The national nonprofit, One in Five Foundation for Kids, says it plans to mobilize into Duval County school neighborhoods after some reported gang activity.

Kensey McMahon, a Mandarin High School graduate and potential Paris Olympian, was suspended for four years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for a positive test for a banned substance.

Officials with Duval County Public Schools are set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for a brand-new building at set to be constructed at Mandarin High School.

A Jacksonville family needs help finding a missing teenager who they said has special needs that keep him from finding his way home.

Mandarin has been one of the area’s constant Super 10 teams all season. Can the Mustangs win just the second state championship in program history when they face Miami Columbus on Friday at 3 p.m. in Tallahassee?

The City of Jacksonville Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announced that 20 community pools across the city will open Saturday, May 27 — just in time for Memorial Day festivities.

Elijah Melendez-Eyster is a senior at Mandarin High School and part of the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students, or “JAGS,” a recently-rebooted initiative by Duval County Public Schools, aimed at providing students with a direct conduit to the highest offices in the district.

An 82-year-old woman was found dead on Christmas morning on the campus of Mandarin High School after she was reported missing by her family a few hours earlier.

Families and friends are looking forward to getting together and celebrating the holiday weekend. Beat the heat by visiting one of the swimming locations the city of Jacksonville has opened to keep you cool while having fun in the sun.

With a heat advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, the city of Jacksonville has multiple locations open to the public that offer air conditioning or other ways to cool off in extreme heat.

Duval County Public Schools on Wednesday night added 343 newly reported COVID-19 infections among students in its evening caseload update.

Duval County Public Schools added 305 new student cases of COVID-19 to its dashboard on Monday night, topping a previous single-update high of 199, which was reported in August.

Ellie is a senior three-sport athlete at Mandarin High School. She also plays club volleyball with the Jacksonville Juniors Volleyball Association.

Tristen Riley played wide receiver for Mandarin’s High School’s football team and was captain during his senior year. He also played left field for the Mustangs baseball team.

Five school sites will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics this summer, according to Duval County Public Schools.

Jim Schmitt, who teaches history and global perspectives and research at Mandarin High School and was named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year, is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist.

Eight Duval County schools have now made the decision to cancel prom after there was a lack of interest in the event.

The Mandarin Mustangs are bucking an annual tradition and skipping senior prom.

Maradi Sherrod is a senior at Mandarin High School and an honor student who skipped 11th grade. She played basketball last year, is an equestrian and has also participated in dance, cheerleading and softball. Maradi started learning a foreign language in her K-8 school in Atlanta and is fluent in speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese. She currently has a 3.3 GPA and plans to study international business at college.

“There isn’t a day that goes by that we’re not a little nervous,” Jeffery Leach said. And it’s critically important that our community has that option to get the vaccine,” Jeffery Leach said. To get the state’s attention, he said members of the Down syndrome community created a campaign called #AShotAtTheShot. According to Jeffery Leach, there are about 1,500 people in Jacksonville that are diagnosed with Down syndrome. Those in high-risk populations can call a hospital and book a vaccine appointment, but some hospitals are waiting for more shipments of the vaccine.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jim Schmitt, who teaches history and global perspectives and research at Mandarin High School, was named the 2021 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. The 30th annual awards show, presented by VyStar Credit Union and hosted by News4Jax anchor Melanie Lawson, was also streamed on News4Jax.com. Teachers teaching teachers and being part of that makes it so special to me.”And Jim Schmitt is the 2021 @OfficialVyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year!! PHOTO GALLERY: See images from the 30th Annual EDDY Awards“You are all winners, and Jim is just the one who is going to stand and represent Duval,” said Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene. “This year, especially, Duval County Public Schools has gone through a great deal, and our educators have really stepped up and really supported our students in our community,” Greene said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Navy recruiting leadership will be here in Jacksonville to meet with high school students and administrators about the Navy’s scholarship, which pays full tuition for students who show exceptional academic and leadership credentials, as well as the wide range of STEM-related careers available in the Navy. On Friday, Nov. 20th, Navy leaders will be gathering at Edward H. White High School to meet with students virtually from at least 15 schools to discuss the scholarship program including:Jacksonville High SchoolBaldwin High SchoolEnglewood High SchoolPaxon School for Advanced StudiesSamuel W. Wolfson High SchoolWilliam M. Raines High SchoolJean Ribault High SchoolFirst Coast High SchoolMandarin High SchoolRobert E. Lee High SchoolTerry Parker High SchoolAndrew Jackson High SchoolSandalwood High SchoolWestside High School

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. July graduations dates were released by Duval County Public Schools on Friday. According to DCPS, information regarding time, venue guest information and safety protocols was still being finalized as of Friday. That information was expected to be shared with families in the coming weeks. Here is a list of the upcoming graduation dates, provided by the district:Wednesday, July 15Alden Road Exceptional Student CenterMount Herman Exceptional Student CenterThursday, July 16Palm Avenue Exceptional Student CenterFriday, July 17Frank H. PetersonAndrew Jackson High SchoolMonday, July 20Baldwin Middle Senior High SchoolWilliam M. Raines High SchoolStanton College PreparatoryTuesday, July 21Sandalwood High SchoolJean Ribault Senior High SchoolAtlantic Coast High SchoolWednesday, July 22Terry Parker High SchoolSamuel W. Wolfson High SchoolEdward White High SchoolDuval Virtual Instruction AcademyThursday, July 23Westside High SchoolAsa Philip Randolph Academies of TechnologyMandarin High SchoolRobert E. Lee High SchoolThe Bridge to Success AcademyFriday, July 24Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsDarnell Cookman School of the Medical ArtsFirst Coast High SchoolMonday, July 27

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – A Jacksonville teen is recovering in the intensive care unit at Orange Park Medical Center after suffering serious injuries last week in an ATV crash. A bystander used Jones’ phone to call his mother, and the teen was flown to the hospital for treatment. It hurts!’” his mother, Joyce, recalled. Despite the toll taken by the crash, Joyce Jones said her son is lucky to be alive. “It’s going to be not impossible, but it’s going to be hard,” Joyce Jones said of her son’s journey.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mandarin High School will host the girls flag football state championships next year. Area presence in flag football has steadily grown over the years. Ten years ago, there were 23 area programs that fielded flag football teams. "Mandarin High School is extremely thrilled to get the opportunity to host the 2020 FHSAA Flag Football State Championships", said Mandarin athletic director Brian Rado. "We are excited to showcase our facility and the top players in the state for the sport of flag football."

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Police searched Mandarin High School on Friday after reports that a student was seen with a gun on campus, keeping students in a code red lockdown for a couple of hours. Police are searching the school to determine if a firearm is on campus, and therefore the school remains on code red. Because the school is on code red, please do not come to the school at this time. Despite that message, dozens of parents showed up, the line wrapping from the driveway past the high school's sign on Sunbeam Road. We are in the process of reaching out to parents at this time related to the Code Red at Mandarin High School.

Police searched Mandarin High School after reports that a student was seen with a gun on campus, keeping students in a code red lockdown for a couple of hours. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Six teams took the field this past Saturday at Skinner Barco Stadium at the Bolles School. Bartram Trail, Mandarin High School and University Christian came out on top.

Six teams took the field this past Saturday at Skinner Barco Stadium at the Bolles School. Bartram Trail, Mandarin High School and University Christian came out on top. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Under the scorching sun, high school football players in Duval County are practicing in a heat index of more than 110 degreesThat's why Duval County Public Schools is making sure football teams are staying cool. Hydration stations and cold water immersion tubs are set up at all schools in Duval County, according to a district spokesperson. The Sandalwood High athletic trainer said they increased water breaks to every 15 minutes once the wet-bulb thermometer gets past 82. The trainer for Sandalwood High told News4Jax that if the temperature is too hot outside, game times could be pushed back. Duval County Public Schools The photos in this story were provided by Duval County Public Schools.

Duval County students head back to class on Monday, and this year, Mandarin High School is offering a new class to freshmen called Social-Emotional Learning.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Duval County students head back to class on Monday, and this year, Mandarin High School is offering a new class to freshmen called Social-Emotional Learning. The course will be taught by Rachel Kuhbander and Michael Santana at Mandarin High School. All the things you wish you learned in high school but never did, explained Kuhbander. The course is the first of its kind at Mandarin High School. On top of this new course at Mandarin High School, Duval County Public Schools said this year social-emotional learning will continue to be embedded into its curriculum district-wide.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tune in for Jacksonville’s first, live high-definition broadcast, high school football game on Thursday, Aug. 23. The Bold City Showdown between the Mandarin Mustangs and the Atlantic Coast Stingrays kicks off at 7:15 p.m. You can watch the game live on WJXT, News4Jax.com, or by tuning into 1010XL 92.5 FM. Pre-game coverage starts at 7 p.m., followed by a post-game show after the game. Special thanks our presenting sponsors:and our pre-game and post-game sponsor:Duval County Public SchoolsMandarin High SchoolAtlantic Coast High School