Our students recently wrapped up a powerful service-learning project supporting the Youth Crisis Center, and their reflections say everything about the impact of giving back. Through organizing donation boxes, creating posters, collecting items, and spreading awareness, our Rockets discovered what service truly means — compassion, empathy, accountability, and the belief that even small acts can…
RCSA Students Selected for Leadership Jacksonville Youth Leadership 2026!
We are incredibly proud to announce that 4 of the 50 students selected for this year’s Leadership Jacksonville Youth Leadership Program are RCSA Rockets! đź‘Ź Maurice Brinkleyđź‘Ź Te’ya Kennebruewđź‘Ź Marilyne Thomasđź‘Ź Santiago Fuentes-Martinez This prestigious 6-month program brings together high school sophomores from across Northeast Florida to explore key issues and opportunities shaping our community….
Cooking Up Something Special at RCSA Innovation
Every couple of months, our amazing staff at RCSA Innovation come together for something special – the Innovation Cooking Club! This tradition brings teachers and team members together to learn something new, build community, and share a delicious meal. From Stuffed Eggplant and Orzo Salad to homemade Stuffed Grape Leaves, our staff love challenging themselves…
RCSA Middle-High and RCSA Mandarin Making a Difference For Teens In Crisis
In a powerful display of community service and cross-cultural collaboration, the RCSA Middle-High Interact Club and RCSA Mandarin recently completed a major donation drive to benefit the Youth Crisis Center (YCC). The initiative successfully collected a substantial volume of essential items to aid teens struggling with homelessness and those transitioning out of the foster care…
And if you have a young entrepreneur…
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. River City Science Academy is proud to host this event at our STEM and Health Expo again this year. If you have a young person interested in participating, please check out the…
Save the Date! The 13th Annual Florida STEM & Health Expo is Coming!
We’re gearing up for the 2026 Florida STEM & Health Expo – one of the largest free STEM events in the Southeast! Saturday, February 7, 2026 10 AM – 2 PM RCSA Innovation – 8160 Baymeadows Way W Join thousands of families, students, and community partners for a day packed with: Exciting STEM Demonstrations Interactive…
Fostering Leadership with UNF!
Our RCSA Leaders proudly represented our schools this week at the UNF Taylor Leadership Institute Leadership Summit, an incredible gathering of educators, executives, and community change-makers dedicated to strengthening leadership across Northeast Florida. This year’s summit featured an inspiring keynote from Chad Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who shared insights from his…
Exciting Opportunity For Three of Our Leaders
🚀 RCSA is thrilled to announce that three of our esteemed leaders have been selected for the Florida Department of Education Chancellor’s Leadership Academy. 🎓 Dr. Akgul, Principal of RCSA SoutheastMr. Ustaomer, Principal of RCSA Middle-HighMrs. Vincent, Dean of Academics at RCSA Elementary Throughout the 2025-2026 Chancellor’s Leadership Academy, these administrators will collaborate with educational…
Jamaicans In Need
Our RCSA family is hurting, and we are asking for your support. Members of our school community have family in Jamaica who were directly impacted by Hurricane Melissa – losing homes, belongings, and their source of income. The hardest part has been the fear of not knowing if loved ones are safe. We want to…
RCSA Cares About Helping Our Community
Many of us are heartbroken to see the struggles our military families and neighbors are facing due to the current SNAP benefits disruption. Food insecurity affects children’s learning, health, and emotional well-being – and it’s okay to feel worried or overwhelmed by what our families are facing. As a community built on empathy and action,…
RCSA Featured as a Top Public School by Education Insider Magazine!
RCSA Featured as a Top Public School by Education Insider Magazine! We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our RCSA family and community! River City Science Academy has been officially featured in Education Insider Magazine—highlighted for our commitment to academic excellence, character education, and innovation in STEM learning. RCSA is also proudly featured…
Florida Students Invited to Participate in 2025Â Native American Heritage Month Contests
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invited students to participate in the 2025 Native American Heritage Month student art and essay contests with the theme “Celebrating Florida’s Native American Heritage.”Native AmericanHeritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United States during the month of November. “We are proud to offer students opportunities to…
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