Spring Sing is this Friday at 7 p.m. in the DuBow Theatre. This performance features our Eclipse pop-a cappella ensemble and Silhouettes vocal jazz ensemble. We are also excited to have the LaVilla Art Singers and Broadway Bound performing with us! Tickets are $10 General Admission and can be purchased through https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/douglas-anderson-school-of-the-arts/66bb727a96eac10c227082e7. Students and DA/LaVilla faculty members are free with their ID at the door.
GUITAR STUDENTS SHARE LOVE OF MUSIC – Students in Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ Guitar Program are hitting all of the right notes as they perform for other students across the district. Members of the school’s Guitar Ensemble recently visited Thomas Jefferson and Lone Star elementary schools, speaking to students about the program and what it is like to attend LaVilla and Douglas Anderson.
Senior Night......... Seniors and families!
Join us for our Virtual Spring Senior Night on Wednesday, 4/16 at 5:30 PM!
We’ll cover everything you need about graduation, cap and gown pickup, and senior updates.
Please go to the Class of 2025 page for tonight's link. https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dahs/page/class-of-2025
Parents, we want your input for this year's 5 Essentials survey. https://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/?target_name=parent&p=1
Prom Night is quickly approaching. Do you have tickets for this festive night?
When: April 19, 7-11 PM
Where: Deerwood Castle - 7601 Centurion Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tickets can be purchased through https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
For more detailed information, please visit our Prom section of the Student Activities page of the DA website.
Don't forget, the FAST Writing Assessment will be on April 2nd for 9th and 10th grade students. Jrs and Srs will meet in their Arts areas.
Information for the 2025-2026 Bus Registration is now available: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
Parents,
Please check your email for a message sent March 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. regarding the upcoming change to accessibility to White Avenue and San Diego Road starting in April.
On February 20th, experience the 31st Annual Great Guitar Gathering featuring the Maharajah Flamenco Trio. The Douglas Anderson guitar ensemble will play for about 30 minutes, and then the band will play their set.
Dr. Silviu Ciulei is a guitar professor at the University of Florida and the guitarist/singer of the group. We both went to FSU together, and his band formed while they were studying guitar. Siliviu will also host a flamenco workshop for the guitar department on the concert day.
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/douglas-anderson-school-of-the-arts/67a23bee2756070f5e4e7be9
The DA Counseling office's Class of 2025 Senior Mid-Year Newsletter is now available. If you are a Senior or a parent of a Senior, please follow this link:
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/AcSec39JSQG0xLj7?ref=email
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For other Class of 2025 information, please visit the Class of 2025 page: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dahs/page/class-of-2025
This is the weekend for you and your friends to see the DA campus and hear about the opportunities students have that encourage them to follow their artistic interests. Join us at the DA School Showcase!
Presale Tickets for the 2025 Extravaganza have ended. If you purchased presale tickets, they will be mailed in early January. Be sure to submit your self addressed stamped envelope if you have not done so.
Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster in early January!
Puffin Nation Class of 2025!
We are very happy to announce that your graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28th at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts located at 300 Water St. Jacksonville, Fl 32202!
Stay tuned for further information regarding dress code, tickets, and etc.
It's official! Graduation is May 28, 2025, 7 pm.
It will be in the Moran Theatre in the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts venue.
Ticket information will be coming. Knowing the date, you can now plan for family celebrations.
Congratulations to all those involved in HADESTOWN - Teen Edition for the 40 Applause Award nominations.
https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dahs/page/theatre-awards
Extravaganza presale tickets have been extended! Orders will be accepted until the end of the day on Tuesday, December 10th! Cash or check only! Drop off orders at the front desk!
There are only 2 days left to purchase presale tickets for Extravaganza.
The 2025 Douglas Anderson Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, February 1st at the Jacksonville Performing Arts Center. Pre-sale tickets for this year’s show are only available until THIS Friday 12/6. Buy your tickets now to get the best seats and avoid the Ticketmaster fees! Orders may be dropped off at the front desk!
Don’t miss this annual Douglas Anderson showcase of our extraordinary student talent!
Congratulations go to Mr. Steinhardt for being recognized as one of 15 semi-finalists for this year's Teacher of the Year!
Good morning DA Families,
November is Florida Family Engagement in Education Month, a time to celebrate the crucial role parents and families play in their children's education. When schools work together with families to support learning, children are more motivated to succeed, not just in school, but throughout life. Take a moment to sign the Family Engagement in Education Pledge !
