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,…

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…

🎉 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)! 💙 This incredible support will help us continue empowering students with the tools, guidance, and confidence they need to achieve their college and…

🎉 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…

🎓 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…

🎉 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…

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…

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…

✨ Last night’s NHS Pinning Ceremony for the RCSA Class of 2025 reminded us just how lucky we are to work with such incredible students and supportive families. 💙💛 A huge shoutout to Mr. Payne for his unwavering dedication to our scholars—your impact is felt and appreciated more than you know. And thank you to…

We’re excited to offer a limited-time uniform promotion available only at RCSA campuses — not online, at the store, or the online store French Toast. 🌟 Bundle Deal: Get 2 uniform shirts and 1 fleece jacket for just $10! If the full bundle is not available, individual items can be purchased for $5 each. This…

This week, we join the celebration of the 3.7 million students and 250,000 teachers in over 8,150 public charter schools across the country — including our amazing RCSA family! From our dedicated educators and resilient students to our supportive parents and passionate leaders, we are so proud of the strength and unity that define our…

We’re proud to share that our leader, Dr. T., represented River City Science Academy at the 2025 Building Hope Summit in Miami, FL! As a featured panelist, Dr. T. joined educational leaders from across the country to explore strategies for supporting academic growth for all students. Through this meaningful discussion, Dr. T. contributed valuable insights and…