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.
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
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.
