Celebrating Women’s Equality Day

RCSA celebrated the courage, accomplishments, and stories of women who have made a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Through the “Inspiring Women” project, our Art students created portraits honoring women who have inspired them. Students selected subjects ranging from well-known historical and contemporary figures to women who have made a…

Congressman John Rutherford Visits RCSA Intracoastal

RCSA Intracoastal had the honor of welcoming Congressman John Rutherford to campus for a special visit with our students and teachers. During his visit, Congressman Rutherford spent time in Mrs. Waters’ 7th Grade Civics class and Mrs. Williams’ 4th Grade class. His visit gave our students a unique opportunity to connect what they are learning…

FL STEM & Health Expo – NEW DATE

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to the RCSA Florida STEM & Health Expo 14, a celebration of innovation, creativity, and discovery! We are officially moving the event from it’s normal February date to November. This does mean we will have two events in 2026, one being last February and now our…

From Rocket to Community Leader: RCSA Alumna Victoria Returns to Give Back

RCSA was happy to welcome back Victoria, Class of 2015, who now works as a Senior Member Success Manager at RadiFi Credit Union, managing two branches in Jacksonville. We discussed possible opportunities for our students, including financial literacy presentations and volunteer opportunities at community events. We’re looking forward to working together and bringing some of…

U.S. News and World Report – BEST SCHOOLS

River City Science Academy has been recognized in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Schools rankings, earning both national and metro-area recognition! 🏆 RCSA Mandarin#3 in Duval County Public Schools Middle Schools#9 in Duval County Public Schools Elementary Schools RCSA Middle-High#6 in Duval County Public Schools High Schools#7 in Jacksonville, FL Metro Area…

RCSA Class of 2026 Earns Nearly $5 Million in Scholarships and Awards

River City Science Academy is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026, whose 133 graduates received nearly $5 million in scholarship offers and financial awards while earning admission to colleges, universities, trade schools, military programs, and career pathways across the country. These accomplished scholars will continue their educational journeys at a wide range of institutions,…

Strengthening Literacy. Empowering Educators. Inspiring Student Success.

River City Science Academy is proud to partner with the University of North Florida to launch a customized graduate certificate cohort focused on strengthening literacy instruction across our school campuses. Through this innovative partnership, our educators will engage in research-based strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom, with an emphasis on literacy engagement,…

🚀 BIG NEWS FOR RCSA! 🚀

We are proud to share that River City Science Academy has been recognized by Character.org with a 2026 Promising Practice distinction for our districtwide Engagement Team initiative! This recognition celebrates innovative practices that positively impact school culture and student character development — and we are honored to have our work highlighted on a national level….

Open Your Home to an International Exchange Student Through HSUSA

River City Science Academy is excited to share an opportunity that has the potential to create lifelong memories and meaningful cultural connections for your family. High School in the USA (HSUSA) is currently seeking welcoming host families for international exchange students for the upcoming school year. Hosting an exchange student is a unique opportunity to:…

One Snack at a Time: RCSA Teacher Raises Thousands for Local Families

One small snack at a time, one BIG impact. ❤️🚀 At River City Science Academy, kindness and community are part of who we are – and teachers like Mr. Payne at RCSA Middle-High remind us of that every single day. Through snack sales in his classroom during student transitions, Mr. Payne has turned Little Debbie…

2025-2026 Education Guide

We are incredibly honored to once again be featured on the cover of the 2025–2026 Northeast Florida Education Guide! This marks the THIRD consecutive year River City Science Academy has been selected to represent innovation, excellence, and opportunity in education across our region. This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, educators, staff, families,…

Uniform Update for RCSA Families!

As of May 8, RCSA uniforms are no longer available for in-store purchase at Uniformi-T. Beginning June 10, our new in-person uniform store location will be: RC Uniforms 11153 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246 Regular Store Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM Summer Hours: Monday –…