The Mount Merman Exceptional Student Center is proud to host our Special Olympics celebration on March 11 & 13, 2026 from 10:30am to 12:00 Noon.

Throughout the event, our campus will be filled with cheers, encouragement, and school spirit. Every student will be recognized and supported as they participate in ways that are meaningful and appropriate for them. The focus remains on empowerment, sportsmanship, and celebrating each moment.

We are grateful for our community partners who help make this day safe, supportive, and memorable for our students. We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience together.

7 days ago, Kient Ramos
Special Olympics Date

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!

17 days ago, Duval County Public Schools
Five counselors stand together in the Schultz Center and smile at the camera
Three counselors hold up signs with superhero verbiage and smile at the camera.
Two counselors hold up signs with superhero verbiage and smile at the camera.
Two counselors smile at the camera as they sit posed together in the Schultz auditorium.

January Newsletter


Our January newsletter is now available! A copy will be sent home in students’ bookbags for parents and guardians to review. Please take a moment to check it for important updates, upcoming events, and announcements for the month.

about 1 month ago, Kient Ramos
front page of January News Letter
IMPROVING ESE SERVICES - Your voice matters! In less than five minutes, you can help us improve services for students with disabilities by completing a short survey. This survey is open to all families whose children receive Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services—from preschool through 12th grade—as well as parents of students with disabilities who are 18 or older. What’s the purpose? Each year, the Florida Department of Education invites families of students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) to share feedback on how well schools are partnering with parents to support students with disabilities. The survey is quick, easy, and can be completed online: https://fldoepaads.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_881xTFo6E6C6ZJI. Prefer a paper version? Use this link: Download the paper-based ESE Parent Survey Thank you for your time and partnership in helping us build stronger programs for every learner!
11 months ago, Duval County Public Schools
Students sitting in a semi-circle in the classroom engaged in a learning activity with their instructors