🚀 Happy 904 Day, Rocket Families! 🚀 On September 4th, we’re celebrating our Jacksonville community by giving back to the future of our city – our students. 🚀❤️💙 RCSA is asking our community to join us in a special challenge:➡️ Donate $9.04 today in honor of 904 Day!➡️ Our goal: 1,000 donations to support our…
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Girls in Aviation Day is back!
Girls in Aviation Day is back! Free admission! September 20th from 10am–2pm at Sheltair Aviation Jax 14600 Whirlwind Ave, Jacksonville, FL Girls ages 8–18 will enjoy an inspiring day filled with hands-on aviation fun: Aviation-themed activities Static aircraft displays Free GIAD gift bag* (*while supplies last) Local vendors and more! Admission is FREE – don’t…
The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce the 2026 Radon Awareness Contests
The Florida Department of Health is pleased to announce the 2026 Radon Awareness Contests: · Poster Contest – Middle School students · Video Contest – High School students Submit your entries on or before November 1, 2025. Poster Contest | Florida Department of Health Video Contest | Florida Department of Health
RCSA Rankings
🚀 We are proud to announce that River City Science Academy campuses have been recognized among the top-performing schools by U.S. News & World Report and Niche!
Attention High School Students
The lawyers and judges of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, along with members of the Jacksonville Federal Court Bar Association, are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 High School Essay Contest. The contest is open to all high school students—public, private, virtual, and homeschool—in Baker, Bradford, Clay,…
RCSA KickStart 2025 – 2026
Our Rocket staff, admin, and faculty convened for our annual KickStart celebration event, held this year at the beautiful Florida Blue Conference Center. It was an exciting day of connections, recognitions, inspiration, and 90’s fun. From energizing breakout sessions to powerful moments of reflection, KickStart reminded us that every role matters and every person makes…
RCSA + Simply Healthcare Plans
🎉 Big News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Simply Healthcare Plans has awarded River City Science Academy a generous $5,000 grant to support our SIMPLY’s Bright Future College Mentoring Program (CMP)! đź’™ This incredible support will help us continue empowering students with the tools, guidance, and confidence they need to achieve their college and…
RCSA announces A rating for all schools!
🎉 RCSA is proud to once again earn A ratings for all six campuses from the Florida Department of Education! This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the strength of our school community. Thank you to our families for your ongoing support – this success belongs to…
Celebrating Excellence at RCSA!
🎓 We are thrilled to announce that Justin Duke and Emily Reyes, graduating seniors from River City Science Academy Middle-High, have been awarded the 2025 Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Scholarship by the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools! 🏅 This prestigious $1,500 scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and financial need, supporting students as they pursue college…
Congratulations, Dr. T!
🎉 We are proud to share that Dr. Dogan Tozoglu (Dr. T.), Co-Founder and Executive Director of River City Science Academy Schools, has been named one of Florida’s Charter School Champions of the Year by the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS)! Dr. T. received this honor as a Charter School Pioneer, recognizing his…
RCSA Mandarin proudly unveiled its stunning new gym mural!
Created by the incredibly talented MJ Hinson in collaboration with Hearts4Minds and made possible through support from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund, this powerful piece highlights the vital importance of mental health awareness for our students and school community. We were honored to have Councilman Michael Boylan join us for the mural dedication, along with…
Congratulations to Mr. Jumar Birao – Duval County LifeChanger of the Year
We’re thrilled to share that Mr. Birao, 7th grade math teacher at River City Science Academy Middle-High, has been nominated as Duval County’s LifeChanger of the Year! Mr. Birao’s passion for education, unwavering commitment to his students, and ability to make math meaningful and fun truly make a difference every single day. His dedication inspires…
