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!
🏐 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
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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. 💚
Our FAST Testing Schedule is here! 📝
Students in grades 6–8 will be testing May 4-7 and May 11–14. 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! 🐾💪
Students in grades 6–8 will be testing May 4-7 and May 11–14. 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! 🐾💪
🎤✨ It’s SHOWTIME at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle!
Talent Show Tryouts are TODAY! Come ready to shine, perform, and show us what you’ve got! 🌟
Mark your calendars 🗓️: The BIG Talent Show goes down May 1st! You don’t want to miss the talent, energy, and Panther pride on display! 🐾
#MGMS #PantherPride #TalentShow #StudentSpotlight #ShineOn
Talent Show Tryouts are TODAY! Come ready to shine, perform, and show us what you’ve got! 🌟
Mark your calendars 🗓️: The BIG Talent Show goes down May 1st! You don’t want to miss the talent, energy, and Panther pride on display! 🐾
#MGMS #PantherPride #TalentShow #StudentSpotlight #ShineOn
Join us for Family Engagement Night at Matthew Gilbert! Families are invited to an evening of connection, learning, and fun as we gear up for upcoming state testing. Learn more about testing expectations, strategies to support your student, and enjoy food and fellowship with our school community.
Tuesday, April 28th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Matthew Gilbert Middle School
We look forward to partnering with you to help our students succeed!
Tuesday, April 28th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Matthew Gilbert Middle School
We look forward to partnering with you to help our students succeed!
Join us for Family Engagement Night at Matthew Gilbert! Families are invited to an evening of connection, learning, and fun as we gear up for upcoming state testing. Learn more about testing expectations, strategies to support your student, and enjoy food and fellowship with our school community.
Tuesday, April 28th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Matthew Gilbert Middle School
We look forward to partnering with you to help our students succeed!
Tuesday, April 28th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Matthew Gilbert Middle School
We look forward to partnering with you to help our students succeed!
Honoring greatness. Celebrating legacy. 🏃🏾♂️✨
Join us as we dedicate the Bob Hayes Track and Field and pay tribute to the incredible impact of Bob Hayes a true legend who paved the way with speed, strength, and excellence.
📍 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
📅 March 31, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate history, inspire our students, and honor a legacy that still runs strong today.
#BobHayes #TrackAndField #LegacyInMotion #GilbertPride #JacksonvilleEvents #BlackExcellence #RunWithPurpose
Join us as we dedicate the Bob Hayes Track and Field and pay tribute to the incredible impact of Bob Hayes a true legend who paved the way with speed, strength, and excellence.
📍 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
📅 March 31, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate history, inspire our students, and honor a legacy that still runs strong today.
#BobHayes #TrackAndField #LegacyInMotion #GilbertPride #JacksonvilleEvents #BlackExcellence #RunWithPurpose
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
Just a reminder. Everyone must walk through our Open Gate System. These are the items that must be temporarily removed from your person before going through.
