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!

24 days ago, ACHS Student Activities
Class of 2027 It's time to register for senior portraits. See post for details.

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!

24 days ago, ACHS Class of 2026 Updates
Seniors: Extra graduation tickets and academic signing day. See post for details.

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.

24 days ago, ACHS Class of 2026 Updates
FAMU Spring Preview Bus Tour 3/28/2026. See post for more details.
ENGINEERING STUDENTS GET CREATIVE – This shoutout recognizes engineering students at Atlantic Coast High School who used their skills to introduce a creative solution to the campus. According to engineering teacher Frankie Portelos, nearly 3,000 students pass through the school’s Evolv weapon detection scanner daily. However, as students placed their laptops on nearby tables, frequent mix-ups took place. Using the engineering design process, Portelos and his students worked with art teacher Sarah Colado to redesign the tables with a colorful grid system for each laptop. Now, laptop mix-ups are rare. Portelos says, “This project is a powerful example of how district and school support for hands-on, real-world engineering empowers students to solve authentic problems, reduce disruptions, and improve the daily school experience for everyone.”
25 days ago, Duval County Public Schools
Atlantic Coast HS Engineering students paint tables

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!

25 days ago, ACHS Student Activities
ACHS Weekly Agenda: February 9, 2026 to February 13, 2026

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:

26 days ago, ACHS Testing
Image of a laptop

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

29 days ago, ACHS Updates
ACHS Honor Roll Celebration One Smart Cookie on Friday 2/6/26. See post for more details.

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

about 1 month ago, ACHS Class of 2026 Updates
NDIA Scholarship Application Deadline 2/5/26. See post for more details.

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!

about 1 month ago, ACHS Student Activities
ACHS Weekly Agenda for 1-2-26 to 1-6-26. See post for more information.

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. 

about 1 month ago, ACHS Student Activities
ACHS Choral Sweetheart Showcase 2/12 at 7pm. See post for more details.

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!

about 1 month ago, ACHS Student Activities
ACHS Weekly Agenda for 1-26-26 to 1-30-26. See post for more information.

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:

about 1 month ago, ACHS Testing
Computer Screen saying "PERT Testing."

January 2026 Scholarship Updates

Amazon Future Engineer

American Culinary Federation

American Muslim Alliance (Ask Ms. Stewart for application)

Bold.org (Scholarship search)

Burger King Foundation

Christ Sanctuary Ministries

Cooke College Scholarship

Cirkled In (Scholarship search)

CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships

CollegeBoard Scholarship Search Engine

CollegeScholarships.com

Elks Club

Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program - Scholarship America

The Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (FBC-LEO)

Get Schooled (Scholarship search engine)

Girls on the Run

Good Call (College & University Scholarship Database)

GoCollege.com

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)

StudentScholarships.org

SuperCollege.com

The Scholarship Page (Find scholarships for free)

Unigo (Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants)

 

about 1 month ago, ACHS Class of 2026 Updates
Scholarship Information

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!

about 2 months ago, ACHS Student Activities
ACHS Weekly Agenda for 1-19-26 to 1-23-26. See post for more information.

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!

about 2 months ago, ACHS Class of 2026 Updates
Senior Parent Meeting. See post for details.

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

about 2 months ago, ACHS Class of 2026 Updates
ACHS FAFSA Lab Day on 2-5-26. See post for more details.

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!

about 2 months ago, ACHS Student Activities
ACHS Weekly Agenda for 1-11-26 to 1-16-26. See post for more information.

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. 

about 2 months ago, ACHS Updates
Be Safe Be Seen Awareness Week Spirit Week. See post for more info.

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.

about 2 months ago, ACHS Updates
Delta youth tank business pitch competition see post for more details.

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.

about 2 months ago, ACHS Updates
Jacksonville Scholarship Fair 1/17/2026 See post for more details.