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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.

Celebrate Literacy Week!

The theme for the upcoming 2026 Literacy Week is Read, White and Blue.  (Jan 24-30) We’re excited to see our schools embrace the 250 chapters of our nation integrated with Literacy Week this year.  Our school media specialists take the lead with planning Literacy Week celebrations.  Please see the list of sample activities happening in our schools.

Florida’s Future: Powered by Public Schools

Florida’s Future: Powered by Public Schools

St. Johns County School District, in conjunction with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS), is pleased to announce the launch of Florida’s Future: Powered by Public Schools Communications Initiative.

Instructional Materials Adoption

Instructional Materials Adoption Update

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.

  • There will be a School Board Workshop on Tuesday, February 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 School Board Workshop on Tuesday, March 3, 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 Focus Group Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be held at SJCSD Fullerwood Training Center, 10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
  • 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

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: 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.