FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
