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Summer Hours

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During the summer from June 2 through July 31, the office hours for all schools and District departments for public access are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. All schools and District departments will be closed on Fridays. This schedule support the District’s energy cost savings effort.

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Graduation Schedule 2025

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The St. Johns County School District announces the schedule of 2025 graduation ceremonies for St. Johns County high schools and First Coast Technical College.

Thursday, January 30
5 p.m.
First Coast Technical College
FCTC Character Counts! Conference Center
Friday, May 16
6 p.m.
Creekside High School
University of North Florida (UNF)
Saturday, May 17
9 a.m.
Allen D. Nease High School
University of North Florida (UNF)
3 p.m.
Beachside High School
University of North Florida (UNF)
Monday, May 19
6 p.m.
Bartram Trail High School
University of North Florida (UNF)
Tuesday, May 20
6 p.m.
Tocoi Creek High School
University of North Florida (UNF)
7 p.m.
St. Augustine High School
St. Augustine Amphitheater (SAA)
Wednesday, May 21
6 p.m.
Ponte Vedra High School
University of North Florida (UNF)
7 p.m.
Pedro Menendez High School
St. Augustine Amphitheater (SAA)
Thursday, May 22
6 p.m.
St. Johns Virtual School
Tocoi Creek HS (TCHS) Auditorium
Friday, May 23
7 p.m.
St. Johns Technical High School
Tocoi Creek HS (TCHS) Auditorium
Thursday, June 26
5:30 p.m.
First Coast Technical College​
FCTC Character Counts! Conference Center

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SJCSD Launches BusPlanner & Chipmunk for Student Bus Info

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St. Johns County School District is excited to introduce BusPlanner, a new online transportation portal designed to give parents easy access to their students’ bus information. Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, all student pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be provided exclusively through BusPlanner and will no longer be available on Home Access Center (HAC). Parents can access BusPlanner through its web portal at https://sjcsd.mybusplanner.com or by downloading the companion mobile app, Chipmunk, available for Android and Apple devices.

BusPlanner will also enhance communication by providing timely updates about bus delays and other important transportation-related notifications. In addition, parents can use the system to send messages directly to the SJCSD Transportation Department.

To get started, families should create an account on the BusPlanner website or on the Chipmunk app using the same email address associated with their Home Access Center (HAC) account. SJCSD encourages all families with bus riders to register early and stay informed ahead of the upcoming school year.

View the BusPlanner Flyer and User Guide
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play

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Taste of the Tech on April 2

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On Wednesday, April 2, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, St. Johns Technical High School invites you to experience the “Taste of the Tech” where high school culinary students will be paired with professional local chefs to create tasty treats. Prepare your taste buds for a delectable adventure as we showcase the talent of our young culinarians! The event will take place in the Culinary Classroom of St. Johns Technical High School’s Building H located at 2970 Collins Ave., in St. Augustine, FL.

Tickets are $32.50 per person and are available online. Get your tickets today!

See the flyer for details!

 

 

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Superintendent Search

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Superintendent Tim Forson announced his retirement during a School Board Workshop on November 7, 2024. The workshop was held to begin the process of succession planning. Mr. Forson’s last day as superintendent will be June 30, 2025.

Succession planning was also discussed by the School Board during workshops on December 12, 2024 and January 13, 2025.

Superintendent Tim Forson

Shine Bright with the Best: College & Career Night 2026

On September 2, students and families came together at the World Golf Village Renaissance Conference Center for College & Career Night – an evening focused on exploring possibilities and planning for the future. More than 90 colleges, universities, businesses and organizations were on hand to connect directly with students, share information and introduce them to a wide range of opportunities after high school.

All Access Creekside High School

All Access with Dr. Asplen – Creekside High School

This edition of All Access with Dr. Asplen brings us to Creekside High School, with senior class president Bree McCoy leading the tour. Dr. Asplen sits in on an AP Seminar Capstone class, cheers on the band ahead of their trip to Chicago, and stops by the school’s TV production academy to meet its newest student anchors.

All Access with Dr Asplen – Julington Creek Elementary

In today’s All Access with Dr. Asplen, Principal Reichenberg takes us on a tour of Julington Creek Elementary. Dr. Asplen visits a new VPK class, joins kindergarten students for a game of Sparkle, checks out scooter hockey in P.E., and meets second graders portraying presidents and first ladies during their Hall of Presidents presentations.

All Access With Dr. Asplen – Pacetti Bay Middle School

This edition of All Access with Dr. Asplen takes us to Pacetti Bay Middle School, where students showcase their leadership and creativity through the WEB program and TV production, which produces the school’s daily news show. Dr. Asplen also enjoys performances from student vocalists and cheerleaders celebrating the school’s strong Wildcat spirit.

Welcome Message

Superintendent Dr. Asplen welcomes families to the 2026–27 school year, celebrates the district’s student achievements, and thanks staff, families, and the community for their support.

All Access With Dr. Asplen – Valley Ridge Academy

In today’s All Access, Dr. Asplen tours Valley Ridge Academy, where students are recognized through the school’s “BOB” (Be Our Best) character award program. Along the way, he and Principal Angie Fuller visit science and language arts classrooms to see students learning about cells through music and exploring figurative language, before wrapping up with a look at the school’s family literacy program that encourages reading at home.

Magnolia Oaks Academy Principal Donny Hoessler speaks at an event celebrating the opening of the new school.

Magnolia Oaks Academy

On Wednesday, July 22, St. Johns County School District welcomed community leaders and members of the press to Magnolia Oaks Academy, a newly built state-of-the-art K-8 public school which will open its doors to students on August 10.

Now Hiring Bus Drivers!

SJCSD invites you to join our team as a school bus driver, helping provide safe, dependable transportation for the students of St. Johns County. With paid training, competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, and holidays off, this rewarding career lets you make a meaningful difference in our community.

All Access With Dr. Asplen – Wards Creek Elementary School

This edition of All Access follows Superintendent Asplen on his tour of Wards Creek Elementary with Principal Kevin Klein. The school’s “Shine Your Light” initiative promotes leadership, integrity, growth mindset, heart, and teamwork, with students recognized through unique programs like a book vending machine. The tour also showcases social-emotional learning, inclusive classroom collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping every student succeed.

All Access with Dr. Asplen – Cunningham Creek Elementary School

This edition of All Access takes us inside Cunningham Creek Elementary School, where Principal McCool and Superintendent Asplen visit an ESE class, a STEAM class working with robots, and a second grade science class learning about magnetism. They also stop by the school’s SOAR Store, where students can cash in their positive behavior points.

All Access with Dr. Asplen – Webster Elementary School

Join Dr. Asplen on his tour of Webster Elementary School where students are moving their bodies in Ms. Verdell’s dance class and learning to program robots in the Media Center. We also get a first look at plans for an exciting new school expansion.

All Access with Dr. Asplen – Beachside High School

Join Dr. Asplen as he visits Beachside High School, where students in the Academy of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences are training to become certified veterinary assistants and preparing for careers in the field of biomedical science. Dr. Asplen also stops by a leadership class and participates in a discussion on leadership skills.

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Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment

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Florida Prepaid College Savings PlansFlorida Prepaid Is Open for Enrollment with Plan Prices Starting at Just $29/Month

Focused on encouraging families to save as early and affordably as possible, our partner Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans has reduced Prepaid Plan monthly prices for newborns and infants to the lowest in more than a decade.

Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments.  A risk-free 1-year University Plan now starts at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period from February 1 – April 30, 2025. The reduced prices result in savings of up to $850 per plan for a 1-Year University Plan – up to $3,400 in savings for four years.

Prepaid Plans are made to fit growing families:

  • Use in-state or nationwide at public, private, trade and technical schools
  • Complements scholarships and financial aid
  • Transfer to another student or cancel anytime
  • Earnings grow tax-free

Every child deserves higher education. Florida Prepaid’s goal is to make it possible for every Florida family to save simply and affordably.

Learn more about Florida Prepaid!

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Hoax Call / Swatting Incidents at St. Johns County Schools

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SJCSD and SJSO Logos

This morning (February 25) began the second day of hoax calls/swatting incidents within St. Johns County Schools. Pacetti Bay Middle School received a call from an unknown male subject this morning advising he was at a residence near the school, had firearms and explosives, had committed a homicide, and made threats against the school. The assigned youth resource deputy was onsite and took over communications on the phone with the subject. The school was placed on lock down briefly while SJSO resources flooded the area and investigated the allegations. Investigation revealed there is no credible threat, and the circumstances are similar in nature to the hoax incident at Landrum Middle School yesterday.

Both circumstances are consistent with a “swatting call” which involves a hoax emergency call to generate a large law enforcement response. Regardless of the circumstances, SJSO and the St. Johns County School District will always respond to threats with as many resources as possible until we are confident students and staff are safe.

“Over the past two days, a few St. Johns County schools have received threatening phone calls from an unknown source,” said Superintendent Tim Forson. “We work collaboratively with the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office to ensure our schools, students and staff are safe and all such threats are fully investigated. If appropriate, schools will be placed on lockdown until the campus is inspected and cleared.”

“We are working with our federal and state law enforcement partners to determine the origin of the call and hopefully identify the individual(s) responsible,” said Sheriff Rob Hardwick. “We understand the emotional impact these cowards who hide behind keyboards have had on parents, staff and students and we will continue to work with the St. Johns County School District to keep our schools safe.”

Please see the situational awareness brief from SJSO and educational materials on hoax calls and swatting.

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