We wish you all a happy and healthy holiday! Please be safe! See you all January 7, 2025.

Do you have thoughts about what is working well in our school district? Ideas for improvement or concerns? You are invited to attend and engage with Superintendent Dr. Bernier in a discussion about the current state and future of Duval County Public Schools. All events begin at 6 p.m. and will conclude at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 - Twin Lakes Academy Middle School 8050 Point Meadows Drive, 32256 Dec. 12 - James Weldon Johnson Middle School 3276 Norman E. Thagard Blvd., 32254 Dec. 17 - Alfred I. duPont Middle School 2710 duPont Ave., 32217 Jan. 14 - Kernan Middle School 2271 Kernan Blvd. S., 32246 Jan. 16 - Highlands Middle School 10913 Pine Estates Rd. E., 32218 Jan. 21 - Chaffee Trail Middle School 11770 Sam Caruso Way, 32221 Jan. 23 - Arlington Middle School 8141 Lone Star Rd., 32211 Please plan to join Dr. Bernier and share your views on the future of our district!

Please have your child check list and found for their jacket!!! We have a ton of unclaimed items!

This is a great way for families to purchase Holiday Gifts at a discount! Please see the flyer!

Please see the info for our Saturday Showcase and School Choice application window!

So excited to see Ellie the Elephant from TeachKind a PETA kindness assembly!

Make sure to check out the amazing book deals at the book fair!

Reminder!!!! Our Fall Festival is THIS Saturday, November 16th from 10am to 1pm. Tickets can be purchased the day of the festival. Please bring cash for food and the dunk tank.

Please see the picture for a list of activities for the month of November!

On Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 pm Duval Schools’ Family Engagement department is partnering with FBI Jacksonville to offer families “Be Smart With Your Kid’s Smartphone.” This is an opportunity to hear from FBI special agents who investigate crimes against children. The presentation, hosted at Mandarin High School, will reveal the latest technology, targeting strategies, and social media apps that predators are using to find, manipulate, and harm local kids. This eye-opening presentation of real-life cases from the Jacksonville area will help teachers, school leaders, parents, caregivers, and community members identify specific risk factors and learn how to handle potential, or actual, situations and help keep children safe. This event if FREE for Duval Schools’ staff and families, but seats are limited. To register for this event, click HERE now or visit the Parent Academy course catalog for other upcoming courses. The presentation includes mature content and may not be appropriate for children. Adult discretion is advised.

Please check out this video from DCPS https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/JZd4CWWELMI0voB8CKi1Fo7xjP?domain=usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us

Early Release is tomorrow!

Parents, Please take this survey as soon as you can. Message your child's teacher once it is completed and your child will earn a House point and treat! Thank you!

Please see the attached flyer for a free DCPS laptop.

Join us for our Movie Night, tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th at 5:00 pm. We will be watching the movie: Orion and the Dark. There will be concessions for sale. Please bring cash!

Come out for some family fun! Friday, October 18th from 6-8pm at Wolfson High School.

DCPS Schools will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday due to the storm. We will be closed Monday, October 14 due to Planning Day. School will resume Tuesday, October 15th. Please stay safe during the storm.

Please click the link for access to our October Newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/9hrne

Parents and Guardians- We are safe at Englewood Elementary. Students are in classes and learning as normal. We as a precaution have limited access to our playgrounds outside until the Lockdown is lifted from the high school. Your child's safety is our number one concern.

This Wednesday, September 25th will be an Early Dismissal day. We will start dismissal at 1:00pm. There is NO EARLY Checkout after 12:15 pm.