Welcome back to a brand-new school year! As we begin this journey together, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our students, staff, and our entire school community. A new school year brings a fresh start - a chance to grow, to lead, to build relationships, and to make a lasting difference.
This year, our focus is simple: Rise Together, Lead the Way.
We look forward to seeing all of our students on August 10th, 2026. Class starts at 7:10 am.
Middle School Football tryouts start next week, August 17 - August 19, 2026, from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Please reach out to Coach Gullatte with any additional questions or concerns. Email Coach Gullatte
Marathon High is back! The season will run from October 15 - February 7, 2027, for those interested in being a part of the after-school club. Please touch base with Ms. Dechmann in portable 99G for more information. You can also email Ms. Dechmann for more information. Email Ms. Dechmann
Baldwin Middle School volleyball tryout will be August 24 - August 26, 2026, from 2:30 - 4:40 pm. Students interested must attend all three days of tryouts. Parents, please complete your profile on Aktivate and remember that you must have an updated sports physical to attend tryouts.
The first SAC meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
Baldwin Tribe. Come meet the new principal on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Are you ready to watch some volleyball? Come join us for the Spear-It Preseason Tournament August 11th - August 13th. Tickets must be purchased on GoFan for entry into the tournament.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp would like to invite Team Duval out to the ballpark for their "Welcome Back to School" night next Friday, August 14th at 7:05 PM. They are pleased to offer discounted tickets for DCPS at $10 each. Come out and celebrate the end of the first week of school with the family at VyStar Ballpark and enjoy a fun night!
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Please review the following for School Meals Information for the 2026-2027 school year. Students may qualify for free or reduced - priced meals if they:
Live in a household that receives SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR benefits.
Are a foster child under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
Participate in a Head Start program.
Meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant.
Live in a household whose income meets the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.
Remember that a new application must be submitted each school year per household.
Football Season is here. We look forward to seeing you all for Friday Night kickoffs! Go Indians.
Tryouts for the Queen Pins Bowling Team for girls grades 6 - 12 will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and Thursday, August 14, 2026, starting at 3:30 pm at the Batt Family Funn Center. Please reach out to Coach Freeman or Coach Kemp for additional information.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
Families in need can now apply for Spring Break Meal Bags through the district. Please look at the flyer and complete the application by March 4, 2026 using the QR Code on the flyer.
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR SHINIG STARS! These students made A Honor Roll or AB Honor Roll for the second quarter! We are so proud of each and everyone of you and can't wait to celebrate again during third quarter.
RECOGNIZING A CREATIVE, ENGAGING LESSON – This Team Duval Shoutout recognizes a dynamic teaching moment by Jade Menendez, an ELA teacher at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School! Menendez recently transformed her classroom with blacklights, creating a fun atmosphere in which students used neon highlighters to annotate a reading assignment and search for examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Colleague Heather Dixon shares, “With some black lights and neon highlighters, Ms. Menedez made her lesson something the students could not put down! They were so excited to show me how cool their ELA teacher is, and how fun the lesson was.” Way to go!
SAT/ACT/CLT dates and deadlines for registration.
PERT Testing Dates, and deadline for registration for the year. Please use the QR Code to sign up to take the PERT if you are 10th-12th grade interested in Dual Enrollment, or 9th Grade actively in Early College. You must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible to test. Email Ms. James directly for more information.
The B Attitudes of your Tribe!
