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Hilliard Elementary School kindergarten students explored life in the Arctic through a hands-on science lesson about how blubber helps animals stay warm in cold environments.

Students examined a model demonstrating insulation by placing their hands into a “blubber glove” to feel how the protective layer helps retain heat. This interactive experience supported early science learning by helping students connect concepts like temperature, adaptation, and animal habitats in a meaningful way.

Hands-on exploration helps our youngest learners build curiosity, understanding, and a love of science.
#WeAreNassau #HilliardElementary #KindergartenLearning #HandsOnScience #EarlyLearning
8 months ago, Nassau County School District
Kindergarten students gather around a classroom table as one student reaches into a cooler containing a sealed bag used to model Arctic blubber during a science lesson.
A teacher assists kindergarten students as they observe and discuss a blubber insulation demonstration in a decorated elementary classroom focused on Arctic learning.
Close-up of a kindergarten student’s arm inside a sealed plastic bag submerged in ice water, demonstrating how blubber helps insulate animals in cold Arctic environments.
📅 No School Reminder

Nassau County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

Parents and families can view the complete school calendar at:
🔗 https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/calendar

#WeAreNassau
8 months ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with a navy blue background and gold accents that reads, “Monday, February 16th — No School Reminder.” The Nassau County School District logo appears in the top right corner, and “2026” is shown in the bottom left.

Hilliard Middle Senior High School CNA students took part in a hands-on lesson focused on infection control and proper glove removal techniques.

Using chocolate syrup and strawberry syrup to represent germs, students practiced removing contaminated gloves correctly without spreading contamination. This engaging simulation reinforced the importance of safety, precision, and proper procedure in healthcare settings.

Through the CNA program, students can graduate high school as a Certified Nursing Assistant, earning a valuable industry certification while gaining real-world healthcare experience.

Students interested in enrolling in their high school’s CNA program are encouraged to reach out to their school counselor or visit the Nassau County School District Career and Technical Education page for more information.

These authentic learning experiences help prepare students for future careers in healthcare.
#WeAreNassau #HilliardMSHS #CNAProgram #CareerReady #CTE #HealthcareCareers

8 months ago, Nassau County School District
An instructor pours syrup onto a student’s gloved hands while explaining proper glove removal techniques.
CNA students practice removing contaminated gloves while standing around a classroom table during a skills lesson.
Close-up view of blue medical gloves with chocolate and strawberry syrup representing contamination during a CNA training exercise.
Students wearing gloves extend their hands toward the instructor as part of a guided infection control simulation.
CNA students stand around classroom tables wearing blue gloves as an instructor demonstrates a hands-on infection control activity.
A group of CNA students smile and hold up gloved hands covered with chocolate and strawberry syrup used to simulate germs.
An instructor demonstrates safe glove removal while students observe and participate in the activity
Southside Elementary School second-grade students are mastering money skills through a fun, engaging, hands-on math activity.

Students created custom ice cream sundaes, then calculated costs, paid for each item, and built their own combinations using coins. This real-world learning experience helped students practice counting money, addition, and decision-making in a meaningful and memorable way.

Learning truly has never been sweeter.

#WeAreNassau #SouthsideElementary #MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #ElementaryEducation
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
A second grade student smile while holding ice cream sundaes at a table covered with coins labeled by dollar amounts.
Second grade students sit at a classroom table counting coins and reviewing prices as part of a hands-on money lesson.
Second grade students sit around a classroom table sorting coins and counting money while ice cream sundae supplies are placed in the center.
A group of smiling second grade students sit at a table holding small ice cream sundaes with coins spread out in front of them during a math activity.
CTE aviation students traded the classroom for the hangar and took learning to new heights with visits to ALM Tech Technologies, Inc. and Advanced Aero Technologies Group!

Students explored the world of avionics, discovering how aircraft electrical and navigation systems keep planes communicating, calculating, and cruising safely through the skies. They also stepped into the precision-driven realm of aviation machining, seeing firsthand how specialized parts are engineered, crafted, and perfected to keep aircraft airworthy.

From circuitry to CNC machines, from schematics to metal shavings, this experience connected classroom knowledge to real-world aviation careers in the most hands-on way possible.
A huge thank you to both companies for opening their doors and showing our future aviation professionals what’s possible when skill meets sky. 🌤️

#CTE #AviationEducation #Avionics #AviationMachining #CareerReady #FutureAviationPros #HandsOnLearning
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
A group photo of aviation students and instructors standing in front of a small aircraft inside a hangar. Students wear matching green uniforms and pose together for the picture.
An instructor points to the cockpit area of a small airplane inside a hangar while students in aviation uniforms stand nearby listening. The aircraft wing and landing gear are visible in the foreground.
An instructor speaks to students inside an industrial machining facility. Large manufacturing equipment and a waterjet cutting machine are visible behind him as students listen attentively.
Students in aviation uniforms stand inside an aircraft hangar near small airplanes while an instructor explains components of an aircraft. Tools and maintenance equipment are visible around the planes.
Students in green aviation-style uniforms sit around a table listening to an instructor speak in a classroom with wooden cabinets and appliances in the background. Papers are spread across the table as students focus on the discussion.
Students wearing aviation uniforms observe a large coordinate measuring machine in a lab setting while an instructor stands in the background. Metal parts and measuring tools are arranged on the inspection table.

Yulee Primary School second-grade students put science into action as they wrapped up their learning on rivers and dams with a hands-on dam-building project.

Classes teamed up to design, build, and test their own dams while exploring how water moves and how structures can control its flow. Through collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity, students strengthened their understanding of real-world science concepts in an engaging way.

We love seeing these young engineers hard at work.

#WeAreNassau #YuleePrimary #ElementaryScience #HandsOnLearning #FutureEngineers

9 months ago, Nassau County School District
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
Four second grade students sit on the floor around a shallow container of sand and wooden sticks, working together to build a small dam.
The Nassau County School District hosted the 2026 College & Career Fair at Yulee High School, welcoming 239 students and featuring 69 college, military, workforce, and industry partners. Students and families explored postsecondary education options, career pathways, and real-world opportunities designed to support future success. #WeAreNassau
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
Wide view of the Nassau County School District 2026 College & Career Fair showing a large crowd of students, families, and vendors filling the cafeteria.
Students and vendors interact along a row of career and college booths set up inside the Yulee High School cafeteria.
A representative from the United States Marines speaks with students and a family at a military recruitment booth during the district’s College & Career Fair.
A Nassau County School District Career and Technical Education representative stands behind a CTE display highlighting multiple career pathways.
Students gather around a vendor table inside the Yulee High School cafeteria during the Nassau County School District 2026 College & Career Fair.
Another wide-angle view shows students moving between multiple college, career, and industry booths during the district career fair.
Public safety professionals speak with students near emergency response equipment displayed at the College & Career Fair.
Students and vendors continue conversations throughout the cafeteria during the Nassau County School District College & Career Fair.
Students walk outside near food trucks providing complimentary treats following the College & Career Fair.
Students and families visit vendor tables and speak with representatives during the College & Career Fair at Yulee High School.
Hilliard Elementary School second-grade students took a step back in time for a 1950s-themed learning experience that brought history, reading, and math together in a meaningful way.

Students practiced real-world skills by reading menus, completing guest checks, adding totals, and using money manipulatives to pay volunteers, all while exploring what daily life was like in the 1950s. Teachers also extended their reading unit by connecting learning to primary sources and historical context.

It was an engaging and memorable day filled with hands-on learning and smiles.
#WeAreNassau #HilliardElementary #HandsOnLearning #ElementaryEducation
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
Second grade students stand around a classroom table using menus, guest checks, and play money during a 1950s-themed learning activity.
Two students wearing sunglasses complete worksheets at a table set with pencils and guest checks for the themed activity.
An overhead view shows a vintage-style cash register, guest checks, coins, and worksheets arranged on a classroom table.
Two students stand at a table counting play money and writing on guest checks during the 1950s simulation.
A student smiles while dressed in a 1950s-style outfit and holding a themed cup in front of a classroom display.
Teachers pose together in a classroom wearing 1950s-style outfits and glasses as part of a themed instructional day.
Two students smile while holding drawings of milkshakes they created during a lesson connected to 1950s culture.
A student smiles while holding a cup and a themed container during the 1950s classroom activity.
Students and a teacher gather around a table with menus, cups, and play money during a hands-on math and history lesson.
Wildlight Elementary School's 5th-grade students in Mrs. Ballard & Mrs. Butcher's art classes are making ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe boards! Students learned skills such as scoring & slipping to help them build their boards. Using tools & techniques, the students attached clay coils to a slab base. After being fired in the kiln, the students then chose different glazes to add color to their pieces. Boards were fired a second time to achieve a shiny, smooth topcoat. Students will also glaze shaped pieces for gameplay.

We are grateful for the mileage in giving us the chance to introduce and explore pottery at our elementary schools!
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
Fifth grade students seated at art tables painting clay Tic-Tac-Toe boards, focusing carefully as they apply glaze with small brushes in an art classroom.
Several ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe boards arranged inside a kiln, ready for firing, showing a variety of glaze colors and grid designs.
Multiple students work independently at art tables, painting and glazing ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe boards using trays of colored glaze.
An art teacher smiles while holding two finished ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe boards next to an open kiln inside the art classroom.
A student concentrates on painting green glaze onto a ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe board while seated at a stainless steel art table.
Four colorful ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe boards displayed on a metal rack, each featuring a 3x3 grid with raised lines and different glaze color combinations.
A finished ceramic Tic-Tac-Toe board with a black background and blue grid lines, surrounded by small star- and circle-shaped game pieces painted in bright colors.
Wildlight Elementary School classes wrapped up their unit on electricity in the most hands-on way — by designing and building their very own circuits.

Students put their learning into action as they explored how energy flows, tested connections, troubleshot designs, and celebrated those “aha” moments when their circuits successfully lit up. The teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance on display were truly impressive.

We love seeing our young scientists and future engineers shine. Take a look at the photos to see their bright ideas in action.
#WeAreNassau #WildlightElementary #STEMLearning #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
An elementary student works one-on-one with a teacher to place copper tape on a paper circuit diagram at a classroom desk.
Two students sit side by side assembling paper circuits, aligning copper tape and components on printed templates.
A student focuses on connecting copper tape strips to complete a paper circuit during a hands-on electricity activity.
A student smiles while standing next to a completed paper circuit on a desk with visible copper tape pathways.
A student proudly holds up a completed paper circuit that lights up, showing copper tape and illuminated components.
Two students stand at a desk examining small circuit components while discussing how to connect them.
Students seated at desks carefully cut and place copper tape on paper circuit templates as part of an electricity lesson.
A classroom view shows multiple students working independently on paper circuits using copper tape, scissors, and instructional diagrams.
A student in a red sweatshirt concentrates while pressing copper tape onto a paper circuit diagram on a desk.

Students at Yulee Primary School are learning through hands-on exploration and collaboration.
In a Pre-K classroom, students participated in a color-mixing activity that reinforced early science concepts while also building teamwork, communication, and cooperation skills. Experiences like these support curiosity, creativity, and social development at an early age.
#WeAreNassau

9 months ago, Nassau County School District
Two Pre-K students press their painted hands together while smiling, with a classroom chart labeled “Color Mixing” displayed behind them.
Two Pre-K students press their painted hands together while smiling, with a classroom chart labeled “Color Mixing” displayed behind them.
Three Pre-K students and an adult stand together as students press paint-covered hands together during a color-mixing activity in the classroom.
Two Pre-K students press their painted hands together while smiling, with a classroom chart labeled “Color Mixing” displayed behind them.
Two Pre-K students press their painted hands together while smiling, with a classroom chart labeled “Color Mixing” displayed behind them.
Two Pre-K students press their painted hands together while smiling, with a classroom chart labeled “Color Mixing” displayed behind them.
Students at Fernandina Beach Middle School participated in a meaningful Holocaust Remembrance activity through the Butterfly Project. As part of this experience, students reflected on the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust and honored their memory through thoughtful writing and artistic expression.

Through empathy, creativity, and reflection, students helped ensure that these stories are remembered and that the message of remembrance, compassion, and hope continues to live on.
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
A hallway wall display filled with dozens of colorful paper butterflies created by students. Each butterfly features unique designs, symbols, and handwritten reflections as part of a Holocaust Remembrance Butterfly Project honoring lives lost.
Southside Elementary School's Pre-K students had a rockin' good time exploring music through hands-on learning. Students welcomed a special guest, Mr. Leary, who shared his collection of instruments, demonstrated how they work, and invited students to create music of their own, including experimenting with a didgeridoo.

The classroom was filled with curiosity, creativity, and joyful expression as students learned through sound, rhythm, and movement. Experiences like this support early learning by encouraging exploration, collaboration, and self-expression through the arts.

#WeAreNassau
9 months ago, Nassau County School District
A teacher holds a steel tongue drum steady while a student taps it with mallets, practicing rhythm and coordination during a hands-on music experience.
Pre-K students smile and laugh while taking turns striking a steel tongue drum with mallets during a guided music exploration activity.
A student reaches toward the strings of a guitar while a guest musician plays, encouraging hands-on exploration of the instrument during a classroom music lesson.
Pre-K students sit and kneel in a classroom circle while a guest musician plays a guitar. Several students hold or tap percussion instruments as a teacher supports the activity nearby.
A young student watches closely as a guest musician demonstrates a steel tongue drum, striking the instrument with mallets during a small-group music activity.
Several Pre-K students gather around a guest musician playing a guitar at the front of the classroom. Some students clap or move while others sit on small chairs and watch.

Callahan Elementary School hosted a successful Bingo for Books event, bringing families together for an evening of reading, learning, and fun.
Students enjoyed playing bingo, selecting books, and sharing big smiles throughout the cafeteria. The Nassau County School District appreciates the strong family turnout and celebrates the joy of reading in our schools. 📚

9 months ago, Nassau County School District
Two elementary students sit at a cafeteria table smiling while holding bingo cards and books, with posters reading “All Are Welcome” and “Make Today Count” on the wall behind them.
Staff members and volunteers stand behind rolling book carts while students browse and select books during the event.
A young student stands smiling near a cafeteria table filled with books and bingo cards while families participate in the event in the background.
An adult and a student stand at a rolling book cart as multiple adults assist children in choosing books, with stacks of children’s books visible.
A wide cafeteria view shows families filling multiple tables, with colorful wall murals reading “Home of the Warriors” visible above the seating area.
A wide view of the school cafeteria shows many families seated at tables playing bingo, with a large bingo board projected on a stage at the front of the room.
Families and students sit together at cafeteria tables playing bingo, with books, bingo cards, and reading materials spread across the tables.
An adult and several students sit at a round cafeteria table smiling toward the camera while holding bingo cards and books.
Students and adults sit closely together at cafeteria tables focused on bingo cards and books during the Bingo for Books event.
A group of students and adults sit around a round cafeteria table labeled “Callahan,” reviewing bingo cards and children’s books.
🎉 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
9 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.

9 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

9 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.
9 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

9 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!
9 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.