Feb. 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...
Feb. 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 ...
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 ...
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 Hig...
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...
Team Duval 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 202...
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 applica...
Jan. 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 scho...
Jan. 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 ...
(Editor’s Note – Below is a release from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund with slight modifications.) Jan. 21, 2024 – Congratulations to Gustavo Guzman, a biology teacher a...
Jan. 16, 2024 – After reviewing feedback from parents and staff, Duval County Public Schools has revised the schedule for the last week of school. The last week of school – May 2...
Dec. 21, 2023 – Enrollment season begins January, and Team Duval is working to support families through the upcoming School Showcase Saturday events. School Showcase Saturdays ...
Dec. 19, 2023 – A $4 million federal research grant is bolstering the district’s efforts to provide equitable access to education for students with disabilities. Duval County Pub...
Dec. 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” sch...
Dec. 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 Mustan...
Dec. 8, 2023 – It was a day full of hugs, tears, smiles, and even drumlines! Friday morning, five stellar Team Duval educators received the surprise announcement that they were...
Dec. 6, 2023 – Third graders from four Team Duval elementary schools are taking home a new set of wheels ahead of the holidays thanks to the Bikes for Kids Foundation. The annou...
Dec. 5, 2023 — Congratulations to the 15 semifinalists for the 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year award. The semifinalists are composed of veteran educators as well as teachers ea...
Dec. 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 renova...
Nov. 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 V...
