Team Duval News
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District to discuss possible merger of R.V. Daniels with R.L. Brown
March 14, 2024 – R.L. Brown and R.V. Daniels elementary schools are at the front of merger conversations as Duval County Public Schools continues to seek ways to “right size” campuses to improve learning environments for students.
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Dancing robots and STEM skills on display at annual Robotics and Computer Science Festival
March 11, 2024 – Doing dance offs with limber, four-legged robots was just one of the many STEM-related joys students enjoyed at the district’s annual Robotics and Computer Science Festival held this month.
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New Berlin Elementary students turn lemons into lemonade with splashy literacy challenge, cancer-fundraiser
March 4, 2024 – Literacy and lemonade made the perfect combination for New Berlin Elementary School students as they recently celebrated raising more than $2,700 through their lemonade-themed fundraiser.
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Englewood Elementary students enriched with financial knowledge through “JA in a Day”
Feb. 29, 2024 – More than 200 Englewood Elementary students can now bank on great financial futures thanks to the money-saving tips they learned in the “JA in a Day” financial literacy program.
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Community meeting for the new Pickett Elementary School scheduled for Feb. 27
Feb. 22, 2024 – Duval’s Northside will soon receive another state-of-the-art facility with the construction of the new Pickett Elementary School, expected to open in August 2025.
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New schools in the works for Englewood Elementary, Spring Park Elementary; Community meeting scheduled for Feb. 26
Feb. 13, 2024 – The Master Facility Plan is well underway, with construction gearing up on the new Englewood and Spring Park elementary schools, two of five schools anticipated to open August 2025.
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Twin Lakes Middle students gain STEM skills through CSX “Innovation Day”
Feb. 9, 2024 – Coding, flying drones, and learning about artificial intelligence were just some of the STEM-enrichment activities that Twin Lakes Middle School students experienced on Wednesday thanks to the school’s partnership with CSX.
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More than just one month: How the district teaches Black history year-round in our schools
Feb. 1, 2024 – For Social Studies teacher Jenecy Griffin, her first rule is simple — have fun. "There’s never a dull moment when it comes to learning history,” shares the William M. Raines High School educator with a laugh. “I make it fun because I know they can remember it when it’s fun.”
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Early release for high schools on last week will continue; early release for all schools on last day
Jan. 30, 2024 – Historically in Duval, high schools have had an early dismissal schedule for the last week of school due to commencement ceremonies, and all schools have had an early dismissal on the last day of school.
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Team Duval celebrates record-high graduation rate
Jan. 25, 2024 – Team Duval has an exciting new milestone to celebrate — a record-high graduation rate. Data released by the state of Florida reveals a district graduate rate of 87.2% for the 2022-2023 school year.
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Applying to magnet and Special Transfer Option (STO) schools: A how-to guide
Jan. 24, 2023 – Every year, our district gives students who want to attend a Duval County school outside their regular attendance zone the opportunity to apply to and change schools. This application window always opens on the first day of January and closes on the last day of February.
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Teachers share reading strategies for elementary students (+ Tips for parents)
Jan. 22, 2024 – Whether they’re practicing sight words or working on phonics, implementing solid reading strategies for elementary students is vital to their long-term academic success. Just ask second-grade teacher Shawnie Hodgson.
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Terry Parker High School teacher named 2024 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year
Jan. 21, 2024 – Congratulations to Gustavo Guzman, a biology teacher at Terry Parker High School, who was named the 2024 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year at the 33rd Annual EDDY Awards.
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Input from parents, staff lead to new schedule for last week of school
Jan. 16, 2024 – After reviewing feedback from parents and staff, Duval County Public Schools has revised the schedule for the last week of school.
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Save the dates for upcoming School Showcase Saturdays
Dec. 21, 2023 – Enrollment season begins January, and Team Duval is working to support families through the upcoming School Showcase Saturday events.
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District receives $4 million grant to enhance education for students with disabilities
Dec. 19, 2023 – A $4 million federal research grant is bolstering the district’s efforts to provide equitable access to education for students with disabilities.
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District retains “B” rating under new state grading rules, number of “A” schools increases
Dec. 11, 2023 – Students in Duval County Public Schools earned the district another solid “B” grade for the 2022-23 academic year, and the percentage of district-managed “A” schools increased from 27% to 29%.
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Finalists for 2024 VyStar Teacher of the Year announced
Dec. 8, 2023 – It was a day full of hugs, tears, smiles, and even drumlines!
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Mustangs head to state championship in style
Dec. 8, 2023 – “Go Mandarin! Win State! We Are Mandarin!” These were the cheers heard this morning outside of Mandarin High School as the school community sent off their Mustangs in style!
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New bikes gifted to 300 third graders across Team Duval thanks to Bikes for Kids Foundation
Dec. 6, 2023 -Third graders from four Team Duval elementary schools are taking home a new set of wheels ahead of the holidays thanks to the Bikes for Kids Foundation.
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