Grove Park Elementary
8:30 AM-2:42 PM | Grades: K-6 | Phone: 904-336-1275
Kona Ice days are always a little sweeter at GPE! 🐊
Making memories, spreading smiles, and celebrating the little moments that make a BIG difference!
#TheG3Way #GroveParkElementary #GatorPride
🤖 Calling all young innovators and future engineers! 🚀
The Robotics Club is officially accepting applications!
Selected student participants will get hands-on experience exploring:
💻 Coding & Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
⚙️ Engineering
🛸 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight
Important Details:
Who it's for: Selected student participants
Meeting Dates:Nov 6, 13, and 20 Dec 11 and 18
Arrival Time: 6:45 AM – 7:00 AM at the Bus Loop
How to Apply: Get an application form from Mr. Ragan, Mrs. Hernandez, or your homeroom teacher.
Turn in your completed application to Mr. Ragan by October 23rd.
⚠️ Spaces are limited! Make sure to get your application turned in on time.
The Robotics Club is officially accepting applications!
Selected student participants will get hands-on experience exploring:
💻 Coding & Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
⚙️ Engineering
🛸 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Flight
Important Details:
Who it's for: Selected student participants
Meeting Dates:Nov 6, 13, and 20 Dec 11 and 18
Arrival Time: 6:45 AM – 7:00 AM at the Bus Loop
How to Apply: Get an application form from Mr. Ragan, Mrs. Hernandez, or your homeroom teacher.
Turn in your completed application to Mr. Ragan by October 23rd.
⚠️ Spaces are limited! Make sure to get your application turned in on time.
🏒 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
Dance, snack, and support our 5th graders at the Takis Dance Party! 🌶️✨
Have your 3rd-6th grader join us for an end-of-the-day celebration filled with music, fun, and snacks!
📅 Date: Friday, October 23rd
⏰ Time: 1:10 PM – 2:30 PM (End of the Day)
📍 Location: Grove Park Elementary Cafeteria
🍿 Snack Info:Takis: $5.00 All other concessions (chips, drinks, candy, cookies): $1.00 each
Payments can be made in cash or ahead of time online at myschoolbucks.com.
✨ All proceeds support 5th grade activities!
Spreading kindness, standing up for others, and making our school a place where everyone belongs! 🧡
Huge thanks to our school counselor, Mr. Scotto, for leading such a powerful anti-bullying presentation this October. Let’s keep lifting each other up all year long! ✨
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.
🎪 Step right up to the Cafeteria Circus! 🎪
National School Lunch Week is rolling into OneClay from October 12th–16th, 2026! 🍿🍎
This year’s theme, Cafeteria Circus, is all about celebrating the fun, balanced, and delicious meals served in our school cafeterias every day.
A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated Food & Nutrition Services team for working magic behind the scenes every single day to nourish our students - living out the mission of Feeding Bodies. Fueling Minds. 🤹♂️✨
🍿 Serving Up Success
By the Numbers:
5 Million Meals: Our team prepares and serves over 5 million meals annually!
29,000 Daily Smiles: Every single school day, they serve roughly 7,000 breakfasts and 22,000 lunches.
Step under the big top and check out what’s cooking this week!
📋 View Breakfast & Lunch Menus: oneclay.net/fns
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NSLW26 #NationalSchoolLunchWeek #CafeteriaCircus #SchoolNutrition #CCDS #FuelingMinds
🎉 Woot Woot Cart! It’s the little things that make a BIG difference! 💚🐊
At Grove Park Elementary, we believe showing appreciation doesn’t always have to be grand. Sometimes, it’s the small, thoughtful gestures that remind our teachers just how much they are valued!
Throughout the school year, we surprise our amazing teachers with random acts of appreciation, and this time, we stocked them up with some much-needed fall treats, teacher supplies, including timers and pencils, along with some Jags autographed gifts! ✏️
Because our teachers pour so much into our students every single day, it’s important that they feel that same love and support in return.
A little appreciation goes a long way! We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re grateful for all you do to help our Gators grow! 🐊
#TheG3Way #GroveParkElementary #TeacherAppreciationAlways #ItsTheLittleThings #GrowingGreatGators
📢 CALENDAR REMINDER: Enjoy your long weekend, OneClay! 🍂
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 12th due to a scheduled Planning Day!
📌 Important Details:
Student Holiday: No school for students on Monday, Oct. 12.
District Offices & Schools: Offices and schools will remain open.
We hope all of our students and families have a safe, restful long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday, October 13th! 💙
📅 View the full 2026–2027 school calendar: OneClay.net/Calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #StudentHoliday #PlanningDay #ClayCountyFL
There is NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 12th due to a scheduled Planning Day!
📌 Important Details:
Student Holiday: No school for students on Monday, Oct. 12.
District Offices & Schools: Offices and schools will remain open.
We hope all of our students and families have a safe, restful long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Tuesday, October 13th! 💙
📅 View the full 2026–2027 school calendar: OneClay.net/Calendars
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #CCDS #StudentHoliday #PlanningDay #ClayCountyFL
Get ready, Gators! We have some fun events coming up at GPE on Friday, Oct 30th featuring our student Trunk-or-Treat and Character Parade!
Donate Candy: Bring bags labeled with your student’s homeroom teacher's name. The class with the most donations wins a Popsicle Party! 🍦
Donation Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ADWKFF1PSXZR?ref_=wl_share
Mark your calendars! The Kona Ice truck will be visiting us on Wednesday, October 14th!🍧
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or head to customer.kona-ice.com using the code.
⏰ Pre-pay deadline: Monday, 10/12 by 12:00 PM (Noon).
💵 Cash is also accepted on event day (no bills larger than $20, please).
💚 20% of all sales will be donated back to our school!
🏒 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
Sharing with family? Swipe to the next slide to screenshot or share the QR code with friends viewing on another screen!
Get your tickets today and join us for Clay County Day with the Jacksonville Icemen!
#OneClay #OneClaySports #ClayCountyDay #JacksonvilleIcemen
Exciting news, Clay County! 📣
The very first edition of The OneClay Register is LIVE NOW! 🗞️
Clay Today and Clay County District Schools are thrilled to launch our brand-new joint partnership and a fresh look for our school community news. For the first time ever, content is created directly by Clay County District Schools, giving parents, students, and teachers first-hand updates to keep everyone "in the know!" 🍎
📰 Read the First Edition Now:
• Clay Today: claytodayonline.com/oneclay-register/
• District Website: oneclay.net/news
• In Print: Inserted in Clay Today once a month
Dive in and read edition #1 today! ✨
#TheOneClayRegister #ClayCountySchools #TheClayToday #OneClay #ClayCountyFL
The very first edition of The OneClay Register is LIVE NOW! 🗞️
Clay Today and Clay County District Schools are thrilled to launch our brand-new joint partnership and a fresh look for our school community news. For the first time ever, content is created directly by Clay County District Schools, giving parents, students, and teachers first-hand updates to keep everyone "in the know!" 🍎
📰 Read the First Edition Now:
• Clay Today: claytodayonline.com/oneclay-register/
• District Website: oneclay.net/news
• In Print: Inserted in Clay Today once a month
Dive in and read edition #1 today! ✨
#TheOneClayRegister #ClayCountySchools #TheClayToday #OneClay #ClayCountyFL
A huge thank you to our local fire department for spending part of your Monday with our 1st graders at Grove Park Elementary! 🚒
Thank you to officer Mckelvain for arranging this for our Gators.
Our students had an amazing time learning about fire prevention, enjoying the presentation and hands-on demonstration. We truly appreciate you taking the time to educate, engage, and connect with our Gators while teaching them important lessons about fire safety.
Thank you for all you do to serve and protect our community! 💚🐊
📣 Happy National Coaches Day! 📣
Today, Clay County District Schools honors and celebrates all of our dedicated academic and athletic coaches across the district!
From fields and courts to classrooms and competition teams, our OneClay coaches play an essential role in guiding, mentoring, and supporting our students. They instill valuable skills like teamwork, discipline, resilience, and critical thinking - helping our students build confidence and achieve success both in academics and athletics.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all of our coaches for their leadership, time, and ongoing commitment to our students and school communities! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCoachesDay #AcademicCoaches #AthleticCoaches #CCDS #CoachesDay #OneClayFamily
Today, Clay County District Schools honors and celebrates all of our dedicated academic and athletic coaches across the district!
From fields and courts to classrooms and competition teams, our OneClay coaches play an essential role in guiding, mentoring, and supporting our students. They instill valuable skills like teamwork, discipline, resilience, and critical thinking - helping our students build confidence and achieve success both in academics and athletics.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all of our coaches for their leadership, time, and ongoing commitment to our students and school communities! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #NationalCoachesDay #AcademicCoaches #AthleticCoaches #CCDS #CoachesDay #OneClayFamily
Clay County District Schools remains dedicated to maintaining safe, welcoming learning environments across all campuses.
The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides the dedicated local funding to sustain key law enforcement partnerships with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Green Cove Springs Police Department, and Orange Park Police Department. This continued funding ensures that a sworn, dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO) is stationed on every traditional public and eligible charter school campus every day.
Learn more about the November 3 ballot measure and how referendum funds are monitored by an independent citizens' committee at oneclay.net/renewal.
The One Mill Renewal on the November 3 ballot provides the dedicated local funding to sustain key law enforcement partnerships with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Green Cove Springs Police Department, and Orange Park Police Department. This continued funding ensures that a sworn, dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO) is stationed on every traditional public and eligible charter school campus every day.
Learn more about the November 3 ballot measure and how referendum funds are monitored by an independent citizens' committee at oneclay.net/renewal.
Mondays we wear blue. 💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month—let’s make kindness the norm, today and every day!
🍎 Celebrating World Teachers' Day 🍎
Today, Clay County District Schools honors the dedicated educators across our district who guide, inspire, and support our students every day.
Our OneClay teachers are highly qualified, certified professionals who bring deep subject-matter expertise, engaging instruction, and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence into every classroom. Beyond their rigorous professional standards, they foster structured, supportive, and dynamic learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our teaching staff for their leadership, expertise, and ongoing dedication to our schools and community. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in education! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #WorldTeachersDay #TeachingExcellence #CCDS #Educators #EducationMatters
Today, Clay County District Schools honors the dedicated educators across our district who guide, inspire, and support our students every day.
Our OneClay teachers are highly qualified, certified professionals who bring deep subject-matter expertise, engaging instruction, and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence into every classroom. Beyond their rigorous professional standards, they foster structured, supportive, and dynamic learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our teaching staff for their leadership, expertise, and ongoing dedication to our schools and community. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in education! 💙
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #WorldTeachersDay #TeachingExcellence #CCDS #Educators #EducationMatters
⚡ Charge Into Fire Safety! ⚡
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and this year’s theme is all about safe charging! As technology plays a big role in our everyday lives, we are reminding our OneClay community that safe charging is a superpower.
🔌 Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.
To keep our homes and schools safe, make sure you are using your 6 Charging Superpowers:
• Cheap charger? Don't chance it. Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
• Soft surface? Hard pass. Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.
• Fully charged? Time to unplug. Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
• For tools and rides, charge outside. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible, and never block exits when charging.
• Feels hot? Stop using it. Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
• On a flight? Keep it in sight. Keep devices where you can see them while charging on an airplane, and tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem.
Find more safety tips and resources at FPW.ORG.
#OneClay #ClayCountyDistrictSchools #FirePreventionWeek #ChargeIntoFireSafety #CCDS #SafetyFirst
Happy National Custodian Day!
Huge thanks to our amazing custodial team for keeping our spaces clean, safe, and running seamlessly every single day. We appreciate all your hard work behind the scenes! 👏💚🐊#NationalCustodianDay #ThankYou
