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title: "Valley Ridge Academy"
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# Valley Ridge Academy

Open Clever Report an Absence New to VRA ParentSquare Dismissal Change Meal Viewer Schoology for Families School Supply Lists Payments Students use Clever to access Schoology, Microsoft 365, and other links for students. For online textbooks, students in grades K-5 use Clever and students in grades 6-8 use Schoology. Parents use ParentSquare for school communication and Schoology to keep track of schoolwork. Wednesdays We have special themed spirit days each Wednesday of the month. Check out this month’s calendar! Fridays Wear your VRA spirit wear or school colors! Entering Campus and Signing In 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. NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE take the time now to fill out the application using the link below. The clearance lasts for 3 years. Approval typically takes 4-6 weeks . If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call the Front Office at 904-547-4090. Volunteer Services – St. Johns County School District (stjohns.k12.fl.us) There are Kiosks in the Front Office where you will sign yourself into School Access when coming onto campus. PLEASE scan your Driver’s License to sign in and follow prompts. Proceed to the front office desk and the staff will provide you with a yellow badge to wear at all times when you are on school grounds. You will need to show your driver’s license. Dismissal Changes We accept dismissal changes up until 2:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. 1:15 PM is the deadline on Wednesdays. * Only one dismissal change per day per family will be allowed. * Submit a Dismissal Change Early Checkouts We accept early checkouts until 2:15pm everyday except Wednesday. 1:15pm is the deadline on Wednesday. You do not need to submit a dismissal change form for an early checkout. Please show your valid ID to the front office when checking your child out early. Reporting a Student Absence Please use the button below to report a student absence. Report a Student Absence Any questions or concerns about your child’s absence can be emailed to the VRA attendance desk at: [email protected] Forgotten Item Policy We are happy to place any forgotten items from home in the teacher’s mailbox. Students are responsible for bringing any necessary materials to school (examples are homework, classwork, binders, treats, gym uniforms and sneakers etc). Classes will not be interrupted. The only exception to this rule is lunch or lunch money. We will not call students to the office for any other item. Schoology for Families What to learn more about Schoology and how it is used? Please click the link below to check out some helpful information. Schoology for Families Skate Station Fundraiser Join us for fun every month at Skate Station! All proceeds support our amazing VRA Band program. Check out the flyer below for dates and times. We hope to see you there! Schedule & Events District Master Calendar Upcoming Events Labor Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on September 7, 2026 Interims Issued on September 9, 2026 Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday on September 25, 2026 First Quarter Ends on October 9, 2026 Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday on October 12, 2026 Report Cards Issued on October 21, 2026 Veterans Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on November 11, 2026 View the Master Calendar School Hours 8:40 am – 3:00 pm (M,T,Th,F) 8:40 am – 2:00 pm (Wed.) Office Hours 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Featured Links Quick Links School Access/Volunteer Clearance Dismissal Change Form HAC Access Schoology for Parents Newsletters PTO SchoolPay Free and Reduced Lunch Year At a Glance Pacing Guides Parent Resource Guide McKay Scholarship Information Middle School Bell Schedule – A Lunch 25-26 Middle School Bell Schedule – B Lunch 25-26 Forms Required Instruction Middle School Parent Letter Required Instruction Elementary Parent Letter Elementary Choice Letter Secondary School Choice Letter Summer Letter to Parent re School Safety Release of Student Directory Information AUP & Waiver for Personal Electronics Pursuing Victory – Student Athlete Contract Summer Code of Conduct Letter to Parents Pursuing Victory – Parent Contract Economic Security Report Middle School Physical Education Waiver Request School District News ParentSquare Download the ParentSquare app today! Stay involved with your student's learning and activities at school. From anywhere. St. Johns County School District is #1! 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! Summer BreakSpot Free Meals for Kids & Teens Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools, and churches. Summer 2026 High School Facility Use In an effort to promote community health and well-being this summer, SJCSD will open its high school facilities to the public on select Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. View the flyer for details. FortifyFL FortifyFL is a mobile app and web-based tool that allows students, parents, and community members in Florida to anonymously report suspicious activities, potential threats, or safety concerns related to schools. The app immediately forwards these reports to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials for rapid response. School Access School access (proceeding past the front office of any school) is required for every individual that is not a staff member of the St. Johns County School District. This is done through completion of the district’s volunteer application . School access is good for 3 years. For help completing the online application, please contact the Volunteer Services Department .