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!
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All St. Johns County citizens are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Asplen at 7 p.m. on January 12 and 14 for a special virtual presentation on school budget transparency for taxpayers.
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Families of Current SJCSD 8th and 9th Graders,
Students in 8th and 9th grade may apply for enrollment in a Program of Interest for any of the St. Johns County School District high schools.
Programs of Interest include high school Career Academies, IB and AICE acceleration programs, JROTC, Early College Program, Early Career Program, and the St. Johns County Center for the Arts (SJCCA).
To learn more, please visit the Career & Technical Education website.
All current 8th and 9th graders may apply by completing the general application in the Student’s Home Access Center (HAC).
Eligible students who are currently attending a private school, charter school, home school, or a virtual school may also apply to a Program of Interest. Preference is provided to full-time student applicants with opportunities for part-time students as seats are available.
The deadline for all applications is January 26th .
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Join the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee for its 13th Annual CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 7, 2026, 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, 2025, 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.
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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.
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Join us on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual meeting to gather information from stakeholders about the future of generative AI in education. Participants will share perspectives, ask questions, and provide feedback to help guide the district’s approach to generative AI.
AI Task Force Virtual Input Meeting on January 22 Read More »
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.
All Access with Dr. Asplen: Pedro Menendez High School Read More »
The St. Johns County School District is in the process of adopting new instructional materials for English Language Arts and HOPE. The resources that were selected by adoption committees for submission to the School Board for adoption consideration can now be accessed by using the following links:
All selected resources appear on the Florida Department of Education adoption list.
Instructional Materials Adoption Update Read More »
In this edition of All Access With Dr. Asplen, we rocket over to Freedom Crossing Academy to learn all about the cosmos during their “Rock Your School” event.
All Access With Dr. Asplen: Freedom Crossing Academy Read More »
Congratulations to Ketterlinus Elementary Principal Kathy Tucker, who was named the 2025 Principal of the Year, and Webster Elementary Assistant Principal Danielle Coates, who was named the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year.
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As a part of the instructional material adoption process for English Language Arts and HOPE, four committee meetings will be held in early December at the following dates and times:
The meetings 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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Instructional staff are invited to attend three question and answer sessions with Superintendent Dr. Asplen scheduled for November 17, December 1, and December 8. See the flyer for details.
Q & A Sessions for Instructional Staff Read More »
The Ponte Vedra High School Marching Band, led by director Daniel Lezcano, achieved remarkable success at the FFCC Florida State Championships on November 8. The band earned a spot in the state finals, securing an impressive 2nd place overall, along with awards for Best Visual and Best Music in their division. This marks one of the most successful seasons in the program’s history, highlighting the dedication and talent of the students, faculty, and families involved.
In addition to their competitive achievements, the PVHS Marching Band is a pillar of school spirit, supporting the football team at every game with energy and enthusiasm. Their hard work and commitment have made them an integral part of the school community, and their recent accomplishments are a source of pride for the entire district. Congratulations to the band for their exceptional achievements!
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During the month of November, SJCSD encourages parents, grandparents, guardians, and extended families, to stay engaged in their children’s education throughout the year. Contact your child’s school for ways to be involved.
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SJCSD students received perfect scores on 630 state assessments this past spring, with 53 students receiving a perfect score on two or more exams.
On Saturday, October 25, from 8am to 11am, the St. Johns County School District Transportation Department will be hosting a unique recruitment event called “Come Drive the Bus with Us” at First Coast Technical College’s Public Safety Campus located at 3640 Gaines Road in St Augustine. This is more than an open house for interested bus drivers, but an opportunity to drive it before you apply for it!
Come meet school district team members and take a test drive in a full size school bus on our test track.
OneBlood’s “Big Red Bus” Bloodmobile and Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center’s mobile mammography
unit, the “Buddy Bus,” will also be on site during the event. See the flyers for details.
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In this week’s edition, Dr. Asplen tours Timberlin Creek Elementary with Principal Linda Edel.
All Access with Dr. Asplen: Timberlin Creek Elementary Read More »
The Best Buddies chapter at Gamble Rogers Middle School received a special recognition during the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Now in its fourth year at Gamble Rogers, the Best Buddies chapter continues to thrive and grow stronger each year. Gamble Rogers Middle School ESE teacher Lori DuFrain has been honored as Advisor of the Year twice, and the chapter has earned the title of North Florida’s Chapter of the Year for two consecutive years. Most impressively, this past year, the chapter was recognized by the organization’s founder, Anthony Shriver, with the Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award—earning the distinction of being the #1 Middle School Chapter in the entire state of Florida.
The Gamble Rogers Middle School Best Buddies members are creating meaningful change—not just within the school, but throughout the community—by participating in service projects that support local organizations in need.
Best Buddies is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering inclusion through one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1989, the organization works to eliminate the social, physical, and economic isolation experienced by people with IDD by promoting connection and belonging in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Congratulations to the Gamble Rogers Middle School Best Buddies Chapter!
In September, Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen hosted a series of town hall sessions, titled In the Hall with Dr. Asplen. These interactive sessions provided attendees with the opportunity to share stories, suggest potential solutions and ask questions. View one-page summaries of the insights / feedback from each of the town hall meetings.
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In this edition of All Access with Dr. Asplen, the Superintendent explores Alice B. Landrum Middle School.
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