Registration Timeline
Application submission deadline for students currently enrolled in a St. Johns County public school: January 26, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
Timeline
| Nov. 4- Dec. 10 | Middle School Blitz held at each Middle School |
| December 10 | High School Showcase Event 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. (World Golf Village Convention Center, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092) |
| January 5 | Online Application OPENS 8:00 a.m. for newly applying 5th, 8th and 9th grade students. |
| January 8-22 | Academy Nights (see schedule below) |
January 21 January TBD | St. Johns County Center for the Arts AUDITIONS at St. Augustine High School. Murray Middle School Arts auditions will be held at Murray Middle School and please bring your printed audition form. **Check school websites for audition sign-up directions. |
| January 26 | Registration Deadline – Online – Registration will be closed at 5:00 p.m. |
| January 31 | Last day for late applications |
| July 1 | All out of zone placement decisions will be finalized |
High School Showcase
All parents and students are invited to attend the annual High School Showcase on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This year’s event will be held at World Golf Village Convention Center, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Learn about the high school Programs of Interest and meet representatives from each high school.
Academy Nights
Each high school will host an informational 2026 Academy Night. All parents with a student interested in attending one of the academies should make plans to attend these events. Each Academy Night will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
| 1/21/2026 | Allen D. Nease High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/12/2026 | Bartram Trail High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/20/2026 | Beachside High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/8/2026 | Creekside High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/13/2026 | Pedro Menendez High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/14/2026 | Ponte Vedra High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/15/2026 | St. Johns Technical High School | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| 1/15/2026 | St. Augustine High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/22/2026 | Tocoi Creek High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
Any SJCSD resident who is moving a student from home school, virtual school or private school may apply for an academy by pre-registering for school online at the SJCSD website and selecting to also apply for a Program of Interest. All pre-registrations need to be completed online by the end of the school day January 26, 2026.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the Career & Technical Education Department at (904) 547-6000.