🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Hearn! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate our very own Joey Hearn, who has been awarded a $10,000 Shark Grant from the Nassau Education Foundation for his Career Exploration Academy!

Joey competed against teachers from across Nassau County and earned one of only a handful of these highly coveted awards. This achievement reflects his dedication to creating meaningful learning opportunities that help students explore future careers and connect their education to real-world experiences.

Please join us in congratulating Joey on this outstanding accomplishment and thanking him for the positive impact he continues to make for our students and school community.

1 day ago, Callahan Middle School
A person at the front of a stage raises a large plush shark overhead during an award presentation. Three other adults stand nearby on the stage. One person wears a blue shark-patterned jacket, and another holds a microphone. A banner and shark-themed decorations are visible in the background, with audience members seated in the foreground. The event takes place indoors under stage lighting.
On an indoor stage, an individual in a blue shark-patterned jacket presents a large plush shark to another individual standing with their back to the camera. Two additional individuals stand nearby, one applauding and another observing. Shark-themed decorations are visible on and around the stage, including another plush shark near the floor. The stage is set against a light-colored brick wall with a large dark display screen in the background. Bright stage lighting illuminates the presentation.

❓𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞?
𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒.

👀 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦: Nassau County Schools noreply@nassau.focus-sis.com 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭: Not an Emergency: Please Confirm Your Email Address Is Up to Date

🏫 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑙, 𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑗𝑢𝑛𝑘 𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟. 𝑰𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅’𝒔 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒎 𝒐𝒓 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑭𝑶𝑪𝑼𝑺.
Keeping your email address current helps ensure you receive important information about 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚, 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒆, and 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆.

*If you have children enrolled at more than one Nassau County school, please make sure your contact information is current for each student.

2 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic titled “Did You Miss Our Message?” explaining that Nassau County School District recently sent a districtwide email asking families to confirm their email address is current in FOCUS. Families are instructed to check their junk or spam folder and, if they do not see the email, contact their child’s school to confirm or update their email address. The graphic says to look for an email from Nassau County Schools at noreply@nassau.focus-sis.com with the subject “Not an Emergency: Please Confirm Your Email Address Is Up to Date.” It also notes that a current email address helps families receive safety, transportation, school communication, ParentSquare, and other important updates.
🎭 Callahan Middle School Presents: Stage Fright: The Musical!

Join us for an evening of student theater as the Callahan Middle School drama program presents Stage Fright: The Musical.

📅 Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: CMS Cafeteria
🎟️ Admission: $5 per ticket

Come support our student performers and enjoy a night of music, comedy, and entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there!
4 days ago, Callahan Middle School
Promotional graphic for Callahan Middle School's production of Stage Fright: The Musical. The graphic features a navy blue background with the CMS logo centered at the top. In the middle is a white sign displaying the title "Stage Fright" with the subtitle "The Musical." Event details state: "Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM, CMS Cafeteria." At the bottom, the graphic reads "Tickets $5." School colors of navy blue, white, and gold are used throughout the design.
Digital Citizenship Week highlights the importance of being safe, responsible, and respectful online. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
5 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District graphic for Digital Citizenship Week.
Congratulations to the October Ramblers of the Month! These students were selected by their teachers for exhibiting exemplary personal responsibility. We are so proud of 6th graders Paisley and Ryan, 7th graders EllieAnn and Daniel, and 8th graders Aubrey and Mason!
9 days ago, Callahan Middle School
A student stands in a classroom holding a blue-and-white pennant that reads “Callahan Middle Rambler of the Month.” The classroom includes a whiteboard with handwritten notes and award trophies, a table displaying an anatomical heart model, and several lanyards hanging on the wall. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall in the background.
A student stands in a classroom holding a blue-and-white pennant that reads “Callahan Middle Rambler of the Month.” Behind the student is a red bulletin board labeled “Daily Check-In” with science-themed decorations and an “Absent” section. Classroom storage bins and shelves are visible in the background, along with a poster that reads, “Think before you say it. Are my words true, helpful, important, necessary, kind?”
A student stands in a classroom holding a blue and white pennant that reads “Callahan Middle Rambler of the Month.” Behind the student is a bulletin board displaying the message “Have You Used Math Today?” along with math-themed decorations and classroom supplies. A poster on the wall reads, “It’s okay to not know, but it’s not okay to not try.”
A student stands in a classroom holding a blue-and-white pennant that reads “Callahan Middle Rambler of the Month.” The classroom wall behind the student displays educational and motivational posters, certificates, and a bulletin board. A desk with stacks of papers, a world map, and classroom supplies are visible in the background.
A student stands indoors holding a blue-and-white pennant that reads “Callahan Middle Rambler of the Month.” Behind the student is a classroom door decorated with character education posters, including one that features the words “Be Kind” surrounded by positive traits. Additional posters, medals, a fire alarm, and a fire extinguisher are visible on the wall nearby.
A student stands in a classroom holding a blue-and-white pennant that reads “Callahan Middle Rambler of the Month.” Behind the student is a science classroom bulletin board featuring a display about independent and dependent variables with plant growth illustrations. Windows decorated with student artwork and blue-and-white pennant banners are visible in the background. Provide your feedback on BizChat
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?
Early Voting
October 22nd - 31st, 9 AM - 6 PM

Election Day
November 3rd, 7 AM - 7 PM

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
9 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic with a calendar illustration showing early voting October 22 through 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Election Day November 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
White Cane Awareness Day celebrates independence and raises awareness of the experiences of people who are blind or visually impaired. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
9 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic for White Cane Awareness Day featuring the Nassau County School District logo and a white cane.
🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts Update 🏀

Callahan Middle School boys interested in trying out for basketball should note the updated tryout schedule:

📅 October 13
✅ 6th Grade Boys
✅ 7th Grade Boys

📅 October 14
✅ 8th Grade Boys

Please ensure all required athletic paperwork is on file prior to tryouts.
11 days ago, Callahan Middle School
Graphic with a navy blue background and a white sign bordered in navy and gold. At the top is a circular school logo featuring a gold and navy “C.” Large text on the sign reads, “BOYS’ BASKETBALL TRYOUTS.” A gold banner near the bottom contains the word “UPDATE!” in navy text. The design uses the school colors of navy blue, white, and gold.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?
When you vote, the official ballot question will read substantially as follows:
“Shall the Nassau County School District continue to levy an ad valorem operating millage of up to 1 mill annually to attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff through additional compensation, enhance fine arts and athletic programs and provide enhanced safety and security for students and staff, in order to continue and sustain improvements in the quality of Nassau County’s school system.”
_YES _NO

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
11 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic displaying the ballot question and YES and NO response options.

🏈 CMS Homecoming 2026 👑

Callahan Middle School celebrated Homecoming on Tuesday, October 6, recognizing students selected to represent their grade levels on the Homecoming Court.

6th Grade Prince & Princess 👑 Owen Newcomb and Rowyn Eddy

7th Grade Prince & Princess 👑 Cade Bowles and Ellie Quinn

8th Grade Homecoming Court:
🏈 Frank Rockwell and Cecilia Kelly
🏈 Marcus Taylor and Taytum Turknett
🏈 Landry Janney and Aspen Carpenter
🏈 Noah Cash and Harper Higginbotham
🏈 Jensen Blackshear and Chalie Scarbrough

A special congratulations to Noah Cash and Taytum Turknett, who were crowned CMS Homecoming King and Queen! 👑

Thank you to all of our student representatives and families for helping make Homecoming a memorable celebration of school spirit and tradition.

12 days ago, Callahan Middle School
Two middle school homecoming representatives stand on a football field during a rainy evening ceremony. Both wear crowns and homecoming sashes. One student is dressed in a football uniform, while the other wears a cheer uniform and holds a bouquet of yellow and white flowers. Spectators with umbrellas are visible in the bleachers behind them, and stadium lights illuminate the wet field and falling rain.
Two middle school homecoming court representatives stand together on a football field during a rainy evening event. One student wears a football uniform with a homecoming sash and holds a football helmet. The other student wears a cheer uniform with a homecoming court sash, carries a bouquet of yellow flowers, and has a white bow in their hair. Stadium lights illuminate the wet field, with vehicles and a small building visible in the background.
Two middle school homecoming court representatives stand on a football field before a game. One student wears a football uniform with a homecoming sash and holds a football helmet. The other student wears a cheer uniform with a homecoming sash and holds a bouquet of yellow flowers. Bleachers with spectators holding umbrellas are visible in the background, and school buildings surround the field under overcast evening skies.
Two middle school homecoming court representatives stand together on a football field during a rainy evening event. One student wears a football uniform with a homecoming sash and holds a football helmet. The other student wears a cheer uniform with a homecoming sash, a large white hair bow, and carries a bouquet of yellow flowers. Rain is visible under the stadium lights, with spectators holding umbrellas in the bleachers behind them.
Two middle school homecoming court representatives stand together on a football field before a game. One student wears a football uniform with a homecoming sash and holds a football helmet. The other student wears a light-colored formal dress with a homecoming sash and carries a bouquet of yellow flowers. Spectators holding umbrellas are seated in the bleachers behind them, and school buildings are visible beyond the field under cloudy evening skies.
Two middle school homecoming court representatives stand together on a football field during a rainy evening event. Both wear homecoming sashes. One student is dressed in a button-down shirt, tie, dress pants, and a boutonniere. The other student wears a light purple floral dress, white sandals, and carries a bouquet of yellow flowers. Spectators with umbrellas sit in the bleachers behind them, and school buildings are visible beyond the field under overcast evening skies.
Two middle school homecoming royalty representatives stand together on a football field during an evening ceremony. Both wear crowns and blue homecoming royalty sashes. One student is dressed in a navy suit with a white shirt and brown dress shoes. The other student wears a cheer uniform and holds a bouquet of yellow flowers. Stadium lights illuminate the field, and school buildings and bleachers are visible in the background.
Two middle school homecoming royalty representatives stand together on a football field during an evening ceremony. Both wear crowns and homecoming royalty sashes. One student wears a navy polo shirt, jeans, and boots. The other student wears a cheer uniform and holds a bouquet of yellow flowers. Spectators with umbrellas are seated in the bleachers behind them, and the football field is illuminated by stadium lights.
It's National School Lunch Week!

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Colorful National School Lunch Week graphic featuring fruits, vegetables, and a circus-themed design promoting school meals.
Reminder that there will be no school for students due to Teacher Planning Day.

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#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
13 days ago, Nassau County School District
Blue Nassau County School District graphic reading “Teacher Planning Day” with the subheading “No School for Students” and the date October 12, 2026.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭?
No. This is a completely standalone vote. Whether other local county referendums, state constitutional amendments, or general property tax measures pass or fail on election day has zero impact on this school millage. Your vote on this initiative is strictly an independent decision about whether to continue existing local funding for Nassau County District Schools' safety, competitive employee compensation, the arts, and athletics. It is completely separate from any other item on your ballot.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
16 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic explaining that the school millage renewal is a separate ballot question from other tax measures and amendments.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐃𝐨 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞?
YES. Voter-approved operating millages are used by school districts throughout Florida. Nearby St. Johns, Duval, and Clay Counties all have additional operating millages to supplement state funding to support their schools.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
18 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic featuring a Florida silhouette and information stating that St. Johns, Duval, and Clay Counties have additional operating millages.
🧶 Mindful Makers Crochet Club

Interested in learning to crochet and create handmade projects? Join the Mindful Makers Crochet Club!

📅 First Meeting: Tuesday, November 3
⏰ Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

📝 Applications are available at the front desk.

⚠️ Application Deadline: Monday, October 19

We look forward to welcoming new members and exploring creativity through crochet!

For accessibility, all information included in the graphic is provided in the text of this post.
19 days ago, Callahan Middle School
Flyer for the Mindful Makers Crochet Club on a light gray background. The title "Mindful Makers Crochet Club" appears at the top in black lettering. Information on the flyer states: "First Meeting: Tues, Nov 3, 3:30-4:45." Text in the center reads: "Applications available at the front desk." At the bottom in red text: "Applications due by: Mon. Oct 19." Decorative illustrations include buttons, scissors, a ball of yarn, and safety pins around the flyer.
✨ Miss Rambler Pageant 2026 ✨

Callahan Middle School is excited to host the Miss Rambler Pageant on November 7 at 12:00 p.m. at CMS.

📋 Pageant packets are available in the front office.

📅 Packets and entry fees are due October 16.

We encourage interested students and families to pick up a packet soon and review all requirements before the deadline.

For accessibility, all information from the flyer is included in the text of this post.
19 days ago, Callahan Middle School
Promotional graphic for the Miss Rambler Pageant. The design features a light background with gold glitter accents around the borders. Text reads: “The Miss Rambler Pageant. November 7th, 12 P.M. at CMS. Pageant packets are available in the front office. Packets and fees are due Oct 16th.” On the right side is a pageant contestant wearing a light blue ruffled formal gown, tiara, and a sash labeled “Miss Rambler.” The title is displayed in blue decorative lettering with gold accents.
🎃📚 Don't miss out on capturing this school year’s memories!

Callahan Middle School yearbooks are available for purchase online at BuyTheYearbook.com using School ID: 382904.

💲 Price: $45 through December 1

🔗 Order online: BuyTheYearbook.com
🆔 School ID: 382904
19 days ago, Callahan Middle School
Fall-themed yearbook sales graphic with an orange pumpkin and autumn leaves decorating the corners. The graphic reads: “Buy the Yearbook. Online only at BuyTheYearbook.com. School ID: 382904. $45 until 12/1.” The design uses orange and brown colors on a light background with a decorative border.
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐥: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?
Nassau County students deserve a world-class education, and that starts with having exceptional teachers in every classroom and dedicated staff supporting them every day. To maintain high academic standards, the School District must remain competitive with surrounding school districts, many of which have access to additional locally approved funding. Referendum dollars provide critical local funding to help Nassau County attract and retain high-quality employees across the District, provide competitive compensation, and ensure our schools have the teachers and staff needed to support student success.

Learn more: http://nassau.k12.fl.us/millage

This information is intended to provide educational information about the One Mill Renewal and help answer frequently asked questions.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #OneMillRenewal
22 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District Millage FAQ graphic featuring six students with information about teacher and staff compensation and locally approved funding.
🎓 Your Future Is Waiting!

The Take Stock in Children Nassau County program is accepting applications from eligible students in grades 7-10.

Students who qualify may receive:
✅ College scholarship opportunities
✅ A caring mentor
✅ Academic support from a Reading Coach
✅ Ongoing guidance from middle school through college

Eligibility Requirements: • Nassau County student in grades 7-10
• 2.5 GPA or higher
• Good attendance and positive behavior
• Drug and crime free
• Meet household income eligibility guidelines

To learn more and apply, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Take Stock in Children Nassau County.
23 days ago, Callahan Middle School
A promotional flyer for Take Stock in Children Nassau County. The flyer features a student wearing graduation attire and includes information about scholarships, mentoring, reading coach support, and college readiness services. Eligibility requirements listed include grades 7-10, a 2.5 GPA or higher, good attendance and behavior, being drug and crime free, and meeting household income requirements. A QR code is provided for additional information.
Disability History and Awareness Weeks highlight the history, contributions, and achievements of people with disabilities. #WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau
23 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District graphic recognizing Disability History and Awareness Weeks.