Back to School

Back to school supply test

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Buying school supplies every year adds up and it can be frustrating for parents to buy supplies that their children do not like or that do not work well.  First for you, "experts" from the Brooks Family YMCA put some of the most requested school supplies to the test.

Carter G. Woodson hosts Community Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Carter G. Woodson School of the Medical Arts will host a Community Day Saturday, August 18.

'Red-shirting' Kindergarten: Is it wise to wait?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's a debate a lot of parents face as their child turns five years old, should you put them in kindergarten right away or hold them back a year?

Bullying: Defined and what to look for in your child

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's a problem that many parents worry about: bullying. Fifth grade student, Jacob Jones says his experience with bullying was terrifying. "I had real stomach aches and I had really bad nauseous feelings, I was just scared to death," he says.

Back-To-School: The new concussion law schools must follow

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As kids get stronger, the hits get harder and sometimes that can lead to a concussion.

Full-Service Schools Program helps Duval County students

JACKONVILLE, Fla. -- Some students heading back to school will start the new year with obstacles already in their paths.

Sustainable school: Palencia Elementary to save energy, money

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- Wednesday is the last day for teachers and administrators to prepare Palencia Elementary School for students and parents.

Back-to-School: Handling food allergies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Lunch time is usually one of the highlights of the school day, but for parents whose children have food allergies it can be a very nerve-wrecking time.

UNF launches campus app and mobile-friendly website

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The University of North Florida has a new tool for its students. The school has launched a free campus app and made their website mobile-friendly.

Duval County Public Schools taking part in Million Father March

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When Duval County Public School students head back to class Monday, August 20, they are encouraging fathers and father-figures to take students to school on the first day.

Back to school brain foods

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Back to school is here for many families on the First Coast and nutritionists suggest parents invest in "brain foods" to help their children prepare.  

Five ways to keep kids safe on and off the school bus

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As parents prepare to send their kids back to school, there are five things to remember to help keep your kids safe on and off the school bus.

BEAM host back to school event for 19th straight year

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- BEAM hosted a back to school event for the 19th straight year, providing needy children clothes and supplies for the start of the next school year.

Ed White to host community meeting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ed White High School will host a community meeting to garner support on Thursday, August 16.

Free school supplies for Duval County teachers

Jacksonville, Fla. -- The annual Back to School Giveaway gets underway later this morning at the Teacher Supply Depot on the city's Westside.

App of the Day: Grades 2

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ever wondered what does my child need to score on their next test to be on track for an A? There's an app for that.

Nassau County starts new school year on Wednesday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Summer break comes to a close in Nassau County as a new school year gets underway tomorrow, August 8.

Duval Schools bus route information call center open

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Duval County Public Schools has opened its Transportation Call Center to help answer parents' questions about bus routes and schedules.

Teacher Supply Depot back to school supply giveaway Friday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Teacher Supply Depot will host a back to school giveaway Friday, August 10.

Summer vacation is over already?

It seems awfully early to say goodbye to summer vacation but some students around Florida head back to school this week.

Florida's sales tax holiday is a hit with shoppers

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday posts solid sales over the three-day period.

Ga. school lunches to include more fruit, veggies

ATLANTA -- Georgia students can expect to see more fruits and vegetables in their school lunches under new federal guidelines aimed at adding more nutrition to their diets.

Back-to-school promotions aren't limited to school supplies

This stuff's sure not on the list the teacher sent out.

Tax-free holiday creates traffic back up

Free health screening for local student-athletes

Jacksonville, Fla. -- On Saturday, August 4 and Saturday, August 11, nearly 500 volunteers, including 85 volunteer physicians, will provide free health screenings for approximately 1,500 local middle school and high school student-athletes in preparation for the school year.

Power Foods for Back to School

With school starting back up, so do your busy schedules. Healthy eating may go to wayside quickly as you pick up extra family activities.

App of the Day: MyHomework

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's that time of year when parents across the state prepare for back to school. In addition to the required supply lists and must have clothing items, you may want to consider spending some money on app this year.