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Welcome to P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School! We strive to provide a high quality, well-rounded educational experience for every student on our campus. Our students are exposed to a wide variety of academic classes and extracurricular activities. Our vision for our students is that they become creative, dedicated, and resilient learners who embrace the power of diverse ideas, talents, and cultures to improve our world.

As a developmental research school, our mission is to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a diverse community of students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

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    About

    Welcome to P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School! We strive to provide a high quality, well-rounded educational experience for every student on our campus. Our students are exposed to a wide variety of academic classes and extracurricular activities. Our vision for our students is that they become creative, dedicated, and resilient learners who embrace the power of diverse ideas, talents, and cultures to improve our world.

    As a developmental research school, our mission is to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a diverse community of students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • About P.K. Yonge
  • Administration
  • Business Services
  • Credit Card Authorization
  • Logos and Branding
  • Payments
  • Purchases
  • Re-Registration & Activity Fee
  • Student Parking
  • Ticket Purchases
  • Campus Revitalization
  • Campus Tree Walk
  • Employment
  • About PKY Elementary School
  • Faculty & Staff
  • High School
  • Middle School
  • Outreach
  • PTO
  • Research
  • School Advisory Council
  • Support P.K. / Alumni
  • UF College of Education
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    • Apply to PK

  • Admissions

    • Information

  • 2023-2024 Supply Lists
  • Announcements
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  • Campus Hours & Supervision
  • Clinic
  • Dates 2023-2024
  • Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Parking, Traffic
  • Forms
  • Lunch | Cafeteria
  • News
  • Newsletter
  • Peek Across the Creek
  • PTO
  • Policies | Publications
  • Reporting Concerns
  • Re-Registration & Activity Fee
  • Research
  • School Advisory Council
  • School Safety
  • Private: Student and Family Services
  • Student Parking
  • Title IX
  • Volunteer at P.K.
  • Seniors 2024
  • Buy 2024 Yearbook

    • Academics

  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • 2023-2024 Course Guides
  • Canvas
  • Class Pages
  • Exceptional Student Education
  • Google Drive
  • Elementary Grading at P.K. Yonge
  • Secondary Grading at P.K. Yonge
  • Library
  • Performing Arts
  • P.K. Pathways
  • School Counseling
  • Skyward
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  • Fall | Football
  • Fall | Golf
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  • Winter | Soccer (Boys)
  • Winter | Soccer (Girls)
  • Spring | Baseball
  • Spring | Softball
  • Spring | Tennis (Boys)
  • Spring | Tennis (Girls)
  • Spring | Track and Field

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    About

    Welcome to P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School! We strive to provide a high quality, well-rounded educational experience for every student on our campus. Our students are exposed to a wide variety of academic classes and extracurricular activities. Our vision for our students is that they become creative, dedicated, and resilient learners who embrace the power of diverse ideas, talents, and cultures to improve our world.

    As a developmental research school, our mission is to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a diverse community of students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

  • About P.K. Yonge
  • Administration
  • Business Services
  • Credit Card Authorization
  • Logos and Branding
  • Payments
  • Purchases
  • Re-Registration & Activity Fee
  • Student Parking
  • Ticket Purchases
  • Campus Revitalization
  • Campus Tree Walk
  • Employment
  • About PKY Elementary School
  • Faculty & Staff
  • High School
  • Middle School
  • Outreach
  • PTO
  • Research
  • School Advisory Council
  • Support P.K. / Alumni
  • UF College of Education
  • Videos

    • Apply to PK

  • Admissions

    • Information

  • 2023-2024 Supply Lists
  • Announcements
  • Attendance
  • Bell Schedule
  • Calendar
  • Campus Hours & Supervision
  • Clinic
  • Dates 2023-2024
  • Drop-Off, Pick-Up, Parking, Traffic
  • Forms
  • Lunch | Cafeteria
  • News
  • Newsletter
  • Peek Across the Creek
  • PTO
  • Policies | Publications
  • Reporting Concerns
  • Re-Registration & Activity Fee
  • Research
  • School Advisory Council
  • School Safety
  • Private: Student and Family Services
  • Student Parking
  • Title IX
  • Volunteer at P.K.
  • Seniors 2024
  • Buy 2024 Yearbook

    • Academics

  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
  • High School
  • 2023-2024 Course Guides
  • Canvas
  • Class Pages
  • Exceptional Student Education
  • Google Drive
  • Elementary Grading at P.K. Yonge
  • Secondary Grading at P.K. Yonge
  • Library
  • Performing Arts
  • P.K. Pathways
  • School Counseling
  • Skyward
  • Student Help Ticket
  • Testing

    • Athletics

  • About Blue Wave Athletics
  • Athletics Calendar
  • Buy Tickets
  • Parent Resources
  • Coach Resources
  • Fall | Cheer
  • Fall | Cross Country
  • Fall | Football
  • Fall | Golf
  • Fall | Swimming/Diving
  • Fall | Volleyball
  • Winter | Basketball (Boys)
  • Winter | Basketball (Girls)
  • Winter | Soccer (Boys)
  • Winter | Soccer (Girls)
  • Spring | Baseball
  • Spring | Softball
  • Spring | Tennis (Boys)
  • Spring | Tennis (Girls)
  • Spring | Track and Field

    • Extracurricular

  • Band
  • Clubs
  • International Activities
  • 2023-2024 Performing Arts Season

    • Outreach

  • About Outreach
  • Contact
  • Innovation
  • Inquiry Research Symposium
  • Media
  • Outreach Programs
  • Partnerships
  • Research
  • Videos

    • Directory

  • Administration
  • Admissions
  • Attendance
  • Business Services
  • Exceptional Student Education
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Reporting Concerns
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    • September 5, 2023

      The research school jumped 27 spots according to U.S. News & World Report  GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida … Continue reading “P.K. Yonge Ranks as Top High School in North Central Florida”
    • July 24, 2023

      PK is a school on the rise. With the 2023-24 school year, expectations for academic achievement and student performance will … Continue reading “Dr. Pennypacker Hill Appointed as P.K. Yonge Elementary School Principal”
    • July 13, 2023

      P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School has been included in the Florida Legislature Budget for $12 million to fund a new … Continue reading “P.K. Yonge to Receive $12 Million for a New Gymnasium”
    • May 8, 2023

      Coach Jackson will begin his duties as Blue Wave Head Football Coach immediately. (Gainesville, FL) – P.K. Yonge Developmental Research … Continue reading “P.K. Yonge Welcomes Willie Jackson, Jr. as New Blue Wave Head Football Coach”
    • May 8, 2023

      The Senior Research Spring 2023 students presented their projects in April.  Students conducted research, wrote papers, and presented their research … Continue reading “Senior Research Spring 2023 Award Winners”
    • April 20, 2023

      Dr. Carla-Ann Brown was recognized as the 2023 University of Florida university-level Superior Accomplishment Award for Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. … Continue reading “Dr. Carla-Ann Brown Recognized with University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment Award for Diversity and Inclusion”
    • April 11, 2023

      Congratulations to our Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians!
    • April 7, 2023

      Flournoy with her wealth of experience leading athletic programs set to begin duties August 1, 2023.  P.K. Yonge Developmental Research … Continue reading “P.K. Yonge Announces Valerie Flournoy as Athletic Director”
    • December 16, 2022

      The Senior Research Fall 2022 students presented their projects this week. Students conducted research, wrote papers, and presented their research … Continue reading “Fall 2022 Senior Research Best Overall Projects”
    • December 5, 2022

      P.K. Yonge is pleased to announce our district and school divisional Teachers of the Year. 2024 District Teacher of the … Continue reading “2024 Teachers of the Year”
    • November 28, 2022

      Five P.K. Yonge students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during the … Continue reading “Five P.K. Yonge Students Receive AP Scholar Status”
    • October 6, 2022

      As our K-12 school librarian, Megan Koppitch has multiple responsibilities uniquely combined by Koppitch as she pursues designing and delivering … Continue reading “Celebrating Our 2023 PKY District Teacher of the Year: Megan Koppitch”
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    P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School's mission is to design, test, and disseminate innovations in education through serving a diverse K-12 community. P.K. Yonge students are positioned to be creative, dedicated, and resilient learners who embrace the power of diverse ideas, talents, and cultures to improve our world.

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    Our 1300 kindergarten through 12th grade students come together as a vibrant community of students, supported by teachers, administrators, coaches, staff, and faculty. Our school is committed to educating the whole child. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and challenge students to challenge themselves... and challenge us.

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    P.K. Yonge was established in 1934 with a mandate to design and test strategies for improving outcomes for all students in the state of Florida.

    Today, our outreach efforts focus on research initiatives that connect theory, research, and instructional practice; programs designed to share best practices with educators beyond the campus; and partnerships that connect researchers, teachers, and educational organizations.

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