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!
We are excited to celebrate School Counselor Appreciation Week next week! Please review the flyer with daily activities to help students participate in honoring our school counselor.
Participation is optional but encouraged, and activities are simple and student-friendly. Thank you for your continued support in recognizing the important role our counselor plays in our school community.
Sincerely,
Ms. Allen
Monday, January 26th is the 100th day of school!!!🎉🎈🎆🎉🎈🎆
Students and staff can dress as his/her future self at age 100.
Literacy Week: January 26th-30th
Book Fair: January 26th-30th
Literacy Family Night: Thursday, January 29th
Below is the link to the DCPS School Choice and Magnet Application website
Copy and paste to your browser to access the web page
https://www.duvalschools.org/page/magnetspecial-transfer-option-sto-application-process
Good Afternoon,
We are excited to invite you to our Title I Parent Engagement Night on January 29, 2026 at 6pm.
This event will focus on Literacy. You will be able to participate in fun activities hosted by our teachers and gain tips for helping your child with their reading at home.
Flyers will be sent home today. Please return if you will be attending.
Have a great week!
This is just a reminder of the impact attendance has on student achievement and success. Be mindful to communicate directly with your child(ren) homeroom teachers when he/she/they are absent.
See attached for more information.
Eligible students (having zero or up to 3 absences in the 1st semester) must have a signed consent form to participate. Consent forms were provided on Tuesday, December 2nd.
The deadline for consent forms is Friday, December 12th. There will be no exceptions after this date, as we have to purchase based on the number of participants.
Verbal consent or hand-written notes are not acceptable.
Boys and Girls Club Torch Club is asking all family and friends to donate items to help support our local homeless community. See flyer for more details
Good Evening,
The 12-day countdown begins Thursday, December 4th. See attached calendar
Looking for opportunities to explore Science at Home?
Copy the link below to explore Science activities you can create with everyday items.
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments/
Thank you all that participated in our Parent Engagement Week. We are so grateful for the partnership we have to help your child succeed.
Have a great weekend!
We can't wait to see you!!
Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 5:00pm to speak with middle school representatives from LakeShore Middle, Westside Middle, and Joseph Stilwell Academy
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway! Councilman Reggie Gaffney Jr. is hosting a free turkey giveaway for families in need this holiday season:
🗓️Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕒9 AM – Until supplies last
📍Located at the old JCPenney’s, Dunn & Lem Turner
🍗800 Turkeys Available
First come, first serve***one per family.
Learn more about local food support programs and how you can help at jacksonville.gov/snap
Free Tutoring Support Available through Varsity Tutors!
We’re excited to share that all students have free access to Varsity Tutors—a powerful online learning tool available through our Blended Learning platform.
What is Varsity Tutors?
- Varsity Tutors is a trusted education platform built to support today’s learners. It offers live, interactive tutoring sessions with real experts, covering a wide range of subjects. Best of all, it's free for your child to use! Whether your student needs help with math, reading, science, or just wants to sharpen their skills, this is an amazing resource to have at their fingertips.
How can students access it?
Students can log in through their Blended Learning account and follow the link to Varsity Tutors. From there, they can explore available tutors and schedule sessions that fit their needs.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity to boost learning and confidence. If you have questions or need help logging in, please contact your child’s teacher or our school office.
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning journey!
Good Morning parents /guardians. Pastries with Parents begins at 9:00 this morning.
We hope that you will join us for day 1 of Parent Engagement Week.