St. Johns County School District's annual Elementary STEM Fair was held on March 2nd at Palencia Elementary School. The Elementary STEM Fair is a student centered educational experience with the primary goal of promoting student use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to solve real world problems.

The St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) will begin early registration for the 2019-2020 school year March 1. This registration is only for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. Photo courtesy of Cunningham Creek teacher Dana Kelly.

On March 5th from 6pm to 7:30pm, the ESE Parent Advisory of St. Johns County School District will welcome Edward C. Taylor, Ph.D., for a discussion on "Raising Struggling Learners to be Successful, Durable and Resilient."

This update comes with the sincere gratitude of the School Board, Superintendent and the entire district as the Business and Fiscal Services Department announces the retirement of Mr. Darrell Colee, budget director, and welcomes Mrs. Cathy Weber to that role.

Over 600 runners and walkers of all ages participated in the 2019 Annual CHARACTER COUNTS! 6 Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 2nd. Race proceeds support CHARACTER COUNTS! initiatives throughout the St. Johns County School District.

For the 2018-2019 school year, the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) for grades 3-6 Reading and Mathematics will be administered as paper-based tests. This is a change from the previous transition to computer-based testing.

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Throughout the month, the CTE Department will highlight the wonderful work accomplished in our classrooms.

The CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee is calling all walkers, runners and fitness enthusiasts to participate in the CHARACTER COUNTS! 6 Pillars 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 9 a.m. The run/walk will begin and end at Palencia Elementary School located at 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine.

Substitute teachers -- please take a moment to read the new edition of the Substantial Newsletter for January 2019.

The St. Johns County School District High School Showcase helps families learn more about the Programs of Choice which are available at each high school. This year, the High School Showcase will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 3:30 – 7:00 pm at the World Golf Village Convention Center.