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District Committee Meetings for English-Language Arts and HOPE Adoptions

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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:

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM for Elementary English Language Arts
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM for Middle School English Language Arts
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM for High School English Language Arts
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM for High School HOPE

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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PVHS Marching Band Shines at FFCC Florida State Championships

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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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Come Drive the Bus With Us on Oct. 25

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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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GRMS Best Buddies

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GRMS Best Buddies

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!

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In the Hall with Dr. Asplen

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Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen will host a series of town hall sessions, titled In the Hall with Dr. Asplen.  These sessions are designed to be interactive and provide attendees with the opportunity to share stories, suggest potential solutions and ask questions. Members from the St. Johns County School District executive leadership team will be in attendance as well. In the Hall with Dr. Asplen is open to the public.
  • Monday, September 22, 2025 – 6 p.m. Pedro Menendez High School
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 6 p.m. Ponte Vedra High School
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 6 p.m. Tocoi Creek High School
Media interested in attending should contact Executive Director for Community Relations Christina Upchurch at [email protected].

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Apply to Serve on the One-Mill Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

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The School Board is seeking applicants to serve on the One-Mill Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).  This is a volunteer position whose purpose is to monitor and advise the School Board and the community as to the expenditure of the one mill proceeds.  The purpose of this millage is to ensure continued student achievement.  Each School Board Member will appoint three members and an alternate from their district, with two individuals being school district employees and two being community members.

Submit your application today at MillageSuccess.com. The application deadline is September 19, 2025.

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