3 Myths about Applying for Free & Reduced Lunch — and the real facts you need to know!

❌ Myth #1: “I was approved last year.”
✔️Reality: Each year, all individuals are required to submit a new application, even if they were approved in previous years.

❌ Myth #2: “The application is too complicated.”
✔️ Reality: The application is quick, confidential, and available online. Most families complete it in under 10 minutes. Plus, schools and Food & Nutrition Services teams are available to help if you need support.

❌ Myth #3: “It doesn’t matter, I’ll just pack my child’s lunch.”
✔️ Reality: Even if your child brings lunch from home, qualifying for Free & Reduced Lunch can still help your family. Students can get a healthy breakfast or lunch at school on busy days, during testing, or when plans change.

📲 Apply today at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

4 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic titled “3 Myths about Applying for Free & Reduced Lunch.” Myth #1: “I was approved last year.” Reality: Everyone must apply again each year. Myth #2: “The application is too complicated.” Reality: The application is quick, confidential, online, and support is available. Myth #3: “It doesn’t matter, I’ll just pack my child’s lunch.” Reality: Benefits can help with breakfast and lunch at school on busy days, testing days, or when plans change. Call to action: “Apply today at linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new.”
Gráfico titulado “3 Mitos sobre la solicitud de comidas gratuitas y a precio reducido.” Mito #1: “Fui aprobado(a) el año pasado.” Realidad: Todos deben completar una nueva solicitud cada año. Mito #2: “La aplicación es demasiado complicada.” Realidad: La solicitud es rápida, confidencial, en línea y con apoyo disponible. Mito #3: “No importa, yo siempre le preparo la comida a mi hijo(a).” Realidad: Puede ayudar con desayuno o almuerzo en la escuela en días ocupados, exámenes o cambios de planes. Llamado a la acción: “Solicite hoy en linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new.”

📊 As your child completes FAST testing, scores are uploaded within about 1–2 days. You can view your child’s results in the FOCUS Parent & Student Portals.

Here’s how:
1️⃣ Log in to FOCUS at focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
2️⃣ Click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon
3️⃣ The link will take you to your student’s FL Department of Education Family Portal for score information

Stay informed and track your child’s progress!

#WeAreNassau

5 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with blue background titled “Check Your Child’s FAST Scores in FOCUS – Available in the FOCUS Student & Parent Portals.” The center shows a screenshot of the FOCUS portal with a red arrow pointing to the “Florida Statewide Assessments” icon. Text at the bottom gives directions: 1. Log in to FOCUS at focus.nassau.k12.fl.us. 2. Click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon. 3. The link will take you to your student’s FL Department of Education Family Portal for score information. Nassau County School District logo is in the bottom right corner.
September is Deaf Awareness Month. We honor and support our Deaf community by promoting inclusion, communication, and understanding. 👐 #WeAreNassau #DeafAwareness #InclusionMatters
6 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with Nassau County School District logo. Text reads “September is Deaf Awareness Month 2025.” Hands below spell the word DEAF AWARENESS in American Sign Language.
Attendance matters! Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Every day in school helps students build success for the future. 🌟 #WeAreNassau #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
6 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with three illustrated children at desks. Text reads “Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Attendance Works. www.attendanceworks.org.”
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Together, we can bring hope and support to those who need it most. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. 💛 #WeAreNassau
6 days ago, Nassau County School District
can bring hope and support to those who need it most. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. 💛 #WeAreNassau #SuicidePrevention #YouAreNotAlone Graphic with Nassau County School District logo. Text reads “September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025.”
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We join communities nationwide in honoring the courage of children and families while raising awareness for research and support. 🎗️ #WeAreNassau #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold
7 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with gold ribbon and stars. Text reads “September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.” Logo reads “Children’s Cancer Cause.”
In observance of Labor Day, all Nassau County schools and district offices are closed today, Monday, September 1.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!

#WeAreNassau
7 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District notice that all schools and district offices are closed in observance of Labor Day, 2025.
📢 Focus Login Reminder for Parents
The Focus login page has been updated to clearly separate access for Parents & Guardians and Students & Staff. Please note: Student information entered in the Parents & Guardians section will not work.

✅ Students & Staff – must log in on the left side of the screen under “Students & Staff”.
✅ Parents & Guardians – must use their own account credentials and log in on the right side of the screen.

If you do not yet have a parent account, click “Click here to register for a new account” on the login page to get started.

🔗 To log in to Focus, please visit: focus.nassau.k12.fl.us

Thank you for helping us keep student information secure!

#WeAreNassau
10 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic with a blue background and the Nassau County School District logo in the corner. Title reads “Focus Login Reminder for Parents.” The Focus login page is shown with two red boxes: one on the left for “Students & Staff” login and one on the right for “Parents & Guardians” login. Below are buttons for downloading the community app on the App Store and Google Play. At the bottom are three orange buttons for Parent & Guardian Account Management: register for a new account, add another student to an existing account, and recover a forgotten login.
Stay connected with the latest student stories, events, and district news—download the app today and turn on notifications so you never miss an update!


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12 days ago, Nassau County School District
Graphic from Nassau County School District promoting its mobile app. The top section includes the district’s logo with a blue graduation cap icon, the text ‘Don’t miss any updates from Nassau County School District!’ and app download buttons for the Apple App Store and Google Play. Instructions are listed: 1. Search Nassau County School District in your phone’s app store and download the app. 2. Select Allow notifications when prompted. 3. Select preferred notification groups. Below, three smartphone screen examples show the app’s home feed, a pop-up notification prompt with ‘Allow’ selected, and a subscription screen with Elementary School and Middle School checked.

🎶 Yulee High School students in the Marching Sound of One put in over 85 hours of work during band camp to prepare for their upcoming season. Many students are sporting new instruments that were purchased thanks to the One Mill.

After camp, the YHS gym was packed with band families as students proudly showed off what they had learned after hours of hard work. While they’re learning a lot about music, they’re also building important life skills like time management, personal responsibility, work ethic, and resiliency.

Yulee High is proud to showcase this season as a state-finalist band program.

14 days ago, Nassau County School District
A student drum major stands on a podium silhouetted against a vivid sunset sky, leading band members during an outdoor rehearsal.
A student wearing sunglasses and a blue cap plays trumpet during a sunny outdoor band practice, surrounded by other brass players.
A student wearing a Marching Sound of One t-shirt and cap smiles and claps while standing among the crowd at a band performance.
A student focuses while playing the piccolo during evening band practice, wearing a Ravenclaw shirt and a lanyard.
The Yulee High School marching band performs in the school gym as a large crowd of families and supporters watch from the bleachers.
The Yulee High School marching band performs in the school gym as a large crowd of families and supporters watch from the bleachers.
🚨CSI: Anatomy Edition! 🧪🔬

Today in Ms. Spiezio’s Anatomy and Physiology Honors class at Yulee High School, students turned into forensic investigators to solve the mysterious Death of Pickles! 🥒💀 They performed a full autopsy, examined the evidence, and worked together to uncover the cause of death.

Science has never been this thrilling! 🕵️‍♀️🧠
Way to go, future medical examiners! 🩺✨
19 days ago, Nassau County School District
A close-up of a sliced pickle on a red tray, styled like a body with googly eyes, pipe cleaner limbs, and labeled pins, part of a student-led mock autopsy in anatomy class.
Students stand around a lab table analyzing a pickle during a mock autopsy activity in anatomy class. Worksheets and science tools are spread across the workspace.
Five pickles decorated with googly eyes and colorful pipe cleaners are arranged on a piece of paper, each representing a character for a classroom forensic science activity.
Students use dissection tools to examine a pickle with googly eyes and pipe cleaner limbs. A lab worksheet and magnifying glass are nearby as part of the anatomy lesson.
A student writes on a worksheet next to a science lab sink, surrounded by dissection tools and a pickle prepared for a classroom autopsy activity.
Register today!
21 days ago, Yulee High School
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📢🍽️ Free & Reduced Lunch applications are now open!
Apply online at: www.nassau.k12.fl.us/foodandnutritionservices
Please remember—a new application must be submitted each school year.

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau

24 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District message that Free & Reduced Lunch applications are available now for 2025.
Sign-up for the ASVAB!
25 days ago, Yulee High School
ASVAB Sign-up
Sign-up for the CLT!
25 days ago, Yulee High School
CLT Sign-ups

🔔Attention Nassau County School District parents!
This is just a friendly reminder that early dismissal takes place every Wednesday. Please make sure to check the dismissal times for your student by visiting https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/studentsandparents
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school.

26 days ago, Nassau County School District
Nassau County School District reminder graphic stating “Early Dismissal Every Wednesday” for the year 2025.
From mentoring students to lending a hand at events, volunteers enrich the lives of students and staff alike. 🌟 Share your time. Strengthen our schools. Community is at the heart of our success because it’s Nicer in Nassau. 🔗 Become a Volunteer: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTU3Njplbi1VUw== #NicerInNassau
28 days ago, Nassau County School District
Group photo of Nassau County School District leaders standing with smiling volunteers who were recognized for their service. Two honorees hold framed certificates of appreciation.
Nassau County Families: Track Your Child’s Bus with the Here Comes the Bus App!

We’re excited to remind you about the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) app, an easy-to-use tool that allows you to see the location of your child’s school bus right from your smartphone, tablet, or computer! This app helps you know when the bus is near your stop so you can send your child out at the right time.
More Information: https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/HereComesTheBus

We also ask for your patience during these first few weeks as our little learners are getting used to riding the bus.
Thank you for your understanding and support!

#NassauCountySchools #HereComesTheBus #BackToSchool2024 #StudentSafetyFirst
29 days ago, Nassau County School District
Instructions for downloading and signing up for the Here Comes the Bus app, including the school code 76491, user account setup steps, and student ID linking process. App shown on smartphone with download buttons for Apple App Store and Google Play.

📢 New Parent Resource Page Now Live!

We’ve launched a Commissioner of Education Parent Resource page on our website — your new one-stop shop for important updates and memos from Florida’s new Commissioner of Education. 🏫✨

🔍 Stay informed with quick access to communications including:
✅ Celebration and Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year
✅ Beanstack Guidance
✅ Parental Rights Overview

We’ll continue to update this page as new information is shared. Bookmark it and check back often!

🔗 https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/page/commissioner-of-educations-communication

#WeAreNassau #NicerInNassau #FLEducation #ParentResources #StayConnected #NassauSchools

about 1 month ago, Crissy Bass
Chalkboard with the word 'Education' written in white chalk, featuring a lightbulb drawing above the letter 'A' and a graduation cap on the letter 'o'.

HORNETS....MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!

about 1 month ago, Yulee High School
Updated Sem. 1 Testing