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 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
Monday, September 1
Student/Teacher Holiday – Labor Day
Friday, October 10
First Quarter Ends
Monday-Friday, November 24-28
Student/Teacher Holiday – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, September 19
Student Holiday – Teacher Inservice Day
Monday, October 13
Student Holiday – Teacher Planning Day
Thursday, October 2
Fall Picture Day
Tuesday, November 11
Student/Teacher Holiday – Veterans Day
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.
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 HAC (Home Access Center). You can access HAC on the St. Johns County School District Website. If you have not used HAC before, select the link titled Online Registration Instructions. For questions about HAC please contact the school at (904) 547-8610. For questions about bus stop locations and time, contact the St. Johns County Schools Transportation Department at (904) 547-7810.
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.
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.
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
ParentSquare
Guidelines for Generative AI
Instructional Materials Review - K-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.