Learn about the early transfer process for instructional employees for the 2022-2023 school year. The early transfer period opens on February 1, 2022. All Early Transfer Request Forms are due to Human Resources on Friday, February 18, 2022 by 5PM.
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St. Johns County School District curriculum department representatives and adoption committee members have completed the review process for the Instructional Materials Adoption for Math. On January 25, 2022, the School Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comment from the community regarding the final list of recommendations for instructional resources for this adoption. The public is invited to attend this hearing. The hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium of the District Administrative Building located at 40 Orange Street in St. Augustine.
The final recommended selections were compiled by teachers, district content experts, parents and community members serving on school and district-based adoption committees. View links to the selections. If you would like access to view available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. when district offices are open.
Board action on the final recommendations for Mathematics instructional materials is expected to take place at the School Board meeting in February.
For elementary resources, you may access the Savvas Mathematics resources that are being considered for extension. Please utilize the following information to log in:
enVision Florida B.E.S.T. Mathematics
User Names:
Grade K: Student_GK
Grade 1: Student_Gr1
Grade 2: Student_Gr2
Grade 3: Student_Gr3
Grade 4: Student_Gr4
Grade 5: Student_Gr5
Password for All Grades: Savvas#1
NOTE: When reviewing the Student Edition for UDL purposes, please refer to the Interactive Student Edition Sample.
For secondary (middle and high school) resources, you may access the online platform EdCredible, instructions for creating an account, and to view the list of resources being considered for adoption. If you would like access to any available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947.
2021-2022 Instructional Materials Adoption for Mathematics UPDATE Read More »
The St. Johns County School District announces the schedule of 2022 graduation ceremonies for St. Johns County high schools and First Coast Technical College.
Graduation Schedule 2022 Read More »
Deeksha Hariharan, sixth-grade student at Valley Ridge Academy, won the annual St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) Spelling Bee held yesterday at First Coast Technical College. She won by spelling the word “Truckee” correctly. Deeksha is the daughter of Palayapalayam Ganapathi Hariharan and Jarapriya Jayakumaran.
It took 14 rounds for the winner to be determined. The participants were congratulated by Michael Degutis, Chief of Staff, and School Board members Kelly Barrera and Beverly Slough.
Forty eight elementary and middle school students from 32 public, four private, and one home school competed for the honor of representing St. Johns County in the First Coast Regional Spelling Bee scheduled to be held virtually on Friday, April 1, 2022.
The winner of the regional spelling bee will advance to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee scheduled in May in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Rebecca England, SJCSD Program Specialist for Elementary Language Arts, served as the spelling bee coordinator and the pronouncer was Linda Villadoniga, retired SJCSD teacher. Judges for the event were Jay DiMartino, SJCSD Secondary Language Arts Program Specialist and Cheryl Freeman, Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
The Spelling Bee will be available for viewing at a later date on St. Johns Educational Access TV channels 99 or 262 and the St. Johns County School District website.
Spelling Bee Winner 2021-2022 Read More »
The CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee is calling all walkers, runners and fitness enthusiasts to participate in the CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 9 a.m. The run/walk will begin and end at Palencia Elementary School located at 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine.
Walkers and runners will enjoy a course running through the neighborhoods of Kensington and Las Calinas and can choose to participate in the 6K (3.73 miles) or 3K (1.86 miles) distance.
Registration fees are as follows:
6K: $30 before January 1 $35 January 1-January 31 $40 on race day
3K: $25 before January 1 $30 January 1-January 31 $35 on race day
Registration forms and more information are available online.
Race proceeds support CHARACTER COUNTS! initiatives throughout the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD). The run/walk is open to all ages, and the top three winners will be awarded in each of the age categories as well as the overall male and female finishers. A cash donation will be awarded to the top three schools with the most registrants. In 2020, these schools were Palm Valley Academy, Valley Ridge Academy and Ocean Palms Elementary School. All race registrants will receive a t-shirt and other goodies from area businesses and organizations. At the finish line, each race participant will receive a commemorative item.
This event is produced by the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee and is presented by Beaver Toyota with support from businesses and community groups. Action News Jax CBS47/FOX30 is the official media sponsor of this run/walk.
The SJCSD, along with area businesses, youth organizations and civic groups, selected the national character education program of CHARACTER COUNTS! as a countywide initiative to instill positive character traits in young people throughout the county. Additionally, the SJCSD became the first school district in Florida to implement Pursuing Victory With Honor in all of its athletic programs. Character education is an important part of every School Improvement Plan and a major component of the Student Code of Conduct and the school district’s Strategic Plan.
2022 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk Read More »
The 2021-2022 School-Related Employees of the Year have been selected from each of the district’s 43 schools, along with three district representatives. School-related employees enhance the educational experience for the children whose lives they touch, and they are essential to the successful operation of a school or school district office.
These nominees were chosen for the significant contributions they have made in their schools and community, and to the school district as a whole. Criteria for the award includes exemplary job performance, dedication on the job, interpersonal skills, leadership ability, in-service/training to upgrade skills and contributions to the school and school district environment.
A district-wide screening committee has reviewed all of the candidates and the winner of the St. Johns County School-Related Employee of the Year will be announced at a reception to honor all of the nominees on Thursday, December 9 at the World Golf Village Hall of Fame Museum. The St. Johns County nominee’s name will then be submitted to the state to compete at the regional level.
A list of the 2021-2022 School-Related Employees of the Year is below:
| Michelle Gregory | Bartram Trail High School |
| Kyndra Ward | Creekside High School |
| Kristal Ferrell | John A. Crookshank Elementary School |
| Jodi Stobe | Cunningham Creek Elementary School |
| Robert Peterson | Durbin Creek Elementary School |
| Jazmine McGhee | ESE Department |
| Jillian Patterson | First Coast Technical College |
| Sean Eaton | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| Cindi Tranquellino | Fruit Cove Middle School |
| Racheal McKenny | W.D. Hartley Elementary School |
| Mary Brand | Hickory Creek Elementary School |
| Maria Stephens | R.B. Hunt Elementary School |
| Megan Villalobos | Information Technology Department |
| Kathy Kahrs | Julington Creek Elementary School |
| Austin Shively | Ketterlinus Elementary School |
| Courtenay Page | Alice B. Landrum Middle School |
| Blaine Greenwood | Liberty Pines Academy |
| Todd Bowen | Otis A. Mason Elementary School |
| Jennifer Marston | Pedro Menendez High School |
| Mario Reese | Mill Creek Academy |
| Enrick Joseph | R.J. Murray Middle School |
| Nicole Cooks | Allen D. Nease High School |
| Kathleen MacGilvray | Ocean Palms Elementary School |
| Alison Finch | Osceola Elementary School |
| Michelle Leitao | Pacetti Bay Middle School |
| Nelson Chute | Palencia Elementary School |
| Alice Fasula | Palm Valley Academy |
| Maureen Haugen | Patriot Oaks Academy |
| Holly Farmer | Picolata Crossing Elementary School |
| Kathleen Tompkins | Pine Island Academy |
| Daniel Clark | Ponte Vedra High School |
| Bradson Ephraim | PVPV/Rawlings Elementary School |
| Emma Golston | Gamble Rogers Middle School |
| Rodrigo Cortes | St. Augustine High School |
| Daniel Carter | St. Johns Technical High School |
| Kathy Jones | St. Johns Virtual School |
| Rebecca Colvin | Sebastian Middle School |
| Tommy Usina | South Woods Elementary School |
| Craig Allen | Switzerland Point Middle School |
| Carrie Tempel | Timberlin Creek Elementary School |
| Timothy Lundquist | Tocoi Creek High School |
| Mason Masters | The Transition School |
| Ahlen Campillo | Transportation Department |
| Joy Calvo | Valley Ridge Academy |
| Richard Preston | Wards Creek Elementary School |
| Beth Sullivan | The Webster School |
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Dear SJCSD Families,
As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing nationwide disruptions to manufacturing, supply and distribution channels and it is impacting our school meal program. In short, we’re having trouble getting foods, supplies and staff to support our program. Your student(s) may notice that we’re serving different items than we’ve served in the past or different items than were listed on the menu. This situation is something that school districts across the country are experiencing. We are doing our best every day to come up with solutions to these challenges.
To reduce the demand on our supply chain and accommodate current staffing levels, the St. Johns County School District will return to normal food service operations on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Students who qualify for free or reduced meals based on direct certification or a family income application will continue to receive meals at no or reduced costs. Students who are not eligible based on income will return to a PAID status.
Beginning today, October 25 through Tuesday, November 30, families are encouraged to complete the family lunch application if they feel they qualify for free or reduced cost meals. Applications are located on the SJCSD Website at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/free/, your student’s school or the Food and Nutrition Services Office located at 3015 Lewis Speedway, Building 7, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Eligibility status is protected by very strict disclosure regulations. Students use a PIN or Student ID in the serving line. The student’s eligibility is private throughout the transaction.
If your student(s) attend(s) a Community Eligibility Program School, there is no need to complete an application. All students will continue to receive no cost meals through the end of the school year. These schools are as follows: Webster Elementary, Crookshank Elementary, Osceola Elementary, South Woods Elementary, Mason Elementary, The Transitions School, Gamble Rogers Middle School, Murray Middle School, Sebastian Middle School and St. Johns Technical High School.
Beginning Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Meal Prices will be:
| Breakfast | Lunch | ||
| Elementary: | Paid | $1.25 | $2.80 |
| Reduced | $0.30 | $0.40 | |
| Middle/High: | Paid | $1.25 | $2.95 |
| Reduced | $0.30 | $0.40 | |
Prepayments into student lunch accounts can be made by using PayPAMS.
The link to this service is located at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/food/paypams/.
We will continue serving our students a variety of nutritious foods. While there may be some menu changes, please know that we will strive to meet nutrition guidelines set by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We will also continue to accommodate students with special diets and allergies. We appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have questions, please contact the Student Nutrition Services Department at 904-547-8931.
Sincerely,
Sean Prevatt
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
St. Johns County School District
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View a complete list of our open positions or register for one of our upcoming recruitment events. We’d love to meet you!
Do you want to be a school bus operator but you’re unsure if you can do it? Come operate our newest school buses on our test track with a certified trainer/examiner! Stop by the Public Safety Campus Test Track on Saturday, October 23rd from 8am to noon.
Come Drive the Bus With Us Read More »
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. View a presentation about the U.S. Constitution by local members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Leo C. Chase Jr. Chapter 1084.
Constitution Day 2021 Read More »
In order to be eligible for a Reading Scholarship Account your child must meet the following requirements:
While completing the application, you may be asked to provide the following document, but it is not required to complete the application: 2020-21 ELA Score Report.
The 2021-22 scholarship amount is $500 (based on availability) per eligible student and may be used toward the following expenditures:
Please contact your child’s school to inquire about your child’s eligibility for the Reading Scholarship Account.
Visit the Florida Department of Education website the learn more about Reading Scholarship Accounts.
Reading Scholarship Accounts 2021-22 Read More »
Beaver Toyota of St. Augustine, Community Cares Foundation, and INK are excited to offer grant funding opportunities for teachers in the St. Johns County School District. Please fill out the application before September 17, 2021 and we will notify you if your request is chosen. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Lueders by email or by phone at (904) 547-7120.
Fund a Project for Classrooms in SJCSD Read More »
As required by Florida law, the St. Johns County School Board and Board of County Commissioners are working together to redraw the county’s electoral district boundaries following the U.S. Census. Visit the Redistricting 2021 web page to learn more about this process.
Redistricting 2021 Read More »
The St. Johns County School District curriculum department formally announces the review process for the 2021-2022 Instructional Materials Adoption for Mathematics. The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation have come from the state adoption bid list and other submitted resources from publishers when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
Please visit the instructional materials website to view the resources that are being considered for adoption. If you would like access to any available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947.
To learn more about the policies and procedures for textbook adoption, visit the Florida Department of Education Instructional Materials Website.
2021-2022 Instructional Materials Adoption for Mathematics Read More »
Dear SJCSD Parents/Guardians,
First, I want to thank you for your support and preparation which led to an outstanding first week of school with your children. Again, this year we find ourselves working in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Although many conditions have changed, we are still in a situation that calls for us to be vigilant in our efforts to protect ourselves and the children we serve. Due to the rate of positive cases that are coming into school, the St. Johns County School District is mandating face masks or face shields for all employees and visitors for the next 30 days. In accordance with Executive Order 2021-175, this temporary mandate does not apply to students. This is effective tomorrow, August 25, 2021, and we will evaluate this mandate at the end of the 30-day period ending, September 23, 2021.
Sincerely,
Tim Forson
Superintendent of Schools
St. Johns County School District
Message From the Superintendent – August 24, 2021 Read More »
Dear SJCSD parents and guardians,
As the first week of school concludes, I wish to thank you for your support and assistance. We have enjoyed the return of students to the classroom and the excitement that a new year brings. Already it is evident that our district is growing as we have welcomed many new families and hired many new employees. We hope the new families to our district are quickly becoming comfortable in our communities and they are enjoying the many assets our county has to offer.
While we hoped this school year would be a departure from the many COVID restrictions we had in place last school year, we are still seeing the need to maintain much of the same protocols. Although masks are not required, we do highly recommend the use of a mask in elementary schools and in any school environment where there may be a risk of exposure to COVID. Our COVID data is posted on the district website and we will continue to post and monitor our daily COVID numbers as the year progresses. We are continuing to emphasize hand washing and good personal hygiene as well as maintaining a high standard of building cleanliness and air quality. We are also monitoring spacing of students whenever possible and their interaction in large groups to minimize the need to quarantine. Just as it was a fluid situation last year, we know we must be able to pivot and support families throughout this school year. I recognize there is no pandemic plan that aligns with everyone’s personal position on COVID. We will continue our work to protect the health and safety of all students and staff inclusive of the social, emotional, and mental health concerns when living in a pandemic for more than a year.
Lastly, I would like to celebrate the unified efforts of this community to focus on the risks of the pandemic and understand that overcoming COVID can only occur when we all contribute to healthy behaviors throughout our community. The success of SJC to deal with this pandemic does not start and stop at the school. I thank you for sharing your children with our teachers so that we can provide them an educational experience that prepares them for the next stage of their lives. This is going to be an outstanding school year in which our children will grow and learn together.
Together,
Tim Forson
Superintendent of Schools
St. Johns County School District
Message from the Superintendent – August 20, 2021 Read More »
The student count for the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) the first day of school, August 16, was 41,744, an increase of 4,986 students or 13.6% over last year’s first day number of 36,758. St. Johns County continues to be one of the fastest growing school districts in the state, however; a portion of this extreme growth reflects students returning to in-person learning.
The high school student count was 14,051 with 3,096 students at Bartram Trail High School, 2,297 at Creekside High School, 1,336 at Pedro Menendez High School, 2,340 at Allen D. Nease High School, 1,814 at Ponte Vedra High School, and 1,642 at St. Augustine High School. The opening day number for the new high school, Tocoi Creek, was 1,281. There were also 221 students in attendance at St. Johns Technical High School.
Middle school attendance totaled 6,869, with student headcounts ranging from 676 at Sebastian Middle School to 1,301 at Pacetti Bay Middle School. The other first day figures were Alice B. Landrum Middle School with 1,162, Fruit Cove Middle School with 1,083, R. J. Murray Middle School with 563, Gamble Rogers Middle School with 835, and Switzerland Point Middle School with 1,249.
The district’s K-8 schools totaled 9,398. Liberty Pines Academy had a first day headcount of 1,289, Patriot Oaks Academy with 1,153, Valley Ridge Academy with 1,136; Freedom Crossing Academy with 1,937, Palm Valley Academy with 1,358, Mill Creek Academy with 1,556 and new district’s new K-8, Pine Island Academy, with 969.
The elementary school population totaled 11,282. This count only includes approximately 25% of all kindergarten students since schools stagger the kindergarten start date over a four-day period. Another 389 students attended the district’s alternative, charter and Department of Juvenile Justice schools.
First Coast Technical College has 140 students who attended its adult education programs at the St. Augustine and North campuses. This number does not include those students enrolled in night programs that start today.
“The hard work and dedication from administration, teachers and support staff to make opening day the very best was impressive,” said Superintendent Tim Forson. “As I visited schools it was wonderful to see the excitement of students as they entered the buildings eager to learn, engage with friends, and get acquainted with their teachers.”
“Transportation, food service, custodial and maintenance staff are doing an excellent job handling their responsibilities and taking care of students. The St. Johns Sheriff’s Office, St. Augustine Police Department, Public Service Assistants and Crossing Guards are supporting our operations and adding another layer of safety and security to our campuses. Lastly, I want to say a huge thank you to our parents and families as we manage the beginning of the school year.”
SJCSD staff will continue to monitor attendance numbers, balance classrooms and refine bus routes throughout the coming weeks.
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