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Monday 9:30am - 4:15pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:15pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:15pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:15pm Friday 9:30am - 4:15pm

Matthew W. Gilbert Career Exploration Academy

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Matthew W. Gilbert Career Exploration Academy

Nestled in the heart of the Eastside of Jacksonville, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has been an integral part of the community since its inception in 1927.

Matthew Gilbert Middle School
home of the Panthers. ‘Pride of the Eastside’
A premier middle school under the leadership of Principal LaTonya Parker.
� Originally known as Franklin Street Public School No. 146, Gilbert has serviced the community in a plethora of capacities. Currently known as Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, MWG has served as a pre-primer through eighth grade campus, seventh grade center, Junior High School, Junior-Senior High and a dedicated Senior High School. Having been through several significant changes, we are proud to currently serve our students as a Career Exploration Academy with a focus on “Preparing Students to Meet Success Today and Tomorrow!”

A historic campus, with a rich tradition, MWG has received many upgrades to the original structure that could accommodate the growing technological and educational needs of today’s students. A diverse learning community serving a wide array of students, the school has a dedicated faculty and staff of professional educators. We strive to offer our students a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that allows and supports opportunities to think and work creatively, critically and cooperatively in an ever-changing global economy.

10/08/2026

As part of our district’s commitment to student health, safety, and emergency preparedness, our Physical Education and Health programs proudly participated in the World Heart Day “RESPOND” Initiative on September 29

Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to learn, practice, and share Hands-Only CPR, reinforcing the important message:
❤️ “You can be the reason someone lives.”

Students learned that if a person suddenly collapses, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally, they should:
✅ Call 911
✅ Send someone to retrieve an AED
✅ Begin Hands-Only CPR immediately

10/07/2026

Vision Is Priceless will provide vision services to Panthers on-site at Matthew Gilbert, helping eliminate transportation barriers and ensuring students have convenient access to needed vision care. Forms for permission were sent home with students. If you need another form please contact the front office

10/06/2026

📚🐾 **After-School Tutoring is coming!**

After school tutoring program begins **Wednesday, October 21** and runs **Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:30 PM**.

Students will receive support in Reading, Math, and all content areas, with Activity Bus transportation available!🚌

📌 Parents/guardians: Students received a flyer with a **permission slip on the back in English and Spanish.** A completed permission slip must be returned for your student to participate.

**Learn • Practice • Grow! 💚🧡**

10/05/2026

🏈 GAME ON, PANTHER NATION! 🐾🔥
Homecoming 2026 is loading… and we’re bringing ALL the Panther energy! 🧡💚
Get ready to show your spirit, rep your team, find your twin, and turn up for Homecoming! 🎉
🎯 Oct. 14: Crazy Sock Day
👵🏽 Oct. 15: Dress Like an Elderly Person Day
🏈 Oct. 16: Rep UR’ Favorite Football Team Day
👯 Oct. 19: Twin Day + 💃🏽 Homecoming Dance | 2–4 PM | Gym | $5
🧡💚 Oct. 20: Orange & Green Day + 🏈 Homecoming Game vs. Lakeshore | 5:45 PM
📢 GAME ON. PANTHER NATION. LET’S GET THIS W!

09/30/2026

🎉 Panther Nation, it’s time to get your game face on! 🐾🧡💚
Join us for our Homecoming Dance on October 19th from 2:00–4:00 PM during school! 🪩🎶 Tickets are just $5.00 with prepay available through October 9th. Come ready to dance, have fun, and show that Panther Pride!

09/26/2026

Panther Nation, your voice matters! 🐾🧡💚

Our School Advisory Council (SAC) is a space where parents, families, community members, staff, and school leaders come together to share ideas, concerns, feedback, and solutions that help make Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School stronger.
This SAC meeting is special, the student of parents who attend this SAC meting will earn a dress down pass.

Date: Tuesday September 29th
📅 Every Last Tuesday of the Month
⏰ 5:30 PM

09/25/2026

🎉 **BINGO! Let’s Bring Our Panther Families Together!** 🐾💚🧡

As the Community Hub at Matthew W. Gilbert Community Partnership School**, Children’s Home Society of Florida is excited to invite our Panther families to Family Bingo Night! 🎉

Come out for an evening filled with family fun, games, prizes, and community connection! We love creating opportunities for our Gilbert families to come together, build relationships, and enjoy time as a school community.

📅 **September 29, 2026**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
📍 **Matthew W. Gilbert Community Partnership School**

🎲 Grab your family, bring your Panther Pride, and get ready to play BINGO!

💚🧡 **Connecting Families. Building Community. Creating Brighter Futures.**

09/23/2026

The PBIS store is OPEN next Friday during lunch! Bring your Panther Bucks and come shop for your rewards!! 🧡💚

Address

1424 Franklin Street
Jacksonville, FL
32206

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:15pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:15pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:15pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:15pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+19046306700

Website

http://dcps.duvalschools.org/matthewgilbert

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