Nassau Notebook

Yulee Elementary hosted their annual Open House with an Olympic twist! Students explored classrooms, the library, art, and music rooms. Coach organized a 50-yard dash competition, and even Sting made a special appearance. It was a fantastic night filled with excitement!

As part of the Learning with Leaders program, Hilliard Elementary welcomed Mrs. Loudermilk, who read "What If Everybody Did That" to the kindergarteners in September. The story and discussion reinforced the importance of following rules in everyday life.

Wildlight Elementary's 2nd Annual Fall Festival was a hit! Families enjoyed food, games, and fun, with staff and PTO volunteers running various stations. Safety Patrol students worked the snack station, and the dunk tank was a crowd favorite, with Mrs. Bovinette and Mrs. Chambers taking the plunge!

Students from West Nassau and Yulee High Schools collaborated for a special lunch. Ms. Zori's class hosted Mr. Snyder's BRIDGE students for a fun afternoon, where they practiced math, social, and cooking skills while preparing and enjoying chicken pot pie and cupcakes together.

Mrs. Gonzalez’s class at Callahan Intermediate celebrated their positive behavior with a special lunch in the courtyard. After earning points for following expectations, the students enjoyed bonding with their classmates and teacher while dining outdoors.

In Mrs. Simmons’ writing class, Callahan Intermediate students wrote letters to their pen pals from West Nassau High School’s National Honor Society. Excited to receive their first letters, the students eagerly practiced their writing skills while building new connections.

Kindergarten students at Hilliard Elementary got hands-on with science by making pumpkin slime! They discussed ingredients, measured carefully, and watched as the ooey gooey mixture came to life.

CNA students at Hilliard Middle Senior High honed their skills with a fake wound lab, practicing realistic scenarios to prepare for future healthcare careers.

Bryceville Elementary recognized their October Students of the Month for exemplifying the resilience trait of responsibility. These students stood out by demonstrating what it means to be truly responsible.

Students from the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy at Hilliard Middle Senior High participated in the 1 Million Book Giveaway. They packed over 700 books, each with an inspiring note, to give to local children in the community.

Emma Love Hardee celebrated their Top 5 AR Readers from each grade level with a special principal’s luncheon. Students shared their favorite books, including Sunshine State Young Readers Award selections. Congratulations to these hardworking readers!

During October, all grade levels at Emma Love Hardee participated in Digital Citizenship lessons. Students learned about online safety, password protection, and handling tricky online situations, preparing them to navigate the digital world safely.

Callahan Middle School celebrated their students’ positive behavior during the first nine weeks with a Fall PBIS event. Students were rewarded for making good choices, with support from the CMS PTO in organizing the event.

Hilliard Elementary kindergarteners learned how to take care of their health at the Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by CNA students from Hilliard Middle Senior High. The little ones practiced staying healthy and keeping their teeth in tip-top shape!

Robotics Club is off to a great start at Emma Love Hardee! Students in Mrs. Hodges’ club are learning teamwork, problem-solving, and coding with their VEX Go Robotics kits, building projects like the NASA Flagpole and Mars Rover.

Students at Hilliard Middle Senior High enjoyed Kona Ice and free time as a reward for outstanding behavior and academic achievement during the first quarter, celebrating their hard work with their peers.

Hilliard FFA students showcased their skills at the NEFL Fair, competing with animals ranging from steers to chickens. They earned Herdsman Awards for clean tack areas, knowledge, and educational displays, while also mentoring younger showmen and enjoying some well-deserved fun.

Second graders in Mrs. Whittier’s class at Southside Elementary had a blast in art class, imagining and drawing their own robots after listening to a fun story about robots. Creativity was in full swing!

For the October edition of Hilliard Elementary’s Learning with Leaders, Mrs. Miller read "The Color Monster" to kindergarteners. Together, they explored emotions and how to handle them, helping students understand their feelings better.