2020-2021 School Year Information
The St. Johns County School District is providing informational resources including a living document for Frequently Asked Questions, as well as videos on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Quarantine & Contact Tracing. Links for each of these resources can be found below.
Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/blog/reopening-faq/
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/blog/ppe/
Quarantine & Contact Tracing: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/blog/interview
The Frequently Asked Questions document will be continually updated as new questions are posed to the district.
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year for 2020-2021!
Rookie Teacher of the Year: Lauren Woods
Employee of the Year: MJ Lechtrecker
VRA Band Fundraiser
Dismissal Changes
We accept dismissal changes up until 2:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. 1:15 PM is the deadline on Wednesdays.
Winter Wonderland Gift Shoppe
ONLINE Wonderland Gift Shoppe is here!
Check your child’s backpack for an introductory flier about this year’s virtual shoppe!
VRA kids have loved this experience over the years, and we are so happy to be able to continue this tradition from the comfort and safety of your own home.
The Shoppe is live 11/23 through Monday 12/7.
Check out an informational video and preview the Shoppe here:
Start shopping here:
https://wonderlandgiftshoppes.store/
Gifts will be delivered to the school for distribution the week of 12/14. So easy and convenient! Happy Shopping!
Yearbook Information
The 2020-2021 VRA Yearbook is now available to order! Online purchases only. See below about how to order and how to purchase an ad in the Yearbook.
Valley Ridge Academy ONLINE ONLY 2021 Yearbook Order Form Flyer
Picture Day Information
VRA Slideshow
Are you new to VRA? We welcome you to take a tour around the school to visit various areas and classrooms.
Schedule & Events
School Hours
8:25 am – 2:45 pm (M,T,Th,F)
8:25 am – 1:45 pm (Wed.)
Office Hours
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Featured Links
Forms
- Student Code of Conduct Letter 2020-2021
- Sheriff Shoar Letter 2020
- School Safety Letter 2020-2021
- Elementary Choice Required Notification 2020-2021
- Release of Student Directory Information
- AUP & Waiver for Personal Electronics
- Pursuing Victory-Student Athlete Contract
- Class Size Letter 2020-2021
- Pursuing Victory-Parent Contrac
School District News
2020-2021 Instructional Materials Adoption for English Language Arts (ELA)
The St. Johns County School District curriculum department formally announces the review process for the 2020-2021 Instructional Materials Adoption for English Language Arts (ELA). The core resources that have been submitted for evaluation have come from the state adoption bid list and other submitted resources from publishers when available. Additional resources for advanced programs may be reviewed from materials listed as appropriate for the program indicated.
Please visit the instructional materials website to view the resources that are being considered for adoption. If you would like access to any 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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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.
ESE Parent Advisory Meetings
"Stress Management for Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities" on Nov. 10
On November 10th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, the ESE Parent Advisory will welcome Sandra Rebeor, Psy.D. M.S.H.S. for a virtual discussion titled "Stress Management for Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities." Join the meeting online via Microsoft Teams or join via phone by dialing 1-904-420-0831 and then entering the conference ID: 95 587 77#
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.
