📢 Don’t Get Them Confused!
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
Amendment 3 and the Duval County Public Schools 1-mill referendum are two separate items on the November 3 ballot.
🏫 The 1-mill referendum is a continuation of the millage approved by Duval County voters in 2022. It supports school funding, including teacher pay, as well as arts and athletics.
🏠 Amendment 3 is a proposed change to the Florida Constitution addressing property taxes statewide. The amendment excludes school funding.
Take a look at the graphic for a quick side-by-side comparison and visit www.DuvalSchools.org/Vote for more information about the 1-mill referendum.
As part of our district's commitment to student health, safety, and emergency preparedness, our Physical Education and Health programs proudly participated in the World Heart Day "RESPOND" Initiative on September 29.Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to learn, practice, and share Hands-Only CPR, reinforcing the important message:
❤️ "You can be the reason someone lives."
Students learned that if a person suddenly collapses, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally, they should:
✅ Call 911
✅ Send someone to retrieve an AED
✅ Begin Hands-Only CPR immediately
❤️ "You can be the reason someone lives."
Students learned that if a person suddenly collapses, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally, they should:
✅ Call 911
✅ Send someone to retrieve an AED
✅ Begin Hands-Only CPR immediately
❤️ Parents, give your child’s heart a check! Who We Play For is offering FREE heart screenings on October 15, 2026, from 10 AM–1 PM at 1424 Franklin St. Early screening can help detect hidden heart conditions. Register today!
Vision Is Priceless will provide vision services to Panthers on-site at Matthew Gilbert, helping eliminate transportation barriers and ensuring students have convenient access to needed vision care. Forms for permission were sent home with students. If you need another form please contact the front office
📚🐾 After-School Tutoring is coming!
The after school tutoring program begins Wednesday, October 21 and runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 PM.
Students will receive support in Reading, Math, and all content areas, with Activity Bus transportation available! 🚌
Parents/guardians: Students received a flyer with a permission slip on the back in English and Spanish. A completed permission slip must be returned for your student to participate.
Learn • Practice • Grow! 💚🧡
The after school tutoring program begins Wednesday, October 21 and runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 PM.
Students will receive support in Reading, Math, and all content areas, with Activity Bus transportation available! 🚌
Parents/guardians: Students received a flyer with a permission slip on the back in English and Spanish. A completed permission slip must be returned for your student to participate.
Learn • Practice • Grow! 💚🧡
Homecoming 2026 is loading… and we’re bringing ALL the Panther energy! 🧡💚
Get ready to show your spirit, rep your team, find your twin, and turn up for Homecoming! 🎉
🎯 Oct. 14: Crazy Sock Day
👵🏽 Oct. 15: Dress Like an Elderly Person Day
🏈 Oct. 16: Rep UR’ Favorite Football Team Day
👯 Oct. 19: Twin Day + 💃🏽 Homecoming Dance | 2–4 PM | Gym | $5
🧡💚 Oct. 20: Orange & Green Day + 🏈 Homecoming Game vs. Lakeshore | 5:45 PM
📢 GAME ON. PANTHER NATION. LET’S GET THIS W!
Get ready to show your spirit, rep your team, find your twin, and turn up for Homecoming! 🎉
🎯 Oct. 14: Crazy Sock Day
👵🏽 Oct. 15: Dress Like an Elderly Person Day
🏈 Oct. 16: Rep UR’ Favorite Football Team Day
👯 Oct. 19: Twin Day + 💃🏽 Homecoming Dance | 2–4 PM | Gym | $5
🧡💚 Oct. 20: Orange & Green Day + 🏈 Homecoming Game vs. Lakeshore | 5:45 PM
📢 GAME ON. PANTHER NATION. LET’S GET THIS W!
It’s time to lace up, dress up, and make memories that will last a lifetime! ✨👑
Matthew W. Gilbert proudly presents our 4th Annual Sole for Your Soul Daddy-Daughter Dance! 💃🏽👨🏽👧🏽
👟 Sneakers + Ball Gowns = A Night to Remember!
📅 December 11, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
💌 RSVP by Friday, November 20th
Daddies, uncles, grandpas, father figures—grab your little girl and get ready to step into a night full of love, laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories! 🥰✨
👑 Because every princess deserves to have her favorite guy by her side. 👑
Matthew W. Gilbert proudly presents our 4th Annual Sole for Your Soul Daddy-Daughter Dance! 💃🏽👨🏽👧🏽
👟 Sneakers + Ball Gowns = A Night to Remember!
📅 December 11, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
💌 RSVP by Friday, November 20th
Daddies, uncles, grandpas, father figures—grab your little girl and get ready to step into a night full of love, laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories! 🥰✨
👑 Because every princess deserves to have her favorite guy by her side. 👑
Panther Nation, your voice matters! 🐾🧡💚
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is a space where parents, families, community members, staff, and school leaders come together to share ideas, concerns, feedback, and solutions that help make Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School stronger.
This SAC meeting is special, the student of parents who attend this SAC meting will earn a dress down pass.
Date: Tuesday September 29th
📅 Every Last Tuesday of the Month
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎉 BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! 🎉
As the Community Hub at Matthew W. Gilbert Community Partnership School, Children’s Home Society of Florida is excited to invite our Panther families to Family Bingo Night! 🎉
Come out for an evening filled with family fun, games, prizes, and community connection! We love creating opportunities for our Gilbert families to come together, build relationships, and enjoy time as a school community.
📅 September 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Matthew W. Gilbert Community Partnership School
🎲 Grab your family, bring your Panther Pride, and get ready to play BINGO!
💚🧡 Connecting Families. Building Community. Creating Brighter Futures.
As the Community Hub at Matthew W. Gilbert Community Partnership School, Children’s Home Society of Florida is excited to invite our Panther families to Family Bingo Night! 🎉
Come out for an evening filled with family fun, games, prizes, and community connection! We love creating opportunities for our Gilbert families to come together, build relationships, and enjoy time as a school community.
📅 September 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Matthew W. Gilbert Community Partnership School
🎲 Grab your family, bring your Panther Pride, and get ready to play BINGO!
💚🧡 Connecting Families. Building Community. Creating Brighter Futures.
🎉 Panther Nation, it’s time to get your game face on! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for our Homecoming Dance on October 19th from 2:00–4:00 PM during school! 🪩🎶 Tickets are just $5.00 with prepay available through October 9th. Come ready to dance, have fun, and show that Panther Pride!
#GilbertPanthers #Homecoming2026 #PantherPride #GameOn #HomecomingDance
Join us for our Homecoming Dance on October 19th from 2:00–4:00 PM during school! 🪩🎶 Tickets are just $5.00 with prepay available through October 9th. Come ready to dance, have fun, and show that Panther Pride!
#GilbertPanthers #Homecoming2026 #PantherPride #GameOn #HomecomingDance
The PBIS Store is OPEN next Friday during lunch! 🛍️ Bring your Panther Bucks and come shop for your rewards! 💚🧡
For North East Florida Goes to College week students are given the opportunity to win prizes by answering the college trivia giving during morning announcements. Here are yesterday's winners.
🎉 Panther Nation, it’s time to get your game face on! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for our Homecoming Dance on October 19th from 2:00–4:00 PM during school! 🪩🎶 Tickets are just $5.00 with prepay available through October 9th. Come ready to dance, have fun, and show that Panther Pride!
#GilbertPanthers #Homecoming2026 #PantherPride #GameOn #HomecomingDance
Join us for our Homecoming Dance on October 19th from 2:00–4:00 PM during school! 🪩🎶 Tickets are just $5.00 with prepay available through October 9th. Come ready to dance, have fun, and show that Panther Pride!
#GilbertPanthers #Homecoming2026 #PantherPride #GameOn #HomecomingDance
🎓✨ N.E. FLORIDA GOES TO COLLEGE WEEK IS HERE, PANTHERS! ✨🎓
Get ready to EXPLORE • DISCOVER • PLAN • PREPARE • GO! 🏫🎯
The Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Counselors’ Office is hosting N.E. Florida Goes to College Week, September 21–26! We have a week full of fun activities designed to help our Panthers explore college, careers, goals, and their future. 💙💚
👕 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — COLLEGE SHIRT DRESS-DOWN DAY!
Wear your favorite college shirt and show us where your future could take you! Uniform bottoms are required.
Homecoming 2026 is loading… and we’re bringing ALL the Panther energy! 🧡💚
Get ready to show your spirit, rep your team, find your twin, and turn up for Homecoming! 🎉
🎯 Oct. 14: Crazy Sock Day
👵🏽 Oct. 15: Dress Like an Elderly Person Day
🏈 Oct. 16: Rep UR’ Favorite Football Team Day
👯 Oct. 19: Twin Day + 💃🏽 Homecoming Dance | 2–4 PM | Gym | $5
🧡💚 Oct. 20: Orange & Green Day + 🏈 Homecoming Game vs. Lakeshore | 5:45 PM
📢 GAME ON. PANTHER NATION. LET’S GET THIS W!
Get ready to show your spirit, rep your team, find your twin, and turn up for Homecoming! 🎉
🎯 Oct. 14: Crazy Sock Day
👵🏽 Oct. 15: Dress Like an Elderly Person Day
🏈 Oct. 16: Rep UR’ Favorite Football Team Day
👯 Oct. 19: Twin Day + 💃🏽 Homecoming Dance | 2–4 PM | Gym | $5
🧡💚 Oct. 20: Orange & Green Day + 🏈 Homecoming Game vs. Lakeshore | 5:45 PM
📢 GAME ON. PANTHER NATION. LET’S GET THIS W!
Matthew Gilbert Panthers, help us inform the community! What will voters see on the ballot this November?
The ballot language shows that funding will continue to support teacher and staff compensation, as well as arts and athletics.
We’re sharing the official language so our community can understand exactly what will appear on the November 3 ballot.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at www.duvalschools.org/vote.
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
The ballot language shows that funding will continue to support teacher and staff compensation, as well as arts and athletics.
We’re sharing the official language so our community can understand exactly what will appear on the November 3 ballot.
Learn more about the 1-mill referendum, including frequently asked questions and funding information, at www.duvalschools.org/vote.
For Teachers. For Students. For Duval. Our Progress Continues.
Why is the 1 mill back on the ballot this November?
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
The current 1-mill was approved by Duval County voters in 2022, and under Florida law, voters must consider its continuation every four years.
The 1 mill has helped support teacher compensation and efforts to recruit and retain qualified, certified educators. Since 2022, teacher vacancies have declined, teacher retention has increased, and Duval County Public Schools has become an A-rated district for two consecutive years.
As we approach the November election, we’ll be sharing factual information to help our school community understand what the 1 mill is, how the funding is used, and what voters will be asked to consider.
For more FAQs visit the DCPS website - https://www.duvalschools.org/o/dcps/page/vote-faqs
🎮💜🩵 GAME ON: DON’T PLAY ALONE! 🩵💜🎮
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this month, Panther Nation is leveling up our mental health! 🐾🎮
Each week, we’re focusing on a new way to remind ourselves that we matter, our feelings matter, and we don’t have to face life alone.
🎮 WEEK 1 | Know Your Team — Know who’s in your corner.
💬 WEEK 2 | Name Your Feeling — It’s okay to feel. Give it a name.
⚡ WEEK 3 | Choose Your Power-Ups — Find the people, habits, and resources that help you level up.
🎓 WEEK 4 | Northeast Florida Goes to College — Dream big. Plan your next level.
💜 WEEK 5 | Keep Living — Keep going. Keep talking. Keep choosing hope.
This month, check in on yourself, check in on your people, and remember: you were never meant to play alone. 🫶🏽
🐾 PANTHERS, LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER!
Your mental health matters. YOU MATTER. 💜🩵
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this month, Panther Nation is leveling up our mental health! 🐾🎮
Each week, we’re focusing on a new way to remind ourselves that we matter, our feelings matter, and we don’t have to face life alone.
🎮 WEEK 1 | Know Your Team — Know who’s in your corner.
💬 WEEK 2 | Name Your Feeling — It’s okay to feel. Give it a name.
⚡ WEEK 3 | Choose Your Power-Ups — Find the people, habits, and resources that help you level up.
🎓 WEEK 4 | Northeast Florida Goes to College — Dream big. Plan your next level.
💜 WEEK 5 | Keep Living — Keep going. Keep talking. Keep choosing hope.
This month, check in on yourself, check in on your people, and remember: you were never meant to play alone. 🫶🏽
🐾 PANTHERS, LET’S LEVEL UP TOGETHER!
Your mental health matters. YOU MATTER. 💜🩵
**🎮🏫 GAME ON, PANTHER NATION!**
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
**🎮🏫 GAME ON, PANTHER NATION!**
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
It’s time to press START on an AMAZING school year! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for **Open House** and get ready to level up for the year ahead!
🎮 **OPEN HOUSE**
📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
✨ Meet your teachers
🏫 See your classroom
🎯 Get prepared for the year
🐾 Connect with our Panther Nation family
Bring your family, bring your excitement, and get ready to hit **START** on a great year!
**Together, We Win! 🧡💚🐾**
#PantherNation #GameOn #OpenHouse #BackToSchool #TogetherWeWin #MatthewGilbertMiddleSchool
