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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Aug. 7, 2024 – Unless a teacher gives permission, students will need to keep their cell phones off, out-of-sight, and inside their bookbag or purse during class according to the updated 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct. Approved by the School Board on Tuesday, the updated cell phone policy in the Student Code of Conduct only […]
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July 22, 2024 – Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, middle and high school students who live under 2 miles from their assigned schools will be ineligible for bus transportation. This is one of two recently updated transportation-related board policies being implemented this school year that align the district with state law. Board Policy 8.30 […]
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June 13, 2024 – In front of family, friends, and dozens of his law enforcement peers, Jackson Short was sworn in this morning as the district’s new Chief of School Police by Jacksonville Sheriff, T.K. Waters. “I hope to bring honor to this badge we all share together,” Short shared. “I am humbled and honored […]
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May 28, 2024 – Recently, the district announced it was hosting public forums on the new Master Facility Plan (MFP). These public forums give community members a chance to provide input on recent proposals to consolidate schools, update feeder patterns, and redraw school boundaries. However, these MFP meetings should not be confused with another type of […]
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May 23, 2024 – Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bernier who was selected on Thursday by the School Board as the next Duval County Public Schools superintendent. This selection was made during a special Board meeting this morning following a nearly year-long search process that included community meetings and opportunities for stakeholders to provide input. Dr. […]
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May 14, 2024 – Employees, students, families, and the entire Team Duval community are invited to provide input on the recent proposals to redraw school boundaries, align feeder patterns, and consolidate schools. To share feedback, Team Duval stakeholders are encouraged to do the following: Schedule Tuesday, May 21Fletcher High School700 Seagate Ave. Jacksonville, FL […]
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May 7, 2024 – Two finalists have been selected for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position. They are: Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith. The finalists were selected by the Duval County School Board during a special Board meeting on Tuesday May 7. You can visit the Superintendent Search webpage to learn more […]
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May 2, 2024 – Schools will follow an early dismissal schedule on the last day of school, which is Friday, May 31. In general, elementary schools will dismiss at noon, middle schools will dismiss at 1:15 p.m., and high schools will dismiss at 11 a.m. There are a few exceptions. They are listed below. Exceptions – […]
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April 23, 2024 – Six semifinalists have been selected to progress to the next round in Team Duval’s search for its next superintendent. The semifinalists were chosen out of 20 candidates by the Duval County School Board during their meeting on Tuesday. The semifinalists are: Next Steps Each semifinalist will respond to questions from board members […]
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