Keeping Students on Track
Bolles Lower School Whitehurst Campus unveiled its new and improved Bulldog Express on Oct. 9 to a crowd that included the entire student body, teachers, administrators and The Bolles mascot, Champ. Due to the generosity of the Powell family, the brand-new train is now taking passengers on several routes on the Whitehurst Campus, including to […]
Shooting STARS
I’m A Star Foundation teen servant leaders raised $62,427 to end student homelessness and donated it to Duval County Public Schools on Oct. 9. The STAR Students presented the check at the October school board meeting to benefit the 3,203 unhoused children in the school system. According to Duval Schools, this classification means students live […]
Now That’s the Spirit
Youth programs RISEUP and YoungLife centered in faith As the school year gains momentum, kids and families ease into a regular routine with pockets of weekly free time. The question arises: On which extracurricular activities or leisurely pursuits should students dedicate themselves? Two of Jacksonville’s faith-based organizations, RISEUP and YoungLife, offer unique, worthwhile events for […]
Students Sound Off on New Podcast
Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) launched its pilot episode of “The Bridge,” a student-led podcast focused on cultivating curiosity, creativity and connection within our community in May 2023. “The Bridge” was created by fifth and sixth grade students in the Midweek Media Afternoon Academy. The goal of “The Bridge” podcast is to cultivate a space […]
San Marco Family Undaunted by Diagnosis
On a typical Wednesday morning, the San Marco home of Daryl and Tessa Gottlieb looks a lot like any other family home in Jacksonville. Quincy, 6, bounces between the living room couches and the kitchen. Aislyn, 18 months, has just awakened and is ready for her breakfast. And Aidyn, two and a half, is strapped […]
Bulldog Pride
Students across all four Bolles campuses brought their Bulldog best to many Homecoming activities, including a parade held Sept. 25 on the Upper School San Jose Campus and Lower School Whitehurst Campus. The 2023 Homecoming Court and many athletes participating in fall sports waved at their peers and lower school students who lined the sidewalks, […]
Youth and Greenscape team up for Columbus Park
In July, Greenscape hosted a service project for St. Mark’s Episcopal Youth for Christ youth group. Rising 5th and 6th graders braved the summer’s heat to provide care and maintenance for trees in Columbus Park, a pocket park on Iroquois Avenue in Ortega. The park has been stewarded by Ortega Forest resident Harrison Conyers […]
Pupil Paparazzi: The Back-to-School Edition
Our vibrant community comes together in this heartwarming collection of photos celebrating the excitement of the 2023-24 school year. From the eager faces of our backpacked babies to the bittersweet smiles of their parents seeing them off to school, these snapshots embody the spirit of growth and learning. Let us remember that with each passing […]
