Gamble Rogers Middle School

All Parents- we need your help!
The GRMS 8th grade formal is Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm. It's a Hollywood "Red carpet" theme!

We are asking for dessert donations & volunteers to make this dance the best it can be! We will have Dinner, Desserts, Drinks & Dancing- along with some great Photo Booth keepsakes!

8th Grade Formal All Parents- we need your help! The GRMS 8th grade formal is Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm. It's a Hollywood "Red carpet" theme! We are asking for dessert donations & volunteers to make this dance the best it can be! We will have Dinner, Desserts, Drinks & Dancing- along with some great Photo Booth....

Thanks to Mrs. Kim Patterson, Access students got the opportunity to practice real life math skills this past week! They spent two weeks working on their money skills and “earning” money that they then got to use to shop for items in a store she created just for them, based on individual needs, interests, and preferences. They used calculator skills to track their spending and had to make the appropriate change for the cashier. What a wonderful, practical, and fun way to “do math”!!!!

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our friendship walk. We had a great morning celebrating friendship and inclusion. We are also VERY proud to announce we were awarded North Florida’s Chapter of the Year and Faculty Advisor of the Year! GRMS is leading the way when it comes to being role models for kindness and inclusion!!! 💜

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Hosting
2026 Bartram Living History Festival

Historical interpreters, tours, music, and more return to Alpine Groves Park

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida, April 22, 2026 – On May 2, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the St. Johns Cultural Council, will host the 2026 Bartram Living History Fest at Alpine Groves Park (2060 SR-13, St. Johns).

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the park will play host to crafts tables, historical interpreters and demonstrations (including William Bartram himself, the Long Warrior, Luisa Fatio, a blacksmith, and more), live music by the Wetland String Band and Skin & Bonz, and tours of the park’s historic farmhouse in celebration of Floridian history from the early 18th century to the 21st. Twisted Okie and the Sour Filly will be at the park providing refreshments.

“This festival is a great opportunity to experience the charm of Alpine Groves Park while connecting with the history that helped shape our community,” said Kelly Ussia, Outdoor Recreation Supervisor. “We’re proud to offer an event that’s both educational and enjoyable for everyone.”

“From meeting historical figures like William Bartram to enjoying live music and exploring the farmhouse, there’s something for everyone to discover,” said Nathan Otter, Natural Resources Superintendent. “Alpine Groves Park is one of my favorite parks in the county, and it’s the perfect setting for an event that brings our history to life.”

Attendees will be able to catch shuttles from Hickory Creek Elementary (235 Hickory Creek Trail, St. Johns). Shuttles will transport attendees to and from Alpine Groves Park starting at 9:30 a.m. and will run until 2:30 p.m. The shuttle and the event itself are both free.

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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Hosting 2026 Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon

A new parent/child division will let parents race alongside younger children

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Florida, April 10, 2026 – On April 26, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 2026 Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center (1300 Duval St., St. Augustine).

Children from 5 to 14 years old will compete in a real, timed triathlon, divided into three age groups: 5–8, 9–11, and 12–14. Each participant will receive an event T-shirt and a finisher medal. Check-in starts at 7:15 a.m., and the triathlon begins at 8 a.m.

Parks and Recreation is excited to welcome a new race director for 2026, along with a new parent/child division designed to give younger or first-time participants the comfort and confidence of racing with a parent by their side.

Registration is $40 per racer. Starting April 19, the price will increase to $50.

“Parks and Recreation is thrilled to continue growing the Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon and to introduce our new parent/child division this year,” said Tess Simpson, Community Program Manager. “It’s a fun, supportive way for kids to build confidence, stay active, and even share the experience with their parents. Thanks to the generous support of the St. Johns County Parks Foundation and our sponsors, we’re able to make this event accessible and memorable for so many local families.”

On April 9, Tess Simpson and Marithza Ross, Executive Director of the St. Johns County Parks Foundation, were special guests on local Facebook show Sunny TV to promote the triathlon and the partnership between Parks and Recreation and the Foundation. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for questions regarding the event.

Last week our Best Buddy officers received an award from the Len Mattiace’s Anti-Bullying Campaign for their service projects this year. The officers held a sock drive for the Homeless Coalition at the beginning of the year, collecting over 1,000 pair of socks! They also made large placemats for the residents of The Ponce nursing facility and rehab center to use in their dining room. There is no better way to carry out the mission of Best Buddies than to care for others. Well done, buddies!!! 💜