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Congratulations to Ms. Carrion, Ms. Molina, and Ms. Alvarenga for being awarded a grant to attend the Guy Harvey Foundation training. Due to their efforts and training, we have been named a Guy Harvey Conservation School! For more information visit Conservation Program - New Draft - Guy Harvey Foundation.

Don't forget there is no school for students on Monday and Tuesday. Have a great four-day weekend!

Beginning October 5, Duval County Public Schools will launch the 2026-27 Data Triangle Survey, providing students, employees, families, and community members an opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives about our schools and district. The survey closes on October 23.

The Data Triangle Survey is an important part of our continuous improvement work. It helps us better understand what is working well across the district, where there are opportunities for growth, and how the experiences of the people we serve and work alongside connect to the outcomes we are working to improve. You may complete the survey by visiting https://duvalschools.org/surveys. Click on the blue bar labeled "Family and Community Survey". All responses are anonymous.

New Car Rider Traffic Pattern: Please enter the car line at the intersection of Park St. and Barrs St. Take Barrs St. to Herschel St. See the map for clarification.

Important Reminders:

• Dismissal begins at 2:50 p.m. Students should be picked up no later than 3:15 p.m.
• Car Riders: Please DO NOT walk up to the school during dismissal to pick up your student. Car riders are picked up in a car.
• Walkers: Please do not drive your car up to the walker area to pick up him/her. You must walk to the walker gate to pick up your child. If you drive your car to the walker area, please park in a designated parking spot or at the Willow Branch Library, then walk up to the walker gate. DO NOT park on the grass or in a neighbor's driveway.
• Extended Day: Please park and walk into the building to pick up your student.

Join us for the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. You can buy tickets online or at the gate. Use the QR code to check out the items up for auction and start bidding!

Join us in promoting Unity Day on Wednesday, October 21! Wear orange to show your support for inclusion, kindness, and a stronger school community!

Students may dress as their favorite book character and participate in our indoor Book Character Parade on October 30th. Students should have a book to go with their costume. No toy weapons or masks are allowed.

It's time for our annual Book Character Dance! Join us on Friday, October 30th from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $16.00 which includes 5 snack tickets. All students must have a permission slip turned in by Tuesday, October 27th and pay for the event on schoolcashonline.com. Proceeds benefit the WRES Safety Patrols. Come dressed as your favorite book character and show off your best dance moves!

One of our community partners, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, is offering free music classes for students once a month. Check it out!

Our clinic maintains a small clothing closet with emergency clothing for students. These items are available when students experience bathroom accidents, spills, or other situations that require a change of clothing.

At this time, we are in need of the following items for our clothing closet:

• Girls underwear - size 8,10 & 12
• Girls stretchy long pants - size 4/5, 6/6x,7/8 ,10,12
• Girls stretchy shorts - size 6,8 & 10
• Girls long sleeve shirts - size 4/5
• Boys underwear - size 10 & 12
• Boys athletic shorts (no zipper) - size 4/5, 6/7,10/12,14/16
• Boys Athletic long pants (no zipper) - size 4/5, 6/7, 8, 10/12, 14/16

Clothing donations do not have to be new, just on good condition. Donations may be dropped off to the main office and we will make sure our health aide, Ms. Dipatri, receives them.

Join us for a School Tour or visit our booth at the Enrollment Expo! See dates and times below.

We are elated to share our newest community partner program with you! Riverside Avenue Christian Church is helping us build strong readers. Volunteers are coming regularly to read with students in first through third grade. They are learning to love reading and strengthening their reading stamina and fluency. Thank you, RACC, for your support of our youngest readers!

Keep our school safe! To report suspicious or dangerous activity, go to getfortifyfl.com.

Principal: Amber McCormick

Email: stillsona@duvalschools.org

Assistant Principal: Kiana McAlister

Email: mcalisterk@duvalschools.org
Website: https://www.duvalschools.org/o/wres
Location: 2801 Hershel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Phone: 904-381-3900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRESJacksonville