CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!
Good Afternoon,
Duval County Public Schools will conduct a Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held at Crystal Springs Elementary School located at 1200 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 in the Media Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss discontinuing existing school magnet program: Innovations and Entrepreneurial Studies Magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year. We welcome all community stakeholders to attend.
Thank you.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
We have techs here looking at the AC unit. There is a bad part and they are looking to find a replacement. However, there is no time frame of when it will be repaired. If you feel it necessary to come pick your child up, please do so. Otherwise, please know we are doing our very best to keep everyone comfortable and running the day as normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I will continue to keep you posted.
Principal Session
I wanted to let you know that the AC is not working this morning. We have called it in and hope to have someone out here soon to evaluate and come up with a plan to fix it. However, we will continue to run a normal school day with fans and doing what is necessary to keep everyone as cool as possible. If you so choose to keep your child home due to health reasons or other concerns, the absence will be excused for today- Monday, May 11th. I will keep you posted once I have updates and the air is up and running.
The one change is that we are going to make is to adjust Math State testing up. Here are the new days:
Tuesday, 5/12- 3rd grade
Wednesday, 5/13- 4th grade
Thursday, 5/14- 5th grade
It is imperative that your child is here on the day for testing.
Thank you for your patience!
Principal Session
Duval County Public Schools will conduct a Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held at Crystal Springs Elementary School located at 1200 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 in the Media Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss discontinuing existing school magnet program: Innovations and Entrepreneurial Studies Magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year.
Thank you.
Happy Tuesday Westside,
Don't miss this opportunity! Florida's largest free dental clinic is happening May 15 and 16, offering no-cost dental care to community members, including Veterans.
Services are first come, first served, so please plan accordingly. Details: Florida Mission of Mercy (https://www.floridadental.org/foundation/programs/mission-of-mercy).
Best regards,
Desirae George
Coordinator of Westside Full Service Schools
United Way of Northeast Florida
In order for your child(ren) to ride the bus, you must sign up and be approved by district transportation. You have until July 22nd to sign up. Your child(ren) will NOT be allowed to ride the bus if they are not signed up and approved by the district transportation. Please use the flyer attached to assist with sign up and further information. Thank you!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Attention Crystal Springs Elementary 5th grade families! Chaffee Trail Middle School will have a Family Day for Rising 6th grade students on Saturday May 2, 2026, from 9am to 10am.
Duval County Public Schools will conduct a Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held at Crystal Springs Elementary School located at 1200 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 in the Media Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and make a final recommendation for the Superintendent to discontinue the magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year.
Good Afternoon,
Crystal Springs Elementary's School Advisory Council Meeting will take place on Thursday April 23, 2026, in the Media Center at 8:10am.
Thank you.
With the multiple wildfires occurring in and around Jacksonville, I want you to know that we are closely monitoring the Air Quality to ensure that it is safe for our students, faculty, and staff to go outside for recess and PE. Please know that we will always air on the side of caution as our students, faculty, and staffs safety and well-being are always our priority! If the air quality is deemed unhealthy, students will have inside recess and inside PE.
I appreciate your continued support!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Good afternoon Crystal Springs Families!
I wanted to let you know that multiple schools in Duval County, including Crystal Springs, have received anonymous phone calls of a threat being made where someone was armed in the parking lot. District and school police are very aware and are handling this situation with JSO. Our officer, Officer Steve and I, have been monitoring the perimeter non-stop. We are monitoring all parking lots continuously and no one is out there that should not be. All faculty, staff, and students are safe and in their classrooms with instruction and learning continuing. Please do not feel that you need to come pick your child(ren) up as, again, they are safe and learning continues. Recess and PE will be inside the rest of the day! I will continue to keep you posted if anything changes. Thank you!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Crystal Springs Elementary School March SAC meeting will take place on Thursday March 26th at 8:10am in the Media Center.
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
