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!
Why is the 1 mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
🎮💜🩵 GAME ON: DON’T PLAY ALONE! 🩵💜🎮
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this month, Panther Nation is leveling up our mental health! 🐾🎮
Each week, we’re focusing on a new way to remind ourselves that we matter, our feelings matter, and we don’t have to face life alone.
🎮 WEEK 1 | Know Your Team — Know who’s in your corner.
💬 WEEK 2 | Name Your Feeling — It’s okay to feel. Give it a name.
⚡ WEEK 3 | Choose Your Power-Ups — Find the people, habits, and resources that help you level up.
🎓 WEEK 4 | Northeast Florida Goes to College — Dream big. Plan your next level.
💜 WEEK 5 | Keep Living — Keep going. Keep talking. Keep choosing hope.
This month, check in on yourself, check in on your people, and remember: you were never meant to play alone. 🫶🏽
🐾 PANTHERS, LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER!
Your mental health matters. YOU MATTER. 💜🩵
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this month, Panther Nation is leveling up our mental health! 🐾🎮
Each week, we’re focusing on a new way to remind ourselves that we matter, our feelings matter, and we don’t have to face life alone.
🎮 WEEK 1 | Know Your Team — Know who’s in your corner.
💬 WEEK 2 | Name Your Feeling — It’s okay to feel. Give it a name.
⚡ WEEK 3 | Choose Your Power-Ups — Find the people, habits, and resources that help you level up.
🎓 WEEK 4 | Northeast Florida Goes to College — Dream big. Plan your next level.
💜 WEEK 5 | Keep Living — Keep going. Keep talking. Keep choosing hope.
This month, check in on yourself, check in on your people, and remember: you were never meant to play alone. 🫶🏽
🐾 PANTHERS, LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER!
Your mental health matters. YOU MATTER. 💜🩵
**🎮🏫 GAME ON, PANTHER NATION!**
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
**🎮🏫 GAME ON, PANTHER NATION!**
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
SAC Meeting 🏆🎮 | Game On, Champions!
Panther Nation, your voice matters! 🐾🧡💚
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is a space where parents, families, community members, staff, and school leaders come together to share ideas, concerns, feedback, and solutions that help make Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School stronger.
🏆 First SAC Meeting: Tonight!!
📅 Every Last Tuesday of the Month
⏰ 5:30 PM
Whether you have a suggestion, want to stay informed, or simply want to be more involved in your Panther’s school community—we want to hear from YOU!
When we work together, our students win. 🐾🏆
GAME ON, PANTHER NATION! 🎮
**🎮🏫 GAME ON, PANTHER NATION!**
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
SAC Meeting 🏆🎮 | Game On, Champions!
Panther Nation, your voice matters! 🐾🧡💚
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is a space where parents, families, community members, staff, and school leaders come together to share ideas, concerns, feedback, and solutions that help make Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School stronger.
🏆 First SAC Meeting: August 25th
📅 Every Last Tuesday of the Month
⏰ 5:30 PM
Whether you have a suggestion, want to stay informed, or simply want to be more involved in your Panther’s school community—we want to hear from YOU!
When we work together, our students win. 🐾🏆
GAME ON, PANTHER NATION! 🎮
🏐 VOLLEYBALL SEASON IS SERVING!
GAME ON, PANTHERS! 🐾🏐 The 2026 Volleyball Season is here! Come out, get loud, and show our Lady Panthers some love as they serve, set, and spike their way through the season! 🟢🟠
📅 Season: September 16 – October 22
🏐 12 Games. ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL.
Bring the Panther energy and let’s pack the stands! 🔥
PANTHER NATION — IT’S GAME TIME! 🎮🏐
🟢🟠 #GameOnPanthers #PantherNation #GilbertVolleyball #PantherPride
GAME ON, PANTHERS! 🐾🏐 The 2026 Volleyball Season is here! Come out, get loud, and show our Lady Panthers some love as they serve, set, and spike their way through the season! 🟢🟠
📅 Season: September 16 – October 22
🏐 12 Games. ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL.
Bring the Panther energy and let’s pack the stands! 🔥
PANTHER NATION — IT’S GAME TIME! 🎮🏐
🟢🟠 #GameOnPanthers #PantherNation #GilbertVolleyball #PantherPride
🏈 FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE!
GAME ON, PANTHERS! 🐾🏈 The 2026 Football Season is ready for kickoff! Get your Panther gear, bring the energy, and come out to support our student-athletes as they take the field.
📅 Season: September 9 – October 20
🏟️ Homecoming Game: October 20 vs. Lake Shore | 5:45 PM
🔥 ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. PANTHER PRIDE.
🟢🟠 #GameOnPanthers #PantherNation #GilbertFootball #PantherPride
GAME ON, PANTHERS! 🐾🏈 The 2026 Football Season is ready for kickoff! Get your Panther gear, bring the energy, and come out to support our student-athletes as they take the field.
📅 Season: September 9 – October 20
🏟️ Homecoming Game: October 20 vs. Lake Shore | 5:45 PM
🔥 ONE TEAM. ONE GOAL. PANTHER PRIDE.
🟢🟠 #GameOnPanthers #PantherNation #GilbertFootball #PantherPride
Food Pantry is available here at MWG. The Food Pantry is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10 am-1 pm. The food pantry is also open on Wednesdays, 10 am-1 pm. Thank you to CHS, one of our community partners. Click the link below to sign up.
GAME ON, PANTHER NATION!
The wait is OVER!
The First Day of School is tomorrow!! Get ready to LEVEL UP for an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and Panther Pride!
Doors Open: 9:05 AM
MORNING ENTRY REMINDER:
All students MUST enter through the Open Gate System at their designated entry point each morning.
New year. New goals. New level.
Let's make it an EPIC year, Panthers!
Did you miss orientation? Here is the PPT link
https://canva.link/3782q1ipopygqna
Also follow us on instagram @mwgms146
GAME ON, PANTHERS! The countdown to an amazing school year starts NOW! Join us for our Student Family Orientation and get everything you need to kick off the 2026-2027 school year with confidence. Tomorrow Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the MWG Auditorium Come meet our staff, connect with community partners, learn about uniforms, explore athletics and clubs, and get all your questions answered before the first day of school! Let's work together to make this the best year yet. We can't wait to welcome our Panthers back home!
GAME ON, PANTHERS! 🐾📚
The countdown to an amazing school year starts NOW! Join us for our Student & Family Orientation and get everything you need to kick off the 2026-2027 school year with confidence.
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MWG Auditorium
Come meet our staff, connect with community partners, learn about uniforms, explore athletics and clubs, and get all your questions answered before the first day of school!
Let’s work together to make this the best year yet. We can’t wait to welcome our Panthers back home!
We could not allow this week to end without saying Happy Nurses Week to our amazing school health aide! We appreciate your dedication to helping keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn each day. We appreciate all that you do for our school family at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School! 🩺✨ #NursesWeek #SchoolHealthAide #ThankYou #PantherPride
8th Grade !! This is your week. Please make sure students arrive on time, are well-rested, and come prepared to do their best.
We’re also adding a little friendly competition🎉 the grade level with the highest attendance on their assigned testing day will win a prize!
Let’s show our Panther Pride and finish strong! 🐾💪
Join Us for a unique Parent Meeting. On Monday, May 11th, join us for a collaborative meeting about youth engagement and safety. This meeting will be held at Phoenix Arts District, 2320 N. Liberty Street, from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Dinner will be provided. Transportation is available. If you need transportation to this meeting, please contact maya@liftjax.org
Join Us for a unique Parent Meeting. On Monday, May 11th, join us for a collaborative meeting about youth engagement and safety. This meeting will be held at Phoenix Arts District, 2320 N. Liberty Street, from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Dinner will be provided. Transportation is available. If you need transportation to this meeting, please contact maya@liftjax.org
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are committed to supporting the well-being of our students and staff all month long. Each week, we will focus on an important message to encourage reflection, connection, and self-care:
Week 1: Mental Health Matters
Week 2: You’re Not Alone
Week 3: Take Care of You
Week 4: Be Proud of Your Growth
We encourage our school community to take time to check in with themselves and others. Together, we can create a safe, supportive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 💚
Week 1: Mental Health Matters
Week 2: You’re Not Alone
Week 3: Take Care of You
Week 4: Be Proud of Your Growth
We encourage our school community to take time to check in with themselves and others. Together, we can create a safe, supportive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 💚
