🧪🔍 Science in Action with Ms. Randall’s 7th Graders! 🔍🧪
Today, our 7th grade scientists put their engineering and communication skills to the test in a hands-on challenge that was both brainy and fun! 💡
Students built unique LEGO structures and then wrote detailed procedures explaining how to recreate them. The twist? They swapped instructions with another group and had to rebuild only using the written steps! 🧱✍️
This creative activity helped students see just how important clear, replicable procedures are in science experiments. It was a perfect blend of teamwork, critical thinking, and a whole lot of LEGO magic! 🧠✨
Swipe through the pics to see our future scientists in action! 📸👩🔬👨🔬
#HornetHiveScience #ChallengeAccepted #MiddleSchoolSTEM #HandsOnLearning #MsRandallRocks
Today, our 7th grade scientists put their engineering and communication skills to the test in a hands-on challenge that was both brainy and fun! 💡
Students built unique LEGO structures and then wrote detailed procedures explaining how to recreate them. The twist? They swapped instructions with another group and had to rebuild only using the written steps! 🧱✍️
This creative activity helped students see just how important clear, replicable procedures are in science experiments. It was a perfect blend of teamwork, critical thinking, and a whole lot of LEGO magic! 🧠✨
Swipe through the pics to see our future scientists in action! 📸👩🔬👨🔬
#HornetHiveScience #ChallengeAccepted #MiddleSchoolSTEM #HandsOnLearning #MsRandallRocks
📊 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
📣 Important Reminder for Our Hornet Families 🐝
To help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students, we’d like to remind everyone of our early checkout times:
🕒 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – Last checkout is before 3:00 PM
🕑 Early Release Wednesdays – Last checkout is before 2:00 PM
With over 1,000 students heading home each day, the final stretch of the school day is a critical time for our front office team. They’re managing last-minute transportation changes, monitoring weather conditions, sending out important announcements, and ensuring every student gets home safely—whether by bus, car, or after-school program.
Your cooperation with our procedures helps us keep everything running smoothly and ensures that every child is accounted for.
🙏 Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support and understanding. We truly appreciate all you do to help us keep our Hornet Hive safe, organized, and thriving!
#HornetHive #DismissalMatters #ChallengeAccepted #ThankYouFamilies
To help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students, we’d like to remind everyone of our early checkout times:
🕒 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – Last checkout is before 3:00 PM
🕑 Early Release Wednesdays – Last checkout is before 2:00 PM
With over 1,000 students heading home each day, the final stretch of the school day is a critical time for our front office team. They’re managing last-minute transportation changes, monitoring weather conditions, sending out important announcements, and ensuring every student gets home safely—whether by bus, car, or after-school program.
Your cooperation with our procedures helps us keep everything running smoothly and ensures that every child is accounted for.
🙏 Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support and understanding. We truly appreciate all you do to help us keep our Hornet Hive safe, organized, and thriving!
#HornetHive #DismissalMatters #ChallengeAccepted #ThankYouFamilies
September is Deaf Awareness Month. We honor and support our Deaf community by promoting inclusion, communication, and understanding. 👐 #WeAreNassau #DeafAwareness #InclusionMatters
Attendance matters! Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Every day in school helps students build success for the future. 🌟 #WeAreNassau #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
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
🎨📚 Big Hornet Shoutout! 🐝
Okay y’all… this is so cool we had to share! Two of our very own superstars—Ms. Perry (Art) and Ms. Miles (Journalism)—just got featured in Fresh Paint, the statewide magazine from the Florida Art Education Association! 🙌
Their collaborative project, Resiliency: Art & Literature, is a beautiful blend of student artwork and writing that truly shows off the heart, talent, and creativity of our kids. It’s not just a book—it’s a celebration of what happens when teachers go all in and students rise to the occasion.
We see Ms. Perry and Ms. Miles going above and beyond every single day, and now the entire state gets a glimpse of the magic they help create here in Nassau County. 💛🖌️📖
Take a minute to check it out and show them some love! 💬👏
👉 Here’s the link to the magazine https://issuu.com/cfaefl/docs/faea_fresh_paint_fall_2025?fr=sMzI1YTgzOTcwODM
#HornetPride #ArtMatters #TeacherMagic #StudentVoices #ResiliencyProject #GoHornets
Okay y’all… this is so cool we had to share! Two of our very own superstars—Ms. Perry (Art) and Ms. Miles (Journalism)—just got featured in Fresh Paint, the statewide magazine from the Florida Art Education Association! 🙌
Their collaborative project, Resiliency: Art & Literature, is a beautiful blend of student artwork and writing that truly shows off the heart, talent, and creativity of our kids. It’s not just a book—it’s a celebration of what happens when teachers go all in and students rise to the occasion.
We see Ms. Perry and Ms. Miles going above and beyond every single day, and now the entire state gets a glimpse of the magic they help create here in Nassau County. 💛🖌️📖
Take a minute to check it out and show them some love! 💬👏
👉 Here’s the link to the magazine https://issuu.com/cfaefl/docs/faea_fresh_paint_fall_2025?fr=sMzI1YTgzOTcwODM
#HornetPride #ArtMatters #TeacherMagic #StudentVoices #ResiliencyProject #GoHornets
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
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
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!
#WeAreNassau
🍕 Let’s Turn Pizza Into PBIS Power! 🐝
Yulee Middle School families — here’s a delicious way to support our students and the amazing work of our PBIS Team all year long!
🎯 Order Papa John’s and Use Code: YULEEMIDDLE10
✅ Get 10% OFF your entire order
✅ Papa John’s donates 10% back to YMS PBIS
✅ Valid for carryout or delivery from 10 AM to 11 PM
✅ Works at all locations in Clay, Duval, Nassau & St. John’s Counties
Whether it’s a family dinner, game night, or a classroom celebration — every slice helps us fund incentives, rewards, and programs that build a positive school culture at YMS. 🍕💛
📲 Order now at PAPAJOHNS.COM and enter YULEEMIDDLE10 at checkout!
Let’s make this our best fundraising year yet — one pizza at a time!
#YuleeMiddleSchool #PapaJohns #PBISTeam #SupportOurStudents #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
Yulee Middle School families — here’s a delicious way to support our students and the amazing work of our PBIS Team all year long!
🎯 Order Papa John’s and Use Code: YULEEMIDDLE10
✅ Get 10% OFF your entire order
✅ Papa John’s donates 10% back to YMS PBIS
✅ Valid for carryout or delivery from 10 AM to 11 PM
✅ Works at all locations in Clay, Duval, Nassau & St. John’s Counties
Whether it’s a family dinner, game night, or a classroom celebration — every slice helps us fund incentives, rewards, and programs that build a positive school culture at YMS. 🍕💛
📲 Order now at PAPAJOHNS.COM and enter YULEEMIDDLE10 at checkout!
Let’s make this our best fundraising year yet — one pizza at a time!
#YuleeMiddleSchool #PapaJohns #PBISTeam #SupportOurStudents #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
📢 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
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
🚀 Attention Parents & Students! ✈️
We’re thrilled to share an amazing opportunity for our female students to explore the exciting world of aviation!
🎉 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day
Hosted by Women in Aviation International and Sheltair Aviation Jax
📅 Date: September 20th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Sheltair Aviation Jax, 14600 Whirlwind Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
👩✈️ This event is open to girls ages 8–18 and features:
Hands-on aviation-themed activities
Static aircraft displays
Free GIAD gift bags* (while supplies last)
Local vendors and more!
This is a fantastic chance for our students to dream big, explore career paths, and connect with inspiring women in aviation. 🚁🛩️
📲 Follow @Waijax_Fl on Instagram and Wai.Jacksonville on Facebook for updates.
📌 Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer!
Let’s help our girls take flight toward a future full of possibilities! 💫
#GirlsInAviationDay #WomenInAviation #AviationEvents #FreeAdmission #EmpowerHer
We’re thrilled to share an amazing opportunity for our female students to explore the exciting world of aviation!
🎉 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day
Hosted by Women in Aviation International and Sheltair Aviation Jax
📅 Date: September 20th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Sheltair Aviation Jax, 14600 Whirlwind Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
👩✈️ This event is open to girls ages 8–18 and features:
Hands-on aviation-themed activities
Static aircraft displays
Free GIAD gift bags* (while supplies last)
Local vendors and more!
This is a fantastic chance for our students to dream big, explore career paths, and connect with inspiring women in aviation. 🚁🛩️
📲 Follow @Waijax_Fl on Instagram and Wai.Jacksonville on Facebook for updates.
📌 Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer!
Let’s help our girls take flight toward a future full of possibilities! 💫
#GirlsInAviationDay #WomenInAviation #AviationEvents #FreeAdmission #EmpowerHer
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📚 Important Testing Information for Hornet Families! 🐝
As we begin our statewide assessments, please take a moment to review these key reminders to help your student succeed and stay in compliance with Florida testing policies:
✅ No Sharing Test Content
Students may NOT discuss or share any test items or passages after testing — including via text, email, or social media. While they can talk about their experience with family, test content must remain confidential.
✅ Work Independently
Cheating or sharing answers will result in test invalidation. Encourage your student to do their best and protect their work.
✅ Accommodations Available
If your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, or is an ELL, please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns regarding their testing accommodations.
✅ Testing Irregularities
If an issue arises during testing, students may be asked to provide a statement to help clarify the situation.
✅ Extra Time Policy
Students actively working at the end of the session will be given extra time. However, those not actively engaged will be dismissed per state guidelines.
📞 Questions? Call us at 904-225-5116
📍 Yulee Middle School | 85439 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097
Let’s support our Hornets as they show what they know! 💛🖤 #YMSStrong #HornetTestingReady #ChallengeAccepted
As we begin our statewide assessments, please take a moment to review these key reminders to help your student succeed and stay in compliance with Florida testing policies:
✅ No Sharing Test Content
Students may NOT discuss or share any test items or passages after testing — including via text, email, or social media. While they can talk about their experience with family, test content must remain confidential.
✅ Work Independently
Cheating or sharing answers will result in test invalidation. Encourage your student to do their best and protect their work.
✅ Accommodations Available
If your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, or is an ELL, please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns regarding their testing accommodations.
✅ Testing Irregularities
If an issue arises during testing, students may be asked to provide a statement to help clarify the situation.
✅ Extra Time Policy
Students actively working at the end of the session will be given extra time. However, those not actively engaged will be dismissed per state guidelines.
📞 Questions? Call us at 904-225-5116
📍 Yulee Middle School | 85439 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097
Let’s support our Hornets as they show what they know! 💛🖤 #YMSStrong #HornetTestingReady #ChallengeAccepted
🎉 6th Grade Soirée is THIS Friday! 🎉
Hey Hornet families! Don’t forget — our first annual 6th Grade Soirée is happening this Friday, August 29th from 4:00–6:00 PM in the Yulee Middle School Cafeteria!
🎟️ Tickets are $10 and can be purchased during lunch starting Thursday, 8/28.
💃🕺 Come ready for music, dancing, concessions, and fun with friends!
👕 Casual attire is perfect for this exciting event.
📌 Check the flyer for full details or contact Mrs. Strauder at 904-225-5116 with any questions.
Let’s make this a night to remember! 💛🖤 #HornetPride #6thGradeSoiree #YMSVibes
Hey Hornet families! Don’t forget — our first annual 6th Grade Soirée is happening this Friday, August 29th from 4:00–6:00 PM in the Yulee Middle School Cafeteria!
🎟️ Tickets are $10 and can be purchased during lunch starting Thursday, 8/28.
💃🕺 Come ready for music, dancing, concessions, and fun with friends!
👕 Casual attire is perfect for this exciting event.
📌 Check the flyer for full details or contact Mrs. Strauder at 904-225-5116 with any questions.
Let’s make this a night to remember! 💛🖤 #HornetPride #6thGradeSoiree #YMSVibes
🎭✨ Seussical Jr. Auditions Are Almost Here! ✨🎭
Get ready, get excited... because the stage is calling! 🎶
We’re thrilled to remind you that auditions for Seussical Jr. are still ON and we can’t wait to see our talented Hornets shine!
📅 Audition Prep Workshop
🗓️ Date: August 27
🕒 Time: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: YMS Cafeteria
🎤 Auditions
🗓️ Date: August 30
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: YMS Cafeteria
🎵 What to Bring:
✅ Prepare 16–32 measures of a song of your choice
✅ Wear athletic wear & tennis or dance shoes
Let’s make magic happen on stage! 🌟
#SeussicalJr #YMSTheater #HornetTalent #GetReadyToShine
Get ready, get excited... because the stage is calling! 🎶
We’re thrilled to remind you that auditions for Seussical Jr. are still ON and we can’t wait to see our talented Hornets shine!
📅 Audition Prep Workshop
🗓️ Date: August 27
🕒 Time: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: YMS Cafeteria
🎤 Auditions
🗓️ Date: August 30
🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: YMS Cafeteria
🎵 What to Bring:
✅ Prepare 16–32 measures of a song of your choice
✅ Wear athletic wear & tennis or dance shoes
Let’s make magic happen on stage! 🌟
#SeussicalJr #YMSTheater #HornetTalent #GetReadyToShine
🐝💛 Yulee Middle School Stands with Yulee High! 💚🏈
At Yulee Middle, we believe in lifting each other up—and right now, our neighbors at Yulee High School need our support to win something incredible:
🏟 A $1 MILLION football field upgrade from T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Sweepstakes—on the very field where Derrick Henry once made history. That field deserves Hall of Fame quality, just like the legends who play on it.
Let’s help make this dream a reality for all of our student-athletes and our town!
Here’s how YOU can help:
1️⃣ Post on Instagram with the hashtags #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes
2️⃣ Tag @YuleeHighSchool and @TMobile
3️⃣ Share this with your friends, family, and fellow Hornets!
Every post brings us one step closer to a field worthy of greatness.
Let’s show the world what Hornet Nation is made of! 🐝🔥
📣 Challenge Accepted.
💛🖤💚 #YuleeMiddle #YuleeHigh #HornetPride #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
At Yulee Middle, we believe in lifting each other up—and right now, our neighbors at Yulee High School need our support to win something incredible:
🏟 A $1 MILLION football field upgrade from T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Sweepstakes—on the very field where Derrick Henry once made history. That field deserves Hall of Fame quality, just like the legends who play on it.
Let’s help make this dream a reality for all of our student-athletes and our town!
Here’s how YOU can help:
1️⃣ Post on Instagram with the hashtags #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes
2️⃣ Tag @YuleeHighSchool and @TMobile
3️⃣ Share this with your friends, family, and fellow Hornets!
Every post brings us one step closer to a field worthy of greatness.
Let’s show the world what Hornet Nation is made of! 🐝🔥
📣 Challenge Accepted.
💛🖤💚 #YuleeMiddle #YuleeHigh #HornetPride #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
🎓✨ Calling All YMS 8th Grade Families! ✨🎓
Let’s make your child’s final year at YMS unforgettable! Celebrate their journey with a personalized 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad — a heartfelt way to honor their achievements and create a lasting memory. 💙📘
🖼️ Ad Options:
1/4 Page – $75
1/2 Page – $125
📅 Deadlines to Remember:
Purchase by: November 15, 2025
Submit your design by: December 1, 2025
🛒 Order Now:
Go to ybpay.com
Enter code: 10989826
Select “Purchase an Ad for my Student”
📧 Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Miles at milesvransishan@nassau.k12.fl.us
Spots are limited — don’t miss out! Let’s celebrate our amazing 8th graders in style! 🎉 #YMSYearbook #8thGradeDedications #HornetPride
Let’s make your child’s final year at YMS unforgettable! Celebrate their journey with a personalized 8th Grade Yearbook Dedication Ad — a heartfelt way to honor their achievements and create a lasting memory. 💙📘
🖼️ Ad Options:
1/4 Page – $75
1/2 Page – $125
📅 Deadlines to Remember:
Purchase by: November 15, 2025
Submit your design by: December 1, 2025
🛒 Order Now:
Go to ybpay.com
Enter code: 10989826
Select “Purchase an Ad for my Student”
📧 Questions? Reach out to Mrs. Miles at milesvransishan@nassau.k12.fl.us
Spots are limited — don’t miss out! Let’s celebrate our amazing 8th graders in style! 🎉 #YMSYearbook #8thGradeDedications #HornetPride
🏈🔥 Hornet Football Season Is Here! 🔥🏈
Yulee Middle School families—get ready to rally! Our Hornets have been grinding through the Florida heat, and now it’s time to take the field. Under the leadership of Coach Ricks and his incredible coaching staff, our student-athletes have shown grit, heart, and hustle all summer long.
Football season always promises excitement and unforgettable moments. If the past few years are any clue, we’re in for another amazing ride—and we’re aiming to keep that district title right here in Yulee! 💪🐝
📣 Let’s pack the stands, wear our colors, and cheer loud!
Your support means everything to our players—and it truly makes a difference.
🗓️ 2025 Season Schedule:
Aug 26 – Zarephath Academy (Away) @ Ray Greene Park – 6:30 PM
Sept 2 – Impact Christian Academy (Away) @ Baymeadows Rd E – 6:30 PM
Sept 9 – Bolles Middle School (Home) – 6:00 PM
Sept 16 – Trinity Christian Academy (Home) – 6:30 PM
Sept 23 – University Christian (Away) @ University Blvd W – 6:30 PM
Sept 30 – Joshua Christian Academy (Away) – 6:30pm
Oct 8 – Callahan Middle School (Home) – 6:30pm
Oct 14 – Fernandina Beach Middle School (HOME) – 6:30pm
💛💚 Let’s show up, show out, and support our Hornets all season long.
Go Hornets! #YMSBuzz #HornetPride #FridayNightLights #ChallengeAccepted #DistrictChamps
🚨 Important Health & Safety Message for YMS Families 🚨
Today, students at Yulee Middle School will be coming home with an important fact sheet about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl—two substances that pose serious risks to youth across the country.
📘 The fact sheet includes:
What fentanyl is and why it’s so dangerous—even in small amounts.
The risks of opioid misuse, including common prescription drugs.
How mixing substances like opioids and alcohol can lead to life-threatening consequences.
We encourage all families to take a few minutes tonight to review this information together. These conversations matter. Awareness and education are key to helping our students make smart, safe choices.
💬 Talk with your children. Ask questions. Share concerns.
Together, we can protect and empower our students.
Thank you for being active partners in keeping our Hornet community safe and informed.
#YMSBuzz #HornetSafety #ChallengeAccepted #CommunityStrong #SmartChoicesMatter
Today, students at Yulee Middle School will be coming home with an important fact sheet about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl—two substances that pose serious risks to youth across the country.
📘 The fact sheet includes:
What fentanyl is and why it’s so dangerous—even in small amounts.
The risks of opioid misuse, including common prescription drugs.
How mixing substances like opioids and alcohol can lead to life-threatening consequences.
We encourage all families to take a few minutes tonight to review this information together. These conversations matter. Awareness and education are key to helping our students make smart, safe choices.
💬 Talk with your children. Ask questions. Share concerns.
Together, we can protect and empower our students.
Thank you for being active partners in keeping our Hornet community safe and informed.
#YMSBuzz #HornetSafety #ChallengeAccepted #CommunityStrong #SmartChoicesMatter
