Please join us as we Congratulate our Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalists! They have been recognized by their colleagues as being EXCEPTIONAL and OUTSTANDING! Our finalists are Mr. Jones, Mrs. Dewberry, Mrs. Fong-Williams, Mrs. Ter Louw and Coach Hall.
Watch out, numbers!! The Fort’s first graders are on a mission to take away, count down, and conquer subtraction during Math Centers. High Engagement = High Achievement 🏁 🏆
Thinking about joining the Fort Caroline family? Visit our website to learn more about our programs, or message us directly with any questions! Link in bio.
🏁💚 Week 4 Attendance Winner! 💚🏁
Pictured with our Proud Assistant Principal, Ms. Cannon, is our Week 4 Attendance Student of the Week! This student was at school ALL FIVE DAYS, on time, and ready to learn! 📚💚 That’s what we call making every day count!
And you already know… when our students win, our families win.🎉
We also celebrated ALL of our students who came to school every day during the month of August with a POPSICLE during lunch! 🥳 Because showing up matters, and at The FORT, we celebrate it!
Now let’s keep it going in September! 🏁
Be Here. Be On Time. Every Day.
One Team. One Track. Endless Possibilities. 💚🏁
Pictured with our Proud Assistant Principal, Ms. Cannon, is our Week 4 Attendance Student of the Week! This student was at school ALL FIVE DAYS, on time, and ready to learn! 📚💚 That’s what we call making every day count!
And you already know… when our students win, our families win.🎉
We also celebrated ALL of our students who came to school every day during the month of August with a POPSICLE during lunch! 🥳 Because showing up matters, and at The FORT, we celebrate it!
Now let’s keep it going in September! 🏁
Be Here. Be On Time. Every Day.
One Team. One Track. Endless Possibilities. 💚🏁
Today we celebrate our Beautiful, Fearless, Amazing, Brilliant, Magnificent School Leader's Birthday! Her birthday is tomorrow, September 5th, but we are celebrating her today! She deserves all of the accolades and a whole lot more! We love her and greatly appreciate her leadership at the FORT. She leads with grace, dignity and integrity. She loves on her students and staff each day! We look forward to her smile and her energetic & fun afternoon announcements each day! She is the epitome of a phenomenal school leader and we wish her the Happiest Birthday of all 🎂
Fort Caroline Indians, help us inform the community! What will voters see on the ballot this November?
The ballot language shows that funding will continue to support teacher and staff compensation, as well as arts and athletics.
We’re sharing the official language so our community can understand exactly what will appear on the November 3 ballot.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at www.duvalschools.org/vote.
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
The ballot language shows that funding will continue to support teacher and staff compensation, as well as arts and athletics.
We’re sharing the official language so our community can understand exactly what will appear on the November 3 ballot.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at www.duvalschools.org/vote.
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
Hello Fort Caroline Elementary families, this is Principal Roberts-Graham with an important message.
All students and staff are safe. However, the school was briefly evacuated this morning after smoke was detected in the kitchen area. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel responded immediately and conducted a thorough inspection. Following their assessment, they gave the all-clear for students and staff to safely return to the building, and we have resumed our normal schedule.
District maintenance teams will remain on site to continue their inspection and determine the cause of the issue.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we work through this unexpected situation.
All students and staff are safe. However, the school was briefly evacuated this morning after smoke was detected in the kitchen area. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel responded immediately and conducted a thorough inspection. Following their assessment, they gave the all-clear for students and staff to safely return to the building, and we have resumed our normal schedule.
District maintenance teams will remain on site to continue their inspection and determine the cause of the issue.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we work through this unexpected situation.
Hello Fort Caroline Elementary families, this is Principal Roberts-Graham with an important message.
All students and staff are safe. However, the school was briefly evacuated this morning after smoke was detected in the kitchen area. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel responded immediately and conducted a thorough inspection. Following their assessment, they gave the all-clear for students and staff to safely return to the building, and we have resumed our normal schedule.
District maintenance teams will remain on site to continue their inspection and determine the cause of the issue.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we work through this unexpected situation.
All students and staff are safe. However, the school was briefly evacuated this morning after smoke was detected in the kitchen area. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel responded immediately and conducted a thorough inspection. Following their assessment, they gave the all-clear for students and staff to safely return to the building, and we have resumed our normal schedule.
District maintenance teams will remain on site to continue their inspection and determine the cause of the issue.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and support as we work through this unexpected situation.
Mr. Windley, thank you for your service to The Fort Community! We hope you enjoy your retirement! 💙
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND – Today’s Team Duval Shoutout goes to Pablo Tolentino and Xavier Curtis for going above and beyond to support Fort Caroline Elementary! Nominated by Fort Caroline Principal Dr. Roberts-Graham, Pablo and Xavier, district employees, were sent to Fort Caroline to address an AC unit that was in serious need of attention. They did an amazing job getting it cleaned and properly taken care of. Their thoroughness, professionalism, and attention to detail made a big difference and did not go unnoticed! Dr. Roberts-Graham says, “Their hard work and attention to detail are truly appreciated!” Thank you, Pablo and Xavier!
🎉 School Spirit Day is Friday, October 9, 2026! 🎉
Get your school spirit shirt today and show your school pride!
🛒 School Store Closes: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: Midnight
Don't miss out. Order yours today!
https://pswear.com/FortCaroline
Get your school spirit shirt today and show your school pride!
🛒 School Store Closes: Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ Deadline: Midnight
Don't miss out. Order yours today!
https://pswear.com/FortCaroline
Why is the 1 mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
Great Morning,
Please see our weekly Connection Newsletter for important dates and upcoming events.
Please see our weekly Connection Newsletter for important dates and upcoming events.
💚🏁 Week 3 Attendance Winner! 🏁💚
Look at that proud smile! 😊 Our Week 3 attendance winner was so honored and excited to be recognized for showing up every day and being on time! And guess what? His parents are excited too because they get a special treat for helping make attendance a priority! 🎉👏🏾
At The FORT, attendance is a family effort, and we love celebrating our students and families who make every day count. Who will be our Week 4 winner? 👀💚
Be here. Be on time. Every day. It Matters🏁
Look at that proud smile! 😊 Our Week 3 attendance winner was so honored and excited to be recognized for showing up every day and being on time! And guess what? His parents are excited too because they get a special treat for helping make attendance a priority! 🎉👏🏾
At The FORT, attendance is a family effort, and we love celebrating our students and families who make every day count. Who will be our Week 4 winner? 👀💚
Be here. Be on time. Every day. It Matters🏁
🏁💚 WEEK 2 ATTENDANCE WINNER AT THE FORT! 💚🏁
We have another WINNER!!!! 🎉👏🏾
This student showed up and showed out by being at school ALL 5 DAYS this week! 🏫✨
At The FORT, we celebrate attendance EVERY SINGLE DAY, and each Friday, one lucky student with perfect attendance for the week gets FEATURED! 🌟📸
And guess what?! Her parent gets a special treat from The FORT too! 🎁💚 Because getting our students to school every day is a TEAM effort, and we appreciate our families for making attendance a priority!
Congratulations to our Week 2 Attendance Winner! 🏆 Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep WINNING!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS AT THE FORT! 💚🏁
#AttendanceMatters #TheFORT #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpAndShine #FORTFamilies #OneTeamOneTrack #EndlessPossibilities
We have another WINNER!!!! 🎉👏🏾
This student showed up and showed out by being at school ALL 5 DAYS this week! 🏫✨
At The FORT, we celebrate attendance EVERY SINGLE DAY, and each Friday, one lucky student with perfect attendance for the week gets FEATURED! 🌟📸
And guess what?! Her parent gets a special treat from The FORT too! 🎁💚 Because getting our students to school every day is a TEAM effort, and we appreciate our families for making attendance a priority!
Congratulations to our Week 2 Attendance Winner! 🏆 Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep WINNING!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS AT THE FORT! 💚🏁
#AttendanceMatters #TheFORT #EveryDayCounts #ShowUpAndShine #FORTFamilies #OneTeamOneTrack #EndlessPossibilities
💚🏁 Community First Credit Union + Fort Caroline Elementary 🏁💚
We would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Community First Credit Union for showing our faculty and staff some love on the first day of school! From the delicious donuts and goodies to sharing valuable information and resources, we truly appreciate you pouring into our FORT Family! 💚
We would also like to THANK Ms. Eva Kelley from the DCPS ESE Department for being right there with us and supporting our students as they transitioned to class and started their school year strong!
At The Fort, we LOVE our community and district-based partners! It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for everyone who shows up, supports, and pours into our students, families, faculty, and staff! 💚🏁
One Team. One Track. Endless Possibilities. 🏁💚
#TheFort #FortCarolineElementary #OneTeamOneTrack #EndlessPossibilities #CommunityPartners #CommunityFirstCreditUnion #DCPS
We would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Community First Credit Union for showing our faculty and staff some love on the first day of school! From the delicious donuts and goodies to sharing valuable information and resources, we truly appreciate you pouring into our FORT Family! 💚
We would also like to THANK Ms. Eva Kelley from the DCPS ESE Department for being right there with us and supporting our students as they transitioned to class and started their school year strong!
At The Fort, we LOVE our community and district-based partners! It truly takes a village, and we are grateful for everyone who shows up, supports, and pours into our students, families, faculty, and staff! 💚🏁
One Team. One Track. Endless Possibilities. 🏁💚
#TheFort #FortCarolineElementary #OneTeamOneTrack #EndlessPossibilities #CommunityPartners #CommunityFirstCreditUnion #DCPS
🏁💚 START TODAY AT THE FORT! 💚🏁
We’re kicking off Week 2 and there is still time to join the FORT Family!
Looking for a school where your child can learn, grow, and thrive? Come enroll at Fort Caroline Elementary TODAY! 🏁
Check out our amazing Kindergarten Team! 🍎✏️ They are energetic, excited, and READY for your little ones! From the moment they walk through our doors, we are ready to motivate, inspire, encourage, and help them grow!
💚 New students are welcome!
🏁 Come enroll TODAY and START TODAY!
There’s a place for your child at The Fort!
One Team. One Track. Endless Possibilities. 🏁💚
#FortCarolineElementary #TheFort #EnrollToday #StartToday #Kindergarten #AllGrades #NewStudentsWelcome #EndlessPossibilities
We’re kicking off Week 2 and there is still time to join the FORT Family!
Looking for a school where your child can learn, grow, and thrive? Come enroll at Fort Caroline Elementary TODAY! 🏁
Check out our amazing Kindergarten Team! 🍎✏️ They are energetic, excited, and READY for your little ones! From the moment they walk through our doors, we are ready to motivate, inspire, encourage, and help them grow!
💚 New students are welcome!
🏁 Come enroll TODAY and START TODAY!
There’s a place for your child at The Fort!
One Team. One Track. Endless Possibilities. 🏁💚
#FortCarolineElementary #TheFort #EnrollToday #StartToday #Kindergarten #AllGrades #NewStudentsWelcome #EndlessPossibilities
🏁 WELCOME BACK, FORT FAMILIES! 🏁
What an AMAZING FIRST DAY at The FORT! 💚 We were so happy to welcome our students back and see all of their smiling faces filling our halls and classrooms. We hope they enjoyed their first-day adventure as much as we enjoyed having them with us!
The track is set, and we are officially off and racing into the 2026–2027 school year! Together, our amazing faculty, staff, students, and families will continue to motivate, inspire, encourage, and create endless possibilities for every student.
Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, fun, new adventures, and lots of WINNING for our students!
🏁 ONE TEAM. ONE TRACK. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!
💚 The FORT — Where Families Grow Together!
What an AMAZING FIRST DAY at The FORT! 💚 We were so happy to welcome our students back and see all of their smiling faces filling our halls and classrooms. We hope they enjoyed their first-day adventure as much as we enjoyed having them with us!
The track is set, and we are officially off and racing into the 2026–2027 school year! Together, our amazing faculty, staff, students, and families will continue to motivate, inspire, encourage, and create endless possibilities for every student.
Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, fun, new adventures, and lots of WINNING for our students!
🏁 ONE TEAM. ONE TRACK. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!
💚 The FORT — Where Families Grow Together!
Welcome back FORT family & friends to an AMAZING school year! Please join us for our 1st SAC meeting on Monday, August 10th @ 3:30! We would love to hear your voice! All parents, community members, and staff are welcome!
📚🏁 FORT FAMILIES, IT'S TIME TO SAVE! 🏁📚
Florida's Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday is officially underway! 🎉 Now through August 20, you can save on many eligible school supplies, uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and more.
As we prepare to kick off an amazing school year at Fort Caroline Elementary – Where Families Grow Together, now is the perfect time to stock up on everything your child needs for a successful start!
🛍️ Tax-Free Shopping: July 20 – August 20
🎒 Save on eligible:
School supplies
Uniforms & shoes (No Crocs or backless shoes)
Backpacks
Learning essentials
Let's make sure every student is ready to race into the 2026-2027 school year with confidence! 🏎️💚
See you soon at The Fort! 💚🏁 (August 6th Back to School Bash and Orientation) (August 10th First Day of School)
#FortCarolineElementary #TheFortWhereFamiliesGrowTogether #OneTeamOneTrackEndlessPossibilities #BackToSchool #FloridaTaxFree #DCPS #FortFamilies
Florida's Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday is officially underway! 🎉 Now through August 20, you can save on many eligible school supplies, uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and more.
As we prepare to kick off an amazing school year at Fort Caroline Elementary – Where Families Grow Together, now is the perfect time to stock up on everything your child needs for a successful start!
🛍️ Tax-Free Shopping: July 20 – August 20
🎒 Save on eligible:
School supplies
Uniforms & shoes (No Crocs or backless shoes)
Backpacks
Learning essentials
Let's make sure every student is ready to race into the 2026-2027 school year with confidence! 🏎️💚
See you soon at The Fort! 💚🏁 (August 6th Back to School Bash and Orientation) (August 10th First Day of School)
#FortCarolineElementary #TheFortWhereFamiliesGrowTogether #OneTeamOneTrackEndlessPossibilities #BackToSchool #FloridaTaxFree #DCPS #FortFamilies
