The St. Johns County School District is now accepting applications for the second window of Controlled Open Enrollment. For this window, there are sixteen schools available. The application window is open from February 2 through February 20 and is available to all Florida residents.
For the 2026-2027 school year, the school start and dismissal times will change for two schools: South Woods Elementary and Mill Creek Academy. The start and dismissal times will not change for all other elementary schools, middle schools, K-8 academies, and high schools.
The theme for the upcoming 2026 Literacy Week is Read, White and Blue. (Jan 24-30) We’re excited to see our schools embrace the 250 chapters of our nation integrated with Literacy Week this year. Our school media specialists take the lead with planning Literacy Week celebrations. Please see the list of sample activities happening in our schools.
St. Johns County School District, in conjunction with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS), is pleased to announce the launch of Florida’s Future: Powered by Public Schools Communications Initiative.
According to a Florida Department of Education report, St. Johns County School District graduated 97.1% of its students during the 2024-2025 school year, placing our district 3rd in the state. We are proud of our students, teachers and administrators for achieving this outstanding educational milestone. Congratulations!
Sabina Atic, a biomedical science teacher at Beachside High School, has been named the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year and Ashley Vizcarra, a middle grades teacher at Valley Ridge Academy, has been named the Rookie Teacher of the Year.
View the School Budget Transparency Presentation for Taxpayers provided by Superintendent Dr. Asplen on January 12 and 14.
On January 12, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Asplen spoke with Beach 105.5 News Radio about a recent report from the Florida Department of Education that ranks St. Johns County School District 3rd in the state for graduation rates.
Please join us on February 3, 2026, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled “Autism Advocacy Interrupted.”
This episode of All Access follows Dr. Asplen on a tour of Osceola Elementary School, where students are learning about measuring distances, staying organized, and Florida’s invasive plant species.
View the School Budget Transparency Presentation for Taxpayers provided by Superintendent Dr. Asplen on January 12 and 14.
Jahnavi Doneparthi, a seventh-grade student at Liberty Pines Academy, won the annual St. Johns County School District Spelling Bee held Wednesday at First Coast Technical College. She won by spelling the word “katana” correctly.
The SJCSD Career & Technical Education High School Showcase was held on December 10 at the World Golf Village Renaissance Conference Center. See all the amazing opportunities our high schools have to offer!
In today’s edition of All Access with Dr. Asplen, we sail to Palencia Elementary for a guided tour of the school with pirate captain Catherine Goodrich.
In this edition of All Access, Dr. Asplen gets a falcon’s eye view of the academics at Pedro Menendez High School with Principal Ted Banton.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) Program was established during Florida’s 2019 Legislative Session to enhance Florida’s menu of education options. Learn more…
