Matthew W. Gilbert Middle -

The Northeast Florida Salvation Army is excited to announce the Angel Tree and Can-U-Care programs, aimed at providing essential support to families in Duval County. We believe that working together with local agencies like yours is vital for effectively reaching those in need. Here are the links to pre-register

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Bump, Set, Spike!! Volleyball season is here, and our first game is tonight. See you there.

Congratulations 🎊🎉 to our very own Officer Robinson on his promotion to Sergeant Robinson. Sergeant Robinson has faithfully served as a pillar of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School community for the past eight years. His dedication, commitment, and care for our students, staff, and families, have made a tremendous impact, and his presence on our campus will be truly missed. Today he was officially pinned.

For AVID Day, 6th grade students participated in AVID signing day. Students signed and put on their hat of commitment. Thank you Ms. Abrams for leading this initiative.

Football Season is here !! Here is the MWG Panthers Football Schedule for the 25-26 school year. Our first game is TODAY at Darnell Cookman!!!

In observance of Labor Day, Matthew W. Gilbert will be closed on September 1st, 2025. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Howdy Panther Nation!! Your school counselors are hosting the Northeast Florida Goes to College Week next week September 2nd- September 5th. During this time, you will Saddle up for Success Panther Style with activities, dress up days, and prizes. Please see Ms. Merritt or Mr. Buckner if you have any questions. Students must be appropriately dressed !!

Calling all parents! Open House will be on Tuesday, August 26th, at 5:30 pm. This is the perfect time to meet the teachers and staff. 8th grade students this is an opportunity to get all of your end of year expenses paid for.

Last Friday we hosted our Olweus Bullying Prevention Kickoff 🔥. Thank you to Coach B and the committee for organizing this event. Students learned the rules and pledged to no bullying.

Calling all parents! Open House will be on Tuesday, August 26th, at 5:30 pm. This is the perfect time to meet the teachers and staff.

Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School will be participating in the OLWEUS Bullying Prevention Program. A part of that program will be a Bullying Prevention Kickoff on Friday. Students will pledge to No Bullying and learn to support each other. Students are asked to wear orange shirts with their uniform bottoms on Friday. Orange shirts are also available for purchase for $5.00 in the Front Office.

The after-school program Matthew Gilbert has openings. Offering free snack and supper, academic enrichment, Stem, Cheer, Dance, Step Team and Culinary. Monday-Friday 4:00-7:00pm Start Date: Monday August 18th 🔗 www.bgcnf.org/join

5th Annual Historic Eastside Back to School Event

School Supply List 📚✏️✂️. Panthers are prepared and having the needed supplies is the first step.

2025-2026 Grade Level Uniforms. Uniforms may be purchased at Ebony Fashion. To find out more details please attend your scheduled orientation.

WELCOME BACK to Panther Nation 2025-2026!

There will be no school on May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. See you all on Tuesday

Congratulations are due !! This past weekend, our cheerleaders, step team, and dance team competed in the 2025 Cheer, Step, Dance Competition hosted by the Boys and Girls Club. MWG Cheer placed 1st, Step placed 2nd, and Dance also placed 2nd. Congratulations to Ms. Christie and Ms. Washington for bringing home the trophy.

Friday was our talent show, and it was a great success. We have many talented panthers, and it takes a lot of courage to get on stage to perform. Job well done!!