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January 23, 2025
Jan. 23, 2025 – New boundaries are being considered for multiple middle schools on the Westside, and stakeholders are invited to provide input into this important conversation b...
![Dr. Bernier addresses a group of smiling students.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b0914b41-861c-4957-96bc-22a7f684a521.jpeg)
January 21, 2025
This post was updated Jan. 21, 2025, to reflect the meeting at Chaffee Trail was rescheduled for Jan. 30. Dec. 5, 2024 – The Team Duval community is invited to join Superinte...
November 4, 2024
Nov. 4, 2024 - Our schools are eligible to receive additional federal funding for students whose parents work at Jacksonville’s Navy bases or other U.S. government agencies, such ...
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August 26, 2024
Aug. 26, 2024 – You can’t separate student success from student safety! As Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shares in the above video, this is why the district is launch...
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August 21, 2024
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,...
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August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 – The process of reviewing and adapting the district’s long-term plans to reshape boundaries and consolidate schools continued this week as School Board members ...
![Mayor Donna Deegan addresses the audience at the Show Up and Shine press conference.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e88a256f-3a47-4a69-b704-a35cf75e9d49.jpeg)
August 15, 2024
Aug. 15, 2024 – Combatting citywide truancy is the focus of a new attendance campaign launched by the City of Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools. Th...
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August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024 – For Duval County School Police, the call to safety never ends — even when students are out during the summer. “We continue to police our schools during the s...
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August 7, 2024
Aug. 7, 2024 – Unless a teacher gives permission, students will need to keep their cell phones off, out-of-sight, and inside their bookbag or purse during class according to the...
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July 30, 2024
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 s...
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June 10, 2024
Duval County Public Schools has maintained its status as an accredited school district following a high-scoring review with Cognia Accreditation, an organization known for working...
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May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024 – From Chinese yo-yoing to Mexican dancing, many skills were on display during the Seal of Biliteracy ceremony where Team Duval students were recognized for masteri...
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May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024 – Camila Guerrero, a junior at Mandarin High School, said her appreciation for teachers grew deeper this year. That’s because she – along with approximately 40 of ...
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May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024 – Employees, students, families, and the entire Team Duval community are invited to provide input on the recent proposals to redraw school boundaries, align feeder pa...
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May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024 – Two finalists have been selected for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position. They are: Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith. The finalis...