May 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 […]
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May 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. […]
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May 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 […]
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May 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 […]
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April 27, 2022 – Duval County voters will get a chance to demonstrate support for public schools as the Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved putting the school board resolution on the Aug. 23 ballot. Voters will be asked to approve a 1-mill increase in property taxes. The measure is designed to give teachers and […]
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April 26, 2022 – From frequent moves to long deployments, there’s no doubt that military children and their families face unique challenges. It’s why Duval County Public Schools is intentional in providing them with as much support as possible. That includes connecting families to military liaisons, military life counselors, and special clubs and activities. Team […]
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April 20, 2022 – Students at John E. Ford K-8 are learning how to be their own boss thanks to the school’s Entrepreneurship Club. Through sessions on production, marketing, pitching, and financing, students learn how to develop a product for the marketplace. For example, they are now working to produce friendship bracelets that can be […]
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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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April 14, 2022 – If saving for your child’s college or career training is one of your financial goals, the window to enroll in Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans is now open. Florida 529 Prepaid Plans start at just $45 a month. The plans allow you to lock in tuition costs with a monthly […]
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April 7, 2022 – It was an experience like none other: a group of excited Englewood High School students spending the day immersed in a world of hands-on STEM activities at the Florida State College at Jacksonville. The experience comes thanks to Bridge to Employment (BTE), a program that “helps build solid futures by introducing […]
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