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
Attendance & Tardies
Attendance is extremely important for students to be successful at our school. It is also important that students arrive at school on time, and ready to learn! Parents are encouraged to utilize school bus transportation. Daily drop off begins at 8:00am. Families should utilize the parent drop off line and remain in the car until school staff are outside to welcome students for the day (after 8:00am). If your child arrives after 8:25am, you will need to come inside the school to sign them in.
Early Dismissal & Dismissal Changes
For the safety of all students, children may not be checked out after 2:15 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (1:15 on Wednesday’s). Please Note: Early Dismissals – We do not send children to the front office until you have arrived and shown your photo ID to the front office staff.
If you need to change the way your child goes home in the afternoon please contact the front office before 2:15pm (1:15pm Wednesday’s).
Before and After School Activities
Running Club | Every Monday – 7:20am – 8:00am | January 5 – February 23
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 – December 2 **will resume January 14 – April 7
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 2
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 – December 4
Show Choir Club | Every Friday – 7:15am – 8:00am | September 26 – May 29
Monday, December 22 - Thursday, January 1
Winter Break – Student/Teacher Holiday
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Jr Day – Student/Teacher Holiday
Tuesday, January 27
New World Reading Night Dinner
Friday, January 2
Teacher Planning Day – Student Holiday
Monday, January 26 - Friday, January 30
Literacy Week
Friday, January 30
5th Grade Family Engagement Event 1:30 – 2:00
Monday, January 5
Classes Resume for Students/2nd Semester Begins
Tuesday, January 27 - Tuesday. February 10
Valentine Gram Sales
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
Apply Now for a High School Career Academy / Program of Interest
2026 CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk
AI Task Force Virtual Input Meeting on January 22
Instructional Materials Adoption Update
Guidelines for Generative AI
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.