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
Back to School Orientation
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!!
This week, we owe a special shout-out to our wonderful teachers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication this school year. Also, we would like to thank our community partners for supplying us with treats and food for this week.
F.A.S.T Assessments are tomorrow !! Students, please get a good night's rest.
Panthers, it is time!! Our teachers and students have diligently prepared throughout the school year to ensure success on these important assessments. To support their efforts, we ask that all students: Get a good night's rest, arrive on time, and come to school prepared to do their best on these tests. If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 904-630-6700.
Family Engagement’s Parent Academy program offers webinars in the areas of student achievement, parenting & advocacy, and personal and individual growth. These webinars are free and designed for you and your family.
Yesterday, our students attended the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Award Luncheon
