CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!
If your student is in 1st-5th, CSS, SLA grades and you choose to keep them home next week, (Tues-Thurs), the absences will be excused. Absences will NOT be excused this week(May18-22) for 1st-5th, CSS, SLA.
If you student is in KG, you can follow what was announced in the graduation ceremony today- reach out to your child's teacher if you have questions.
Thank you!
Principal Session
Please make sure your child(ren) are registered for the bus for the 26-27 school year! All students MUST be registered in order to ride the bus.
*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- Please read in its entirety! *
Good morning 5th grade families,
I wanted to let you know that the 5th Grade Promotional Ceremony will go on as planned, Friday, May 22nd. The ceremony will begin promptly at 9AM and last 45 minutes, which we will then transition to the hallway outside of the cafe so the 5th grade can participate in the Clap Out where they will walk around the whole school so everyone can cheer! Once the Clap Out is complete, 5th grade will meet up with all families and that is when pictures can be taken until 10:10.
Arrival: All families will come through the side (bus double doors) entrance where you will enter and go immediately to the multipurpose room/ cafe. The doors will open at 8:40 and everyone needs to be seated NO LATER than 8:55. If you are checking your child out after the ceremony, prior to entering the doors, you will sign your child out and receive a sticker letting everyone know you are confirmed to check your child out.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
I look forward to seeing everyone Friday!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Good Afternoon,
This is a reminder about the Academic and Community Excellence Meeting that will take place this afternoon at 4:30pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss discontinuing existing school magnet program: Innovations and Entrepreneurial Studies Magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year. We welcome all stakeholders to attend.
Thank you.
Good Afternoon,
Duval County Public Schools will conduct a Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held at Crystal Springs Elementary School located at 1200 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 in the Media Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss discontinuing existing school magnet program: Innovations and Entrepreneurial Studies Magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year. We welcome all community stakeholders to attend.
Thank you.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
We have techs here looking at the AC unit. There is a bad part and they are looking to find a replacement. However, there is no time frame of when it will be repaired. If you feel it necessary to come pick your child up, please do so. Otherwise, please know we are doing our very best to keep everyone comfortable and running the day as normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I will continue to keep you posted.
Principal Session
I wanted to let you know that the AC is not working this morning. We have called it in and hope to have someone out here soon to evaluate and come up with a plan to fix it. However, we will continue to run a normal school day with fans and doing what is necessary to keep everyone as cool as possible. If you so choose to keep your child home due to health reasons or other concerns, the absence will be excused for today- Monday, May 11th. I will keep you posted once I have updates and the air is up and running.
The one change is that we are going to make is to adjust Math State testing up. Here are the new days:
Tuesday, 5/12- 3rd grade
Wednesday, 5/13- 4th grade
Thursday, 5/14- 5th grade
It is imperative that your child is here on the day for testing.
Thank you for your patience!
Principal Session
Duval County Public Schools will conduct a Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held at Crystal Springs Elementary School located at 1200 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 in the Media Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss discontinuing existing school magnet program: Innovations and Entrepreneurial Studies Magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year.
Thank you.
Happy Tuesday Westside,
Don't miss this opportunity! Florida's largest free dental clinic is happening May 15 and 16, offering no-cost dental care to community members, including Veterans.
Services are first come, first served, so please plan accordingly. Details: Florida Mission of Mercy (https://www.floridadental.org/foundation/programs/mission-of-mercy).
Best regards,
Desirae George
Coordinator of Westside Full Service Schools
United Way of Northeast Florida
In order for your child(ren) to ride the bus, you must sign up and be approved by district transportation. You have until July 22nd to sign up. Your child(ren) will NOT be allowed to ride the bus if they are not signed up and approved by the district transportation. Please use the flyer attached to assist with sign up and further information. Thank you!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Attention Crystal Springs Elementary 5th grade families! Chaffee Trail Middle School will have a Family Day for Rising 6th grade students on Saturday May 2, 2026, from 9am to 10am.
Duval County Public Schools will conduct a Community Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 4:30pm. The meeting will be held at Crystal Springs Elementary School located at 1200 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 in the Media Center.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and make a final recommendation for the Superintendent to discontinue the magnet program at Crystal Springs Elementary for the 2027-2028 school year.
Good Afternoon,
Crystal Springs Elementary's School Advisory Council Meeting will take place on Thursday April 23, 2026, in the Media Center at 8:10am.
Thank you.
With the multiple wildfires occurring in and around Jacksonville, I want you to know that we are closely monitoring the Air Quality to ensure that it is safe for our students, faculty, and staff to go outside for recess and PE. Please know that we will always air on the side of caution as our students, faculty, and staffs safety and well-being are always our priority! If the air quality is deemed unhealthy, students will have inside recess and inside PE.
I appreciate your continued support!
Principal Session (St. Amand)
Good afternoon Crystal Springs Families!
I wanted to let you know that multiple schools in Duval County, including Crystal Springs, have received anonymous phone calls of a threat being made where someone was armed in the parking lot. District and school police are very aware and are handling this situation with JSO. Our officer, Officer Steve and I, have been monitoring the perimeter non-stop. We are monitoring all parking lots continuously and no one is out there that should not be. All faculty, staff, and students are safe and in their classrooms with instruction and learning continuing. Please do not feel that you need to come pick your child(ren) up as, again, they are safe and learning continues. Recess and PE will be inside the rest of the day! I will continue to keep you posted if anything changes. Thank you!
Principal Session (St. Amand)