🎉 It’s CTE Month, and the future is on full display! 🎉

February is all about Career & Technical Education, where classrooms turn into launchpads, and students explore real-world skills that lead to real careers. 🚀

📅 Save the Date for our 2026 CTE Showcases
⏰ During school hours
🔹 February 5 - YHS
🔹 February 13 - HMSHS
🔹 February 19 - WNHS
🔹 February 24 - FBHS

Students will get hands-on experiences, meet industry professionals, and see how CTE opens doors to high-demand careers and bright futures.

💡 From skills to careers.
🛠️ From learning to earning.
➡️ CTE gets students THERE.

#CTEMonth #CTEShowcase #CareerReady #FutureFocused #CTEWorks #GetThere #NassauCountySchools #UnlockYourPotential
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Save the Date graphic for the Career and Technical Education 2026 Showcase. Text reads “Save the Date – Career and Technical Education 2026 Showcase,” held during school hours. Four February dates are listed with school logos: February 5, February 13, February 19, and February 24. The bottom includes the Florida Get There workforce initiative logo with the tagline “Your Future Starts Here – Unlock Your Potential,” along with Nassau County School District and Career and Technical Education logos.

Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students turned math into an adventure today. During their Area Gallery Walk, the room transformed into a lively, hands‑on exploration zone where everyone worked together to crack the “mysteries” of plane shapes, composite figures, and differences of shapes.

Students moved around the room, shared ideas, compared strategies, and helped one another make sense of challenging problems. Students were engaged, curious, and proud of their discoveries.

Activities like this don’t just build math skills; they build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of excitement about learning.

3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Three students sit around a library table solving math problems written directly on the tabletop, discussing measurements and calculations together.
Students collaborate at a library table on a math task written on the tabletop, using pencils, notebooks, and calculators in a shared workspace.
Students sit at a library table working together on a math activity, using calculators and paper while a digital display and whiteboard are visible in the background.
Three students sit at a tall round table in a school library collaborating on written math problems, with bookshelves and school signage visible behind them.
Students work independently and collaboratively at a library table, completing math assignments written on the tabletop with notebooks and calculators nearby.
Students collaborate at a library table on a math task written on the tabletop, using pencils, notebooks, and calculators in a shared workspace.
Students collaborate at a library table on a math task written on the tabletop, using pencils, notebooks, and calculators in a shared workspace.

The Nassau County School District is hiring school bus drivers to support safe, reliable transportation for students across our community.

Competitive pay. Strong benefits. Meaningful work.

✔ Hiring bonus of $2,500–$3,000*
✔ $18–$19+ per hour*
✔ Annual attendance and safety bonuses
✔ Free training provided
✔ Millage bonus for the 2025–2026 school year: $5,877 (prorated)

Join a team that plays a vital role in student success every day.

📞 Questions? Contact the NCSD Transportation Department at 904-225-0127
🚌 Apply to be an NCSD Bus Driver today.

*Hourly pay based on union contract negotiations and years of experience.

#SchoolBusDrivers #NowHiring #TransportationJobs #EducationCareers #PublicServiceJobs #NassauCountyFL #WeAreNassau

3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Promotional graphic from the Nassau County School District showing several yellow school buses lined up on a roadway. Large text reads, “We are hiring school bus drivers.” A call-to-action states, “Apply Today,” followed by the website address nassau.k12.fl.us. The Nassau County School District logo appears at the top of the image.
This week is Celebrate Literacy Week in Florida. Schools across the district will highlight the importance of reading and engage students in activities that foster a love of literacy.
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
A graphic with the theme Read, White, and Blue Celebrating 250 Chapters of America for Celebrate Literacy Week 2026.

The Nassau County School District invites students and families to attend the 2026 College and Career Fair.
Join us on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Yulee High School Cafeteria to explore postsecondary education options and career pathways.

A free sweet treat will be provided to each student who attends, sponsored by the Nassau Education Foundation and The Gates’ Foundation, and provided by Mr. Softee and 904 Squeeze.

#WeAreNassau #CollegeAndCareerReady #StudentSuccess #FutureReady

3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic promoting the Nassau County School District 2026 College and Career Fair. The event will be held at the Yulee High School Cafeteria on February 5, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The graphic notes that each attending student will receive a free sweet treat, sponsored by the Nassau Education Foundation and The Gates’ Foundation and provided by Mr. Softee and 904 Squeeze.
The Nassau County School District held its annual Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 20th, sponsored by the Optimist Club. They have sponsored the Bee for the past 30+ years, and Jacque Osborne presented the winner with a monetary prize. The winner is Lacey Solomon, an 8th-grader at Faith Christian Academy, runner-up: Jane Dorsten, Wildlight Elementary. The Bee was 10 rounds, 65 words. The winning word was “chassis”. Congratulations to the new County Champion and all school winners!
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Lacey Solomon, an eighth-grade student from Faith Christian Academy, stands smiling with her first-place spelling bee trophies while posing with Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns after the Nassau County School District Spelling Bee.
Lacey Solomon, an eighth-grade student from Faith Christian Academy, smiles while holding first-place spelling bee trophies as she poses with Optimist Club representative Jacque Osborne after the Nassau County School District Spelling Bee.
Spelling bee participants stand in a line on stage holding trophies during the Nassau County School District Spelling Bee, with the American and Florida flags displayed behind them.
💸 Free money for college + prizes you’ll actually want! 💻🎁

Paying for college starts with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) — and now there’s even more reason to submit yours.

✅ Complete your FAFSA and you could win:
🎁 Gift cards for everyone who submits by February 14
💻 A Microsoft Surface Pro (drawing at the end of March)
💰 Plus access to grants, scholarships, and federal aid

The FAFSA can open the door to free money you don’t have to pay back — and completing it enters you into an exclusive prize drawing.

Free to apply. Takes less time than you think. Could save you thousands.
📅 Complete FAFSA. Submit. Win.

Your education is worth it — and so are the prizes.
3 months ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic promoting FAFSA completion with Nassau County School District logo. Headline reads “Free Money for College + Prizes You’ll Love!” and encourages students to complete FAFSA for a chance to win gift cards (submit by February 14) and a Microsoft Surface Pro (drawing at end of March), plus access to grants, scholarships, and federal aid.
Callahan Intermediate welcomed Mark Harrison, Florida’s Teacher of the Year, for a day on campus. During his visit, Mr. Harrison spent time with students in math classrooms, joined hands-on science activities, and connected with the school community. The visit also included a performance by the Warrior Steel Band, and Mr. Harrison was recognized as an Honorary Warrior with a presentation of a key to the school.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
School and district staff stand together inside a classroom at Callahan Intermediate School holding a recognition sign, smiling as they mark the visit from Florida’s Teacher of the Year.
Florida’s Teacher of the Year sits at a student desk working through a math problem alongside students during a classroom lesson at Callahan Intermediate School.
A group of students and staff pose together in the school library at Callahan Intermediate School, with bookshelves, flags, and a presentation screen visible in the background.
Florida’s Teacher of the Year stands outdoors holding a decorative key presented by Callahan Intermediate School, marking his recognition as an honorary member of the school community.
Students at Callahan Intermediate School sit at their desks facing an interactive display as a teacher explains a math lesson, with a visiting educator seated among the students.
Two adult educators stand outdoors on the Callahan Intermediate School campus, smiling and gesturing toward one another during a brief break between classroom visits.
Florida’s Teacher of the Year sits in the Callahan Intermediate School library speaking with students seated at tables, with bookshelves and classroom materials surrounding the group.
A teacher leads a small-group math lesson at Callahan Intermediate School as students sit on colorful stools around a table, while a visiting educator observes from behind.
January is School Board Recognition Month. We are proud to honor the members of the Nassau County School Board.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
A group photo of the Nassau County School Board members seated and standing in front of a blue background with text reading School Board Recognition Month.
School resumes tomorrow for all students. We look forward to beginning an excellent second half of the school year.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
A navy and gold graphic with the text School Resumes Tomorrow, January 6, 2026, and the Nassau County School District logo in the corner.
📢 Now Enrolling!

🎓 Earn Your GED with the Nassau County School District!
It’s never too late to finish what you started. The Nassau County School District Adult Education Program is now enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year, offering the support, flexibility, and resources you need to earn your GED (high school diploma equivalency).

📞 For more information, call 904-548-1750 or visit us at 76343 William Burgess Blvd., Building 30, Yulee, FL 32097.
🖱️ Register today and take the first step toward your GED!
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
Flyer for Adult Education.
Winter Break begins today for the Nassau County School District. We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
A navy graphic with text reminding families that Winter Break runs from December 22 through January 5 and noting that there is no school during this time.
Kindergarten students stepped into Whoville and a Winter Wonderland while reviewing math, reading, and writing through hands-on activities. Teachers and paraprofessionals brought the experience to life, turning learning into a joyful winter-themed adventure.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
Two kindergarten students work at a low table sorting colorful gift bows as part of a hands-on holiday learning activity in a classroom.
Two kindergarten students sit on the classroom floor completing early literacy worksheets and interactive activities using classroom learning materials.
A kindergarten student smiles while participating in a winter-themed classroom activity involving drawing and hands-on learning materials at a small table.
Mr. West’s sixth-grade students explored Ancient Egypt by examining how access to resources influences the strength of a civilization and how trade can expand those resources. Students applied this learning by building model pyramids, beginning with limited materials and using problem-solving and creativity to develop additional resources through trading. The activity highlighted student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
A sixth-grade student assembles a small pyramid structure made of sticks and paper at a classroom table, focusing on construction details.
Three sixth-grade students sit at desks working on pyramid-building projects, with one student holding a completed model pyramid and others observing and discussing.
A sixth-grade student uses a marker to label a model pyramid constructed from cardboard while classmates work at desks in the background.
📢Now enrolling for our Adult Education, Hospitality &Tourism IET (Integrated Education Training) Program.

🎓 Earn Your GED with the Nassau County School District!
It’s never too late to finish what you started. The Nassau County School District Adult Education Program is now enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year, offering the support, flexibility, and resources you need to earn your GED (high school diploma equivalency).

📞 For more information, call 904-548-1750 or visit us at 76343 William Burgess Blvd., Building 30, Yulee, FL 32097.

🖱️ Register today and take the first step toward your GED!
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
Hospitality & Tourism Program students.
Nassau Adult and Career Center Student Spotlight

Brooke is the first person to complete the 911 Telecommunications Dispatch Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program with the Nassau County School District. Brooke completed the 232-hour program under the instruction of Sharon Elliott, in partnership with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, which provided hands-on learning, ride-alongs, and real-world instruction.

Brooke is now focused on earning her GED and plans to participate in graduation in May. Her accomplishment represents an important milestone for the Adult Education IET program.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
An adult education student stands outside the Nassau County School District building holding a certificate of completion.
An adult education student poses with an instructor in a classroom setting while holding a certificate from the 911 Telecommunications Dispatch Integrated Education and Training Program.
An adult education student poses with an instructor in a classroom setting while holding a certificate from the 911 Telecommunications Dispatch Integrated Education and Training Program.
An adult education student sits in a classroom holding a 911 Telecommunications Dispatch program certificate, with computer monitors and training equipment visible behind her.
The Yulee Elementary Hornet Singers Choir presented a holiday performance showcasing their musical talents. Students delivered a strong choral presentation under the direction of their music teacher, Ms. Brooks.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
Members of the Yulee Elementary Hornet Singers Choir stand on a decorated school stage wearing red, white, and black attire during a holiday concert performance.
Yulee Primary School Safety Patrol collected socks to help keep homeless community members warm during the winter season. With support from families, baskets of donations were delivered to the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County. Students demonstrated kindness, responsibility, and service through their efforts, and appreciation is extended to everyone who contributed.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
A group of Yulee Primary School Safety Patrol students stands in a school walkway holding laundry baskets filled with donated socks, with two students holding signs for the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County.

Mrs. Wills’ AP Literature students explored their independent novels through creative project boards that demonstrate understanding of key literary elements. Students selected from titles including Remarkably Bright Creatures, To Kill a Mockingbird, West with Giraffes, Of Mice and Men, and The Pecan Man. Each project highlights elements such as theme, symbolism, characterization, and conflict while showcasing thoughtful analysis and creativity.

4 months ago, Nassau County School District
Three high school students sit at classroom desks working on a literature project board, with notebooks and materials spread across the table in an AP Literature classroom.
Sensory-Friendly Santa visited Hilliard Elementary School thanks to The Arc Nassau. Thank you to Mrs. Mandy Conner for coordinating Santa’s visits for students with special needs, and to Mrs. Crump and Mrs. Middleton for decorating the sensory-friendly space.
4 months ago, Nassau County School District
Students pose with Santa Claus in a decorated sensory-friendly space at Hilliard Elementary School with holiday decorations and a calm indoor setting.