James Hall News
Welcome Back, Families!
We hope you had a wonderful summer and are excited for the start of a new school year! My name is Mechelle Johnson, and I am the Dormitory Supervisor for our high school students. I look forward to partnering with you throughout the year to support your child's success.
If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance, please feel free to contact me:
Mechelle Johnson, Dormitory Supervisor
Call/Text: (904) 827-2635
VP: (904) 201-4485
johnsonm1@fsdbk12.org
Freshmen & Sophomore Dorm Staff (1st Floor)
Our first floor is home to our Freshmen and Sophomore students. The dedicated staff supporting these students are:
Curemia Dailey
Voice: (904) 827-2635
VP: (904) 201-4456
daileyc@fsdbk12.org
Carmen Cain
Voice: (904) 827-2635
VP: (904) 201-4456
cainc@fsdbk12.org
Heidi Vandenberg
VP: (904) 201-4456
vandenbergh@fsdbk12.org
Irma Agic (Overnight Staff)
VP: (904) 201-4456
agici@fsdbk12.org
Courtney Justice (Overnight Staff)
VP: (904) 201-4456
justicec@fsdbk12.org
Junior Dorm Staff (2nd Floor)
Our second floor houses our Junior students. Their staff members are:
Sadie Sterry
VP: (904) 201-4466
sterrys@fsdbk12.org
Samantha Kennedy
VP: (904) 201-4466
kennedys@fsdbk12.org
Jamie Rhodes (Overnight Staff)
VP: (904) 201-4466
rhodes@fsdbk12.org
Melissa "Missy" Helm
Voice: (904) 827-2637
VP: (904) 201-4466
helmm@fsdbk12.org
Sarah Horne (Overnight Staff)
Voice: (904) 827-2637
VP: (904) 201-4466
hornes@fsdbk12.org
Looking Forward to a Great Year!
We are thrilled to welcome our students back to campus and look forward to a fun, engaging, and successful school year. Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to support your child's growth, independence, and success. We can't wait to see all the great things this year will bring!
Rhyne Hall News
Welcome Back to Rhyne Hall!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back for another wonderful school year! It has been a pleasure seeing our returning students reconnect with friends and meeting our new freshmen as they begin their high school dorm experience.
Building Independence and Success
During the first few weeks of school, our focus has been on helping students learn dorm routines, understand expectations, and strengthen their independent living skills. These foundational skills are an important part of helping students become confident, responsible, and successful both in the dorm and beyond.
As part of this process, dorm staff have reached out to families to request two goals you would like your son to work toward this semester. If you have not yet shared your goals, we encourage you to contact the dorm staff. Your input is valuable and helps us create meaningful learning opportunities for your child.
In addition to the family-selected goals, staff will develop four additional goals, giving each student a total of six individualized goals for the semester. Our commitment is to help students practice and master these skills, and we will continue supporting them until they achieve success.
Fun and Activities in Rhyne Hall
The boys have already been enjoying a variety of activities as they settle into the school year. Some of their favorite activities have included:
Playing basketball
Fishing
Participating in sports tryouts
Playing card games during rainy afternoons
These activities provide opportunities for students to build friendships, develop teamwork skills, and enjoy their time in the dorm community.
Transportation Reminder
To help ensure smooth weekend travel arrangements, please notify us of any transportation changes for your son, including:
A different pickup person
A different destination
Changes to weekend plans
Please email Kim Moore at moorek@fsdbk12.org by Thursday morning so arrangements can be made in advance.
Looking Ahead
We are looking forward to an exciting and successful school year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to help your son thrive.