Schools
Public-school district news for Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties.
Education
St. Johns County superintendent tours Webster Elementary, reviews expansion plans
Dr. Asplen visits Webster Elementary to observe dance and robotics programs while previewing upcoming school expansion project.
June 26, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Schools Open with 48,093 Students, Up 441 Over Last Year
The district enrolled 441 more students on opening day than last year, a 0.93% increase that continues the growth pressures on one of Florida's fastest-growing school systems.
August 12, 2026
Education
St. Johns Schools Spotlight Valley Ridge Academy's Character, Literacy Programs
Superintendent Tim Asplen toured the elementary school to highlight its BOB character recognition system and family literacy initiatives as the district continues to grow its program offerings across schools.
August 4, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board to Meet Aug. 11 Amid Continued Growth Pressures
The district's school board will convene Tuesday for its regular monthly session as the county continues to add thousands of new students annually, straining capacity and prompting debate over how to fund future facilities.
August 9, 2026
Education
Inside Pacetti Bay Middle: St. Johns Schools Chief Spotlights Student Programs
Superintendent Tim Asplen's visit to the St. Augustine-area middle school highlights peer mentoring, media production, and extracurricular growth as the district manages enrollment pressures across its fastest-growing corridors.
August 15, 2026
Education
Cunningham Creek Elementary showcases STEAM, ESE programs in district visit
St. Johns County Superintendent Dr. Asplen's visit to the growing school highlights robotics instruction, specialized programs, and positive behavior initiatives as enrollment pressures mount countywide.
July 9, 2026
Education
St. Johns County opens Magnolia Oaks Academy, new K-8 school set to welcome students Aug. 10
The newly constructed state-of-the-art campus will open its doors next month as St. Johns County School District continues to add capacity in one of Florida's fastest-growing counties.
July 23, 2026
Transportation
St. Johns County Schools Seeks Bus Drivers Amid Ongoing Growth Pressure
The district is recruiting school bus drivers with paid training and competitive benefits as enrollment continues to climb in one of Florida's fastest-growing counties.
July 23, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Opens Magnolia Oaks Academy in Silverleaf With 1,300 Students
The new K-8 school in the master-planned Silverleaf community opens its doors Aug. 10, serving 1,300 students in its inaugural year. It's one of two new schools the district is opening this year to keep pace with the county's rapid growth.
July 23, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board Calls Special Meeting Thursday Afternoon
The district has scheduled an unscheduled session for July 23 at 4:30 p.m., offering virtual and in-person attendance options, but has not disclosed the meeting's agenda or purpose.
July 25, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Welcomes Families to 2026-27 Year
Superintendent Dr. Asplen kicks off the new academic year highlighting student achievements and thanking staff and community partners as the fast-growing district serves one of Florida's largest enrollment bases.
August 10, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board schedules July 14 meeting amid rapid enrollment growth
The school board will convene its July 14, 2026 meeting as the district continues managing one of Florida's fastest-growing student populations, driven by sustained residential development across the county.
July 20, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board to Set Tentative Budget, Tax Rates July 30
The district will hold a public hearing Thursday evening on its proposed spending plan and property tax millage rates for the coming year, with both in-person and virtual attendance options for residents.
July 28, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board Approves Major Capital Projects for August 2026
The St. Johns County School Board met August 11 to advance construction and facility initiatives across the district, addressing capacity needs in one of Florida's fastest-growing counties.
August 15, 2026
Education
St. Johns Technical High School Holds 2026 Graduation Ceremony
St. Johns County technical high school celebrates class of 2026 graduates.
June 26, 2026
Education
Wards Creek Elementary Spotlights Student Leadership Initiatives in St. Johns County
Superintendent's tour highlights the growing school's focus on character development and social-emotional learning as enrollment pressures mount across the fast-growing district.
July 20, 2026
Education
St. Johns County Schools Seeks Volunteers for Library Book Challenge Committee
The district is recruiting residents to serve on a committee that will review formal objections to library materials, with an initial training deadline set for September 11.
August 12, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School Board to Meet July 14 on Budget, Growth Pressures
The School Board will convene Tuesday morning at the Orange Street offices to address operational matters as the fast-growing district prepares for another school year.
July 14, 2026
Education
St. Johns County School District Ranks No. 1 in Florida
The district earned an A grade and achieved 910 accountability points in state rankings.
July 3, 2026