Action News Jax Back to School
Back-to-School: Summer COVID-19 cases on the rise in Florida. Here’s how to protect yourself
140 bus routes change on day one at Duval County Public Schools
DCPS report: ‘High probability’ next year’s budget falls below state requirement
Clay County Sheriff's Office prepared to take over school security
Safety
Supplies
Donate to kids in need at Action News Jax’s Family Focus ‘Tools for School’ supply drive
‘This is fabulous:’ Clay County families receive free school supplies
‘Pack the Sack’ event to provide school supplies to 10,000 Duval County students August 3rd
Full list of tax-free Items for Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: July 29-August 11
Meals and Transportation
140 bus routes change on day one at Duval County Public Schools
Back-to-School: Durham School Services dropping new buses with enhanced safety measures
IDEA Public Schools across the state to offer free breakfast, lunch to students during school day
AAA issues safety alert for Florida drivers as students return to school
Curriculum
Duval students test below state average, DCPS superintendent takes action
Florida Education Department responds to report of removing climate change from science textbooks
FL Education Commissioner touts improving student achievement in second year of progress monitoring
Teaching teen drivers safety through hands-on training in St. Johns County
Back to School Headlines
2 new schools in St. Johns County are open, helping ease overcrowding in schools
Back-to-School: Jacksonville woman offers solutions to DCPS’ school consolidation dilemma
Back-to-School: Durham School Services dropping new buses with enhanced safety measures
Back-to-School: DCPS K9 Unit detects threats for schools
AAA issues safety alert for Florida drivers as students return to school
‘It’s not safe:’ Local parents react to new Duval County school bus policy
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office warns parents about back-to-school safety
AAA issues a back-to-school safety alert for Florida drivers
District Calendars
2024 School Start Dates
| Start date | County |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 8 | -Camden County Schools -Charlton County Schools -Glynn County Schools |
| Monday, August 12 | -Baker County School District -Bradford County School District -Brantley County Schools -Columbia County School District -Duval County Public Schools -Nassau County School District -Pierce County School District -Putnam County School District -St. Johns County School District -Union County School District -Ware County Schools |
| Tuesday, August 13 | -Clay County District Schools |
