Green Cove Springs Junior High
9:30 AM-3:42 PM | Grades: 7th-8th | Phone: 904-336-5175
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👇 Click the link below to shop the full collection and grab your gear
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📊 SECOND QUARTER INTERIM DAY! 📊
Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
🔗 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success!
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools
Today is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s current grades and overall academic progress.
Checking in regularly allows us to celebrate wins together and address any areas where your student might need a little extra support.
📲 How to check progress:
Log in to the Focus Parent Portal on the web or open the OneClay Focus App on your mobile device.
Review updated grades, missing assignments, and teacher feedback.
💬 Have questions about grades?
Parents can log in to the OneClay app to send a direct message to your student's teacher!
🔗 For more information about our apps, please visit our website at oneclay.net/5apps.
Thank you for partnering with us in your student’s success!
#OneClay #ClayCountySchools
There's still time to nominate your school for November's **Clay County District Schools School of the Month!**
This month's theme is **"Serving Those Who Serve."** We want to know how AWESOME your school is and how it supports military-connected students and their families!
This is your school's opportunity to shine a spotlight on the programs, people, and meaningful efforts that help military-connected students and families feel welcomed, supported, and connected to their school community.
**Nominations are open November 1–22, 2026.**
Through our ongoing partnership with Community First Credit Union, the winning school will receive:
- Money toward a school initiative
- A School of the Month trophy to display
- Recognition through our continued partnership with Community First Credit Union
Learn more about the November theme and submit a nomination by visiting:
OneClay.net/SchoolOfTheMonth
Help us recognize the wonderful things happening in our schools and the people who make a difference for military-connected families!
This month's theme is **"Serving Those Who Serve."** We want to know how AWESOME your school is and how it supports military-connected students and their families!
This is your school's opportunity to shine a spotlight on the programs, people, and meaningful efforts that help military-connected students and families feel welcomed, supported, and connected to their school community.
**Nominations are open November 1–22, 2026.**
Through our ongoing partnership with Community First Credit Union, the winning school will receive:
- Money toward a school initiative
- A School of the Month trophy to display
- Recognition through our continued partnership with Community First Credit Union
Learn more about the November theme and submit a nomination by visiting:
OneClay.net/SchoolOfTheMonth
Help us recognize the wonderful things happening in our schools and the people who make a difference for military-connected families!
This week our faculty got to sit down and share an amazing breakfast with the veterans on our staff and their families. It was a great morning getting to thank them in person for their service and the sacrifices they’ve made for our country. We’re so lucky to have them on our team!
A big thank you to Tyler and Family Church of Green Cove Springs for bringing in some incredible breakfast casseroles, to Black Rifle Coffee of Fleming Island for supplying the coffee, to two of our amazing GCJ moms, Mrs. Fore and Mrs. Haynes, for helping with everything on the morning of, and to Mrs. Krause and our Military Life Counselor, who helped plan and coordinate the event! We really appreciate our community partners stepping up to help us put this together.
We hope everyone enjoyed their Veterans Day and found time to thank a veteran!
A big thank you to Tyler and Family Church of Green Cove Springs for bringing in some incredible breakfast casseroles, to Black Rifle Coffee of Fleming Island for supplying the coffee, to two of our amazing GCJ moms, Mrs. Fore and Mrs. Haynes, for helping with everything on the morning of, and to Mrs. Krause and our Military Life Counselor, who helped plan and coordinate the event! We really appreciate our community partners stepping up to help us put this together.
We hope everyone enjoyed their Veterans Day and found time to thank a veteran!
We are officially a Purple Star District! 💜⭐️
Today, on Veterans Day, the Florida Department of Education announced that Clay County District Schools has been designated as a Purple Star District for our commitment to military families, making us one of ONLY 9 school districts in the entire state of Florida to earn this prestigious honor!
To achieve district-wide recognition, at least 75% of a district's schools must earn their individual Purple Star School of Distinction status. We are thrilled to share that ALL of our eligible OneClay schools are now officially Purple Star Schools!
This recognition reflects our dedicated, year-round commitment to supporting our military families and their students. We understand the unique transitions and challenges that come with military life, and we work every day to provide a welcoming, supportive, and empowering educational environment for the children of those who serve our country.
To our military families: Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and for trusting us with your students' education. We are so proud to stand with you! ❤️🤍💙
#ClayCounty #OneClay #PurpleStarDistrict #VeteransDay #MilitaryFamilies #FloridaEducation #MilitaryKids #CommunityPride
🎖️ Honoring All Who Served 🎖️
On this Veterans Day, Clay County District Schools extends our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation.
Living and learning in a proud military community, we see the profound impact of selfless service every single day in our classrooms, our homes, and our neighborhoods. To the veterans among our staff, families, alumni, and neighbors: thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom.
📌 Reminder: In observance of Veterans Day, all schools and district offices are closed today.
Today and every day, we honor you and stand with our military families. ❤️🤍💙
#OneClay #VeteransDay #HonoringAllWhoServed #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #MilitaryCommunity
On this Veterans Day, Clay County District Schools extends our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation.
Living and learning in a proud military community, we see the profound impact of selfless service every single day in our classrooms, our homes, and our neighborhoods. To the veterans among our staff, families, alumni, and neighbors: thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedom.
📌 Reminder: In observance of Veterans Day, all schools and district offices are closed today.
Today and every day, we honor you and stand with our military families. ❤️🤍💙
#OneClay #VeteransDay #HonoringAllWhoServed #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #MilitaryCommunity
📌 Calendar Reminder!
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th.
All Clay County District Schools and district offices will be closed.
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back on Thursday, November 12th!
📆 View the full 2026–2027 District Calendar anytime at www.oneclay.net/calendars.
#OneClay #VeteransDay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th.
All Clay County District Schools and district offices will be closed.
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back on Thursday, November 12th!
📆 View the full 2026–2027 District Calendar anytime at www.oneclay.net/calendars.
#OneClay #VeteransDay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools
The GCJ family extends our thoughts and prayers to the Patterson Elementary family as we grieve the passing of Principal O’Brian.
Today, Green Cove Junior was filled with a sea of Manatee t-shirts, worn proudly by former PES students to honor his memory and show their support.
Mr. O’Brian’s connection to GCJ goes back 20+ years, as he was once a Cougar himself, serving as assistant principal back in the 2000's. He was a great leader, a dedicated educator, and a truly good man who touched countless lives across his 28 years in Clay County Schools.
He will be dearly missed, but his legacy and impact will never be forgotten.
🧠💙 OneClay Celebrates National School Psychology Week! 💙✨
Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National School Psychology Week!
Thank you to our amazing school psychologists for always supporting our students, helping them thrive, and creating safe, positive environments where every child can succeed! We appreciate everything you do for our school community! 👏💙
#OneClay #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StudentSupport #MentalHealthMatters
Clay County District Schools is proud to celebrate National School Psychology Week!
Thank you to our amazing school psychologists for always supporting our students, helping them thrive, and creating safe, positive environments where every child can succeed! We appreciate everything you do for our school community! 👏💙
#OneClay #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #StudentSupport #MentalHealthMatters
🔬🎨 World STEM/STEAM Day! ⚙️📐
Clay County District Schools is excited to celebrate World STEM/STEAM Day!
We are proud to celebrate the world of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and arts that shape our future! From innovative classroom projects and hands-on experiments to creative design and problem-solving, our students are exploring new possibilities every day.
Thank you to our dedicated educators who inspire curiosity and empower the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators! 🚀
#OneClay #STEMDay #STEAMDay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools
Clay County District Schools is excited to celebrate World STEM/STEAM Day!
We are proud to celebrate the world of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and arts that shape our future! From innovative classroom projects and hands-on experiments to creative design and problem-solving, our students are exploring new possibilities every day.
Thank you to our dedicated educators who inspire curiosity and empower the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators! 🚀
#OneClay #STEMDay #STEAMDay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools
At GCJ, we love recognizing the dedication of our teachers! Each month, we celebrate with two special giveaways powered by our official decision-maker: the online Duck Race!
Our October Perfect Attendance Winner was Mr. MacDonald! Out of 12 teachers who didn't miss a single beat in October, Mr. MacDonald was our lucky winning duck! He takes home a $15 Gift Card to Spring Park Coffee, Free Mini Facial Gift Card to 4EverYoung (Fleming Island), and a $10 Off Coupon for Maple Street Biscuit Co!
Our October Class Coverage Winner was Mr. Carver! To show extra love to teachers who step up during their planning periods, every class coverage earns a duck in a separate monthly drawing. For October, a whopping 56 ducks entered the race! Huge thanks to everyone who helped out their fellow team members last month. He takes home a $15 Gift Card to Spring Park Coffee, Free IV Therapy Gift Card to 4EverYoung (Fleming Island), and a $10 Off Coupon for Maple Street Biscuit Co!
A big thank you to our generous local sponsors and business partners—Spring Park Coffee, 4EverYoung, and Maple Street Biscuit Co.—for supporting our GCJ educators, and congratulations to Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Carver!
Our students and staff had a front row seat today to some incredible action as a U.S. Coast Guard HITRON helicopter landed right on our front lawn!
Through our Social Studies classes, students had the rare chance to head outside for an up-close look, meet the amazing crew, and learn firsthand about their high stakes missions interdicting drug running vessels in the Caribbean. To top it all off, students even got to climb aboard for a few quick photos!
Making the day extra special... two of our very own students actually had their dads onboard the crew of the landing helicopter! Talk about bringing a whole new meaning to "bring your dad to school day!"
We are so thankful to the HITRON crew for their continued support of our school and community. As we celebrate Veterans' Day, we salute these outstanding brave men and women for their service, dedication, and for taking the time to inspire our kids today!
Through our Social Studies classes, students had the rare chance to head outside for an up-close look, meet the amazing crew, and learn firsthand about their high stakes missions interdicting drug running vessels in the Caribbean. To top it all off, students even got to climb aboard for a few quick photos!
Making the day extra special... two of our very own students actually had their dads onboard the crew of the landing helicopter! Talk about bringing a whole new meaning to "bring your dad to school day!"
We are so thankful to the HITRON crew for their continued support of our school and community. As we celebrate Veterans' Day, we salute these outstanding brave men and women for their service, dedication, and for taking the time to inspire our kids today!
Congratulations to this week's CougarLEAD Student of the Week, Ryan Huynh! His teachers say that "Ryan is an awesome, respectful, diligent, and responsible student who always gives his absolute best effort and treats others kindly. Ryan is eager to learn, brings great energy to class every day, and also sets a tremendous example for others with his incredible attitude and high-quality work. Ryan is such a joy to have in English class." Keep up the great work Ryan!
We are always thankful to the gentleman at the Green Cove Springs Cabul Lodge for their generosity and support of GCJ! We had the "Big Check" presentation today from the BBQ cookout they did which raised funds for the GCJ Student Lunch Fund, making sure any student who may be in a financial hardship still is able to get their lunch. Thank you for your continued partnership and support! #CougarsLEAD
Florida middle and high school students can show off their creativity and get recognized with the 2026 Florida Farm to School Student Contests! 🌾🎨📝
Whether you express yourself through visual art or the written word, there is an opportunity to share your perspective on Florida agriculture:
🎨 Middle School Art Contest
Eligibility: Open to Florida middle school students.
The Prompt: Create an original 2D artwork showing what Farm to School means to you, celebrating Florida agriculture and its connection to your school and community.
The Reward: The winning entry will become the official artwork for the 2027 Florida Farm to School Month campaign!
How to Enter: Submit a 2D visual art piece inspired by the prompt.
📝 High School Essay Contest
Eligibility: Open to Florida high school students.
The Prompt: Imagine yourself as a Florida farmer and share how your farm would impact your school and community.
The Reward: Compete for prizes of up to $3,000 in college funds, plus the first-place essay may be published in an agricultural magazine!
How to Enter: Submit a 500- to 800-word essay addressing the prompt.
🗓 Deadline: November 16, 2026
🔗 Details & Submissions: Head to FarmToSchoolFL.com/Contests to read the full guidelines and submit your entry before time runs out.
#FloridaFarmToSchool #FLAg #StudentContest #FloridaAgriculture #OneClay
Whether you express yourself through visual art or the written word, there is an opportunity to share your perspective on Florida agriculture:
🎨 Middle School Art Contest
Eligibility: Open to Florida middle school students.
The Prompt: Create an original 2D artwork showing what Farm to School means to you, celebrating Florida agriculture and its connection to your school and community.
The Reward: The winning entry will become the official artwork for the 2027 Florida Farm to School Month campaign!
How to Enter: Submit a 2D visual art piece inspired by the prompt.
📝 High School Essay Contest
Eligibility: Open to Florida high school students.
The Prompt: Imagine yourself as a Florida farmer and share how your farm would impact your school and community.
The Reward: Compete for prizes of up to $3,000 in college funds, plus the first-place essay may be published in an agricultural magazine!
How to Enter: Submit a 500- to 800-word essay addressing the prompt.
🗓 Deadline: November 16, 2026
🔗 Details & Submissions: Head to FarmToSchoolFL.com/Contests to read the full guidelines and submit your entry before time runs out.
#FloridaFarmToSchool #FLAg #StudentContest #FloridaAgriculture #OneClay
SMILE, COUGARS! IT'S PICTURE RETAKE DAY!
Picture retakes are tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, 2026!
If you missed the original Picture Day or would like a retake, this is your chance!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are having your pictures retaken and previously purchased a picture package, you MUST bring your original picture packet with you on November 5 to have your new pictures taken.
Bring your best smile, Cougars!
Picture retakes are tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, 2026!
If you missed the original Picture Day or would like a retake, this is your chance!
IMPORTANT REMINDER: If you are having your pictures retaken and previously purchased a picture package, you MUST bring your original picture packet with you on November 5 to have your new pictures taken.
Bring your best smile, Cougars!
🏒 CLAY COUNTY DAY AT THE JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN! 🏒
Clay County District Schools is excited to partner with the Jacksonville Icemen for a special Clay County Day at the rink!
Join us on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM as the Jacksonville Icemen take on the Florida Everblades! We welcome all Clay County students, families, staff, and community members for an afternoon of hockey, school spirit, and family fun.
⭐ Special Guest: We are thrilled to be joined by special guest Superintendent of Clay County Schools, David Broskie!
🎟️ Event Highlights:
Discounted Tickets: Special ticket rates available for Clay County families.
Post-Game Shots on Net: Stay after the final buzzer for an exclusive opportunity to step onto the ice and take shots on net!
📍 GAME DETAILS
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM
Matchup: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades
🎟️ HOW TO GET TICKETS:
Direct Link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Claycounty23
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Get your tickets today and join us for Clay County Day with the Jacksonville Icemen!
#OneClay #OneClaySports #ClayCountyDay #JacksonvilleIcemen
Thank you, Clay County! ❤️
Our community made its voice heard, and we are deeply grateful for your continued trust, partnership, and dedication to our schools. The support for our Referendum Renewal reflects a shared commitment across our community to the success and future of public education in Clay County.
Every vote represents a belief in our classrooms, our team, and the potential of every child who walks through our doors. We are honored by your confidence in our mission and remain dedicated to being transparent, responsible stewards of your support.
Thank you for continuing to stand with us and invest in the future of our children.
Together, we are #OneClay.
🗳️ Today is Election Day in Clay County!
Clay County District Schools encourages all eligible voters in our community to make their voices heard today, November 3, 2026!
Here is what you need to know before heading out to vote:
Poll Hours: Polls are open today from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Find Your Precinct: You MUST vote at your assigned polling location. Find yours at VoterStatusClay.com.
What to Bring: Bring a valid photo and signature ID.
Vote-by-Mail Ballots: If you still have your mail ballot, drop it off before 7:00 PM directly at the Supervisor of Elections Office (500 N. Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs).
Important Note: Mail ballots CANNOT be accepted at regular polling locations, but you can surrender your mail ballot at your polling place to vote in person instead!
For verified election information, visit ClayElections.gov.
Clay County District Schools encourages all eligible voters in our community to make their voices heard today, November 3, 2026!
Here is what you need to know before heading out to vote:
Poll Hours: Polls are open today from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Find Your Precinct: You MUST vote at your assigned polling location. Find yours at VoterStatusClay.com.
What to Bring: Bring a valid photo and signature ID.
Vote-by-Mail Ballots: If you still have your mail ballot, drop it off before 7:00 PM directly at the Supervisor of Elections Office (500 N. Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs).
Important Note: Mail ballots CANNOT be accepted at regular polling locations, but you can surrender your mail ballot at your polling place to vote in person instead!
For verified election information, visit ClayElections.gov.
On November 3, Clay County voters will consider the renewal of the existing One Mill ad valorem funding for four years (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2031).
Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.
Because this measure is a renewal of the existing operating millage, it continues current funding without increasing tax rates. Revenues are strictly dedicated to two operational priorities:
School Safety: Funding law enforcement contracts for campus officers.
Employee Compensation: Providing competitive pay to retain and attract quality teachers and support staff.
All expenditures are subject to review by an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Visit oneclay.net/renewal for more information.