April 14, 2022 – With her gospel-infused voice, Alisha Felk leads a group of delighted and dancing first graders in one of their favorite songs: “Oh 3D Shapes.” Students sway to the tune of the song, which mirrors “Oh Happy Day,” and helps them grasp the concept of 3D shapes, like cones and spheres and […]
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Feb. 1, 2022 – At a time when opportunities for women were severely limited, she ran a profitable business, became a philanthropist, and founded a nursing home, orphanage, and childcare center. He was a renowned activist who penned an anthem sung by children worldwide today: Lift Every Voice and Sing. And he was a gold-medal […]
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Oct. 17, 2024 — Congratulations to our Team Duval winners of the districts’ annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest! Students were encouraged to write an essay about a local person of Hispanic heritage who is making significant contributions in the community. The winning essays profiled Hispanic community leaders from a cross-section of fields, including journalism, […]
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Oct. 16, 2024 – District leadership continues conversations with community stakeholders for proposed consolidations including discussions surrounding Bridge to Success Middle, Bridge to Success High, Hidden Oaks Elementary and George Washington Carver (G.W. Carver) Elementary. District leadership is proposing that G.W. Carver Elementary merges with Rufus E. Payne Elementary, and Hidden Oaks Elementary merges with […]
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Sept. 30, 2024 – This week, the district will continue its meetings – known as school consolidation impact review meeting – with school communities regarding the proposal for six school mergers in the 2025-26 school year. The meetings began last week with the scheduling of consolidation meetings for the proposed mergers of Annie R. Morgan […]
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(Editor’s note – This story has been updated. The consolidation impact review meeting scheduled at Beauclerc has been rescheduled for Oct. 3, 2024 due to weather.) Sept. 24, 2024 – Earlier this month district leadership discussed the proposal of consolidating six elementary schools as part of the Master Facilities Plan revision. This proposal includes the […]
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“Why is school attendance important?” For teachers like Jacqueline Villaronga, understanding the answer to this question is critical.
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Sept. 17, 2024 – Tuesday morning, Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier discussed the current iteration of the district’s revised Master Facilities Plan with the Duval County Public School Board during its workshop. Revisions to the original Master Facilities Plan, which was approved by the School Board in 2019, became necessary as the district experienced the impact […]
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(Editors Note – This story has been updated to include students from Duncan Fletcher High School.) Sept. 16, 2024 — Duval County Public Schools is proud to congratulate our 34 seniors who have been announced as 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! The students – representing Atlantic Coast, Mandarin, Paxon, Sandalwood, Stanton, and Wolfson high schools […]
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Aug. 29, 2024 – “Am I heart healthy?” That’s the question Team Duval student-athletes will now be able to answer with extra confidence thanks to live-saving, cardiac screening technology available at all 17 district high schools that offer sports programs. The ECG units are provided through a state grant to promote cardiac screenings and bring […]
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Aug. 26, 2024 – You can’t separate student success from student safety! As Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shares in the above video, this is why the district is launching the “Know the Line” campaign. This initiative focuses on reinforcing safe and healthy boundaries for interactions and communication between staff and students. Watch the video to […]
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August 21, 2024 – For many parents, a student’s transition to middle school can be a source of uncertainty, questions, and even anxiety. But with the right tools and strategies, educators say a child’s move from elementary to middle school doesn’t have to be intimidating. “Information is power for parents,” says GRASP Academy Principal Annessia […]
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