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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!

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

Don't miss out on the February fun! Wednesday, February 11th - Join us starting at 5:30 PM for pizza, drinks, sweet treats, Valentine's Arts and Crafts, and a phenomenal performance by our talented and creative students starting at 7PM. There will be a charge for concessions, but he activities and free event. We will accept donations to support the Richardson Family. Please RSVP here, so we can plan accordingly for the food and activities: https://forms.office.com/r/xAGqS2EKg5Friday, February 13th- Creative Writing is hosting a dance from 3:30-4:45 PM. Dance the afternoon away. Tickets are $10 and pickup is on Jefferson Street at 4:45 PM. Purchase your tickets here: https://lasotaptsa.givebacks.com/shop/items/ebe096a6f5f1Have a wonderful Super Bowl Weekend! Thanks, Lavilla SOTA Administration

THE 2ND ANNUAL CTE CAREER ACADEMY SHOWCASE – You're invited to this free community event where Duval’s educators and students shine! Highlighting all 67 of the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academies and programs, this event offers students and teachers a platform to share their innovative work with families and the broader community. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with academy staff and students, explore the unique programs offered across the district, and receive expert guidance from CTE staff on navigating the application process. No advanced registration is required. This event takes place Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida. The address is 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Testing for Math PM1 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 9/17. We received the new laptops today and will begin distributing tomorrow in ELA classes. We are hopeful this will cut down on technology issues during testing. Students must bring their laptop and charger tomorrow to switch devices for the new one. THANKS!

🚍 2025–2026 LaVilla SOTA Bus Routes Are Here! 🎭

Parents, guardians, and students — the official bus routes for the upcoming school year are now posted! Please review your route information before the first day of school to ensure a smooth start.

Please use the provided link to access the 2025–2026 Bus Routes here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:4acf0c18-832d-49e0-a5aa-7bc0e53e323b

✅ Tip: Double-check your stop location and pick-up/drop-off times before the first day of school.

We cannot wait to see our talented students on campus on Monday morning. Enjoy your weekend!

#RisingTogetherCreatingForever.