Mainspring Academy Spiritwear is sold by The T-Shirt Guru each August and November, with special holiday items available during the winter season.
Brightwheel is Mainspring Academy’s main platform for classroom communication. Parents can receive updates, announcements, photos, and important reminders directly from their child’s teacher. The app also allows parents to message teachers, view their child’s progress, and celebrate achievements throughout the school year.
If you have not received a Brightwheel invitation from the school, please email info@mainspringacademy.org.
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CONTACT STEP UP FOR STUDENTS
Phone: 1-877-735-7837
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Students enrolled in Hope After School are transported by Hope Haven staff from the Mainspring Academy campus to Hope Haven’s Beach Boulevard campus at the end of the school day.
Mainspring Academy students can continue learning, building friendships, and developing new skills through Hope Haven’s engaging summer programs.
Camp Hope offers a fun, structured summer experience featuring recreation, creative activities, themed adventures, and opportunities to build social skills in a supportive environment.
Summer Career Camps provide eligible students with hands-on experiences that strengthen workplace readiness, explore career interests, and build greater independence through real-world learning opportunities.
Registration details, program dates, and availability are announced each spring. Families receive additional information through school communications when registration opens.
Have questions about our summer programs? Contact us at info@mainspringacademy.org.
We welcome parent submissions highlighting positive student growth, testimonials for social media or the parent newsletter, and photos from school events.
Did a Mainspring staff member go above and beyond this month? Share a shout-out. Your comment may appear in the monthly Staff Newsletter.
If your child has a new provider (OT, speech, ABA, physical therapy, etc.) who will serve them on campus they must complete the Permission for In-School Services (Parent) Form and email it to info@mainspringacademy.org.
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Providers must also fully complete the application below for school approval.
For any provider questions or issues, please contact info@mainspringacademy.org
If you would like a third-party school, clinic, or other entity to access your child’s Mainspring Academy records, complete the Parent Authorization for Release of Information Form and email it to info@mainspringacademy.org
For any school records questions or issues, please contact info@mainspringacademy.org
When state-required medical screenings are announced for specific grades, families may decline. Submit a formal, signed letter for the school’s records and email it to info@mainspringacademy.org, with a copy to your child’s teacher.
To ensure student safety, all medications at school must follow Mainspring Academy’s formal medication procedures. If your child needs prescription, over-the-counter, or emergency (PRN/rescue) medication during school hours, complete the Medication Permission Form and email it to info@mainspringacademy.org Forms must include a physician’s signature to be accepted.
All medications must be handed directly by a parent or guardian to a med-certified staff member at the front desk. At intake, the parent and medication staff will verify the medication count and sign the intake form, with a second staff witness present.
For safety, medications may NOT be sent in backpacks, handed off in carline, given to teachers, therapists, or extended day staff, or left at the front desk or on desks. These procedures are required and cannot be waived.
For new enrollments, medication information is included in your Student Enrollment Packet. Please only submit this form if you are updating or changing information previously submitted.
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For any student medication questions or issues, please contact info@mainspringacademy.org
Need assistance with tuition, payments, receipts, or other financial questions? Please contact our Finance Team at financemail@hope-haven.org.
For any carline issues or questions, please contact info@mainspringacademy.org
CARLINE HOURS:
Morning Dropoff:
8:25am-8:45am
Students may not be released onto campus before 8:25am unless enrolled in Morning Care or pre-approved for Drop-Off services. After 8:45am, parents must park and walk their child into the front lobby. Children may not be released until a staff member escorts them into the school.
Afternoon Pickup:
2:15pm-2:45pm
For pickups before 2:15pm, parents must park, enter the front lobby, and check in with Reception. After 2:50pm, a late pickup fee of $1 per minute will be due upon arrival. Teachers will document late pickups. After 3:00pm, students will be released to Afternoon Care, and parents must pay the $60 Afternoon Care Drop-Off fee. Please see the Late Pickup tab for more details.
The front of the carline begins at the Mainspring Academy monument sign. Students should remain in vehicles until escorted by Mainspring Academy staff.
For any drop-in approval and billing questions, please info@mainspringacademy.org.
From School: After 2:50pm, a late pickup fee of $1 per minute will be charged and must be paid upon arrival. Teachers will track late pickups. After 3:00pm, students will be released to Afternoon Care, and parents must pay the $60 Afternoon Care Drop-Off fee.
Pre-Planned vs. Unplanned Drop-Ins:
Pre-planned, pre-paid drop-ins require administrative approval at least 48 hours in advance and are limited to twice per month. Parents needing additional days must pay the full-time rate for that month. Submission of a drop-in application does not guarantee approval, as placement depends on space, ratios, student independence, and behavior.
Drop-ins requested under 48 hours’ notice are considered unplanned. Students must be picked up by 2:45pm. Late pickups between 2:50pm and 3:00pm will be charged $1 per minute. After 3:00pm, the $60 extended care drop-in fee applies. After two unplanned drop-ins in a school year, additional occurrences will incur escalating fees: $60 for the third, $120 for the fourth, and $180 for the fifth, and so on.
From Aftercare:
Checks may be made payable to “Hope Haven”. For mail delivery, please address to:
ATTN: Finance
Hope Haven
4600 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL, 32207
For any payment questions or issues, please contact financemail@hope-haven.org
For any school event questions or issues, please contact info@mainspringacademy.org
Throughout the school year, Mainspring Academy hosts a variety of events that bring students, families, and staff together. Specific details and reminders will be shared with families as each event approaches.
New Student Orientation & Meet the Teacher
New students and families are invited to meet their teachers, tour the campus, and prepare for a successful school year.
Spirit Week
Join us for a week of school spirit and themed dress-up days!
Monday: MSA Spirit Day – Wear your Mainspring Academy gear or school colors.
Tuesday: Cruise Day Tuesday – Dress in your favorite cruise or vacation attire.
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday – Crazy hair, crazy clothes.
Thursday: Superhero Day – Dress as your favorite superhero.
Friday: Culture Day & World of Cookies – Celebrate your family’s culture by wearing traditional attire and sharing cookies that represent your heritage.
Fall Festival
Students enjoy a festive day featuring costumes, games, activities, and a family-friendly trunk-or-treat experience.
Thanksgiving Feast
Students, families, and staff gather to celebrate Thanksgiving with a special community meal.
Polar Express Winter Celebration
Our campus transforms into a sensory-friendly winter wonderland with holiday activities and a special visit from Santa.
Muffins with Mom
Students enjoy a special morning celebrating moms and other important women in their lives.
Donuts with Dad
Students enjoy breakfast and quality time with dads or another special guest.
Graduation Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate our graduating students and recognize their accomplishments.
Summer Splash Day
Students celebrate the end of the school year with water games, foam fun, and outdoor activities.
Mainspring Academy hosts two Special Olympics events each year that celebrate the unique abilities of every student. Students participate in a variety of ability-appropriate games and challenges designed to promote confidence, physical activity, and fun in a supportive environment. Our goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate, succeed, and be celebrated.
Dates and event details will be shared with families as they are confirmed.
PAC 2026-2027 Open Meeting Dates
TBD
Mainspring Academy Cafeteria
For any PAC questions or issues, please contact info@mainspringacademy.org .
Hope Haven is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. If you’d like to be involved or share information about any of our Giving Programs, please visit our Giving Page. For non-cash contributions please email info@hope-haven.org
EIN: 59-0668485
View our Parent Support Facebook Page to connect with other Mainspring Academy parents and stay engaged with the school community.
For any social media questions or issues, please contact William Mumpower at williamm@hope-haven.org.
Mainspring Academy Spiritwear is sold by The T-Shirt Guru each August and November, with special holiday items available during the winter season.
Mainspring Academy staff contact information can be found under each staff member’s profile on our Staff Page.
Staff Supervisors
All Teachers:
Dina Parisi, dparisi@mainspringacademy.org