Saint Leo University Receives Top Rankings From Military Times Best For Vets: Colleges 2021

The university ranked 11th in the nation and first in the Southeast.

Jacksonville Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Jacksonville area high schools.

Duval County Public Schools Bus Stop Registration Opens June 14 For 2021-22 School Year

With the exception of ESE services, families who wish to have school bus services for their child must complete registration.

Summer Hours For Duval County Public Schools District Offices

Beginning now through Thursday, July 22, school district offices will be operating on a 10-hour, four-day work week, with some exceptions.

DCPS: Free Summer Meals Available Through The Summer BreakSpot Program

Breakfast and lunch are now available to those age 18 and under.

Six DCPS Schools Named After Confederate Leaders To Be Renamed Following Board Approval

The names will officially change on Aug. 3.

Jacksonville's Hometown Trade School 'Drives' To Keep RVs On The Road

Jones Technical Institute is teaming with The Recreational Vehicle Training Institute to train RV technicians.

DCPS: Outdoor Graduations On Thursday, Friday Rescheduled Due To Bad Weather

Times have been changed from evening to morning.

DCPS To Provide New Online Options For 2021-22

About 19,000 students are currently learning through Duval HomeRoom, which will not be an option for full-time instruction next year.

DCPS: Masks Will Be Optional In School Buildings During The 2021-22 School Year

District leaders are still considering whether face coverings will be required on buses.

DCPS: Superintendent Shares School Name Change Recommendations

Six schools in the Duval County district are currently named for Confederate leaders.

FL Girls’ Yearbook Photos Edited, Often Badly, To Cover Cleavage

The same yearbook in which photo editing raised the necklines of girls’ tops allowed photos of shirtless boys in tight swim trunks.

Middleburg High School Students Win Regional Architecture, Construction & Engineering Competition

The students competed against 10 other teams from five area high schools, including a homeschool team.

DCPS: Stakeholder Balloting Results Now Available

On Wednesday, the district received the results of the recent stakeholder school name change balloting process.

University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy: Two UF Pharmacy Students Score Top 5 ISPOR Abstract Awards

Two University of Florida College of Pharmacy students were selected as top scoring abstract winners out of more than 1,300 submissions ...

University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy: Dr. Gary Cacciatore Honored With 2021 Outstanding Alumnus Award

Gary Cacciatore, Pharm.D., J.D., a 1988 graduate of the UF College of Pharmacy and vice president of regulatory affairs and associate re ...

University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy: UF College Of Pharmacy Celebrates Class Of 2021 Graduates

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy conferred Pharm.D. degrees for 265 graduates of the class of 2021, May 15. Also joining th ...

DCPS: Transportation Survey Results To Guide District's Next Steps

Receiving a text or email about whether their child's bus will be late was one of the more popular communication options stakeholders want.

DCPS: Students Age 12 And Up Now Eligible For COVID Vaccine

The May 15 vaccine clinic for Duval County Public Schools students is now open to those age 12 and older.

DCPS: Last Day Of School Schedule

Schools will follow an early dismissal schedule on the last day of school, which is Thursday, June 3.

DCPS: Sandalwood Vaccine Site Open To Eligible District Students

Students who are 16 years old or older will be able to get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this Saturday, May 15.

Team Duval Leader Recognized For Service In Schools And Community

For Tia Leathers, growing up in Jacksonville's northside helped develop her drive to be a leader who invests in her community.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Jacksonville Patch.

DCPS: Survey Seeks Feedback On COVID-19 Measures For Next Year

What schools will look like next year is the focus of a new district survey open now through May 24.

VIDEO: Mandarin High Educator Named Florida Teacher Of The Year Finalist

Jim Schmitt, a history teacher, is one of five educators up for the award.

Duval County Public Schools Recognized For Transparency In Financial Reporting

For the 20th year in a row, DCPS has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by ASPO

DCPS: New Surtax Dashboard To Help Community Keep Track Of Projects, Dollars Spent

School district leaders say the dashboard is a living document, updated monthly, to reflect continuous developments and adjustments.

DCPS VIDEO: Highlighting How Schools Support Military Children

Duval County Public Schools is proud to serve 8,672 military students and their families.

DCPS Kindergarten Enrollment Opens May 3

Families can register their children online or in person.

DCPS: Alfred DuPont Named Embassy Of Spain School Of The Year For Its Dual Language Program

This award is given to schools across the United States that demonstrate rigorous work in both Spanish and English.

Jacksonville Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Jacksonville area high schools.

DCPS VIDEO: Military Mom Surprises Children In Homecoming

Three students at Neptune Beach Elementary received the surprise of a lifetime when their mom, Petty Officer Langley, showed up at school.

Duval County Public Schools: 2020-21 State Assessments FAQ

Recently, the Florida education commissioner released an executive order regarding state assessments for the 2020-21 school year.

DCPS: Registration Open For New ‘Summer Rise' Program

Team Duval is hosting a variety of programs this summer for students in Pre-K through 12.  

DCPS: Late Applications For Magnet/STO Schools Now Available Through June 30

All applications are online.

DCPS: All School Name Actions To Be On June Agenda

The school board meeting will be held June 1 at 6 p.m. in the Cline Auditorium.

DCPS: Lake Lucina Teachers Awarded Cindy Edelman Excellence Fellowship

These educators will work to bring culturally responsive teaching practices to their school.

DCPS: Florida Prepaid Partners With Team Duval To Offer College Savings

The exclusive discount is available through April 30.

DCPS: “My Chat” With School Choice Is Back

Parents can once again live chat with school choice specialists to get their questions answered.

DCPS: If Schools Are Renamed, How Will The Costs Be Paid?

Officials say half-cent sales tax revenue will not be used for this purpose.