2016 Reading Extravaganza

2016 Reading Extravaganza Celebrate literacy at Hemming Park on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. – noon  for the 2016 Reading Extravaganza! Students will be recognized for the  efforts they made toward reading as well as pick-up their reading medals  and have the opportunity to swap books. Local celebrities will be on-hand  for story time sessions, where they select a book to read out loud to audiences.  Additionally, there will be vendors, a food truck, entertainment and more!  Reading certificates will be distributed to schools soon.

Bully Prevention Contest

The DCPS Bully PSA Contest 

The DCPS Bully PSA Contest invites students to create a video describing how they can positively impact their schools by being United Against Bullying.  More information and the full contest details can be found on the officialcontest page.

Teacher Appreciation at the Armada

You’re invited to join the Armada FC for Teacher Appreciation Night, celebrating educators who provide educational excellence in every school, every classroom, for every student, every day. 

The Jacksonville Armada and their sponsors are donating 1,000 tickets to Duval County Public Schools’ teachers to enjoy the match against Ottawa Fury June 7 at 4 pm. 

Persons interested in attending should come to the security desk at the downtown administration office (1701 Prudential Dr., 32207) now through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 

A school badge is required for pick-up (four tickets maximum per person). Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To promote fairness and consistency, no substitutions in persons or identification will be permitted.