Team Duval News

Students learn animal care through Frank H. Peterson veterinary assistant program

Oct. 20, 2020 – Inside one classroom at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology, ferrets greet students as they walk through the doors, guinea pigs gobble up afternoon snacks and the teacher’s pet…is actually a pet.

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Northwestern Legends and JTA partner to build new clothing closet

Oct. 19, 2020 – LaWanda Polydore knows that sometimes a clean shirt can determine whether a child succeeds or even attends school.

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See how each school benefits from half-penny sales tax

Oct. 12, 2020 – Whether it’s a new roof, enhanced technology, updated/new AC systems or removal of portables, every school in the district will benefit if the half-cent sales tax referendum passes. How they will each benefit is detailed in easy-to-read one-pagers on www.ourduvalschools.org.

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Duval School Board Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 9, 2020 - The Duval County School Board recently celebrated National Hispanic Heritage month by highlighting the successes, achievements, and contributions of Team Duval’s diverse Hispanic student population.

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National Virtual College Fair, Jax Goes to College Week begins Oct. 18

Oct. 8, 2020 – This year, students and families will have the opportunity to travel to multiple universities and colleges without ever leaving their couch.

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#Thank a Principal during National Principals Month

Oct. 6, 2020 – Through visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student, principals guide and support their schools in ways large and small every day.

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Bullying Prevention – Five things to know

Oct. 2, 2020 – Report, not respond. This is one of the key messages that Heather Watson wants Duval students and families to know.

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29 school sites to end curbside meal service due to low participation

Oct. 2, 2020 - Since the beginning of the school year, the district has offered curbside meal service at all schools in order to provide meals for students doing at-home learning. However, 29 of the schools have very low participation rates, with most serving less than five meals a day, and 11 serving no meals a day.

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Final window to opt into Duval HomeRoom closes, and other updates

Sept. 29, 2020 - The final window to opt into Duval HomeRoom for the 2020-21 school year closed Friday, Sept. 25.

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Superintendent clarifies flag, banner displays at school events

Sept. 28, 2020 - Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene has issued guidance to schools regarding displays of flags or banners at school events.

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JPEF Announces nominees for 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year

Sept. 23, 2020 — Congratulations to the more than 175 outstanding nominees for the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year, the district’s top teaching honor. The list of educators were announced on Monday by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund after being nominated by their principals.

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Crime scene investigations, accident reports and mock trials – Explore APR’s Criminal Justice career academy

Sept. 22, 2020 – Criminal justice fascinates the public – it’s why we obsess over true crime podcasts and documentaries. While most citizens are happy to keep their distance by listening through headphones or watching TV screens, some envision themselves in uniform, stepping up to the plate to help protect and strengthen their communities.

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Free lunch and breakfast at all DCPS schools beginning Monday, Sept. 21

Sept. 18, 2020 – Beginning Monday, Sept. 21, all school breakfast and lunch meals will be free for all students in every school with Duval County Public Schools . Additionally, Duval HomeRoom students can collect meals daily at any school regardless of enrollment from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Registration for Duval HomeRoom in second quarter open now through next Friday, Sept. 25

Sept. 15, 2020 – Families wishing to enroll their student in Duval HomeRoom or cancel their current Duval Homeroom enrollment for the second quarter may do so now through next Friday, Sept. 25.

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24 Team Duval students are 2021 National Merit Semifinalists

Sept. 10, 2020 – Congratulations to the 24 Duval County Public Schools students — representing Douglas Anderson, Mandarin, Paxon, and Stanton high schools — who are among the approximately 16,000 Semifinalists selected for the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Secondary students on hybrid model to return to full week on campus in phased approach

Sept. 9, 2020 – Duval County Public Schools is informing secondary school parents Wednesday afternoon that the Florida Department of Education has approved a modification to the district’s bridge to reopening plan. The revised plan will bring students back to on-campus attendance for five days in a phased approach, beginning with sixth grade students next week.

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Ticket booths move online for district athletic games

Sept. 9, 2020 – For the 2020-21 school year, tickets for the school district’s paid athletic events will be available for purchase online only via www.gofan.co.

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District's COVID-19 dashboard available

Sept. 8, 2020 - Duval County Public Schools has officially launched its COVID-19 dashboard. Available here on the district's website, the dashboard shows the number of students and staff attending or working in brick-and-mortar schools with confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. The dashboard allows the district to share important data with families as they make decisions regarding enrollment options now and in the future.

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Schools launch virtual Open Houses

Sept. 8, 2020 - Visit your child’s school and speak with school leaders all from the comfort of your home. Open houses are virtual this year, but parents will still have the same opportunity to engage with school leaders and educators.

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Football and other athletics to open with limited fan capacity

Aug. 28, 2020 – Friday night lights will burn just as bright, but crowd sizes will be controlled when high school football and other athletic contests begin in September.

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