100 Years of Educating the Youngest in the Nation’s Oldest City
Students use Clever to access Schoology, Microsoft 365, and other links for students. For online textbooks, students in grades K-5 use Clever. Parents use ParentSquare for school communication and Schoology to keep track of schoolwork.
Schedule & Events
School Phone Numbers
Main Office: (904) 547-8540
Fax Number: (904) 547-8554
School Hours
School Hours
1st bell at 8:15
Tardy bell at 8:25
All KES students are eligible to receive FREE Breakfast and/or Lunch! Free meals must contain at least three different items, including one fruit or vegetable. Treats cost extra.
Quick Links
Parent & Student Information
- KES Internet Safety Flyer
- ParentSquare QR Codes
- KES Supply List 2025
- Grade 5 Expectations
- Grade 4 Expectations
- Grade 3 Expectations
- Grade 2 Expectations
- Grade 1 Expectations
- Kindergarten Expectations
- Bus Planner Web Tutorial Parent Portal
- Chipmunk User Guide – Parents
- Registration 2025-2026
- Title 1 Learning Compact
- Economic Security Report
- 2024-25 Elementary Choice Letter
- 2024-25 Required Instruction Elementary Parent Letter
- Code of Conduct
- Sheriff Hardwick Letter 24-25
- Parents Right to Know (Updated 8.26.24)
- KES’ AR/ Accelerated Reader Program
- Hardship Out of Zone
- School Safety
- Parent Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
- School Access Form
- Parent Resource Guide
- KES Parent Handbook
School District Information
KES Title 1 Information
School District News
Apply Now for a High School Career Academy / Program of Interest
Students in 8th and 9th grade may apply for enrollment in a Program of Interest for any of the St. Johns County School District high schools. Programs of Interest include high school Career Academies, IB and AICE acceleration programs, JROTC, Early College Program, Early Career Program, and the St. Johns County Center for the Arts (SJCCA).
2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk
Join the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee for its 13th Annual CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 9 a.m.
AI Task Force Virtual Input Meeting on January 22
Join us on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual meeting to gather information from stakeholders about the future of generative AI in education. Participants will share perspectives, ask questions, and provide feedback to help guide the district's approach to generative AI.
Instructional Materials Adoption Update
The St. Johns County School District is in the process of adopting new instructional materials for English Language Arts and HOPE. The resources that were selected by adoption committees for submission to the School Board for adoption consideration are now available online.
Guidelines for Generative AI
Please review these important guidelines for student use of generative artificial intelligence.
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.