Team Duval News

Sports medicine program strengthens resumes for Andrew Jackson High students

May 17, 2022 – Pumping iron with her personal trainers after work is typical for Andrew Jackson physics and algebra teacher Julia Mayeshiba and probably not unique for any educator wanting to stay in shape.

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Frank H. Peterson expanding aviation academy thanks to CSX drone donation

May 16, 2022 - New opportunities for students are taking flight at Frank H. Peterson’s aviation academy thanks to the donation of new aerial technology from CSX Transportation, Inc.

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Holocaust exhibit challenges Sandalwood students with how they’ll make their mark

May 9, 2022 – It is one thing to learn about the Holocaust from reading passages in a textbook.

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New window opens for applications to magnet/STO schools for 2022-23 school year

May 5, 2022 – Applications for magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools are now available in the Parent/Guardian Focus account.

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Team Duval spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2022 – May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Duval County Public Schools is proud to be a part of the global effort to destigmatize mental health!

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Kindergarten registration is open, families encouraged to apply early

May 2, 2022 – Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open, and there’s a special incentive for families who apply during the month of May.

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Referendum decision moves to voters

April 27, 2022 – Duval County voters will get a chance to demonstrate support for public schools as the Jacksonville City Council on Tuesday approved putting the school board resolution on the Aug. 23 ballot.

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Video – Celebrating military children at Anchor Academy

April 26, 2022 – From frequent moves to long deployments, there’s no doubt that military children and their families face unique challenges.

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John E. Ford students learn how to build a business through new entrepreneurship club

April 20, 2022 – Students at John E. Ford K-8 are learning how to be their own boss thanks to the school’s Entrepreneurship Club.

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Gregory Drive paraprofessional selected as School-Related Employee of the Year

April 14, 2022 – With her gospel-infused voice, Alisha Felk leads a group of delighted and dancing first graders in one of their favorite songs: “Oh 3D Shapes.”

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Window is open for Florida Prepaid college savings

April 14, 2022 – If saving for your child’s college or career training is one of your financial goals, the window to enroll in Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans is now open.

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Building success through Bridge to Employment at Englewood High School

April 7, 2022 – It was an experience like none other: a group of excited Englewood High School students spending the day immersed in a world of hands-on STEM activities at the Florida State College at Jacksonville.

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Registration open for free, summer remediation program: Summer Boost

April 6, 2022 – Team Duval is hoping to give its most at-need students an academic boost through its new summer learning initiative, Summer Boost.

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Recognizing Team Duval’s military students and community

April 5, 2022 – Team Duval is recognizing its more than 7,000 military children for their service and resiliency.

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Free laptops, hotspots available for students in need

April 5, 2022 – To help close the technology gap for students in need, the district is offering families the chance to apply for free laptops and hotspots.

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Student feedback leads to creation of GROW, a mental wellness initiative

March 30, 2022 – Erasing the stigma around mental health and helping students be more aware of available resources are concerns that students have continuously shared with Duval County Public Schools.

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Students encouraged to dream big, learn about entrepreneurship at John E. Ford during visit with noted author

March 25, 2022 – Students participating in the Future Entrepreneurs Club at John E. Ford Pre-K – 8 Montessori School had the chance to receive advice and guidance about being an entrepreneur from children’s book author and youth motivational speaker, Ty Allen Jackson this week.

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Video – District shares gun safety information with families

March 23, 2022 – Duval County Public Schools is sending communications to families about the importance of safely storing guns and ammunition to help prevent accidental shootings involving children and youth suicide.

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Students learn about STEM, space through live chat with astronaut

March 11, 2022 – Students across the district had a chance to learn more about space exploration on Thursday through a live chat with astronaut Laura Shepard Churchley, a passenger on a recent Blue Origin space flight and the daughter of Alan Shepard the first American to fly into space.

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Half-penny tax oversight committee issues annual report

March 10, 2022 - When Duval voters approved a voluntary half-penny sales surtax in November 2020, they also launched a new body of citizens to oversee the use of the revenue and hold the school district accountable to the promises it made to voters.

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