DCPS Secondary Students On Hybrid Model To Return To Full Week On Campus In Phased Approach

The change has no impact on students who chose either Duval HomeRoom or Duval Virtual Instruction Academy.

Coronavirus Dashboard Is Available On Duval County School District’s Website

The dashboard shows the number of students and staff in brick-and-mortar schools with confirmed positive cases of COVID-19

Duval Schools Launch Virtual Open Houses

Parents will be able to visit their child’s building and speak with school leaders all from the comfort of their home.

City Of Jacksonville, Duval Schools Expand Coronavirus Testing For Students

The opportunity for free rapid testing includes charter and private schools.

DCPS Football And Other Athletics To Open With Limited Fan Capacity

The district will limit attendance to 30 percent of a venue’s capacity for spectators of athletic contests.

Duval Schools: Coronavirus Dashboard On Hold Due To Department Of Health Privacy Concerns

Earlier this week, the district began publishing positive COVID-19 case counts by school on its news website in anticipation of a dashboard.

Updated Duval County Schools 2020-21 School District Calendar Now Available

The document can be viewed online and downloaded.

DCPS: Dashboard That Tracks Coronavirus Positive Cases In Schools Coming Soon

While the dashboard is under construction, known positive cases will be shared and updated daily on the district's website.

DCPS: What Happens If Coronavirus Enters A School Community?

Medical representatives collaborated with the school district and public health officials to develop thresholds and protocols.

Window For Late Applications To Duval Homeroom To Close Aug. 26

Enrollment and cancellation windows will open periodically throughout the year, including at the end of each quarter.

DCPS One-Stop Shop For Parent Support To Run Through Tuesday

The center will not be open Saturday or Sunday.

Duvall County Public School Bus Stop Information Is Now Posted Online

Parents who haven't received confirmation of their children's bus stop yet can go to nearest one until an official stop is assigned.

Dcps: “Team Up For Health” Video Series Shows How Team Duval Can Work Together To Slow Coronavirus Spread

Daily health screenings with your children, keeping them home if they are sick, and practicing how to wear a mask are recommended.

DCPS: St. Clair Evans Academy Is The New Northwestern Legends Elementary School

School leadership, faculty, community stakeholders, and students worked together to come up with the new name.

DCPS Provides Answers To FAQ's On School Reopening

The first day of classes is Aug. 20.

Darnell-Cookman Educator Receives Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching

Scott Sowell is one of only two educators in Florida to receive this honor.

What's New This Year With Duval County Public School Meals

Students enrolled in Duval HomeRoom can pick up meals at their school.

Duval County Public Schools Bus Registration Info Announced

The purpose is to control the number of students on each bus as a COVID-19 safety precaution.

DCPS Teacher’s Union, School District Announce Employee Coronavirus Benefits

The agreement also authorizes the purchase and use of COVID-19 rapid tests.

UPDATE: How To Create A DCPS Focus Account In 5 Steps

To maintain student confidentiality, parents and guardians are required to visit their child’s school to provide identification.

DCPS First Day Of School Postponed To Aug. 20

Duval Homeroom registration has been extended to July 31.

DCPS: Create A Focus Account In 7 Steps

Focus gives parents and guardians 24-7 access to their student’s information such as grades and assignments.

Edward Waters College Launches Student Financial Support Initiative

EWC is committed to paying the balances for returning students, including tuition, room and board, and activity fees.

DCPS July Graduation Schedule, Guest And Safety Information Available

Each graduate will be allowed two tickets.

Updates On Plan To Reopen Duval County Schools To Be Presented July 23

The school board requested that the district consider alternatives in light of the current pandemic situation.

DCPS Results From 2019 Student Health, Safety Survey Provide Key To Addressing Concerns

The focus was on injuries and violence, sexual behaviors, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, dietary behaviors, and physical activity.

Duvall County Public Schools Release Revised Reopening Plan

The plan now includes options for at-school learning for all grade levels five days a week as well as a Duval Homeroom option.

Edward Waters College Recipient Of Historic $3.5 Million Dollar Increase In State Support

Officials say the funds will help the college transition to a full-fledged university.

Voting Begins Wednesday On New Name For Saint Clair Evans School

A valid ID will be needed to cast a ballot.

DCPS: 4 Recent Graduates Honored For 13 Years Of Perfect Attendance

Most can’t use the word “perfect” to describe themselves…but for four recent Duval graduates….they’ve earned it.

Duval County Student Saves Neighbors During Fire, Receives Superintendent’s Coin Of Excellence

Aaron Hill, who attends Sandalwood High School, knocked on doors of townhouse community to make sure everyone got out safely.

Dr. Greene Presents Plan For Reopening Duval County Schools In 2020-21

The first day of classes is scheduled for Aug. 10.

Duval Dialogue – What Sort Of Political Activity Is Allowed For School Employees?

Staff members can do volunteer work for campaigns, but only when they are not on school duty.

Duval County Public Schools July Graduation Schedule, Guest And Safety Information Available

The ceremonies will be held from July 15-27.

Equity, School Consolidations And Renaming Schools Were Among Topics At June DCPS Board Meeting

Parents will receive notification of their child’s building assignment.

Child’s Comment Motivates Unconscious Bias Training At Duval County Public Schools

Executive Director of Family and Community Engagement Tia Leathers shares a conversation she had with her daughter.

Duval County Public Schools To Consider Renaming Buildings

Six schools currently have Confederate-era names.

DCPS School-Issued Laptops To Be Updated This Week

District-loaned hotspots are being deactivated.

Governor’s Announcement Informs Duval’s Safe School Reopening Plan

The new school year is scheduled to begin Aug. 10; click the link for more information.

DCPS Provides Kindergarten Readiness Checklist

Click on the link to read the document.