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Jill Adams Named Teacher of the Year for 2025

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Jill Adams – Creekside High School Instructional Literacy Coach

Jill Adams from Creekside High School has been honored with the prestigious title of St. Johns County Teacher of the Year. Alongside her, James Tansey of Fruit Cove Middle School has been recognized as Rookie Teacher of the Year.

Jill is an Instructional Literacy Coach who trains and coaches teachers to implement high yield instructional strategies and support student achievement. She has influenced the lives of teachers and students alike at Creekside through her dedication and passion.

The district’s Teacher of the Year was announced at the annual banquet, sponsored by Investing in Kids! (INK!) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort. This event not only celebrates the educators nominated to represent each school in the district but also recognizes all the outstanding professionals who educate, inspire, and invest in students every day.

Jill’s name has been submitted to the Florida Department of Education for consideration for Florida’s Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations, Jill!

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District Media Advisory Committee Meetings in February

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Three District Media Advisory Committee Meetings will be held in February at the dates and times listed below.

  • Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1 PM
  • Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3 PM
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1 PM

The meetings will be broadcast live online and may be viewed on the SJCSD Media Services YouTube channel.

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Community Forums for Superintendent Search

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Two Community Forums will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 to collect input from the community on the search for St. Johns County’s next superintendent.

The first forum will be held at 5:30 PM in the 3rd floor auditorium of the school district’s administrative offices located at 40 Orange Street in St. Augustine, FL 32084.

The second forum will be held at 7:00 PM in the cafetorium of Valley Ridge Academy located at 105 Greenleaf Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081.

 

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Teacher of the Year Finalists

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Congratulations to our five SJCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists! Each of the following finalists were recently surprised by the Investing in Kids! (INK!) “Prize Patrol” with their announcement:

  • Jessica MacMillan – First Coast Technical College ESOL Teacher
  • Jake Lankford – Tocoi Creek High School History Teacher
  • Madison Gowin – Switzerland Point Middle School Media Specialist
  • Jill Adams – Creekside High School Instructional Literacy Coach
  • Jordan Mattheus – Palm Valley Academy Band Director and Guitar Instructor

The district’s Teacher of the Year will be announced at the annual banquet, sponsored by Investing in Kids! (INK!) on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort. This event not only celebrates the educators nominated to represent each school in the district but also recognizes all the outstanding professionals who educate, inspire, and invest in students every day.

The winning SJCSD Teacher of the Year will then be submitted to the Florida Department of Education for consideration for Florida’s Teacher of the Year.

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2025 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk

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Join the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee for its 12th Annual CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 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 Walk/Run
$30 before January 1
$35 January 1 – 31
$40 on race day

3K Walk/Run
$30 before January 1
$35 January 1 – 31
$40 on race day

Register by December 31, 2024, to receive a race t-shirt and other give-aways from sponsoring businesses and community organizations!

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 schools with the most registrants. At the finish line, each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal.

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.

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.

Visit RunSignUp.com to learn more and register.

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District Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Adoption Committee Meeting

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As a part of the District Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management Adoption process, a committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM. The meeting will focus on Personal Financial Literacy and Money Management instructional materials at the high school level.

The meeting will be broadcast live online and may be viewed on the SJCSD Media Services YouTube channel.

Visit our Media Services Department website to learn more about the Instructional Materials Adoption process.

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Message from Superintendent Forson

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Dear St. Johns County Parents and Families,

All St. Johns County Schools will observe normal operations tomorrow. Any specific changes to school activities will be relayed by your school.

St. Johns County will be under a winter weather advisory late tonight into the morning tomorrow which includes freezing temperatures, rain and the possibility of ice on roads.

We will continue to work with the SJC Emergency Operations Center and staff to monitor the weather and will relay any changes to our operations through this mass-notification system.

Please stay safe and warm.

Sincerely,

Tim Forson
Superintendent

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Superintendent Search Community Survey

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The St. Johns County School Board is asking for input from the community on the leadership qualities desired in our next Superintendent. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify the best leader to guide our district toward continued success. The Superintendent Search Public Survey, conducted by the Florida School Boards Association in collaboration with the St. Johns County School Board, is an essential part of this process. Your responses will help shape the application process and develop interview questions for candidates.

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Stakeholder Surveys

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St. Johns County School District invites staff, parents, and community members to share their input on three stakeholder surveys to assess the effectiveness of federally funded programs like Title I, II, and IV.

These surveys help ensure compliance with federal requirements, inform program improvements, and guide funding decisions to better support student success and equity. Your input plays a vital role in shaping programs that meet the needs of our school communities.

The surveys will be open from January 15, 2025 to February 12, 2025.

Share your feedback today!

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Spelling Bee Winner

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Sree Vidya Siliveri, an eighth-grade student at Landrum Middle School, won the annual St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) Spelling Bee held Wednesday at First Coast Technical College. She won by spelling the word “diocese” correctly. Sree Vidya is the daughter of Sreedar and Mangamma Siliveri.

It took 11 rounds for the winner to be determined. The participants were congratulated by School Board members Kelly Barrera, Dr. Linda Thomson, Tony Coleman, and Beverly Slough.

Forty-nine elementary and middle school students from 34 public schools and four private schools competed for the honor of representing St. Johns County in the First Coast Regional Spelling Bee scheduled to be held on Friday, March 7, 2025.

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 Kate Houston, Program Specialist for Secondary Language Arts. Judges for the event were Linda Villadoniga, retired SJCSD teacher, Eilea Van Scoy, community member and SJCSD parent, and Cheryl Freeman, Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

The Spelling Bee is available for viewing on St. Johns Educational Access TV channels 99 or 262 and here on the SJCSD Website.

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