Grove Park Elementary

We can't wait to see everyone at Come Together Day today! This event starts at 10:30 am.

🎉 Coming Soon—Kindergarten Registration in One Clay Opens April 15th! 🎉 Oh, what fun, oh, what cheer— Kindergarten's almost here! New friends, new learning, and so much to do, One Clay Kindergarten is waiting for you! Make sure you gather these required documents to register: - Birth certificate/Guardianship documents - Physical and immunization documents (Form DOH 680 or DOH 681) - Proof of residence (mortgage statement, lease, utility bill, etc.) For more information, please visit our dedicated kindergarten resource webpage at https://claycountysdfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ccds/page/kindergarten-registration for information on locating your zoned school and kindergarten tour dates and times. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour to check in as a visitor. 🎉 A year of learning and fun to play— all begins soon in One Clay!

Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone! Please join us in recognizing and honoring two incredible team members for 20 years of dedicated service with CCDS! Their unwavering commitment, loyalty, and passion have helped shape the heart of our school community. Through every challenge and triumph, they have shown what true dedication looks like. 20 years of impact. 20 years of inspiration. 20 years of excellence. We are so grateful for all the lives they’ve touched and the difference they continue to make each day. Here’s to the legacy they’ve built and the journey that lies ahead! Thank you for your service—you are truly appreciated.

Our 6th graders showed up and showed last month! Today, they celebrated their commitment to excellent attendance with a well-deserved ‘Snack Bar’ treat. Keep leading by example, 6th grade—success starts with showing up! #GroveParkElementary #GPE #attendancematters #6thgraderocks

This past Saturday, the Gator Girls had an incredible experience volunteering at the Clothes Closet! It was a rewarding day filled with smiles, laughter, and the joy of giving back. Moments like these remind us of the true power of community service and the importance of building meaningful relationships. Our girls left feeling inspired and empowered to continue making a difference. Their hearts for service are growing, and their impact is just beginning! You’ll see the Gator Girls in action again this Saturday at Come Together Day, proudly volunteering and serving our school community. Let’s continue to uplift, support, and grow together—because when we come together, we rise together!🐊🐊 #GroveParkElementary #GPE #GatorGirls #GoGators #communitymatters #funtimestogether #CommunityStrong #clothescloset

Boys and Girls Club!

Math Field Day was a memorable experience! Our Gators gave it their all, enjoyed the journey, and made us proud every step of the way. #mathteam #mathfieldday #GroveParkElemtary #GPE

Happy National School Librarian Day! Today we celebrate Dr. Nguyen — a true gem at Grove Park Elementary! Her leadership, dedication, and passion for student success make a lasting impact every single day. We are incredibly grateful to have her as part of our GPE family. Thank you, Dr. Nguyen, for all that you do! #GroveParkElementary .#Literacy #gogators.

Skate Night was a blast! Laughter, music, and non-stop fun on wheels — we had the best time rolling into good vibes and great memories. Huge thank you to everyone who came out and made it a night to remember! Can’t wait for the next one! #GoGators #GroveParkElementary #skatestation #SpiritNight #funtimestogether

Our Honor Roll and Attendance Cookout was a total blast! Our Gators showed up, showed out, and truly earned every bit of the celebration. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence deserve to be recognized and celebrated. We are so proud of each and every student who continues to strive for greatness. Keep grinding, keep shining—this is just the beginning. Gator greatness is unstoppable!

Happy Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our incredible paraprofessionals who make our school community so special. A huge thank you to Dricka’s Cookie Jar for making this day even sweeter with Grove Park themed and personalized cookies. Your delicious creations added the perfect touch to our celebration, and we’re truly grateful for your support and creativity. Here’s to appreciating every effort that helps our school shine! #ParaprofessionalAppreciation #GroveParkElementary #ThankYou

Our 4th grade students had an unforgettable recess with David White Jr. from the Jacksonville Jaguars practice team! His visit was not just about fun and games—it was about building a strong community and showing our students the power of giving back. As a role model, he demonstrated the importance of hard work, perseverance, and staying active. We are so grateful for his time and the joy he brought to our students! #CommunityMatters #RoleModel #GivingBack #JaguarsPride #groveparkelementary

Incoming OPJ 7th Graders We are so excited for you to join the OPJ Wildcats next school year! Make sure you finish out your 6th grade year strong and perform your best on the upcoming FAST assessments in the spring! You will take 4 core academic classes next year (ELA, Science, Math and Social Studies). Placement in these core classes are determined by PM3 FAST scores at the end of your 6th grade year. A score of a Level 1 or 2 on the 6th Grade ELA FAST test will result in placement into Intensive Reading, which will take the place of one of your elective courses. You ARE able to make requests for your electives! Electives can be year-long or semester. Join the OPJ Incoming 7th Graders 25-26 Google Classroom using the code 5ugxrpk and review the electives presentation at home with your parents/guardians. The elective request form via the Google Classroom is available now and will be due April 4th. As a reminder, this is a request for electives and not a guarantee. Please email Lauren Barbaro, 7th grade counselor, at lauren.barbaro@myoneclay.net or Ansley Smith, Assistant Principal, at ansley.smith@myoneclay.net if you have any questions.

Rise and Shine, Scholars! We hope you had a restful and refreshing spring break because big things are ahead! Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25th, we’re back and ready to finish this school year strong! Let’s bring that energy, focus, and determination into the classroom and make the last stretch of the year our best yet! Remember, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Let’s get to work! Drop a 🔥 if you’re ready to crush it! #StrongerEveryDay #BackToSchool #FinishStrong

📢 Gator Families, Mark Your Calendars! 🐊🎉 Join us for our 2nd Come Together Day at Grove Park! 📅 Saturday, April 12 ⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🎯 FREE event filled with food, fun, and community! We can’t wait to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a day of activities with our amazing Gator families. 💙 This is a great opportunity to engage with one another and strengthen our school spirit. ✨ Food will be served, and there will be plenty of fun activities for all ages. You won’t want to miss it! Let’s come together and make it a Gator-tastic day! 🐊💙 #GroveParkGators #ComeTogetherDay #GatorStrong

🚛🚓 Touch A Truck Fun! 🚜🚒 Our Gators had an amazing Friday exploring big trucks and cars at our annual Touch A Truck event! They had the chance to get up close, ask questions, and learn in a fun, hands-on way. A huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers and officers who made this an engaging and unforgettable experience! #TouchATruck #HandsOnLearning #GatorPride #FutureDrivers #GroveParkElementary

💙 Celebrating Our Amazing Social Worker! 💙 Today, we showed our appreciation by showering our incredible social worker with a gift of rest and relaxation—because she deserves it! 🛀✨ Thank you for being a champion for our Gators, always advocating, supporting, and making a difference in the lives of our students and families. We appreciate you more than words can say! #ThankYou #SocialWorkerAppreciation #ChampionForOurGators #GatorLove #RestAndRelaxation

🌟 Positive Vibes T-shirts & Cozy Socks! 🌟 Tuesday was all about good vibes and comfy feet with Positive Vibe T-Shirts & Cozy Socks Day! 🧦✨ Our Gators rocked their uplifting messages and stayed cozy while spreading kindness and positivity all around the school. Spring Spirit Week has been an absolute blast, and we’re loving every moment at The Grove! Can’t wait for the next round of fun! #PositiveVibesOnly #CozyAndCool #SpringSpiritWeek #GatorPride #FunAtTheGrove

🌸 Spring Spirit Week Fun! 🌸 We are having an absolute blast celebrating Spring Spirit Week at Grove Park! Today was one of our favorites—Students dressed like teachers, and teachers dressed like students! 🤣📚✏️ From backpacks and hoodies to blazers and coffee cups, everyone got into the spirit, and the results were hilarious! Some students even went all out dressing like their favorite teachers—and yes, we had a few “mini principals” walking around today! 👩🏾‍🏫👔 We love seeing our Gator family come together to make learning fun and memorable. Stay tuned for more exciting moments this week! #SpringSpiritWeek #GatorPride #TeachersTurnedStudents #StudentsTurnedTeachers #MiniPrincipals #FunAtTheGrove

Free Sports Physical Day!