“Why is school attendance important?” For teachers like Jacqueline Villaronga, understanding the answer to this question is critical.
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Category: Middle
August 21, 2024 – For many parents, a student’s transition to middle school can be a source of uncertainty, questions, and even anxiety. But with the right tools and strategies, educators say a child’s move from elementary to middle school doesn’t have to be intimidating. “Information is power for parents,” says GRASP Academy Principal Annessia […]
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Aug. 6, 2024 — Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs are among the produce Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle School students will have a chance to grow from seedlings thanks to a $100k Farm to School grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. “Kids are actually going to be working with live fish and grow their […]
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July 29, 2024 – New school grades were unveiled last week, showing Duval County Public Schools maintained its overall B grade, increased performance in all academic areas, and sat just 3 percentage points away from an A. The grades were released by the Florida Department of Education, who calculated them using a new scoring model. […]
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June 27, 2024 – Congratulations to the Mayport Middle School Sharks Robotics Club, who earned international bragging rights after setting a new world record at the annual International SeaPerch Challenge’s underwater robotics competition. Sixth grade student, Emily Olson’s team won the international title for the middle school open class. “I tell people I won an […]
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The five remaining semifinalists in consideration to become the next superintendent of Duval County Public Schools have submitted written and video recorded answers to several questions posed by school board members. You can see those answers at www.duvalschools.org/search. You can also fill out a survey to give the school board your thoughts on who is […]
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May 2, 2024 – Schools will follow an early dismissal schedule on the last day of school, which is Friday, May 31. In general, elementary schools will dismiss at noon, middle schools will dismiss at 1:15 p.m., and high schools will dismiss at 11 a.m. There are a few exceptions. They are listed below. Exceptions – […]
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Feb. 9, 2024 – Coding, flying drones, and learning about artificial intelligence were just some of the STEM-enrichment activities that Twin Lakes Middle School students experienced on Wednesday thanks to the school’s partnership with CSX. It was all part of a program called “Innovation Day” where students participate in hands-on STEM activities and learn skills […]
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Jan. 25, 2024 – Team Duval has an exciting new milestone to celebrate — a record-high graduation rate. Data released by the state of Florida reveals a district graduate rate of 87.2% for the 2022-2023 school year. This marks the highest graduation rate the district has earned in the years in which the state did […]
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Dec. 11, 2023 – Students in Duval County Public Schools earned the district another solid “B” grade for the 2022-23 academic year, and the percentage of district-managed “A” schools increased from 27% to 29%. Last year’s students were tested on new state standards using new state tests, which means they cannot be compared to previous […]
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