School Hours
M-T-Th-F
8:25AM - 2:45PM
School Hours
Wednesday
8:25AM - 1:45PM
Office hours
Monday-Friday
8:00AM - 3:30PM
Gate Access
House Bill 1473 establishes new perimeter and door safety requirements for all schools.
Our bus loop will remain open throughout the day. However, our Parent Pick Up loop will ONLY be open during arrival and dismissal, 6:00am-8:30am and 1:45pm-4:30pm. It will be closed and locked during the day.
Early Dismissals
Our Early Dismissal Policy has changed due to our Parent Pick Up gate remaining locked during the school day.
There will be no check outs after 2:15 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (1:15 on Wednesday’s).
No exceptions will be made.
Before and After School Activities
Gift of Dance | Every Monday – 3:00pm – 4:00pm | *August 18 – December 1
Medical Ambassador Program for Students (MAPS) | Every Monday – 3:00pm – 4:00pm | *September 8 – February 9
Robotics Challenge Team | Every Tuesday – 2:45pm – 4:00pm | *September 9 –
Robotics Club Explore Team (2nd & 3rd Grade) | Every Tuesday – 7:30am – 8:15am | *Session 1 September 9 – October 14
Robotics Club Explore Team (2nd & 3rd Grade) | Every Tuesday – 7:30am – 8:15am | *Session 2 October 21 – December 9
Robotics Club Explore Team (2nd & 3rd Grade) | Every Tuesday – 7:30am – 8:15am | *Session 3 January 27 – March 3
Chess Club | Every Thursday – 7:30am – 8:15am | September 18 – November 20
Show Choir Club | Every Friday – 7:15am – 8:00am | *September 26 – May 29
Monday, October 13
Student Holiday – Teacher Planning Day
Wednesday, October 22
Report Cards Released
Friday, October 31
Character Parade 9:00 – 10:00
Thursday, October 16
1st Grade Field Study
Thursday, October 23
Fall Festival 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 11
Student/Teacher Holiday – Veterans Day
Monday, October 20 - Friday, October 24
Fall Book Fair
Monday, October 27 - Friday, October 31
Red Ribbon Week
Please check our Newsletter section for other Upcoming Events.
Transportation Information
Let your child’s teacher know how your child will be going home each day beginning the first day of school.
Parent Pick Up
If you will be picking up your child from school, you will need to place the school approved Parent Pick Up sign in the drivers side of your car window. Please be prepared to show your ID when requested by our staff working the Parent Pick Up Loop.
Bus
We encourage you to allow your child to ride the bus beginning the first day of school. Bus stop locations, drop off and pick up times are located in Bus Planner Web. You can access Bus Planner Web by clicking here. If you have not used Bus Planner Web before, you must sign up for the Chipmunk App first. For more information or questions about the Chipmunk App or Bus Planner web click here.
***For all transportation changes please contact the Front Office (904)547-8610***
Upcoming Events
Bullying Partnership
St. Johns County School District believes that all students and employees be afforded a setting that is safe, secure, and free from bullying and harassment of any kind. In compliance with Florida Statute 1006.147 and School Board Rule 3.21, the school district has adopted a comprehensive policy prohibiting bullying and harassment.
Volunteer Procedures
Please remember that ALL visitors and volunteers entering the school must be an approved volunteer through the county. If you have NOT filled out an application, please complete the School Access Form. Volunteers will automatically be updated in the system after 3 years. Please remember to allow 1-4 weeks for your application to process.
Head Start
St. Johns County School District Head Start provides a free pre-school program and comprehensive health and social services to eligible three- and four-year-old children and their families living in St. Johns County. Head Start is for income eligible families, proof of income is required.
Helpful Links
Character Counts at South Woods!
South Woods Elementary promotes the Character Counts! framework for teaching good character. The six pillars of Characters Counts! are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. PBS is committed to providing a safe environment for all students.
School District News
Gifted Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Supporting the Brain and Heart Needs of Gifted Learners” on October 14
ESE Parent Advisory Virtual Discussion “Building Bridges for Families: An Introduction to FND’s POPIN Program" on October 7
ParentSquare
Guidelines for Generative AI
Instructional Materials Review - Grades 9-12 Health and Physical Education
Instructional Materials Review - K-12 English Language Arts
FortifyFL
School Access
School Mission
South Woods Elementary School will create a positive learning environment that will instill good character and the desire for academic excellence, fostering the development of caring, productive, and digital citizens in the global world.