
2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk
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.




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.

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.

As a reminder, students will be dismissed 1 hour early on Friday, December 19.

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 are now available online.

Congratulations to Michelle Reid, SJCSD’s 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year!

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.
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.
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.
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.
This week Dr. Asplen goes on a guided tour of PVPV-Rawlings Elementary School with Principal Jill Hillier.

Families may take advantage of Florida’s Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) Process to apply for open seats at schools outside their zoned area based on availability. This flexible option gives every student the chance to find the right fit in St. Johns County’s highly rated public schools.
This week join Superintendent Dr. Asplen on a tour of Ocean Palms Elementary School, Home of the Otters!
In this week’s edition, Dr. Asplen tours Timberlin Creek Elementary with Principal Linda Edel.
The Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) Program was established during Florida’s 2019 Legislative Session to enhance Florida’s menu of education options. Learn more…

