November 4, 2024
Nov. 4, 2024 - Our schools are eligible to receive additional federal funding for students whose parents work at Jacksonville’s Navy bases or other U.S. government agencies, such ...
November 4, 2024
Nov. 4, 2024 – Principal Vincent Hall was astounded when he entered the school gym to see his family, students, staff, colleagues, district leaders, and a whole drumline erupting...
November 1, 2024
Nov. 1, 2024 – This November, Team Duval is partnering with the State of Florida to celebrate “Family Engagement in Education Month,” a time dedicated to highlighting the import...
October 30, 2024
Oct. 30, 2024 - The Duval County School Board recently approved a new Five-Year Capital Plan, formally committing funds to specific capital projects throughout the district. Thi...
October 25, 2024
Oct. 25, 2024 - Zaniya Bryant said she wanted to be a part of something bigger than herself. So, when the junior at Riverside High School heard about the new VyStar Academy of ...
October 17, 2024
Oct. 17, 2024 — Congratulations to our Team Duval winners of the districts’ annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest! Elementary school winner: Yeshaliz Veguilla of West ...
October 16, 2024
Oct. 16, 2024 – District leadership continues conversations with community stakeholders for proposed consolidations including discussions surrounding Bridge to Success Middle, B...
October 2, 2024
Sept. 30, 2024 – This week, the district will continue its meetings – known as school consolidation impact review meeting – with school communities regarding the proposal for si...
September 24, 2024
(Editor’s note – This story has been updated. The consolidation impact review meeting scheduled at Beauclerc has been rescheduled for Oct. 3, 2024, due to weather.) Sept. 24, 2024...
September 23, 2024
Sept. 23, 2024 – “Why is school attendance important?” For teachers like Jacqueline Villaronga, understanding the answer to this question is critical. “The impact of not being...
September 17, 2024
Sept. 17, 2024 – Tuesday morning, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier discussed the current iteration of the district’s revised Master Facilities Plan with the Duval County P...
September 16, 2024
Sept. 16, 2024 — Duval County Public Schools is proud to congratulate our 34 seniors who have been announced as 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! The students – re...
August 29, 2024
Aug. 29, 2024 – “Am I heart healthy?” That’s the question Team Duval student-athletes will now be able to answer with extra confidence thanks to live-saving, cardiac screening...
August 26, 2024
Aug. 26, 2024 – You can’t separate student success from student safety! As Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shares in the above video, this is why the district is launch...
August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024 – For many parents, a student’s transition to middle school can be a source of uncertainty, questions, and even anxiety. But with the right tools and strategies,...
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 – The process of reviewing and adapting the district’s long-term plans to reshape boundaries and consolidate schools continued this week as School Board members ...
August 15, 2024
Aug. 15, 2024 – Combatting citywide truancy is the focus of a new attendance campaign launched by the City of Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools. Th...
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024 – For Duval County School Police, the call to safety never ends — even when students are out during the summer. “We continue to police our schools during the s...
August 7, 2024
Aug. 7, 2024 – Unless a teacher gives permission, students will need to keep their cell phones off, out-of-sight, and inside their bookbag or purse during class according to the...
August 6, 2024
Aug. 6, 2024 — Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs are among the produce Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School students will have a chance to grow from seedlings thanks to a $...