Back-to-school graphic featuring a backpack filled with school supplies beside the headline "Back-to-School Information for Emma Love Hardee Families." Icons representing important dates, transportation, school supplies, the FOCUS Portal, and other resources highlight that families can find essential back-to-school information in one convenient location. Decorative school-themed illustrations appear throughout the design in Nassau County School District brand colors.

26-27 Back-to-School Information for Emma Love Hardee Families

July 27, 2026
Welcome Back to Emma Love Hardee, We are excited to welcome our Little Pirates and families back for another incredible school year! Whether you are a returning family or joining...
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"Emma Love Hardee Elementary School Supply Lists graphic featuring Pirate Pete saying, 'Arrgh, you prepared!' encouraging families to purchase school supplies and take advantage of Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday before the first day of school."

2026-2027 School Supply Lists

July 24, 2026
Emma Love Hardee School Supply Lists Now Available! The first day of school will be here before you know it, and now is the perfect time to start getting ready for an amazing sc...
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26-27 Meet-n-Greet

July 22, 2026
🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, Pirates! The countdown to a new school year is on! 📚🍎 Join us for Title I Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 26 , from 4:30–6:00 PM ! This is a great opp...
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ELH Spirit Wear

July 21, 2026
📣 Show Your ELH Pirate Pride! 🏴‍☠️💙💛 Families, it’s time to gear up with your favorite ELH Spirit Wear! Help your child show school spirit by purchasing official Emma Love Hard...
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Stay Informed and Stay Involved

July 22, 2026
🎒🌊 The First Day of School is Almost Here! We can't wait to welcome our students back for another amazing year of learning, growth, and success in the Nassau County School Distr...
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Graphic from Nassau County School District with a bell icon and large text reading “Community Alert.” Bottom banner reads “Tuesday, April 21st, 12:45 PM | Update.”

Important Updates Regarding Smoke Conditions, Transportation, and Attendance

April 21, 2026
The following message was sent to parents via FOCUS Communication. COMMUNITY UPDATE | SMOKE & FIRES April 21, 2026 – 12:45 PM Important Updates Regarding Smoke Conditions, ...
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Graphic titled “2024–2025 Millage Referendum Citizens Oversight Committee Annual Report to the Nassau County School Board and Citizens of Nassau County,” displayed over a background photo of Nassau County student musicians performing with drums at an outdoor event.

Nassau County School District Releases 2024–2025 Millage Oversight Committee Annual Report

March 9, 2026
Nassau County School District Releases 2024–2025 Millage Oversight Committee Annual Report The Nassau County School District has released the 2024–2025 Millage Referendum Citize...
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Proud Pirate Partners

October 14, 2025
Pirate Parent Partners Introducing a new way to support Emma Love Hardee's students and staff! TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP! DECK HAND- volunteer in person on campus, helping with s...
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Blue background with bold white text reading “Emma Love Hardee.” Below in gold and white text: “2024–2025 Florida Department of Education School of Excellence.” Top left features a pirate mascot; top right includes the Nassau County School District logo.

Emma Love Hardee Elementary School Named Florida School of Excellence

October 2, 2025
The Nassau County School District is proud to announce that nine of its schools have been designated as 2024-2025 Florida Schools of Excellence by the Florida Department of Educat...
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Graphic with a dark blue background showing the text “2024–2025 Academically High Performing School District.” The words “High Performing” are highlighted in gold. At the bottom left is the Nassau County School District logo featuring a blue graduation cap.

Nassau County School District Named Academically High-Performing District

October 1, 2025
The Nassau County School District has been designated a 2024–25 Academically High-Performing School District by the Florida Department of Education. Nassau County is one of on...
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Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day - Family Information & Resources

August 21, 2025
Greetings, House Bill 259, signed by Governor DeSantis on June 6, 2025, and effective July 1, 2025, designates August 21 of each year as “Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day.” T...
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A smiling adult sits at a cafeteria table with two young elementary school boys during lunch. The child on the left is wearing a red dinosaur shirt, and the child on the right is wearing a blue Spider-Man shirt. Both are eating school lunch, which includes tortilla chips, cheese dip, a banana, and chocolate milk. The background shows other children seated at cafeteria tables.

🍎 Why Submitting Your Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application Matters for Your Family

August 20, 2025
Have you filled out your Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application for the 2025-2026 school year? Whether your child eats school meals every day or just occasionally, completing this q...
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Parent Attendance Calls – What to Expect

August 15, 2025
📞Parent Attendance Calls – What to Expect Now that we are through the first week of school and most schedule changes have been completed, we want to update you on how and when at...
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A collage of images honoring Scott Hodges and showcasing the Pack for Purpose: The Scott Hodges Memorial Drive. On the left, Scott Hodges smiles and waves while wearing a blue shirt and green tie. Surrounding images show school staff and students holding or distributing colorful backpacks. The center features a bold banner with the words “PACK FOR PURPOSE: The Scott Hodges Memorial Drive.” The images reflect community support and the continued impact of Mr. Hodges' legacy through donations of school supplies.

Pack for Purpose: Honoring the Legacy of Scott Hodges Through Community Generosity

August 13, 2025
The Nassau County School District proudly recognizes the incredible generosity of our community in support of the Pack for Purpose: The Scott Hodges Memorial Drive . This annual ...
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Nassau County School District Named #1 in Florida by the Florida Department of Education

July 7, 2025
The Florida Department of Education has officially released its 2024–2025 school grades and performance results. Nassau County School District has earned the top spot as the #1 ra...
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2025–2026 and 2026–2027 School Calendars

June 25, 2025
The Nassau County School District has officially released the academic calendars for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years. Families, staff, and community members can now v...
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"Graphic reads 'Back to School Events 2025' with the word 'SCHOOL' highlighted in yellow. In the background, a group of students with backpacks are walking into a school building."

Nassau County School District 2025 Back-to-School Events

June 25, 2025
The Nassau County School District is excited to welcome students and families back for the 2025–2026 school year! Below is a full list of each school’s back-to-school event, inclu...
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Summer BreakSpot is officially open in Nassau County!

June 19, 2025
Summer BreakSpot is officially open in Nassau County! Free meals are available now for kids and teens 18 and under—no application needed. Most locations serve breakfast...
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