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  All Access with Dr. Asplen: Palencia Elementary

  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.
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  1 Hour Early Release on Friday

  As a reminder, students will be dismissed 1 hour early on Friday, December 19.
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  All Access with Dr. Asplen: Pedro Menendez High School

  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.
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  2025 School-Related Employee of the Year

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

Collective Bargaining Updates

Staff Recruitment

Mental Health & Wellness

Half Cent Sales Tax

One Mill for Education

Financial Transparency

School Board Meeting Information

Enrolling Your Child in School

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News & Media

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AI Task Force Virtual Input Meeting on January 22

December 17, 2025

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.

1 Hour Early Release on Friday

December 16, 2025

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

Instructional Materials Adoption Update

December 5, 2025

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.

2025 School-Related Employee of the Year

November 21, 2025

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

2025 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year

November 21, 2025

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.

District Committee Meetings for English-Language Arts and HOPE Adoptions

November 19, 2025

As a part of the English Language Arts and HOPE Instructional Material Adoption process, four committee meetings will be held on December 2 and 3.

Videos

All Access with Dr. Asplen: Palencia Elementary

December 19, 2025

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.

All Access with Dr. Asplen: Pedro Menendez High School

December 5, 2025

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.

All Access With Dr. Asplen: Freedom Crossing Academy

November 21, 2025

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.

SJCSB Annual Leasing Corporation Meeting – November 18, 2025

November 19, 2025

SJCSB Meeting – November 18, 2025

November 19, 2025

All Access with Dr. Asplen: PVPV-Rawlings Elementary

November 14, 2025

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

Your Seat. Your School. Your Choice.

November 3, 2025

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.

All Access with Dr. Asplen: Ocean Palms Elementary

October 31, 2025

This week join Superintendent Dr. Asplen on a tour of Ocean Palms Elementary School, Home of the Otters!

All Access with Dr. Asplen: Timberlin Creek Elementary

October 17, 2025

In this week’s edition, Dr. Asplen tours Timberlin Creek Elementary with Principal Linda Edel.

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Upcoming Events

• Winter Break – Student / Teacher Holiday on December 22, 2025
• Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday on January 2, 2026
• Classes Resume for Students / Second Semester Begins on January 5, 2026
• Report Cards Issued on January 15, 2026
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on January 19, 2026

Meeting Notices

• There will be a Special School Board Meeting to Receive Public Comment on Recommended Instructional Materials for English / Language Arts (ELA) and HOPE on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM. 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, January 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM or thereafter, upon the conclusion of the preceding Special School Board Meeting. 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 Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 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, January 27, 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

Family Empowerment Scholarship

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