![Dr. Bernier addresses a group of smiling students.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fcd2e5f2-a302-49c4-9c6e-ad7789812967.jpeg)
January 21, 2025
This post was updated Jan. 21, 2025, to reflect the meeting at Chaffee Trail was rescheduled for Jan. 30. Dec. 5, 2024 – The Team Duval community is invited to join Superinte...
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December 4, 2024
Looking for a Middle School for your child? Come and check out what Kernan Middle School is all about!
November 4, 2024
Nov. 4, 2024 - Our schools are eligible to receive additional federal funding for students whose parents work at Jacksonville’s Navy bases or other U.S. government agencies, such ...
![Know the Line. Understanding the boundaries between students and employees to uphold safety in schools. www.duvalschools.org/knowtheline](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a6d4ee08-098d-40fb-b6d2-1cf5b5e6c186.png)
August 26, 2024
Aug. 26, 2024 – You can’t separate student success from student safety! As Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier shares in the above video, this is why the district is launch...
![three middle school students in front of a computer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_931b9f13-6341-42cd-ac05-05115b2aa4d6.jpeg)
August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024 – For many parents, a student’s transition to middle school can be a source of uncertainty, questions, and even anxiety. But with the right tools and strategies,...
![Duval County Public Schools Master Facility Plan Document](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3c6a2c4a-aa15-41a7-9ae7-0aa094ffd800.jpeg)
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024 – The process of reviewing and adapting the district’s long-term plans to reshape boundaries and consolidate schools continued this week as School Board members ...
![Mayor Donna Deegan addresses the audience at the Show Up and Shine press conference.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1e498336-92cc-4f14-9efe-6ff387c69a7b.jpeg)
August 15, 2024
Aug. 15, 2024 – Combatting citywide truancy is the focus of a new attendance campaign launched by the City of Jacksonville and Duval County Public Schools. Th...
![Duval County Schools police officer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_07de8360-5dce-43d7-92c1-de182a5d7cef.jpeg)
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024 – For Duval County School Police, the call to safety never ends — even when students are out during the summer. “We continue to police our schools during the s...
![Middle school teacher checks the work of his students](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1d654d03-1e28-436c-9693-6fa0ae5cad6d.jpeg)
August 7, 2024
Aug. 7, 2024 – Unless a teacher gives permission, students will need to keep their cell phones off, out-of-sight, and inside their bookbag or purse during class according to the...
![Teacher engages with students in the classroom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3be533d3-ee49-464f-b287-0c1b1df9b884.jpeg)
July 30, 2024
July 29, 2024 – New school grades were unveiled last week, showing Duval County Public Schools maintained its overall B grade, increased performance in all academic areas, and s...
![dcps students looking surpised and excited at a tablet together](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3a18abc2-ffd8-4c75-947f-c5eb5deefa5d.jpeg)
June 10, 2024
Duval County Public Schools has maintained its status as an accredited school district following a high-scoring review with Cognia Accreditation, an organization known for working...
![group of high school students in an auditorium with medals for receiving a seal of bilteracy](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_39dd186b-1bc7-4a3e-b5f2-2710137388f2.jpeg)
May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024 – From Chinese yo-yoing to Mexican dancing, many skills were on display during the Seal of Biliteracy ceremony where Team Duval students were recognized for masteri...
![Students and teachers posing holding certificate of completion of little language learners program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b8780791-87c5-4cc2-9736-1ca834c5710a.jpeg)
May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024 – Camila Guerrero, a junior at Mandarin High School, said her appreciation for teachers grew deeper this year. That’s because she – along with approximately 40 of ...
![close up of master facility plan banner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_27433a56-65b8-4242-9c47-6cd4dd61c9e7.jpeg)
May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024 – Employees, students, families, and the entire Team Duval community are invited to provide input on the recent proposals to redraw school boundaries, align feeder pa...
![Headshots of Bernier and Smith superintendents elect](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/duval_county_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bc9c417a-d820-4fb9-9f80-784468f4d6a1.png)
May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024 – Two finalists have been selected for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position. They are: Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith. The finalis...