Jan. 30, 2024 – Historically in Duval, high schools have had an early dismissal schedule for the last week of school due to commencement ceremonies, and all schools have had an early dismissal on the last day of school. This schedule will remain in place for the 2023-24 school year. These were among the clarifications […]
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Jan. 16, 2024 – After reviewing feedback from parents and staff, Duval County Public Schools has revised the schedule for the last week of school. The last week of school – May 28 through 31 – is now regular, full days. Previous to the change, they were special early release days. The change was based […]
Read MoreDec. 21, 2023 – Enrollment season begins January, and Team Duval is working to support families through the upcoming School Showcase Saturday events. School Showcase Saturdays are designed to help families make the best enrollment decisions for their child for the 2024-25 school year. This year, there will be two events: Families will have the […]
Read MoreDec. 19, 2023 – A $4 million federal research grant is bolstering the district’s efforts to provide equitable access to education for students with disabilities. Duval County Public Schools was one of 45 recipients across the country to receive an Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. The purpose of the grant is to help educational […]
Read MoreDec. 8, 2023 – It was a day full of hugs, tears, smiles, and even drumlines! Friday morning, five stellar Team Duval educators received the surprise announcement that they were selected as a finalist for the 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year! The finalists are: School leaders and community partners went from school to school […]
Read MoreNov. 9, 2023 – Born and raised on Jacksonville’s Eastside, Brandie Stallings has made it a priority to connect with students and families in the often-under-served community. This includes starting a “Girls on the Move” program for at-risk ninth and 10th grade girls; hosting parent information meetings at community centers on the Eastside, rather than […]
Read MoreNov. 7, 2023 – Impactful leader. Charismatic. Visionary. These are just some of the words being used to describe Dr. Michael George, who was announced as the district’s Principal of the Year on Monday. George — who is in his third year as principal at Atlantic Coast High School — said this honor had nothing […]
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect rescheduled meeting dates due to threat of Hurricane Idalia. Aug. 16, 2023 – The Duval County School Board is engaged in a national search for the district’s next superintendent. The board is seeking the community’s input on the qualities our next superintendent should bring to the […]
Read MoreJune 26, 2023 – In the event of an imminent threat, school employees will be able to call a lockdown and alert law enforcement in seconds using an emergency-alert system that is being installed in all schools this summer. Called Centegix, this badge-based system operates through a connection between sensors installed inside and outside the […]
Read MoreJune 5, 2023 – There are a couple new top dogs in town! A Belgian Malinois named Maverick and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Poodle mix named LEO are two new furry additions to the Duval County School Police force, fulfilling a years-long goal of district leaders to create a K9 unit. While LEO is still in […]
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