Everything you need to know for going back to school in St. Augustine

Although it seems like just yesterday we were singing Alice Cooper’s “schools out for the summer,” parents and students have begun to set their sights on the upcoming year.

Here's a primer on what to know.

When does school start in St. Augustine?

The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 12.

When do teachers report back to school in St. Augustine?

Aug. 5 is an optional pre-planning day, and all teachers report Aug. 6 for pre-planning.

Where can I find school supply lists?

Each school posts school supply lists on their website or during meet the teacher events.

Where can I find bus route information?

For safety reasons, routes are not posted on the St. Johns County School District website . Parents can access their child’s bus information via the St. Johns County School District Home Access Center.

What are the school start times elementary, middle and high school?

All school start times can be found at https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/schools/hours .

Are there any school supply giveaways?

The St. Johns County School district is not sponsoring giveaways, but businesses and INK!, the county’s direct support organization, may be coordinating giveaways. Contact INK! directly at 904-547-7120.

2024-25 holiday schedule

• Mon. Sept. 2, Labor Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Fri. Sept. 20, Teacher In-service Day - Student Holiday
• Mon. Oct.14, Teacher Planning Day - Student Holiday
• Mon. Nov. 11, Veterans Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Mon. – Fri. Nov. 25-29, Thanksgiving Break - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Mon. – Thurs. Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2025, Winter Break - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Fri. Jan. 3, Teacher Planning Day - Student Holiday
• Mon. Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Fri. Feb. 14, Teacher In-service Day - Student Holiday
• Mon. Feb. 17, Presidents' Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Fri. March 14, Teacher Planning Day - Student Holiday
• Mon. – Fri. March 17 - 21, Spring Break - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Fri. April 18, Student/Teacher Holiday
• Mon. May 26, Memorial Day - Student/Teacher Holiday
• Fri. May 30, Last Day for of school for students

Click here for a Master School Calendar.

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday

Florida's two-week Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on Monday, July 29, and runs through Friday, Aug. 11. For more information, including a complete list of tax-exempt items, go to FloridaRevenue.com/backtoschool .

This article originally appeared on St. Augustine Record: Everything you need to know for going back to school in St. Augustine