Reminder it's Teacher Appreciation Week!
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.
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.
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
We are happy to share that Bus 178 will now serve as the substitute bus for Bus 246. Bus 178 will arrive at the school each day between 3:30 and 3:35 PM for afternoon dismissal.
Thank you, parents, for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve this issue. We appreciate your support!
Thank you, parents, for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve this issue. We appreciate your support!
Bus 246 just arrived and students are about to leave campus for home.
Bus 246 just left the school. Students are on the way home.
Bus 245 has arrived and students just left the school. Thank you for your patience. Your students are on the way.
Bus 245 students are still waiting at the school. The bus has still not arrived yet. Transportation is still working on finding a substitute driver.
Bus 246 has not arrived yet. The students are still waiting. We have contacted transportation.
Please Vote for Garden City Elementary for February School of the Month. This Month's theme is Developing Financial Literacy. Every child received Financial Literacy today, over 30 volunteers delivered lessons financial literacy to every classroom at Garden City.
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We’re excited to host Junior Achievement (JA) Day on 1.29.26! This event brings trained community volunteers into your classrooms to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
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We’re excited to host Junior Achievement (JA) Day on 1.29.26! This event brings trained community volunteers into your classrooms to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
5th Grade Parents, Fort Caroline Middle is hosting auditions on January 24th at 10:00 am.
5th grade parents and students please join us for a 5th Grade Transition Night, this Thursday, January 15th. It will take place at 6pm in the Media Center.
Our Garden City PFEP for the 25-26 school year is available in multiple languages for viewing in our Parent Resource Room . The PFEP describes how the school will involve parents and families in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner.
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.
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🎨✨ Reminder, Garden City Families! ✨🎨
Join us TONIGHT, December 11th, from 5:30–6:30 PM for our Sip & Paint Family Night!
Bring the whole family to enjoy hot cocoa, holiday painting, and a special visit from The Grinch! 💚🎄
It’s going to be a fun, festive evening you won’t want to miss.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🖌️☕💛❤️🖤
Join us TONIGHT, December 11th, from 5:30–6:30 PM for our Sip & Paint Family Night!
Bring the whole family to enjoy hot cocoa, holiday painting, and a special visit from The Grinch! 💚🎄
It’s going to be a fun, festive evening you won’t want to miss.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🖌️☕💛❤️🖤
You’re Invited! 
Duval County Public Schools families, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for The Giving Closet Project’s 6th Annual Holiday Giveback, a celebration for families currently experiencing hardship and needing some extra cheer this year.
NOTE: We do have 150 families registered but now opening it up to the public as our small but mighty team is ready to serve 400 families this year.
Bring the family, come dressed in your favorite PJ’s and enjoy an evening filled with joy, connection, and holiday cheer! 💚
Thursday, December 11th
6:00–8:00 PM
Highlands Elementary School
1000 De Paul Drive
Dinner Provided • DJ & Dancing• Gift Shop • Hot Cocoa Bar • Cookie Decorating • Bounce House and MORE!
🎁Children/teens must be present to receive gifts
We cannot wait to celebrate with you and create another year of unforgettable memories together. ❤️
#TheGivingClosetProject #HolidayGiveback #CommunityWithCompassion #BuildingBridgesOfHope #DuvalSchoolsb
Duval County Public Schools families, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for The Giving Closet Project’s 6th Annual Holiday Giveback, a celebration for families currently experiencing hardship and needing some extra cheer this year.
NOTE: We do have 150 families registered but now opening it up to the public as our small but mighty team is ready to serve 400 families this year.
Bring the family, come dressed in your favorite PJ’s and enjoy an evening filled with joy, connection, and holiday cheer! 💚
Thursday, December 11th
6:00–8:00 PM
Highlands Elementary School
1000 De Paul Drive
Dinner Provided • DJ & Dancing• Gift Shop • Hot Cocoa Bar • Cookie Decorating • Bounce House and MORE!
🎁Children/teens must be present to receive gifts
We cannot wait to celebrate with you and create another year of unforgettable memories together. ❤️
#TheGivingClosetProject #HolidayGiveback #CommunityWithCompassion #BuildingBridgesOfHope #DuvalSchoolsb
🎨 Sip & Paint Family Night at The Garden! 🎄
Our families had an amazing time sipping hot cocoa, creating beautiful holiday paintings, and even getting a surprise visit from our special Guest Grinch! 💚✨
But the fun doesn’t stop there…
This week, our Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Christmas Candy Gram Fundraiser for just $3! 🍬🎁 Send a sweet holiday message to a friend or staff member and help support a great cause.
It’s a joyful and busy week here at Garden City Elementary—and we love every minute of it! ❤️🌟
Our families had an amazing time sipping hot cocoa, creating beautiful holiday paintings, and even getting a surprise visit from our special Guest Grinch! 💚✨
But the fun doesn’t stop there…
This week, our Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Christmas Candy Gram Fundraiser for just $3! 🍬🎁 Send a sweet holiday message to a friend or staff member and help support a great cause.
It’s a joyful and busy week here at Garden City Elementary—and we love every minute of it! ❤️🌟
