Garden City Elementary

Save the Date, Families!

Please mark your calendars for our End of Year Promotion & Award Ceremonies as we celebrate the hard work, growth, and achievements of our students! 🎓🏅

We look forward to honoring our students and sharing these special moments with you. More detailed schedules will be shared soon.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community!

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8, 2026!
Our teachers are the true VIPs of our school, and we’re excited to celebrate them all week long! Families, here’s how you can join the fun and help us show our appreciation: Check out the flyer for daily details next week.

📢 Change of Date: Disco with Data

Please note that Disco with Data & Testing, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, has been rescheduled.

New Date: Wednesday, April 8
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. We sent home flyers today with the correct date of April 8th. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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

CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!

Garden City Families,

Happy New Year! We are excited to welcome all of our Stinger Bees back to school on Wednesday, January 7th!
Please note the following dates:
Monday, January 5th – Planning Day (no school for students)
Tuesday, January 6th – Employee Inservice Day (no school for students)

We hope you have had a wonderful winter break. Enjoy the remainder of your time together, and we look forward to seeing all students back on Wednesday, January 7th.