SCHOOL NEWS
Attention all 8th Grade Families!
You won’t want to miss out on this exciting news! The 8th Grade field trip shirts are now available for purchase through SchoolPay! But hurry, the deadline to purchase them is March 29, 2024. Remember that all students attending the 8th Grade Gradventure trip are required to wear the field trip shirt throughout the day of the trip, including the time spent in school. So, make sure to grab one before they’re all gone. Please note that shirt refunds will not be issued once purchased.
To purchase your shirt, simply click on the Gradventure T-Shirt Purchase LINK below and follow the instructions.
SPIRIT DAYS AT VRA!
We will have special themed spirit days on each Wednesday of the month! Check out this month’s calendar below. Friday’s are “Wear your VRA spirit wear or school colors.”
WELCOME TO VRA!!
Are you new to VRA? We welcome you to take a tour around the school to visit various areas and classrooms.
Dismissal Changes
We accept dismissal changes up until 2:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. 1:15 PM is the deadline on Wednesdays.
*Only one dismissal change per day per family will be allowed.*
Early Checkouts
We accept early checkouts until 2:15pm everyday except Wednesday. 1:15pm is the deadline on Wednesday. You do not need to submit a dismissal change form for an early checkout. Please show your valid ID to the front office when checking your child out early.
Reporting a Student Absence
Entering Campus and Signing In
All parents, visitors and volunteers MUST be cleared through the School
Access system in order to be allowed on campus during school hours for
volunteering, a meeting or an event. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PLEASE take the time now to fill out the application using the link below. The clearance lasts for 3 years.
Approval typically takes 4-6 weeks.
If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call the Front Office at 904-547-4090.
Volunteer Services – St. Johns County School District (stjohns.k12.fl.us)
There are Kiosks in the Front Office where you will sign yourself into School Access when coming onto campus.
PLEASE scan your Driver’s License to sign in and follow prompts. Proceed to the front office desk and the staff will provide you with a yellow badge to wear at all times when you are on school grounds. You will need to show your driver’s license.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Schoology for Families
Want to learn more about Schoology and how it is used? Please click the below link filled with helpful information.
Skate Station Fundraiser
Join us for fun every month at Skate Station! All proceeds support our amazing VRA Band program.
Check out the below flyer for dates/times. Hope to see you there!!
Forgotten Item Policy
Schedule & Events
District Master Calendar Upcoming Events
- Last Day for Students / Fourth Quarter Ends on May 24, 2024
- All schools will be dismissed 1 hour early on May 24, 2024
- Report Cards Issued on May 24, 2024
- Memorial Day on May 27, 2024
- Last Day for Teachers – Teacher Planning Day on May 28, 2024
School Hours
8:40 am – 3:00 pm (M,T,Th,F)
8:40 am – 2:00 pm (Wed.)
Office Hours
8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Featured Links
Forms
- Required Instruction Middle School Parent Letter
- Required Instruction Elementary Parent Letter
- Elementary Choice Letter
- Secondary School Choice Letter
- Summer Letter to Parent re School Safety
- Release of Student Directory Information
- AUP & Waiver for Personal Electronics
- Pursuing Victory-Student Athlete Contract
- Summer Letter to Parent re Code of Conduct
- Pursuing Victory-Parent Contract
- Economic Security Report
School District News
"The Link Between Language Age and Behavior" Virtual Discussion on April 9
Please join us on April 9, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "The Link Between Language Age and Behavior." The discussion will be presented by guest speaker from UF Health Jacksonville David Childers, MD.
School Access
In an effort to provide safety and security to our students and staff, we check identification for all vendors, visitors, volunteers and parents each time you enter the building. Volunteers must have clearance to enter the building. If you have not already been cleared, please submit a School Access Form. Please input full legal name (first, middle and last) on the application. If you already have clearance, please do not submit an application. Expired accounts will be rerun automatically.
FortifyFL App
FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com.