The first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year is August 10, 2026.
General Information
- Grade-level school supply lists
- Student Code of Conduct
- Dismissal Change Procedures
- ParentSquare for school communication
- SchoolPay for electronic payments
- PayPAMS for student cafeteria accounts
- Attendance policies and how to report a student absence (Any questions or concerns about your child’s absence can be emailed to the VRA attendance desk at: [email protected])
Bus Information
Please visit the St. Johns County School District website and search for “Bus Planner.”
https://sjcsd.mybusplanner.com
There, you will find instructions on how to register your student for bus transportation.
If you have questions, you may contact Transportation at 904-547-7810 once your student is registered.
Home Access Center (HAC)
The Home Access Center (HAC) provides access to student grades, transcripts, attendance, and more.
To create or access your HAC account:
- Visit the Valley Ridge Academy website
- Click on the HAC icon
- Select “Login to Home Access Center” on the SJCSD page
- Follow the prompts to register if you do not already have an account
Helpful tip: Use the same full name and email address provided during student registration.
Volunteer Services
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.
Volunteer Services – St. Johns County School District (stjohns.k12.fl.us)