Category: Ponte Vedra Schools
Nailing the Back-to-School Sleep Routine: 8 Tips for Restful Success
You’ve ticked off the school shopping list, snagged fresh supplies, and even sharpened the pencils. But have you thought about tuning up your child’s sleep routine for the upcoming school year? Sleep is a key player in alertness, stress levels, and overall temperament, which all circle back to learning and social interactions. After a summer... Read More
Meet PVPV Rawlings PTO President Jennifer Cleek
PVPV Rawlings Elementary is not only home of the Sea Turtles but an amazing Parent Teach Organization (PTO) that pours in to the school, its teachers, faculty and students. We’ve said “It Takes a Village” and support of the PTO is essential is each and every school. PVPV Rawlings is fortunate to have Jennifer Cleek... Read More
Meet Ocean Palms Elementary PTO President, Jen Werba
There so many great reasons to call Ponte Vedra Beach home. This quaint resort community is an absolute joy with amazing landscape and the beautiful beaches. Families, however, have the added incentive of the A-Rated St. Johns County schools that are consistently named best in the state. It takes a village though to raise our... Read More
Meet Ponte Vedra High School PTO President, Lyn Gabrielsen
One of the top things about buying real estate in Ponte Vedra Beach, aside from the beach, is the school district. Families in Ponte Vedra Beach are fortunate to be part of the St. Johns County School District which is consistently the #1 A-rated school district in the state. In 2023, St. Johns County School... Read More
Meet Landrum Middle School PTO President, Kristin Glunt
There are so many reasons to move to Ponte Vedra Beach in St. Johns County. It’s not just a cozy seaside resort community but it is also located in the St. Johns County School District, a top rated district in the state of Florida. Whether moving to a small town or big city, it can... Read More
New Options from Episcopal School of Jax at the Beaches
Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) has a new presence in the Beaches area this year, as a seamless Pre-K 3 through 12 grade opportunity is now available for families. Families living in the Beaches area can enroll their child on Episcopal’s Beaches Campus (formerly known as Beaches Episcopal School), and continue their children’s education through... Read More
Graduation Gift Ideas
In stating the obvious, graduations have been a little different this year. Without the parties and usual retail stroll, getting a gift to mark the occasion might have slipped off some to-do lists. If your daily feed is loaded up with celebratory posts and you are inspired to send a present, here are a few... Read More
COVID-19 and College Admissions by Pam Ohno
The coronavirus has upended life for everyone, including high school students. On top of transitioning to remote learning and missing time spent with friends because of social distancing, juniors are preparing for the college admissions process, which is just around the corner. It’s a stressful time, no doubt. However, the best advice for high school... Read More
Home Learning Youtube Opportunities Curated By A 12 Year Old Ponte Vedra Boy
By Gwinn Volen In order to engage my 12-year old son, draw him away from the hours he spends on Minecraft and other video games, and ease some of my bad parenting guilt (the time he spends on his phone shall not be mentioned), I asked that he follow some semblance of a schedule this... Read More
2nd Annual Ponte Vedra Focus $1000 Writing Scholarship
The Ponte Vedra Focus scholarship is now open for submissions. For the second year in a row, The Volen Group is sponsoring a blog writing scholarship open to all senior high school students in Duval or St. Johns Counties. Students interested in earning a little money for their continuing education are invited to submit a... Read More
