Attention Future Seniors — Class of 2027! 🎉
It’s time to sign up for your senior photos!
Sign up today for a chance to win amazing prizes, including:
$25 Amazon gift card
A FREE yearbook
Exclusive senior merchandise
Don’t miss out—the form takes less than 2 minutes to complete!

Seniors! We need your help to make graduation (May 27, 2026) and Academic Signing Day (moved to May 22, 2026) meaningful and memorable!
Please complete this important form to:
✅ Request extra graduation tickets
✅ Submit your post-secondary plans (college, career, military, apprenticeship, etc.) This information will be celebrated on Academic Signing Day (5/22/26)!
👉 Fill out the form HERE
Deadlines: Please complete the form by May 17, 2026
If you have questions or need assistance, contact Ms. Solomon at solomonr1@duvalschools.org.
Let’s finish strong and celebrate every senior’s journey!

FAMU Spring Preview Bus Tour
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Cost: $95
Sign up HERE
Your future on The Hill starts with just ONE visit! Join The Venom League as we travel to Tallahassee for an unforgettable experience!
Student ticket includes: breakfast, lunch, t-shirt, transportation, guided tours, and more!
Mandatory Parent Meeting (Virtual): Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7pm
T-Shirt Distribution: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm
FAMU Pharmacy Building. 250 Art Museum Dr., Building 4800. Suite 100. Jacksonville, FL. 32207.
Email jrelee.scholars@gmail.com or go to www.famujax.org for more information.


ACHS Weekly Agenda: February 9, 2026 to February 13, 2026
Monday, 2/9: Softball orange vs. white at 6pm at home, Flag football scrimmage at Stanton at 6pm
Tuesday 2/10: Envirothon meeting, Girls tennis vs Englewood, Wrestling vs Beachside, Baseball vs Fernandina Beach at home
Wednesday 2/11: NAHS meeting, Beaches Go Green meeting, Girls wrestling at Westside, Softball at Oakleaf, JV Baseball vs. Yulee at home
Thursday 2/12: NHS meeting, Girls tennis vs First Coast at home, Boys tennis at First Coast, Baseball vs Nease at home, Softball at Oakleaf
Friday 2/13: Boys baseball at Trinity Christian, Flag football black vs. orange at home
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!

This is the last week to sign up for the PERT which will be given on February 18.
Please read all the following information carefully, and then click the sign-up link at the bottom.
PERT Testing Information
Test Date: Wednesday, February 18
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
Deadline to Sign up: Thursday, February 12
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 3.0.
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 Tuesday, February 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 February 18 PERT.
Access the PERT study guide.

One Smart Cookie Honor Roll Celebration!
This Friday, February 6, 2026
Students will receive their tickets Thursday, February 5th, during 5th block.
Cookies provided by Catered Carts - Fun Foods

NDIA First Coast Chapter
Scholarship Applications Open Now!
Event: February 24, 2026
Application deadline EXTENDED: February 5, 2026
Click HERE to apply
Are you ready to take your education to the next level? We believe in empowering bright minds with the opportunity to excel.
Financial support
Partial scholarships available
Open to high school and college students
Why apply?
Reduce your financial burden
Gain recognition for your achievements
More information at https://ndiafirstcoast.org
Contact Amanda Newcome at amanda.newcome@androsysinc.com

ACHS Weekly Agenda: February 2, 2026 to February 3, 2026
Monday, 2/2: Key club meeting, SHS meeting, 5000 roles models meeting, Boys LAX conditioning
Tuesday 2/3: Jr. vs Sr. volleyball meeting, Boys LAX conditioning
Wednesday 2/4: 5000 roles models meeting, Boys LAX conditioning, Girls basketball at Creekside
Thursday 2/5: FAFSA lab day, Boys LAX conditioning, Wrestling at First Coast
Friday 2/6: Boys LAX conditioning
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!

The Atlantic Coast High School Choral Department is hosting their 2nd Annual Sweetheart Showcase Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the courtyard. Join us for an evening of solos, duets, trios, quartets, and a full dessert bar! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on GoFan.co starting Monday, February 9th.

ACHS Weekly Agenda: January 26, 2026 to January 30, 2026
Monday, 1/26: Teacher superlative voting open, Mindwell meeting
Tuesday 1/27: Envirothon meeting, Boys Basketball vs Oakleaf at home, Dave and Busters spirit night
Wednesday 1/28: Senior breakfast, Senior panoramic, Senior superlatives voting open
Thursday 1/29: Motorsports club meeting
Friday 1/30: Senior photo roadshow/seniors last chance for yearbook photo
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!

PERT Testing Information
Please read all the information below before signing up.
Next Test Date: Wednesday, February 18
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
Deadline to Sign up: Thursday, February 12
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 3.0.
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 Tuesday, February 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 February 18 PERT.
Access the PERT study guide.

January 2026 Scholarship Updates
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
The Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (FBC-LEO)
Get Schooled (Scholarship search engine)
Good Call (College & University Scholarship Database)
International Scholarships & Financial Aid (international scholarships and grants)
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 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 Scholarship Page (Find scholarships for free)
Unigo (Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants)
SDFM Scholarship

ACHS Weekly Agenda: January 19, 2026 to January 23, 2026
Monday, 1/19: No School, track conditioning
Tuesday 1/20: Musical theater auditions, Envirothon meeting, Softball tryouts, Boys LAX tryouts, PTSA and SAC meeting
Wednesday 1/21: Club picture day, Winter sports team pictures, Boys LAX tryouts, 5000 role models meeting, Best buddies meeting, Beaches go green meeting, Track conditioning, Senior parent meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday 1/22: Senior picture last chance, NEHS meeting and inductions, Track conditioning, Girls soccer vs Flagler Palm Coast at Home
Friday 1/23: No events! Have a good day!
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!

There is a senior parent meeting on Wednesday, January 21st, at 6:30pm in the ACHS auditorium. Attendance by at least one parent/guardian will earn a senior an additional ticket to graduation. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Atlantic Coast High School FAFSA Lab Day
February 5th
9am - 11am
Media Center
Students should check their DCPS student email to sign up or click HERE.
Parents are invited to attend!
Students attending the lab must visit www.fafsa.gov to create your student ID before the lab.
Items needed for your appointment: social security card

ACHS Weekly Agenda: January 11, 2026 to January 16, 2026
Monday, 1/12: Key club meeting, Track conditioning, LAX conditioning, Boys soccer vs Bartram Train at home, Girls Basketball vs. Sandalwood at home
Tuesday 1/13: Shut Down Day for PM2 Testing, LAX conditioning
Wednesday 1/14: Tennis tryouts, Track conditioning, LAX conditioning, SNHS induction ceremony at 6pm in AUD
Thursday 1/15: LAX conditioning, Tennis tryouts
Friday 1/16: FCA meeting, Track conditioning, LAX conditioning
REMEMBER: Wear your IDs, No phones allowed, Follow dress code, Bring your laptops daily, Be on time!

Be Safe. Be Seen. Awareness Week January 12th-16th.
Monday 1/12: Bright & Bold. Wear your brightest neon, reflective, or bold-colored clothing.
Tuesday 1/13: Crazy Socks & Shoes. Wear your wildest socks or most unique shoes.
Wednesday 1/14: Shine & Sparkle. Wear something shiny, sparkly, or reflective.
Thursday 1/15: Twin. Dress alike with a twin!
Friday 1/16: Jersey. Wear your favorite team or school jersey.

Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition
Are you an aspiring or current female entrepreneur?
Attend a middle school, high school, or college/university (ages 18-22) in Duval or Nassau county?
Have a business idea or an existing business?
Apply today and compete for cash prizes to help turn your ideas into reality!
Apply HERE
Application window: 12-1-2026 to 1-31-2026
*Must meet all eligibility requirements to participate. Event contingent upon meeting the required minimum number of participants. Competition may be modified or cancelled if minimum not met.
For questions, please contact: dstjaxeconomicdevelopment@gmail.com
Winners take home the cash! Cash prizes ranging from $250-$1000.
Three round process:
Round 1: application due by 1-31-2026
Round 2: Semi-finalists submit video pitch by 2-21-2026
Round 3: Finalists advance to in-person pitch competition
Sponsored by the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc.

Scholarship Fair Jacksonville
Saturday, January 17th 10am-2pm
Jessie Ball DuPont Center. 40 E. Adams Street. Jacksonville, FL. 32202
Students are encouraged to bring:
Unofficial high school transcripts
ACT/SAT scores
Resumes
Some colleges and universities will be awarding admission and scholarships on the spot to eligible students.
Register HERE
Hosted by 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. in partnership with the Infinite Scholars Program.

