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Summer BreakSpot Free Meals for Kids

After schools close for the summer, kids and teens can still get free meals through Summer BreakSpot! No application is necessary, just show up to one of the thousands of meal sites across Florida.

Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinner. Locations include places like parks, libraries and churches.

Summer BreakSpot is available all summer long for kids and teens 18 and under.

Find a location near you by texting the word “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304.

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Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program for School Year 2021-2022

Florida has been approved to implement a Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program for the 2021-2022 School Year. The P-EBT program is a supplemental benefit for households with students who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-related absences. Parents and guardians of students who meet the eligibility criteria should apply for P-EBT benefits for the 2021-2022 School Year. The application for P-EBT benefits can be accessed through the Florida Department of Children and Families website.

Once the application has been completed, parents and guardians will need to print or email the application and the school must confirm the student’s COVID-related absences. Once the application has been certified through the student’s school, the parent or guardian of the student must submit the certified application through the P-EBT application portal, which can be accessed on the Florida Department of Children and Families website. Once received, the Florida Department of Children and Families will review the information and issue the appropriate P-EBT benefits to the parents or guardians.

If you have any questions, please contact the P-EBT Call Center 1-833-311-0321.

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Message from the Superintendent – May 25, 2022

Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members,

It is heartbreaking to be writing to you today about the tragedy of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tx. This horrific act incites fear and insecurity in us all. I am so appreciative of the partnership that exists between the school district and our local law enforcement agencies, the St. Johns Sheriffs Office and the St. Augustine Police Department. Our schools are safer due to their support and expertise and our collaborative relationship.

This is a message that I never want to deliver especially during a time when we are celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our students. We will have increased presence of law enforcement in and around our schools as we close out the school year.

Together,

Tim Forson
Superintendent of Schools
St. Johns County School District

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Change to Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Starting August 2022

Due to changes in socioeconomic demographics throughout the county, and federal requirements for program participation, changes are required regarding Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) implementation within our school district. As a result, unless eligible via an income-based school meal application or the Florida direct certification system, students attending the following schools will no longer receive meals free of charge during the upcoming 2022-2023 school year:

  • Mason Elementary School
  • Gamble Rogers Middle School
  • Sebastian Middle School

For the 2022-2023 school year, school meal applications will be available starting July 1, 2022. Visit the Free & Reduced Meal Prices web page for additional information or contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department.

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ESE School Choice Options & Family Empowerment Scholarship

Beginning July 1, 2022, the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities is available for students with an IEP. This scholarship offers students with special needs the opportunity to attend a participating private school or an out-of-district public school if there is space available and your child’s IEP needs can be met at the school you are requesting.

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