Oct. 1, 2021 – With the changing COVID-19 conditions in the community, many families have asked how this has impacted the school district’s current safety protocols. Below is an overview of current COVID-19 health and safety protocols including quarantine information, face mask requirements, and communication guidelines. Quarantine protocols Have there been changes to the quarantine […]
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Sept. 30, 2021 – Students will soon have access to virtual doctor visits at their school, at no cost to families, to address a range of non-emergency physical and mental health needs like a runny nose, stomachache, or anxiety. This new on-demand, virtual health care service is thanks to the district’s partnership with Hazel Health. […]
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Sept. 27, 2021 – Declining numbers of COVID-19 cases in Duval County Public Schools combined with new quarantine direction from the Florida Department of Health has led the district to modify practices for elementary classroom closures. The practice of shifting elementary classrooms to online instruction when two or more cases of COVID-19 were reported in […]
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Sept. 27, 2021 – A public servant who paved the way for the creation of the Acosta Bridge. A pulmonary care specialist who was one of the first doctors in Florida to successfully treat a COVID-19 patient. And a grandfather, who left Puerto Rico at the age of 2, traveled the world, and went on […]
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Sept. 16, 2021 – Congratulations to the 24 Duval County Public Schools students — representing Douglas Anderson, Fletcher, Mandarin, Stanton, and Wolfson high schools — who are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists selected for the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically gifted high school seniors will now have an opportunity to compete for about […]
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Sept. 16, 2021 — An original, hand-painted mural showcasing the beauty and diversity of Hispanic culture was unveiled on the walls of Alfred duPont Middle School Tuesday evening. The mural was made possible thanks to the efforts of the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation, the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, and the First Coast Hispanic Chamber of […]
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Sept. 8, 2021 – Whether they’re running special programs, serving as leaders, or doing exceptional work in the classroom, four Duval County Public Schools teachers have something in common — a commitment to economic and financial education. So much so, they were recognized as among the best in the state, with three winning a Regional […]
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Sept. 2, 2021 – Duval County Public Schools recently began informing families of elementary classrooms when an individual in that class reports a positive case of COVID-19. This layer of communication was added due to the inability of the Florida Department of Health to maintain pace with contact tracing in schools. Inevitably, it has raised […]
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UPDATE – As of Sept. 1, the Blackboard Mass Communication issues have been resolved. Schools will resume notifying families this afternoon of reported COVID-19 cases impacting their schools. Post below is being saved for archive purposes. Aug. 31, 2021 – Typically at this time of the day, school principals are using an automated call system […]
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Aug. 26, 2021 – More information is now available regarding the mask mandate with a medical opt-out policy approved by the Duval County School Board on Monday, Aug. 26 during an emergency board meeting. Families can visit www.duvalschools.org/facemask to view information on obtaining a medical opt-out form, student discipline associated with the new resolution, and […]
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