June 7, 2022 – School may be out, but many of the services offered by schools during the year are still available. This includes physical and mental health care for students at no cost to families. There are two primary ways students have access to these resources through the school district: One is through the […]
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May 17, 2022 – Pumping iron with her personal trainers after work is typical for Andrew Jackson physics and algebra teacher Julia Mayeshiba and probably not unique for any educator wanting to stay in shape. What may be unique is that Mayeshiba is doing her bench presses, leg extensions, and cardio right on the school’s […]
Read MoreMay 9, 2022 – It is one thing to learn about the Holocaust from reading passages in a textbook. But to stand in an exact replica of a railway car that transported millions of Jews and other victims to their deaths during the Holocaust really hit home for Sandalwood High School student, Mason Mick. As […]
Read MoreMay 5, 2022 – Applications for magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools are now available in the Parent/Guardian Focus account. These applications are through the Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) process which allows parents to apply for a school outside of the standard application window that: Still has available seats. Is outside their child’s attendance-area school. […]
Read MoreMay 1, 2022 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Duval County Public Schools is proud to be a part of the global effort to destigmatize mental health! In addition to combating stigma, the district is continuously working to increase access to mental health and help students feel empowered to take control of their […]
Read MoreMay 2, 2022 – Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open, and there’s a special incentive for families who apply during the month of May. Tote bags – containing a free book, pencils, and more – will be provided to families who register this month. The district hopes these Kindergarten Starter Kits will […]
Read MoreApril 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 […]
Read MoreApril 6, 2022 – Team Duval is hoping to give its most at-need students an academic boost through its new summer learning initiative, Summer Boost. Like last year’s Summer Rise program, Summer Boost is a free, six-week learning opportunity to help students in need of remediation prepare for the next grade level. It will provide standards-based […]
Read MoreApril 5, 2022 – Team Duval is recognizing its more than 7,000 military children for their service and resiliency. Military children face unique challenges, which is why the district has a full-time military liaison on staff who provides enrollment support and connects students to services such as counseling and tutoring. In addition to this district-level […]
Read MoreMay 10, 2022 – The information below is outdated and is being saved only for archive purposes. For up-to-date information about the laptop distribution, please visit the district’s ECF Grant Laptops and Hotspots webpage. April 5, 2022 – To help close the technology gap for students in need, the district is offering families the chance […]
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