Dear parents and guardians,
Happy Sunday Patriots! This is the last week of the 3rd quarter. Spring Break starts after school on Friday, March 13. We have a lot going on this Friday including a cadre vs cadet volleyball game that is open to all cadets. It will cost $3 to attend. We will also have a concession stand and a “Pie a Hartwell” event to kick off Spring Break. All the funds raised will go to cadet events and teams. Tickets for the in-school volleyball game will be sold during lunch this week.
We also received enough applications to bring out the Vision Van back to JSMAL. All parents/guardians who signed up for these free exams and glasses, Heiken is scheduled to conduct these on March 13. Please make sure your cadet is in school on this day so they do not miss the free vision exam. We are full with 45 cadets, so we are no longer taking applications for this round.
Yearbooks are on sale now! Order your 2025–2026 JSMAL Yearbook today! Purchases can only be made through the Lifetouch website at www.ybpay.lifetouch.com. Yearbook ID Code: 15481026 (Joseph Stilwell Middle School). Price: $45.00. Important: Yearbook sales end on March 20th—do not miss out! For 8th grade parents, yearbook ads are available: NEW: ½‑page ads are now available for $50 and ¼‑page ads remain available for $25. Flyers with full details are available in the main office. For questions, contact Ms. McNally at ortong@duvalschools.org.
Community Events:
FREE Help with Health Coverage- In response to the overwhelming support and positive outcomes we experienced last year, we are pleased to again offer assistance from the healthcare navigators from Covering Florida during this tax season. Their support was especially impactful for many of our exempt employees within our schools. I personally observed the stress relief and reassurance the navigators provided to some of the most vulnerable members of our community as they worked through healthcare and tax-related questions. If you or someone you know has questions about health coverage - especially as it relates to completing taxes -free assistance is available. In-person assistance is available at Charge Academy ~ 7050 Melvin Rd onMondays and Tuesdays - 9AM to 2PM
Languages support: English, Spanish, and Creole
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
Saturday, April 18, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 7011 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of games, activities, and prizes as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child! 💜 We are calling on our incredible community partners to take action and be part of this joyful, impactful day honoring our military children and families. Your involvement helps create smiles, memories, and meaningful connections for those who give so much.
For more information or to get involved, please contact:
Jamie Hudgens, Outreach Director
📞 904-952-3811
Jacksonville Carnival Flyer 2026 save the date.pdf
Jacksonville Movie Night March 2026.pdf
Calendar Events this week:
Thurs, Mar 12 –SAC meeting at 5:30pm in the media center.
Fri, Mar 13 –End of the third quarter. Vision Van at JSMAL. In school Volleyball game.
Coming soon:
Mar 16 – 20– Spring Break
Mar 23– Teacher Planning Day
Mar 24– Students return. 4thQuarter begins.
Tamara Roper
Proud Principal
JSMAL