FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - The countdown is on — just ONE month until the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10. Take small steps now to get ready: Adjust sleep schedules a little each week, gather school supplies and organize backpacks, keep learning going with 20 minutes of reading or math each day, mark important school dates on your family calendar, and start practicing morning routines. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year!
Good afternoon Eagle Nation,
Please see the bus numbers and routes for this school year. Please remember that if your child will be a bus rider, please be sure to request transportation for them through the Fous portal.
Bus 346 AM Route
7:40-Division St & 23RD ST W
7:44-5700 Cleveland RD @YMCA
7:45-Cleveland RD and Katanga Dr S
7:49-Cleveland RD and Owen AVE
7:52-4431 Moncrief RD W
7:53-Friden Dr & Ken Knight Dr E
7:55-Ken Knight Dr N & Ken Knight Dr E
8:00-Rufus Payne Elementary School
Bus 346 PM Route
3:00-Rufus Payne Elementary School
3:16-Ken Knight Dr N & Ken Knight Dr W
3:20-Friden Dr & Ken Knight Dr E
3:21-4431 Moncrief Rd W
3:25-Cleveland Rd & Owen Ave
3:26-Cleveland Rd and Katanga Dr S
3:27-5700 Cleveland Rd @YMCA
3:32- Division St & 23rd St W
There will be another bus route added soon. I will post that route once its finalized.
Please see the bus numbers and routes for this school year. Please remember that if your child will be a bus rider, please be sure to request transportation for them through the Fous portal.
Bus 346 AM Route
7:40-Division St & 23RD ST W
7:44-5700 Cleveland RD @YMCA
7:45-Cleveland RD and Katanga Dr S
7:49-Cleveland RD and Owen AVE
7:52-4431 Moncrief RD W
7:53-Friden Dr & Ken Knight Dr E
7:55-Ken Knight Dr N & Ken Knight Dr E
8:00-Rufus Payne Elementary School
Bus 346 PM Route
3:00-Rufus Payne Elementary School
3:16-Ken Knight Dr N & Ken Knight Dr W
3:20-Friden Dr & Ken Knight Dr E
3:21-4431 Moncrief Rd W
3:25-Cleveland Rd & Owen Ave
3:26-Cleveland Rd and Katanga Dr S
3:27-5700 Cleveland Rd @YMCA
3:32- Division St & 23rd St W
There will be another bus route added soon. I will post that route once its finalized.
Dear Eagle Nation Families,
We are excited to welcome you to the start of a new school year!
Eagle Nation School Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 6, at 12:00 PM and is open to all grade levels.
During orientation, students, parents, and guardians will have the opportunity to:
Meet their teacher
Receive important information about the upcoming school year
Learn about school expectations and procedures
Prepare for an amazing and successful year ahead
We encourage all families to attend as this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our school community and ensure a smooth start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing you on August 6th and welcoming you back to Eagle Nation!
Together, we will make this an amazing school year!
Sincerely,
Eagle Nation Administration
We are excited to welcome you to the start of a new school year!
Eagle Nation School Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 6, at 12:00 PM and is open to all grade levels.
During orientation, students, parents, and guardians will have the opportunity to:
Meet their teacher
Receive important information about the upcoming school year
Learn about school expectations and procedures
Prepare for an amazing and successful year ahead
We encourage all families to attend as this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our school community and ensure a smooth start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing you on August 6th and welcoming you back to Eagle Nation!
Together, we will make this an amazing school year!
Sincerely,
Eagle Nation Administration
🚌 Don't Miss the Bus! Registration for Duval County Public Schools transportation is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child will be a bus rider for the 26/27 school year, be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible to ensure transportation services are in place for the first day of school.
✅ Register now in FOCUS! http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
#DuvalSchools #BackToSchool #SchoolBusRegistration #DCPS
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:
http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
📣 Rufus E. Payne Families, Get Ready for an Amazing School Year! 🍿
Join us for "Pop Out with the Principal", a special opportunity to learn about important school policies, procedures, expectations, and resources before the school year begins. This event is designed to help students and families start the year informed, prepared, and ready for success!
🗓 Event Dates: ✅ July 27 • Pre-K: 10:00 AM • Kindergarten: 12:00 PM
✅ August 6 • 1st-5th Grade: 12:00 PM
We look forward to connecting with our families, answering questions, and sharing important information for a successful school year. We can't wait to see you there!
#RufusEPayneElementary #PopOutWithThePrincipal #SchoolReady #PayneProud #BackToSchool
📣 Rufus E. Payne Families, Get Ready for an Amazing School Year! 🍿
Join us for "Pop Out with the Principal", a special opportunity to learn about important school policies, procedures, expectations, and resources before the school year begins. This event is designed to help students and families start the year informed, prepared, and ready for success!
🗓 Event Dates: ✅ July 27 • Pre-K: 10:00 AM • Kindergarten: 12:00 PM
✅ August 6 • 1st-5th Grade: 12:00 PM
We look forward to connecting with our families, answering questions, and sharing important information for a successful school year. We can't wait to see you there!
#RufusEPayneElementary #PopOutWithThePrincipal #SchoolReady #PayneProud #BackToSchool
🚌 Don't Miss the Bus! Registration for Duval County Public Schools transportation is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child will be a bus rider for the 26/27 school year, be sure to complete your registration as soon as possible to ensure transportation services are in place for the first day of school.
✅ Register now in FOCUS! http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
#DuvalSchools #BackToSchool #SchoolBusRegistration #DCPS
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:
http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
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:
http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
http://www.duvalschools.org/busregistration
Start the school year informed, prepared, and ready for success! Join us for "Pop Out with the Principal," a special event designed to help families learn about important school policies, procedures, and expectations before the school year begins.
This is a great opportunity to connect with school leadership, get your questions answered, and ensure your child is ready for an amazing school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
#RufusEPayneElementary #PopOutWithThePrincipal #ReadyForSuccess #ParentPartnership #BackToSchool
This is a great opportunity to connect with school leadership, get your questions answered, and ensure your child is ready for an amazing school year. We look forward to seeing you there!
#RufusEPayneElementary #PopOutWithThePrincipal #ReadyForSuccess #ParentPartnership #BackToSchool
🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
Join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 9:00 AM as we celebrate our amazing 1st–4th grade students and all of their hard work this school year! 👏📚
We can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 💙
#StudentSuccess #ProudMoments #SchoolCommunity
Join us on Wednesday, May 27th at 9:00 AM as we celebrate our amazing 1st–4th grade students and all of their hard work this school year! 👏📚
We can’t wait to celebrate with our families! 💙
#StudentSuccess #ProudMoments #SchoolCommunity
Join us for a very important meeting as we assess the needs of our school community and our school improvement plan. This meeting will occur on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:00am in the cafeteria. Your input is crucial.
Eagle Nation! Report Cards will go home with students on March 31, 2026. Please make sure to schedule a conference to discuss your students' progress with their teacher.
Join us this morning for our Developmental Meeting. Flyers went home on March 25, 2026.
Hi families! This is a reminder that students will take the Florida B.E.S.T. Writing Assessment on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Please help your child be successful by ensuring they are present, on time, and well-rested for the assessment. Thank you for your support!
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
Eagle Families! We invite you to participate in our upcoming Data Drive on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. in the car rider zone.
During this event, teachers will be distributing important student data to help keep you informed about your child’s academic progress. The information you receive will include:
Student scores from the State FAST PM2 Assessment
Teacher contact information to schedule a parent‑teacher conference, if you would like to review the data more closely or discuss your child’s progress in detail
This quick morning pickup is designed to keep you connected and informed while supporting your child’s continued success.
Thank you for your partnership and engagement!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday morning!
During this event, teachers will be distributing important student data to help keep you informed about your child’s academic progress. The information you receive will include:
Student scores from the State FAST PM2 Assessment
Teacher contact information to schedule a parent‑teacher conference, if you would like to review the data more closely or discuss your child’s progress in detail
This quick morning pickup is designed to keep you connected and informed while supporting your child’s continued success.
Thank you for your partnership and engagement!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday morning!
Join us for Middle School Transition Night on Wed., Jan. 15 from 5:30–6:30 PM in the Media Center with MS administrators and a District Enrollment Specialist. 4th & 5th graders encouraged to attend—other grades welcome!
Science Extravaganza Night will also be held in the Cafetorium! Enjoy science activities, games, door prizes, raffles (including a gift card!), and dinner while supplies last.
Science Extravaganza Night will also be held in the Cafetorium! Enjoy science activities, games, door prizes, raffles (including a gift card!), and dinner while supplies last.
Join us for Science Extravaganza Night on Wed., Jan. 15 from 5:30–6:30 PM in the Cafetorium! Enjoy science activities, games, door prizes, raffles (including a gift card!), and dinner while supplies last.
Middle School Transition Night will also be held in the Media Center with MS administrators and a District Enrollment Specialist. 4th & 5th graders encouraged to attend—other grades welcome!
Report cards will be available to view in the Parent Portal on FOCUS beginning Wednesday, January 14, 2025. A hard copy of each student’s report card will also be sent home with students.
Students who are at risk of retention will receive grade recovery opportunities, and a parent conference will be scheduled to discuss next steps and support plans.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student success.
Soles of the Season – December 17, 2025
Join us for Soles of the Season on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hidden Oaks Elementary School!
Students will receive a brand-new pair of shoes and socks at no cost as part of this special event. Please note: students must be present to receive their shoes and socks.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping our students step into the season with confidence and comfort!
Join us for Soles of the Season on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Hidden Oaks Elementary School!
Students will receive a brand-new pair of shoes and socks at no cost as part of this special event. Please note: students must be present to receive their shoes and socks.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping our students step into the season with confidence and comfort!
