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View MoreSt. Johns schools open with 48,093 students, two new campuses
St. Johns County School District welcomed 48,093 students on the first day of the 2026-27 school year, a gain of 441 over last year, while opening Magnolia Oaks Academy and Sabal Crest Academy and retaining its No. 1 academic ranking in Florida.
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View MoreSt. Johns schools launch Parent University series Sept. 22
St. Johns County families can attend a new hybrid series on student issues led by Superintendent Dr. Tim Asplen, starting with a session on attendance Sept. 22 at Sebastian Middle School.
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View MoreJulington Creek Elementary adds VPK class for 2026-27
Julington Creek Elementary School has added a voluntary pre-kindergarten class for the 2026-27 school year, expanding early-childhood capacity in a St. Johns County district that grew 21.7% in enrollment over six years.
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View MoreMentors help St. Johns students earn college scholarships
INK! St. Johns released a new podcast episode spotlighting the Take Stock in Children program, which pairs St. Johns County middle and high school students with volunteer mentors and offers Florida Prepaid college scholarships upon completion.
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View MoreFree showcase introduces future high-schoolers to 29 career academies
St. Johns County School District will host its free annual High School Showcase on Dec. 9 at the WGV Renaissance, giving families of current eighth and ninth graders a hands-on look at career academies and pathways at Bartram Trail, Creekside and St. Augustine high schools.
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View MoreSt. Johns schools open 130 teachers short after budget cuts
St. Johns County schools opened the 2026-27 year with 130 fewer teaching positions, 150 removed portables and $30,000 less in discretionary funds per campus after the district closed a $23 million deficit caused by enrollment growing 1 percent instead of the budgeted 4 percent.
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