Action News Jax Back to School
Team Up Hastings Back-To-School Festival provides school supplies and health services to students
Start of school for Charlton County High School students delayed ‘until further notice’
Applications open for free and reduced price meals at some Duval County schools
Applications available for free and reduced-price meals in St. Johns County schools
Share your Back to School pictures with us!
Safety
Do traffic accidents increase during back-to-school season? What the data shows
DCPS police dogs undergo drug and gun detection training
City of Jacksonville OIG report: Improper renovation work done in DCPS school cafeterias
Central Riverside Elementary School treated for termites, will be ‘ready and safe’ for school year
Supplies
Donate to kids in need at Action News Jax’s Family Focus ‘Tools for School’ supply drive
Ga. Credit union surprises St. Marys Elementary School teachers with $3K worth of classroom supplies
Action News Jax & Family Focus partners collect school supplies in Tools for School supply drive
The back-to-school shopping money strategy wealthier parents are turning to
Meals and Transportation
Clay County Schools bus registration for 2026–27 school year closes soon| How to register
St. Johns and Clay counties seek bus drivers for upcoming term
Clay County District Schools announces new free and reduced-price meal policy
Duval County student uses near-death experience to help children, families navigate food allergies
Curriculum
Back to School Headlines
River City Readers celebrates over 3M minutes logged by families; new app announced
Ga. Credit union surprises St. Marys Elementary School teachers with $3K worth of classroom supplies
Action News Jax & Family Focus partners collect school supplies in Tools for School supply drive
The back-to-school shopping money strategy wealthier parents are turning to
Parents would rather go into debt than have to say no to their kids this back-to-school season
Teachers save time with AI. Their students may pay the price
A parent's guide: 9 life skills every college-bound student needs
UPDATED LIST: Back to school backpack giveaways in the Jacksonville area
District Calendars
2026 School Start Dates
| Start date | County |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 4 | -Brantley County Schools |
| Wednesday, August 5 | -Camden County Schools -Pierce County Schools |
| Thursday, August 6 | -Glynn County Schools -Ware County Schools |
| Monday, August 10 | -Baker County School District -Charlton County Schools -Columbia County School District -Duval County Public Schools -Nassau County School District -Putnam County School District -St. Johns County School District |
| Tuesday, August 11 | -Bradford County School District -Clay County District Schools |
| Wednesday, August 12 | -Union County School District |
