Nestled in the heart of the Eastside of Jacksonville, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has been an integral part of the community since its inception in 1927.
Matthew Gilbert Middle School
home of the Panthers. ‘Pride of the Eastside’
A premier middle school under the leadership of Principal LaTonya Parker.
#pantherpride� Originally known as Franklin Street Public School No. 146, Gilbert has serviced the community in a plethora of capacities. Currently known as Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, MWG has served as a pre-primer through eighth grade campus,
05/12/2026
We could not allow this week to end without saying Happy Nurses Week to our amazing school health aide! We appreciate your dedication to helping keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn each day. We appreciate all that you do for our school family at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School! 🩺✨
05/04/2026
💚 It’s Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Each week, we’re focusing on YOU:
✨ Week 1: Mental Health Matters
🤝 Week 2: You’re Not Alone
🌿 Week 3: Take Care of You
🌟 Week 4: Be Proud of Your Growth
Let’s support one another, check in, and continue building a community where everyone feels valued and supported 💚
05/03/2026
📝✨ FAST Testing is HERE!
Check the schedule and be ready to show what you know 💪📚
✔️ Be on time
✔️ Be prepared
✔️ Do your BEST
🏆 Bonus: The grade with the BEST attendance on their testing day wins a prize!!
04/24/2026
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT
We’re revving up for testing and YOU’RE invited!
Come out for a fun-filled evening with:
* Testing tips & expectations
I| Food
Family fun & connection
Tuesday, April 28th 5:30-7:00 PM
Matthew Gilbert
Let’s work together to help our students shine!
04/13/2026
🎉 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT 🎉
We’re revving up for testing and YOU’RE invited!
Come out for a fun-filled evening with:
✨ Testing tips & expectations
🍴 Food
🎯 Family fun & connection
🗓 Tuesday, April 28th
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Matthew Gilbert
Let’s work together to help our students shine! 💡📚
04/07/2026
Just a friendly reminder, Everyone must walk through the Open Gate system upon entering MWG. These are the items that must be temporarily removed from your person before going through.
03/04/2026
To celebrate National School Social Worker Week, we would like to give a huge shoutout to our School Social Workers Ms. Whitlock and Ms. Ringer. We thank both of them for their dedication in supporting the whole child. Thank you for helping our students grow 🫶🏾
03/01/2026
As Black History Month draws to an end here are photos from our Program. Thank you to those who came to support and all of our sponsors.
02/05/2026
We appreciate our school counselors ❤️ Thank you Mr. Buckner and Ms. Merritt
🌟 Team Duval Shoutout! 🌟
In honor of National School Counseling Week, we’re celebrating two incredible counselors at Matthew Gilbert Middle School — Albert Buckner and Ke’Yondra Merritt! 👏💙
Shared by school social worker Khrystal Whitlock, this shoutout highlights the kindness, dedication, and approachability that make Mr. Buckner and Ms. Merritt such valued members of the school community. Their proactive support has helped strengthen student engagement and reduce attendance concerns, creating a more positive environment for students and staff alike.
Thank you, Mr. Buckner and Ms. Merritt, for the impact you make every day and for supporting students with care and commitment!
Want to recognize a Team Duval moment? Share a Team Duval Shoutout here:
https://ow.ly/HBze50Y8QqL
| Monday | 9:30am - 4:15pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 4:15pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 4:15pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 4:15pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 4:15pm |