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
- Report Cards Issued on March 22, 2024
- Holiday – Student / Teacher Holiday on March 29, 2024
- Student / Teacher Holiday on April 19, 2024
- Interims Issued on April 23, 2024
- 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
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
2023-2024 Science Instructional Materials Adoption
The St. Johns County School District has begun the review process for the Science Instructional Materials Adoption. Once available, the digital resources will be posted on the Instructional Materials Adoption web page and available for review. The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation were selected from the state adoption consideration lists when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
Some print materials may be available for review. If you would like access to the available printed materials or require assistance reviewing the online resources, please call the Instructional Resources and Media Services office at 904.547.3947. Materials are available for review from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM when district offices are open.
We encourage parent and community participation in our adoption process. If you would like to serve on a school committee and formally review the resources as a part of the school review team, please contact any school or our office at 904.547.3947 by February 1, 2024. Committee membership is limited. School administrators will select the appropriate number of reviewers from the list of interested participants.
Science Materials
Review the science resources under consideration for adoption on EdCredible.com.
You will need to create an account at EdCredible.com and select the Science Adoption for St. Johns County School District.
"Literacy Beyond Boundaries" Virtual Discussion on February 6
Please join St. Johns County School District's ESE Parent Advisory Committee on February 6, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "Literacy Beyond Boundaries." The discussion will be presented by guest speaker Alex Barr, Community Outreach Manager for the St. Johns County Public Library System.
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.