
National Principals Month
Let's celebrate our principal, Mrs. Winfrey, for her leadership and dedication to making Hyde Park an optimal learning-rich environment.
We celebrate you!


Delayed Bus
Families,
Bus #04 route is delayed and students are still at the school. The bus is in route. Thank you for your patience.
UPDATE: The bus has arrived 4:46 p.m. and the students have loaded. They should be home shortly. Thank you again for your patience.

Greetings,
There is a bus route change- Bus #83 Bo Peep Dr W. & Lucente Dr. will now ride Bus #862.
Effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025
AM Pick- 7:32 am
PM Drop Off- 3:18 pm
Please give a 10-minute grace period before and after the listed pick up and drop off times.


Families, we need your help!
The Hyde Park Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team is about to have our grand opening of the Wildcat Store for the '25-'26 school year. Students can earn Wildcat chips for positive behaviors, kind gestures, academic/behavior improvements, attendance, etc. and are able to use these chips to purchase items from Wildcat Store.
We need chips, juices, candy, pencils, little trinkets, markers, coloring books, and whatever else you would like to donate.
***Please remember, we are a nut-free school so any item with nuts are prohibited.
All donations will need to go to the front office.
If you would like to order from Amazon, Wal-mart, Target, or any other store, the address is 5300 Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32205.
The Hyde Park Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team is about to have our grand opening of the Wildcat Store for the '25-'26 school year. Students can earn Wildcat chips for positive behaviors, kind gestures, academic/behavior improvements, attendance, etc. and are able to use these chips to purchase items from Wildcat Store.
We need chips, juices, candy, pencils, little trinkets, markers, coloring books, and whatever else you would like to donate.
***Please remember, we are a nut-free school so any item with nuts are prohibited.
All donations will need to go to the front office.
If you would like to order from Amazon, Wal-mart, Target, or any other store, the address is 5300 Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32205.


Picture Day reminder!
Monday, September 29th
Students can wear clothing other than uniforms. All attire must follow DCPS student dress code.
Monday, September 29th
Students can wear clothing other than uniforms. All attire must follow DCPS student dress code.


State Testing Family Portal





Last call for NED Yo-yos!!!
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a yo-yo. Students can purchase yo-yos during breakfast and from 11:30-12:00.
Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a yo-yo. Students can purchase yo-yos during breakfast and from 11:30-12:00.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month


Community First – School of the Month
The three schools will be selected each month to receive a $1,000 prize! Last year, Community First selected 18 schools as schools of the month.
October’s theme is: Building a culture of school attendance.
How does your school work toward every student being in school every day?
We hope that each of you will take part in sharing this month’s nomination link to your stakeholders so they can nominate your amazing schools for consideration of this generous donation. Use October’s survey to nominate your school.
The three schools will be selected each month to receive a $1,000 prize! Last year, Community First selected 18 schools as schools of the month.
October’s theme is: Building a culture of school attendance.
How does your school work toward every student being in school every day?
We hope that each of you will take part in sharing this month’s nomination link to your stakeholders so they can nominate your amazing schools for consideration of this generous donation. Use October’s survey to nominate your school.

Good Afternoon,
It's time for the Science Fair!!
We have done our best to outline all components of the project and provide you with ample time to work with your child to ensure completion. Students will receive a student packet as well as a parent letter and information for parents. Pleas ensure you read all documents.
***The first item is due on Friday: 9/19 Topic and Testable Question.
You can find science fair resources in the parent guide and examples of possible investigations.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Felton the science fair coordinator via email at wimesj@duvalschools.org
Thank you for your support!
It's time for the Science Fair!!
We have done our best to outline all components of the project and provide you with ample time to work with your child to ensure completion. Students will receive a student packet as well as a parent letter and information for parents. Pleas ensure you read all documents.
***The first item is due on Friday: 9/19 Topic and Testable Question.
You can find science fair resources in the parent guide and examples of possible investigations.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Felton the science fair coordinator via email at wimesj@duvalschools.org
Thank you for your support!

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Legacy College Fair


An early start for parents of 5th grade students
Fort Caroline Urban Arts Academy- '26-'27 school year
***Fort Caroline Middle is NOT a
traditional neighborhood school.
School Choice Applications are
required.
Fort Caroline Urban Arts Academy- '26-'27 school year
***Fort Caroline Middle is NOT a
traditional neighborhood school.
School Choice Applications are
required.



NED Show- Resiliency Ride!
Students will receive a consent form tomorrow to attend the show on Friday and a NED Show yo-yo sale form. Yo-yos will be on sale Sept. 8th-22nd, during lunch.
***Students must have a consent form to attend the show.
Students will receive a consent form tomorrow to attend the show on Friday and a NED Show yo-yo sale form. Yo-yos will be on sale Sept. 8th-22nd, during lunch.
***Students must have a consent form to attend the show.


Center for Language and Culture September Calendar



Attendance Works!
Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions—can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school.
See flyer for additional information.
Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences and suspensions—can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school.
See flyer for additional information.


Hyde Park Elementary Open House
Thursday, September 11th at 6:00p.m.
Thursday, September 11th at 6:00p.m.


Northeast Florida Goes to College!
September 2nd-5th
NACAC College Fair will be September 6th, 9:00am-1pm, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street
https://www.nacacattend.org/25jacksonville/begin
September 2nd-5th
NACAC College Fair will be September 6th, 9:00am-1pm, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street
https://www.nacacattend.org/25jacksonville/begin


READ USA update,
Parents, if you elected to have Ztrip transport your child home after READ USA, your student cannot begin until we have transportation confirmation and you are provided a start date.
My apology for any inconvenience.
Parents, if you elected to have Ztrip transport your child home after READ USA, your student cannot begin until we have transportation confirmation and you are provided a start date.
My apology for any inconvenience.

Save the Date!
Hyde Park Picture Day
September 29, 2025
Hyde Park Picture Day
September 29, 2025


Greetings Families,
Due to unforeseen contracting issues, bus services for certain schools, including ours, may experience delays on the morning of Tuesday, August 19, 2025. To help ensure students arrive at school on time, parents are strongly encouraged to make alternative transportation arrangements.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working diligently to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding and partnership in supporting the safe and timely arrival of all students.
This applies to the route for Bus #4 at Hyde Park Elementary.