Dec. 14, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is taking the first steps toward the implementation of its master facilities plan. In November, Duval County voters approved the half-penny for schools by 67 percent. The half-penny surtax will fund the plan over 15 years. Since the vote, the district has begun processes to have services […]
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Dec. 14, 2020 – In the spirit of the holiday season and coming together as a community, Duval County Public Schools is joining several non-profit organizations in two different food giveaways to support local families in need. Both events will be hosted this Thursday, Dec. 17 at two locations: Redemption Church (hosted by Feeding Northeast […]
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Dec. 8, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is hosting its annual school choice expo on Saturday Jan. 9, 2021 with one major change…the event will be virtual due to COVID-19. Families will still be able to tour schools and speak with school leaders….but from the comfort and safety of home. While the Expo is […]
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Dec. 8, 2020 – The Florida Department of Health – Duval and Duval County Public Schools are now implementing new guidance from the CDC to reduce the quarantine period for asymptomatic close contacts from 14 days down to a quarantine period of 10 days. The change enables quarantined students and staff to return to school […]
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Dec. 2, 2020 – Duval Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene was named the 2021 Florida Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS); making her the 33rd superintendent and second African-American woman to receive this honor. The announcement was shared Wednesday afternoon during a FADSS virtual conference with more than 60 […]
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Dec. 2, 2020 – With holiday season in full swing, don’t forget that school choice season is just around the corner. Beginning Jan. 1, parents will have the opportunity to apply for their children’s school of choice. This includes Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten with Duval County Public Schools. Like last school year, applications for VPK will be online […]
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Nov. 25, 2020 – During the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting the flu virus has become even more important. This is why Duval schools is teaming up with the Department of Health (DOH) to set up in-school flu immunization clinics at schools beginning Nov. 30. Each weekday, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 18, DOH medical professionals will […]
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Nov. 24, 2020 – Did you know DCPS is home to over 12,000 families that are connected to the federal government? That makes Team Duval one of the top 10 most populated districts in the nation for federally-connected students. This is important because the school district has the potential to receive federal funding for the […]
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Nov. 24, 2020 – As a result of low or no participation, 17 curbside meal service school sites will close beginning Nov. 30. Services at the closed site will shift to a nearby alternative school site that offers curbside meal service. The change will enable the movement of food service workers from low need areas […]
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Nov. 20, 2020 – Parents who wish to opt their children out of Duval HomeRoom for the third quarter may now do so. HomeRoom cancellation forms are available through the Parent Focus Account now through Dec. 4. There is no requirement to cancel. If the student is succeeding academically in HomeRoom, and the parents […]
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