December 8, 2023
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...
December 8, 2023
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...
December 6, 2023
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...
December 5, 2023
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...
December 4, 2023
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...
November 27, 2023
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...
November 20, 2023
Nov. 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. The school was one of 75 s...
November 20, 2023
(Editor’s Note – This story has been updated. The deadline has been extended for online applications. That new deadline is Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.) Nov. 20, 2023 — Families can no...
November 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. This includes star...
November 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...
October 27, 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...
October 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. That is because the...
October 25, 2023
Oct. 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 ...
October 24, 2023
Oct. 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 ...
October 4, 2023
Oct. 4, 2023 – Congratulations to the 27 Duval County Public Schools seniors who have been named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. These talented st...
September 13, 2023
Sept. 13, 2023 – Englewood High School is the latest Duval County Public School to score a new AstroTurf football field for student athletes. The upgrade to the school’s Don Ja...
August 24, 2023
Aug. 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 V...
August 21, 2023
( Editor’s Note: Below is a joint release from Duval Teachers United (DTU) and Duval County Public Schools.) Aug. 21, 2023 – Friday was a special day for Duval County’s ...
August 16, 2023
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect rescheduled meeting dates due to threat of Hurricane Idalia . Aug. 16, 2023 – The Duval County School Board is engaged in...
August 4, 2023
Aug. 4, 2023 — Amazon and Duval County Public Schools this week announced that Amazon is funding computer science education and teacher professional development for elementary s...