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!

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

As we wrap up the first year of a wonderful new addition at Holiday Hill, we would like to give a special shout out to the creator and leader of our Dolphin Tales Reading Club, Brandy Hoffman. Thank you, Brandy, for developing this passion project and bringing stories to life for so many of our K–2 students this school year. Your efforts truly paid off. From September 22 to May 1, 91 students participated, representing 58% of our K–2 Dolphins. Over 37 meetings, students enjoyed 65 books and 740 minutes of reading time, that is over 12 hours spent building a love of reading. We love when HHE volunteers see a need or opportunity and step in to make our school even better. And we can’t forget our littlest volunteer, the big boss baby himself, Booker, who tagged along with mom each week at club. Thank you, Booker!