After School Tutoring!
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm in ACHS Media Center
Tutoring provided for all core content areas. Come work with teachers in ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Tutoring starts today, December 9, 2025 and runs through Quarter 3.
Stingray Nation Class of 2026!
ICYMI: Tickets for Grad Bash 2026 at Universal Studios Orlando are officially on sale.
This year’s trip will take place on Thursday, April 30th, and includes admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, plus charter bus transportation to and from the event. Seniors will enjoy exclusive access to the parks and rides from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM during this special, private celebration. Please note: We do not stay overnight. We return to campus immediately after the event ends.
Cost & Payment Options
Total cost: $240
Ticket sales open until: February 1st
Payment plan available through December:
Pay $120 now
Pay the remaining $120 by February 1st
Important Information
This is a SENIORS-ONLY event. Tickets must be purchased through Atlantic Coast High School.
Students must be clear as a senior to attend. If you are unsure of your status, please check with Ms. Norris or Mrs. Prier.
Permission slips and full event details will be distributed in early February, after ticket sales close.
There are 250 tickets available, and they WILL sell out so don’t wait!
Let’s make Grad Bash 2026 a night to remember!
ACHS Weekly Agenda: December 8, 2025 to December 12, 2025
Monday, 12/8: WWW Theme-FLORIDA!, Instant Decision Day, Boys Soccer vs Riverside at Home
Tuesday 12/9: WWW Theme-COLORADO!, SNHS Meeting, Envirothon Meeting, Boys Basketball at First Coast, Girls Basketball vs Sandalwood at Home, Girls Soccer at Mandarin
Wednesday 12/10: WWW Theme-NEW YORK!, Girls & Boys Lacrosse Interest Meeting in room 311, Sisterhood Meeting, Boys Soccer vs Ponte Vedra at Home
Thursday 12/11: WWW Theme-VERMONT! NHS Meeting, Performing Arts Holiday Concert, Softball Conditioning at 2:30, Girls Soccer at Bolles, Girls Basketball vs Jackson at Home
Friday 12/12: WWW Theme-NORTH POLE!, Powderpuff, Boys Soccer vs Sandalwood at Home, Girls Soccer at Timber Creek
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!
Support ACHS PTSA at Panera – December 13!
Mark your calendars, Stingrays! Atlantic Coast High School PTSA is hosting a fundraiser at Panera Bread in the St. Johns Town Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Participating is easy!
Use code FUND4U when you order:
In the Panera App
Or at the in-café kiosk
Panera will generously donate 30% of your purchase back to the ACHS PTSA to support student activities, events, and enrichment opportunities.
Enjoy a great meal while supporting Stingray Nation. Thank you for helping make a difference.
Winter Wonder Week 2025: Road Trip!
Monday 12/8: Florida! Wear sandals, leis, tropical attire
Tuesday 12/9: Colorado! Wear ski gear, flannels, beanies
Wednesday 12/10: New York! Dress like Christmas characters (elves, Santa, reindeer, etc.)
Thursday 12/11: Vermont! Wear cozy Christmas pjs
Friday 12/12: North Pole! Wear white to support juniors or black to support seniors at the Powderpuff game
Powderpuff Game!
Friday, December 12th.
Tickets are $4 on GoFan.
First 1000 students only.
Atlantic Coast High School is proud to announce that the Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Additional details (including information about graduation rehearsal, arrival times, parking, and other logistics) will be released during the second semester. Seniors and their families are encouraged to check the Senior Update page on the ACHS website frequently, as new information will be added as it becomes available.
As of now, seniors can find details about ticket distribution, dress code expectations, and several upcoming senior events. This includes the Senior Breakfast and the Grad Bash trip to Universal Studios Orlando, both of which are highlighted on the Senior Update page.
Atlantic Coast High School looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and making this year’s ceremony a memorable and meaningful experience for all. Stay tuned for more updates!
ACHS Weekly Agenda: December 1, 2025 to December 5, 2025
Monday, 12/1: Mindwell Meeting, 5000 Role Models Meeting, Key Club Meeting, Boys Soccer at Nease
Tuesday 12/2: NHS Induction Practice, Orange Out Girls Basketball at Home, Girls Soccer at Fleming Island, Boys Basketball at West Nassau
Wednesday 12/3: NHS Induction Ceremony, Boys Soccer at Columbia
Thursday 12/4: Boys Basketball at Stanton, Girls Basketball at Raines
Friday 12/5: Girls Soccer at Buchholz
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!
Empowering Future Leaders Through Education Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: February 14, 2026
To apply for a Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a high school senior currently enrolled in a school located in Duval, St. Johns, or Nassau County.
Have plans to matriculate full-time at a four-year accredited college or university during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Required Documentation:
Completed and signed application
Signed waivers
Documented proof of volunteer/community service hours
Official high school transcript (should include CLT, ACT, and/or SAT scores)
Typed letters of recommendation: must be signed by submitter on the appropriate organization's letterhead
Essay
School and community activities
Leadership positions
Honors, awards, and accomplishments
Special interests
Senior portrait/headshot only (no selfies or casual body shots will be accepted)
Email Questions to: dstjaxmayweek@gmail.com
Click HERE to apply.
ACHS Club Deadline: November 25, 2025
After this date, students will no longer be able to create new clubs due to bookkeeping and end of the year processing requirements.
November 2025 Scholarship Updates (Part 2)
Unigo (Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants)
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
RevenueZen Scholarship Opportunity
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
November 2025 Scholarship Updates (Part 1)
American Muslim Alliance (Ask Ms. Stewart for application)
Bold.org (Scholarship search)
Cirkled In (Scholarship search)
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships
CollegeBoard Scholarship Search Engine
Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program - Scholarship America
Get Schooled (Scholarship search engine)
Good Call (College & University Scholarship Database)
International Scholarships & Financial Aid (international scholarships and grants)
National Geographic Content Scholarship
National Naval Officers Association
Niche (Find college scholarships)
Peterson's (Scholarships and grants)
Raise.Me (Earn micro-scholarships to colleges for achievements in high school)
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
ScholarMe (Paying for college made easy)
The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet
The Scholarship Page (Find scholarships for free)
Attention Senior Bundle Members! It’s Pickup Time!
Starting TODAY, Monday, November 17th, you can pick up your Senior Bundle items during all lunches from the windows of Room 213 (the ones closest to the auditorium stairs in the courtyard).
When you stop by, you’ll receive:
Class of 2026 drawstring bag
Long-sleeve Dri-Fit shirt
Crewneck sweatshirt
BONUS: Senior sunglasses
Be sure to grab your gear and rep your class in style!
And don’t forget: Senior Sunrise is THIS Friday, November 21st at 6:45 AM out at Stingray Bay. Bring your new swag, your friends, and your Stingray spirit as we make more senior year memories together!
PERT Testing Information
Please read all the information below before signing up.
Next Test Date: Wednesday, November 19
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
Deadline to Sign up: Thursday, November 13
Who Can Take the PERT?
PERT is not a graduation requirement. However, it is one of several ways you can qualify for Senior Leave and Dual Enrollment opportunities.
You must be a junior or senior.
You must have already earned passing scores for reading and math tests required for graduation.
If you are a sophomore trying to qualify for dual enrollment, you may take the PERT if you have passed your math test for graduation and have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.
Test Day Information:
Notification:
On the Friday before test day, you will receive an email to your student email account confirming your test registration.
On test day, you will receive a testing notification during your 1A or 4B class giving you your test location.
Be on Time: Testing begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Testing Duration: You have the entire afternoon to complete any part of the test, but you must finish by 5:00 p.m.
Transportation: Ensure you have reliable transportation arranged.
What to Bring: Bring a fully charged, school-issued laptop and a pencil. You will receive scratch paper from the test proctor.
Cell Phones: All cell phones must be turned off and stored away during testing. Any use of a cell phone will result in your test being invalidated, and you will not be eligible to retake the PERT this school year.
No Hoodies: For test security, you are not permitted to wear a hoodie during testing. Make sure you are in dress code under your hoodie on Test Day.
No Show Fee: If you sign up to take PERT, you must show up. Failure to email Ms. Hozey by Monday, November 17 at 10 a.m. to cancel your PERT Registration will result in your student account being charged $20.
Other Ways to Qualify for Dual Enrollment:
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – 490
Math – 420
ACT
Average of Reading and English – 18
Math – 16
CLT
Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing – 39
Quantitative Reasoning – 14
2025-2026 PERT Test Dates:
September 24
October 29
November 19
February 25
March 25
April 29
Sign up for the November 19 PERT.
Access the PERT study guide.
It’s that time of year again, where Atlantic Coast will be hosting Instant Decision Day on Monday, December 8th from 8:00am-1pm in the auditorium.
For interested students, registration information can be found in your English 4, US Government, or Economics classes. Information will also be posted on the ACHS website, Morning Rays, and ACHS Counseling Instagram page.
You can also click here to register.
You have until Monday, December 1st to register for the event. Please review the admission requirements (GPA, test scores, etc.) for each school of your choice and complete their application prior to the scheduled event.
The following institutions that will be attending are:
Albany State University
Bethune Cookman University
College of Coastal Georgia
Edward Waters University
Florida State College
Jacksonville University
Georgia Southern University
Keiser University
Savannah State University
Trinity Baptist College
Tulsa Welding
University of North Florida
University of Northwestern Ohio
University of South Alabama
Valdosta State University
If you have any further questions concerning this event, please feel free to speak with your counselor.
UNCF Jacksonville Community Scholarship Forum 2025
Where: Legends Center & Gym. 5130 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208
When: Wednesday, November 5th from 6pm-8pm
Forum Topics:
The college application process
How to secure financial aid
FREE Admission, Refreshments, and Giveaways!
CLICK HERE to register!
PERT Testing Information
Please read all the information below before signing up.
Next Test Date: Wednesday, November 19
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
Deadline to Sign up: Thursday, November 13
Who Can Take the PERT?
PERT is not a graduation requirement. However, it is one of several ways you can qualify for Senior Leave and Dual Enrollment opportunities.
You must be a junior or senior.
You must have already earned passing scores for reading and math tests required for graduation.
If you are a sophomore trying to qualify for dual enrollment, you may take the PERT if you have passed your math test for graduation and have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 3.5.
Test Day Information:
Notification:
On the Friday before test day, you will receive an email to your student email account confirming your test registration.
On test day, you will receive a testing notification during your 1A or 4B class giving you your test location.
Be on Time: Testing begins promptly at 2:00 p.m. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Testing Duration: You have the entire afternoon to complete any part of the test, but you must finish by 5:00 p.m.
Transportation: Ensure you have reliable transportation arranged.
What to Bring: Bring a fully charged, school-issued laptop and a pencil. You will receive scratch paper from the test proctor.
Cell Phones: All cell phones must be turned off and stored away during testing. Any use of a cell phone will result in your test being invalidated, and you will not be eligible to retake the PERT this school year.
No Hoodies: For test security, you are not permitted to wear a hoodie during testing. Make sure you are in dress code under your hoodie on Test Day.
No Show Fee: If you sign up to take PERT, you must show up. Failure to email Ms. Hozey by Monday, November 17 at 10 a.m. to cancel your PERT Registration will result in your student account being charged $20.
Other Ways to Qualify for Dual Enrollment:
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing – 490
Math – 420
ACT
Average of Reading and English – 18
Math – 16
CLT
Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing – 39
Quantitative Reasoning – 14
2025-2026 PERT Test Dates:
September 24
October 29
November 19
February 25
March 25
April 29
Sign up for the November 19 PERT.
Access the PERT study guide.
BE SAFE. BE SEEN.
Halloween Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Trick or Treaters
Watch for cars
Make eye contact with drivers
Walk on sidewalks or paths
Make yourself visible
Cross at crosswalks
Goodwill Industries of North Florida is proud to partner with the City of Jacksonville to facilitate another session of the Mayor’s Youth at Work Partnership (MYAWP).
The Mayor’s Youth At Work Partnership’s Spring 2026 session will provide Duval County students with a paid work experience for up to 15 hours per week this January- April. In addition to the job placement, students also receive access to workforce development training, a job coach to guide them through the program, a VyStar bank account, direct deposit, and financial education with the chance to earn badges. The MYAWP team places students in job opportunities based on their interests, schedules, and location. Learn more by viewing the attached flyer or the MYAWP website: https://goodwillnorthfl.org/mayors-youth-at-work-partnership-myawp/.
To be eligible, students must be:
16 - 21 years old.
enrolled in a high school, GED program, technical school, university, or college in Duval County.
Students can apply by Clicking Here and filling out an application. If they are a first-time user, then they will need to create an account.
Please help us spread the word about this incredible opportunity by sharing the above information with students, parents, and others who work with youth in Duval County. For general questions, please email myawp@goodwillnorthfl.org.
This is a competitive process, and there are limited spots in the program. Students are encouraged to complete an application and, upon completion, check their emails frequently for next steps, which include signing up for a mandatory in-person onboarding session. The in-person onboarding sessions are required for new and returning students.
Please Note:
Job placements are not guaranteed. They are based on the student’s interests, availability, and location. Students can work up to 15 hours per week, including virtual training.
Students are expected to be able to work for the full 12 weeks, January- April.
Students who have already completed 3 or more sessions are no longer eligible.
Students must turn 16 by the start of the program, and their 22nd birthday may not fall prior to the last day of the program.
Make-Up Underclassmen Yearbook Photos are November 4th.
This session is only for students who missed the first session -OR- have paid for their photo and would like to do a retake (you will need to show your receipt).
