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Why Families Choose SJCSD

Families searching for the best school district in Florida consistently look to the St. Johns County School District. Located in northeast Florida, the SJCSD is widely recognized for its high academic achievement, strong graduation outcomes, and an exceptional public education experience serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade.

SJCSD Progress Monitoring Update Presentation 2-24-2026

Progress Monitoring Update

This presentation provides a mid-year update on Progress Monitoring 2 (PM2) results, highlighting strong district and state rankings, year-over-year growth trends, and learning gains in reading and math. It also explains how schools use detailed FAST Assessment data to adjust instruction, target interventions, and support continued high academic performance.

SJCSD Budget Presentation 2025-2027

Budget Presentation

This presentation provides an overview of the school district’s 2025–2027 budget challenges. It outlines steps already taken to reduce costs and presents proposed consolidation, staffing, and operational adjustments
aimed at balancing the budget while minimizing impact on schools and maintaining educational quality.

Stakeholder Surveys

St. Johns County School District invites staff, parents, and community members to share their input on three stakeholder surveys to assess the effectiveness of federally funded programs like Title I, II, and IV. The surveys will be open from February 12, 2026 to March 12, 2026.
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2026-2027 School Start & Dismissal Times

For the 2026-2027 school year, the school start and dismissal times will change for two schools: South Woods Elementary and Mill Creek Academy. The start and dismissal times will not change for all other elementary schools, middle schools, K-8 academies, and high schools.

  • There will be a Half-Cent Sales Surtax Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00PM. The meeting will be held at SJCSD Fullerwood Training Center, 10 Hildreth Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084.
  • There will be a School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM. The meeting will be held in the auditorium of the SJCSD Administrative Building at 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 and via Webex. Instructions to access this virtual meeting will be posted on the St. Johns County School District website, https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us
  • There will be a School Board Workshop on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The workshop will be held in the auditorium of the SJCSD Administrative Building at 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 and via Webex. Instructions to access this virtual meeting will be posted on the St. Johns County School District website, https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us
  • There will be a Roundtable Initiative Discussion on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The discussion will be held at First Coast Technical College located at 2980 Collins Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
  • There will be a School Board Workshop on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The workshop will be held in the auditorium of the SJCSD Administrative Building at 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 and via Webex. Instructions to access this virtual meeting will be posted on the St. Johns County School District website, https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us

The Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES) Program was established during Florida’s 2019 Legislative Session to enhance Florida’s menu of education options. Learn more…

All Access with Dr. Asplen: Palm Valley

In today’s All Access with Dr. Asplen, Principal Zachary Strom takes us on a tour of Palm Valley Academy where students are learning American Sign Language and teachers are meeting in their Professional Learning Community.

All Access with Dr. Asplen: STEM Fair

This episode of All Access takes us to the St. Johns County STEM Fair where students shared their innovative projects and their passion for STEM.

All Access with Dr. Asplen: Osceola Elementary

This episode of All Access follows Dr. Asplen on a tour of Osceola Elementary School, where students are learning about measuring distances, staying organized, and Florida’s invasive plant species.

Spelling Bee Winner 2026

Jahnavi Doneparthi, a seventh-grade student at Liberty Pines Academy, won the annual St. Johns County School District Spelling Bee held Wednesday at First Coast Technical College. She won by spelling the word “katana” correctly.