Twin Lakes Academy Middle

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!

Parents of a future 7th or 8th grader this fall? Please click below and rate your electives that you wish to take for the 2026-2027 school year. Number 1 being your 1st preference and 5 being your last preference.

7TH GRADE ELECTIVE PREFERENCE FORM

8TH GRADE ELECTIVE PREFERENCE FORM

Open Gate is live at Twin Lakes Academy Middle School!

Please take a moment and have your child clean out their backpacks of items not needed for school. Before any student walks through Open Gate, the student will have to remove any 3 Ring Binder, eye glass case, eyelash curler, umbrella, gaming device, tablet, laptop, metal lunchbox, metal pencil case or metal spiral notebook. Open Gate is our new norm to ensure safety of our campus. Tomorrow is our first day, so you will see the yellow tape blocking off a section of the area known as the "no zone" area to maintain the traffic flow. There will be a line, but as students get accustomed to the machine the process will go smoother. We will try to get every student through by 9:30am, but realistically first period will be delayed. Thank you for your patience and 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

THE 2ND ANNUAL CTE CAREER ACADEMY SHOWCASE – You're invited to this free community event where Duval’s educators and students shine! Highlighting all 67 of the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academies and programs, this event offers students and teachers a platform to share their innovative work with families and the broader community. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with academy staff and students, explore the unique programs offered across the district, and receive expert guidance from CTE staff on navigating the application process. No advanced registration is required. This event takes place Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Adam W. Herbert University Center at the University of North Florida. The address is 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Back to School Drive!

August 16th 10:00am - 1:00pm

4570 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville, FL.