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Duval County School Police establish new K9 unit

June 5, 2023 – There are a couple new top dogs in town! A Belgian Malinois named Maverick and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/Poodle mix named LEO are two new furry additions to the Duval County School Police force, fulfilling a years-long goal of district leaders to create a K9 unit.

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‘I leave so very thankful for all of you’: Dr. Greene shares her reflections in a message to Team Duval

June 2, 2023 - I started my career in education more than 37 years ago at Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary School in Baldwin, and now I will conclude my career as the superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, the 20th-largest school district in the nation.

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Students to receive new smart student ID cards next school year

June 1, 2023 – They’re smarter, they’re faster, and they’re more secure. New smart student ID cards – scheduled to be distributed to all students next school year – will have upgraded technology similar to what is used in hotel keys.

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Students graduating with workforce skills through Duval Ready

May 31, 2023 – This school year, more than 700 Team Duval seniors will graduate with a new seal on their diploma – the “Duval Ready” designation.

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Dr. Dana Kriznar named superintendent of Duval County Public Schools

May 23, 2024 – Dr. Dana Kriznar, a former principal who led two different Duval schools from a “C” to an “A” grade, has been named as the next superintendent for Duval County Public Schools.

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Important dates/reminders for last few weeks of school

May 16, 2024 – Team Duval is in the final home stretch of the 2022-23 school year. Below are some important dates to remember as we enter the last few days of school:

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Untold history of Raines and Ribault high schools to be unveiled in new documentary project

May 5, 2023 – The extraordinary story of two of Duval’s most iconic school communities will soon be showcased in a new documentary film thanks to a partnership between Duval County Public Schools and LiT TV Network.

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Students with disabilities earn Food Handler certification at Alden Road “Finny’s Coffee Shop”

May 4, 2023 – Measuring the oil. Mixing the batter. Laying the cookies on a baking sheet and placing them into the oven. It’s all in a day’s work at Finny’s Coffee Shop at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center, a Duval County Public school for students with disabilities.

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Duval County School Police launch new Traffic Safety Unit

April 20, 2023 – Cars speeding through school zones have been a long-term safety concern for the Duval school community.

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Graduating seniors get jumpstart on job search through district’s annual employment fair

April 19, 2023 – It’s an opportunity Colombia native Andrews Restrepo thought he’d never have.

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Apply for a school with seat availability through Controlled Open Enrollment

April 18, 2023 – Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) is now open. COE provides an opportunity for families to apply for any open seats available at schools following the standard lottery application window that was open from Jan. 1 – Feb. 28.

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Sandalwood High School recognized nationally for its AVID college readiness program

April 14, 2023 - Congratulations to Sandalwood High on being recertified as an AVID National Demonstration School, making them the only high school in Northeast Florida to receive this distinction.

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Chaffee Trail school community celebrates groundbreaking of new middle school

April 13, 2023 – Right now, the plot of land adjacent to Chaffee Trail Elementary School is just dirt and grass.

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Weapons detector system successfully piloted at Riverside High; coming to all Duval high schools

April 13, 2023 – “Assured and reassured.” They’re words parent Jeffrey Rumlin is using to describe how he feels about the recently installed Evolv Technology weapons-screening system at Riverside High School.

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Next generation of doctors being fostered through UF Health and Paxon partnership

April 12, 2023 – The next generation of doctors and clinicians are being nurtured at Paxon School for Advanced Studies thanks to a new partnership between the school and UF Health College of Medicine- Jacksonville.

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Preparing toddlers for academic success through the HIPPY program

April 11, 2023 - Some of a child’s most critical years academically are before they even step foot in the classroom.

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Students with disabilities enjoy adaptive bicycles at Joseph Stilwell’s Bike Rodeo

April 4, 2023 – For three years running, the Joseph Stilwell Middle School Bike Rodeo has given students with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy an activity that most take for granted – riding a bycicle.

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Animal Lovers Club helps Mandarin Oaks students foster a love for science and animal care

March 31 - Chickens, chinchillas, and a baby pig aren’t what you see in an average school classroom. But for one class at Mandarin Oaks Elementary, they have become a staple.

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Students showcase STEM skills at Computer Science and Robotics festival

March 28, 2023 - From flight simulators, to robotics and 3D printing, students from schools across the county got the opportunity to show off their technology projects and better understand how their studies can start them on a path to scientific-based jobs.

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New technology lab, CSI partnership unveiled at Andrew Jackson High School

March 8, 2023 – Hands-on lessons in coding and assembling computers were among several activities taking place at Andrew Jackson High School earlier this month during a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s new technology lab.

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