Exciting Update to Student Attendance Reporting!

To make attendance reporting easier and more efficient for families, all attendance notes must now be submitted exclusively through the Attendance Form in ParentSquare. This streamlined process helps ensure absences are reported quickly, accurately, and securely.

Why Attendance Matters…regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. Being present each day helps students stay engaged in learning, build strong relationships with teachers and peers, and avoid falling behind academically. Every school day counts, and we appreciate families partnering with us to make attendance a priority.

Accessing the Attendance Form is Easy through the ParentSquare app via the Attendance Form link on the LMS website

Important Attendance Reminders:

• Parents/guardians should submit attendance notes through ParentSquare for all absences and tardies.
• Notes should be submitted within 48 hours of the student’s return to school.
• Excused absences may include illness, medical appointments, religious holidays, court appearances, family bereavement, and certain school-related events.
• A provider’s note is required for medical appointments and may be required for illness-related absences after 15 days of absence.
• Consistent attendance supports academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and positive school experiences.
• Excessive unexcused absences may result in truancy intervention.

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success. By ensuring your child attends school regularly and submitting attendance documentation through the ParentSquare Attendance Form, you help us create the best possible learning environment for every student.

Shine Bright with the BEST!

St. Johns County School District is Florida’s No. 1 ranked school district, earning an A district grade and achieving 910 accountability points!

Excellence doesn’t happen by chance – it happens because of the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community.

We’re proud to celebrate another outstanding year and the continued success of our schools. Every achievement reflects the hard work, commitment, and passion taking place in our classrooms each day.

Thank you to everyone who makes these accomplishments possible. Together, we’re building a stronger future for every student.

Mr. Barnes began his career in Pasco County, Florida, and had the unique opportunity to teach English in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He now joins the Landrum Middle School community with over a decade of experience in St. Johns County, where he has served as a teacher, dean, Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning, and assistant principal. Mr. Barnes is honored to serve the families of Landrum Middle School.

Outside of school, Mr. Barnes is a proud husband and father of two. He enjoys spending time in nature, creating memories with his family, reading, and traveling.

As your student prepares to transition to high school, we want to remind you of the St. Johns County School District Residency & Guardianship Policy. To enroll in and attend a St. Johns County school, a student’s current permanent residence must be located within St. Johns County. This address determines the student’s assigned school zone, unless enrolled through an approved choice option. Families with shared custody may use either parent/guardian residence, with appropriate documentation.

 Important: All rising 6th & rising 9th grade students are required to submit updated residency documentation prior to the start of high school.

The most efficient and preferred way to complete this requirement is through the Returning Student Verification process. This process is only available online.

• Access the Returning Student Verification here: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=45392&culture=en
• You can find your student’s unique snapcode in a previous email sent from SJCSD with the subject line: St Johns County School District SJCSD Returning Student Verification Form (RSV) for
• You will need to complete the RSV form for each student enrolled in SJCSD but only Rising 6th & Rising 9th will need to provide updated residency documents.

Please ensure that all documents submitted are current, valid, and clearly show your residential address.

For full details on residency requirements and acceptable documentation, please visit: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/student/residency/