School Hours
7:10AM Students Allowed in Building
7:30AM Start Time
1:50PM Dismissal
12:50PM Wednesday Dismissal
7:00AM-3:00PM Office Hours
Important Dates
January 27
6th Grade Health Screening
February 10
Interims Issued
February 13
Teacher Inservice Day
Student Holiday
February 16
Presidents’ Day
Student/Teacher Holiday
March 12
Third Quarter Ends
March 13
Teacher Planning Day
Student Holiday
March 16-20
Spring Break
Student/Teacher Holiday
March 23
Classes Resume for Students
March 26
Report Cards
April 3
Student / Teacher Holiday
April 28
Interims Issued
May 15
Gradventure
May 25
Memorial Day
Student/Teacher Holiday
May 29
Last Day for Students
12:50pm Dismissal
June 1
Last Day for Teachers
School News
ATTENTION 6TH GRADE PARENTS:
Screening for vision, hearing, scoliosis, height, and weight are mandated by Florida Administrative Code 64F-6.003
Our health screenings will be Tuesday 1/27/26. Students will be screened during history classes (it only takes 5 minutes). Please see newsletter for “Opt-out” option. For Questions, please call your school nurse. (904)547-7887.
Important Information
Our School Advisory Council (SAC) meets with the administration to stay updated on issues impacting our school. For more information, please visit our website: https://www-fcs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/sac/
Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 10 at 2:00pm. ALL current and interested SAC Members are asked to participate in person.
February 1, 2026
6:00 – 8:00pm
St. Johns Golf & Country Club
Tickets can be purchased for $30 by clicking on the link below.
https://www.fcmspto.com/
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Home Games
January 21 vs Swiss Point
January 22 vs Gamble Rogers
Teacher Appreciation
January 27 vs Murray
February 5 vs Pacetti Bay
February 24 vs Landrum
February 26 vs Sebastian
Away Games
8th Grade Behavior Reward Field Trip
Your middle school grad(s) can celebrate with all their friends and experience the thrills of BOTH Universal Orlando theme parks (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure).
Event: Universal Orlando’s Gradventure 2026
Where: Islands of Adventure & Universal Studios Orlando
When: May 15, 2026
Cost: Student $225 (NO REFUNDS!!!)
ATTENDANCE
If a student is unable to attend school, upon returning, the parent/guardian must complete an online attendance form, BELOW, or submit a note within 48 hours stating the date of the absence, the specific reason for the absence, and have the parent/guardian’s signature. Emails and phone calls are not accepted as notification of absence.
Reporting Bullying
St. Johns County School District believes that all students and employees be afforded a setting that is safe, secure, and free from bullying and harassment of any kind. In compliance with Florida Statute 1006.147 and School Board Rule 3.21, the school district has adopted a comprehensive policy prohibiting bullying and harassment.
If you are a person with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Matt Hodges at (904) 547-7880
School District News
AI Task Force Virtual Input Meeting on January 22
ESE Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Autism Advocacy Interrupted" on February 3
Apply Now for a High School Career Academy / Program of Interest
2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk
Instructional Materials Adoption Update
Guidelines for Generative AI
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