{"id":135388,"date":"2025-08-10T22:12:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T22:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/135388\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T22:12:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T22:12:11","slug":"jean-ribault-high-school-opens-with-state-of-the-art-facilities-funded-by-half-cent-sales-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/135388\/","title":{"rendered":"Jean Ribault High School opens with state-of-the-art facilities, funded by half-cent sales tax"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Jean Ribault High School in Northwest Jacksonville celebrated its grand opening today, marking the first high school built through a voter-approved half-cent sales tax.<\/p>\n

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The new facility is a modern learning space designed to accommodate up to 1,600 students, featuring state-of-the-art amenities such as a VyStar Credit Union space, an aviation program facility, a culinary arts kitchen and lab, a nursing program training area, a digital audio production studio, and a rooftop urban agricultural garden.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of students, current and former staff members, alumni, elected officials, and district leaders gathered on campus, creating a sea of blue as they celebrated the school\u2019s opening.<\/p>\n

The event was marked by chants of \u2018Ribault,\u2019 highlighting the community\u2019s pride and unity, regardless of the pronunciation of the school\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

The opening of Jean Ribault High School marks a significant investment in the future of education in Jacksonville, providing students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovative programs.<\/p>\n

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