Grove Park Elementary

🚌 2026–2027 Bus Registration is NOW OPEN!

It’s time to start planning for the upcoming school year! Registering early allows our transportation team to build the safest and most efficient bus routes for all students.

How to Register (2 Quick Steps):

1️⃣ Access Your BusPlanner Parent Portal
Go to: sdcc.mybusplanner.com/Login
New users: Click "Create Account."
Returning users: Log in to your existing account.

2️⃣ Complete the Registration Form
Once logged into the BusPlanner Parent Portal, click on Parent →Online Forms and Requests→2026-2027 Student Transportation Opt-In
OR
Go to our website at oneclay.net/bus and click on the 26-27 Bus Registration Form button

📍 Quick Eligibility Check:
2+ Miles: Students living 2 or more miles from school qualify for transportation.

🛡️ IEP Students: If your child has specialized transportation through an IEP, no registration is needed. It is already taken care of!

🚶 Walk Zones: Info on hazardous walking conditions and courtesy rider requests on our website at oneclay.net/bus

📧 Questions? Visit the CCDS Transportation website at oneclay.net/bus or email our routing team at routing@myoneclay.net.

⏰ Don’t wait! Register early to ensure smooth routing for the first day of school!

#OneClay #Transportation #BusRegistration #SafetyFirst

A massive shoutout to Mrs. Bailey! 🍎🌟 Already named the Grove Park and Clay County Teacher of the Year, she was officially recognized at the Town of Orange Park council meeting yesterday. We are so incredibly proud to have her leading and inspiring the next generation at GPE.💚🐊 #TeacherOfTheYear #GPE #ProudCommunity

🎒 Enroll Today: Clay County Kindergarten Registration 🏫

We are so excited to welcome the Class of 2039 to the "Greatest Start on Earth!" 🎪🌟

🧒 Registration Details: If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026, they are eligible to start their educational journey with Clay County District Schools this fall.

🚀 Online Enrollment is Quick & Easy:
Register completely online right now at OneClay.net/kindergarten.

Before you start, make sure you have digital copies of these three "show-ready" documents to upload:

📄 Proof of Age: Birth certificate or legal guardianship documents.

🩺 Health Records: School physical and immunization forms (DOH 680 or 681).

🏠 Proof of Residence: A lease, mortgage statement, or recent utility bill.

💡 Questions over the summer? Our enrollment team is working all summer long to help you! Reach out at registrations@myoneclay.net or give us a call at 904-336-9627.

We can't wait to welcome our newest little learners into our hallways this August! 🎒❤️

#ClayCountyProud #ClassOf2039 #GreatestStartOnEarth #CCDS #KindergartenRegistration #OneClay

Summer Leadership for Administrators was exactly what we needed! We had the opportunity to learn from several influential and inspiring principals who challenged us to grow and strengthen our leadership practices. The valuable insights shared will help us continue building our capacity as instructional leaders and better serve our students, staff, and school communities. Excited, energized, and looking forward to an outstanding school year ahead! #LeadershipMatters #InstructionalLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #StrongerTogether #ReadyForTheYearAhead #GatorPride 🐊📚✨

🎒 Get Ready for School with "Bless the Backpacks"! Join The Salvation Army in Middleburg on Friday, July 24th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a free school supply and backpack giveaway featuring free snacks, smiles, and haircuts! Registration is strictly required to receive supplies and tickets, so please call 904-276-6677 ahead of time to secure your spot. Please note that there is no parking available at The Salvation Army site; all event parking is located nearby at Doctor's Inlet Elementary (2634 County Road 220, Middleburg, FL 32068).

As we wrapped up an incredible school year, our End-of-Year Faculty Meeting was filled with positivity, reflection, celebration, and Gator Pride! 💚🐊 We are grateful for a dedicated team that worked tirelessly to support our students, families, and one another throughout the year. Together, we celebrated our accomplishments, reflected on our growth, and recognized the impact we have made as a school community. Thank you to our amazing faculty and staff for your commitment, passion, and hard work. We are proud of all we achieved this year and are already looking forward to an even stronger, more successful year ahead! Here’s to a well-deserved summer and an exciting future for Grove Park Elementary! 🌟📚💚 #GatorPride #StrongerTogether #EndOfYearCelebration #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #GroveParkElementary

🚨 Event Update: If you were planning to head out to the Clay County Parks and Rec Bike Rodeo today (May 29th), please note that the event has been postponed.

Clay County Parks & Rec will share the new date as soon as it's rescheduled, and we'll be sure to pass that information along to you here!

🎓🌟 Pre-K Graduation Celebration! 🌟🎓 Today we celebrated a very special milestone as our Pre-K students graduated and prepared for their next big adventure—Kindergarten! We are so proud of all they have learned, the friendships they have built, and the growth they have shown throughout the year. From learning letters and numbers to building confidence and independence, these young learners have accomplished so much. Thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and families for supporting them every step of the way. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉 We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you will achieve in the future. 💙💛 #PreKGraduation #FutureLeaders #GrowingAndLearning #GroveParkProud #ClassOf2026

🚲🎉 Congratulations to our Nutrition and Exercise Challenge Bicycle Winner! 🎉🚲

We are excited to announce the winner of the Food and Nutrition Service's 24th Annual Nutrition and Exercise Challenge bicycle raffle!

Thank you to all of our students who participated and made healthy choices by focusing on nutrition and exercise. We are proud of your commitment to living a healthy lifestyle.

Special congratulations to **[Winner's Name]** on winning the bicycle! 🎊👏

Keep making healthy choices, staying active, and taking care of your mind and body. Great things happen when we commit to wellness!

#GroveParkProud #HealthyChoices #NutritionAndExerciseChallenge #ElevateToGreat

Join EMBODI✨ Hosted by the Clay County (FL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Meetings are just one Saturday a month at Orange Park High School, and the deadline to apply is June 15, 2026. Head over to www.ClayFLDST.org or scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your application today!

📢 Announcing Our New Student Information System: Focus! ✨

Clay County District Schools is transitioning to the Focus Student Information System (SIS) for the 2026-2027 school year. Focus will become your new hub for checking grades, attendance, and scheduling, replacing Synergy ParentVUE and StudentVUE.

🗓️ Important Dates for a Smooth Transition:

June 25: Access to Synergy ParentVUE ends. (Be sure to download any report cards you'd like to keep before this date! 📄)

July 6: The new Focus portal and mobile app go live! 📱

⚠️ One Quick Step to Prepare:
To ensure you receive instructions on how to access your new Focus account via email this July, please log in to ParentVUE before June 25 to verify that your email and phone number are correct.

💬 Note: You will continue to use the OneClay App for all school communications and Rooms—only the student information portal is changing!

🔗 For full details, helpful FAQs, and updates, visit: oneclay.net/focusinfo

#OneClay #FocusSIS #ClayCountySchools #SchoolUpdate

🚴‍♂️ Ready for the Kids Bike Rodeo tomorrow, #OneClay families? 🚲✨

Tomorrow, Friday, May 29th, is also the last day of school! What better way to celebrate the end of the school year than with some community fun? 🎒🎉

Join Clay County Parks and Recreation tomorrow from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Regional Sports Complex in Middleburg!

It’s going to be an action-packed evening featuring:
🪖 A FREE helmet giveaway (while supplies last—fittings by appointment!)
🚧 Exciting obstacle courses & a bike car wash
🩺 A "Bike Hospital" safety check-up
🍔 Food trucks, music, and lots of excitement!

🏫 We will be there, too! Make sure to stop by the Clay County District Schools booth to say hi to our team! We would love to celebrate the last day of school with you, and we’ll be happy to answer any enrollment questions you have or chat about the upcoming school year. 📚✨

📝 Quick reminder: Helmets are required to participate, and scooters are welcome (no motorized vehicles). You can register right now at Letsplayclay.com!

See you tomorrow! 👋 Roll on by and see us!

#OneClay #ClayCounty #CCDS #KidsBikeRodeo #LetsPlayClay #CommunityFun #MiddleburgFL #LastDayOfSchool

🍎💚 JOIN THE GROVE PARK FAMILY! 💛🐊

Grove Park Elementary is growing, and we are looking for an amazing 3rd Grade teacher to join our team!

At Grove Park, we believe in:
⭐ Building strong relationships
⭐ Inspiring academic excellence
⭐ Growing leaders every day

If you are passionate about making a difference, creating meaningful connections with students, and being part of a positive school culture, we would love to have you on our team!

Come grow with us the G3 Way — Growing Great Gators!

📍 Apply today at: myoneclay.net

#GroveParkElementary #WeAreHiring #3rdGradeTeacher #GrowingGreatGators #ElevateToGreat #OneClay #TeacherJobs #GatorPride

Today, our new students had an amazing time at our Grove Park Tour Day ! They learned all about our school’s core values, explored the many programs and opportunities we offer, visited classrooms and met teachers, and enjoyed a fun tour of our campus. We also had exciting giveaways, delicious snacks, and lots of smiles as we welcomed our newest students and families to our school community. We are so excited to begin this journey together and cannot wait to see our students learn, grow, and thrive this school year! At our school, we are committed to building relationships, creating a positive culture, and ensuring every student feels welcomed, supported, and ready for success from day one. Welcome to the family! 📚✨

Last week, our students completed their Run/Walk Program for the 2025/2026 school year. Each Friday, students from every grade level made their way to the field and completed laps around our Run/Walk track. The students at Grove Park completed a total of 3,875 miles this school year. The students pictured are the boy and girl that completed the most laps for their respective grade level. Way to go, Gators!🐊👟🥇

🚨Attention all incoming 7th graders zoned for OPJ, Please save the date for our Orientation this summer.

First grade field trip to Clarke Park

Our Yearbook Signing Glow Party was one for the books! ✨📘🎉 Students had an amazing time signing yearbooks, dancing with friends, enjoying music, and glowing the day away as we celebrated the end of a fantastic school year together. The energy, excitement, and memories made were truly unforgettable! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a huge success. What a fun way to celebrate friendships, memories, and another incredible year at Grove Park! 💚🌟 #YearbookGlowParty #MakingMemories #GlowPartyFun #EndOfYearCelebration

What an amazing celebration at our 6th Grade D.A.R.E. Ceremony! 🎓👏🚔 Today we recognized our students for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to making safe and responsible choices. Throughout the D.A.R.E. program, students learned valuable lessons about decision-making, peer pressure, confidence, and living a healthy lifestyle. We are incredibly proud of our students for their participation, growth, and dedication throughout the program. A special thank you to our D.A.R.E. officers and staff for investing in and inspiring our students each day! 💚⭐ #DAREceremony #FutureLeaders #MakingPositiveChoices #StudentSuccess