Registration Timeline
Application submission deadline for students currently enrolled in a St. Johns County public school: January 25, 2027, by 5:00 p.m.
Timeline
| Nov. 2- Dec. 9 | Middle School Blitz held at each Middle School |
| December 9 | 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 7-20 | Academy Nights (see schedule below) |
January TBD 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 25 | Registration Deadline – Online – Registration will be closed at 5:00 p.m. |
| February 1 | 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 9, 2026. 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 the time listed.
| 1/20/2027 | Allen D. Nease High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/12/2027 | Bartram Trail High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/19/2027 | Beachside High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/7/2027 | Creekside High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/12/2027 | Pedro Menendez High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/21/2027 | Ponte Vedra High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| 1/14/2027 | St. Augustine High School | 6:00 – 7:30pm |
| TBD | St. Johns Virtual School | 5:30 – 7:00pm (Virtual) |
| 1/13/2027 | Tocoi Creek High School | 5:30 – 7:00pm |
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 25, 2027.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the Career & Technical Education Department at (904) 547-6000.