates degree in her junior year, and worked as a preschool teacher during her senior year. Another is a college-bound student who has earned more than $100,000 in scholarships. Still another is a student who overcame personal tragedy with the loss of both parents to power his way through school and is working toward becoming a merchant seamen.Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:34:50 GMTBack-to-school plan coming soon/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=64943July 6, 2020 - Florida Commissioner of Education issues emergency order that delays release of Duval back-to-school plan.Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:47:15 GMTFour recent graduates honored for 13 years of perfect attendance/site/Default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&PageID=1&ViewID=6446ee88-d30c-497e-9316-3f8874b3e108&FlexDataID=64782June 29, 2020 - Сߣ News caught up with the four high-achievers to learn the story behind their 13 years of perfect commitment.Wed, 01 Jul 2020 03:26:17 GMT