Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # SJCDS Day School in Orange Park, FL | College Prep School ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sjcds.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.sjcds.net/) - Discover St. Johns, Orange Park’s hidden gem for PreK-12 education. Personalized learning, strong academics, arts, athletics & a supportive campus community. - [Staff Directory](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-directory/) - Staff Directory Search FILTER BY: All Staff Categories All Staff Athletics English History & Social Science Lower School Math Performing Arts Science Senior Leadership Staff Student Services Technology Visual Arts World Language Athletics English History & Social Science Lower School Math Middle School Performing Arts Science Senior Leadership Staff Student Services Technology Upper School Visual - [Leadership & Board of Trustees](https://www.sjcds.net/leadership-board-of-trustees/) - Meet the leadership team and Board of Trustees at St. Johns Country Day School. Learn about our Head of School, senior administrators, and the volunteer board guiding our mission and strategic vision. - [Alumni](https://www.sjcds.net/alumni/) - Stay connected with St. Johns Country Day School alumni. Explore events, share updates, and learn about the Alumni Tuition Remission Program and alumni stories. - [Send Us Your News](https://www.sjcds.net/alumni/alumniupdate/) - Send Us Your News Home – Alumni – Send Us Your News ALUMNI UPDATES Moved? Got married? Have a new job, or won a big award? Tell us about it! Fill out the following form to tell us your news and we’ll put it in the next issue of 1953: The Magazine of St. Johns - [Head of School](https://www.sjcds.net/head-of-school-search/) - Head of School Home – Head of School Head of School Dr. John Murray Dr. Murray brings over fifteen years of experience leading independent schools. His most recent two schools were pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade with enrollments double that of St. Johns. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and his master’s degree in Sports - [Scholarships](https://www.sjcds.net/admissions/tuition-affordability/scholarships/) - Apply for St. Johns merit scholarships and Florida tax credit programs. Eligible students can receive up to 50% tuition aid and additional education funding. - [Tuition & Affordability](https://www.sjcds.net/admissions/tuition-affordability/) - Learn about tuition, scholarships, and financial aid at St. Johns Country Day School. On average, families receive $8,000 in aid each year — making exceptional education more affordable than you think. - [Admissions Process](https://www.sjcds.net/how-to-apply/) - Learn how to apply to St. Johns Country Day School. From inquiry to enrollment, our admissions process is designed to be personal, welcoming, and simple. - [Bus Transportation](https://www.sjcds.net/bus-transportation/) - Learn about St. Johns Country Day School’s convenient bus transportation routes serving Mandarin, Riverside, Nocatee, and surrounding communities for the 2025–26 school year. - [School Calendar](https://www.sjcds.net/school-calendar/) - Access the St. Johns Country Day School calendar for the current academic year. Download the At-A-Glance version or sync our online calendar for the latest events and schedule updates. - [Athletics](https://www.sjcds.net/athletics/) - St. Johns' athletics program teaches our students what it means to work hard, be part of something bigger than themselves, and to win and lose with humility. - [Lunch Menus](https://www.sjcds.net/lunch-menus/) - View lunch menus and manage your student’s meal account at St. Johns Country Day School through LINQ Connect, powered by SLA Management. - [The St. Johns Fund](https://www.sjcds.net/the-st-johns-fund/) - Support St. Johns Country Day School through the St. Johns Fund. Tuition covers 85% of the cost of education — your gift provides the difference that strengthens every student’s experience. - [Key School Contacts](https://www.sjcds.net/key-school-contacts/) - Key School Contacts Front Desk/Reception/Main School Phone: (904) 264-9572 Head of School(s) Head of SchoolJohn Murray, (904) 264-9572Assistant to the Head of SchoolHolli Kennedy, (904) 264-9572, ext. 1112Head of Middle School & Interim Head of Upper SchoolBen Magidson, (904) 264-9572, ext. 8016Head of Lower SchoolOtis Wirth, (904) 264-9572, ext. 1121 School Directors Director of Advancement & Human - [Career Opportunities](https://www.sjcds.net/about/career-opportunities/) - Explore career opportunities at St. Johns Country Day School — a supportive, collaborative community dedicated to inspiring students and shaping future leaders. - [Extended Day](https://www.sjcds.net/extended-day/) - Learn about St. Johns Country Day School’s Extended Day program — a safe, enriching before- and after-school option for Lower and Middle School students. - [Annual Events](https://www.sjcds.net/annual-events/) - Explore the annual events at St. Johns Country Day School — from our Golf Tournament and Gala to Grandparents & Grand Friends Day, join the Spartan community in celebration and support. - [Test](https://www.sjcds.net/test/) - Launch Popup - [Visit Our Campus](https://www.sjcds.net/admissions/visit-our-campus/) - Schedule a personal tour of St. Johns Country Day School and explore our welcoming 26-acre campus — where learning, creativity, and community come to life. - [Our Whole Child Approach](https://www.sjcds.net/about/our-whole-child-approach/) - Discover what makes St. Johns Country Day School different — a whole-child approach that blends academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and belonging to prepare students for life. - [Strategic Plan](https://www.sjcds.net/about/strategic-plan/) - Discover St. Johns Country Day School’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan — a shared vision for growth, community, and whole-child education that prepares students for the future. - [College Counseling](https://www.sjcds.net/college-counseling/) - Discover how St. Johns Country Day School’s College Counseling team guides students through every step, from course planning to college acceptances and beyond. - [Visual Arts](https://www.sjcds.net/visual-arts/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Visual Arts program — where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 create, discover, and express themselves through hands-on learning and mentorship. - [Performing Arts](https://www.sjcds.net/performing-arts/) - Experience the Performing Arts at St. Johns Country Day School — where students in Pre-K through Grade 12 build creativity, confidence, and collaboration through music and theatre. - [Nichols Family Art Gallery](https://www.sjcds.net/visual-arts/nichols-family-art-gallery/) - Explore the Nichols Family Art Gallery at St. Johns Country Day School — a vibrant community space hosting student, faculty, and local artist exhibits throughout the year. - [Student Services](https://www.sjcds.net/student-services/) - Learn how St. Johns Country Day School supports the whole child through learning services, counseling, wellness, and student support programs across all grade levels. - [Financial Aid](https://www.sjcds.net/admissions/tuition-affordability/financial-aid/) - Discover how to apply for St. Johns financial aid. Annual awards based on need with priority deadline annually in January. Aid does not affect admissions. - [Middle School](https://www.sjcds.net/middle-school/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Middle School — where students find balance, belonging, and confidence through hands-on learning, leadership, and community. - [School Uniforms & Campus Store](https://www.sjcds.net/school-uniforms-campus-store/) - Find St. Johns Country Day School uniform guidelines, spirit wear, and official Spartan gear at our on-campus Spirit Store. Open weekdays for students and families. - [Lower School](https://www.sjcds.net/lower-school/) - Discover the Lower School at St. Johns Country Day School — where curiosity, confidence, and character grow in a nurturing, whole-child learning environment. - [Upper School](https://www.sjcds.net/upper-school/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Upper School — where preparation meets purpose through rigorous academics, leadership, service, and real-world experiences. - [Live](https://www.sjcds.net/live/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Summer Programs — 20+ specialty, academic, and athletic camps for ages 3–18, designed for fun, learning, and discovery. - [1953 Magazine](https://www.sjcds.net/about/1953-magazine/) - Read 1953 Magazine from St. Johns Country Day School — sharing stories of learning, leadership, and community from students, alumni, and faculty. - [Academics Summer Camps](https://www.sjcds.net/academics-summer-camps/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Summer Programs — 20+ specialty, academic, and athletic camps for ages 3–18, designed for fun, learning, and discovery. - [Specialty Summer Camps](https://www.sjcds.net/specialty-summer-camps/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Summer Programs — 20+ specialty, academic, and athletic camps for ages 3–18, designed for fun, learning, and discovery. - [Athletics Summer Camp](https://www.sjcds.net/athletics-summer-camp/) - Explore St. Johns Country Day School’s Summer Programs — 20+ specialty, academic, and athletic camps for ages 3–18, designed for fun, learning, and discovery. - [Ethics Policy](https://www.sjcds.net/ethics-policy/) - Ethics Policy ST. JOHNS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCTOur school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sjcds.net/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy IntroductionSt. Johns Country Day School is committed to your privacy. We do not collect personally identifying information about you when you visit our site, unless you choose to provide such information to us. Providing such information is strictly voluntary. This policy is your guide to how we will handle information we learn about - [Map & Directions](https://www.sjcds.net/map-directions/) - Map & Directions St. Johns Country Day is located just 9 minutes outside the I-295 beltway in a tranquil neighborhood setting. Surrounded by huge oak trees near beautiful Doctors Lake, the campus is a quiet oasis perfect for student learning. Schedule a visit or tour and get to know us today! - [Search](https://www.sjcds.net/search/) - Search Our Site Search Search - [Junior Spartans](https://www.sjcds.net/junior-spartans/) - Discover Junior Spartans — St. Johns Country Day School’s Lower School athletics program that builds teamwork, confidence, and school spirit from the very start. - [Campus Map](https://www.sjcds.net/campus-map/) - 1 Lower Field: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut l 2 Michael L. Pickett Field: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut l 3 Track: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut l - [Admissions](https://www.sjcds.net/admissions/) - [Our History](https://www.sjcds.net/about/our-history/) - Discover the history of St. Johns Country Day School — founded in 1953 on a legacy of academic excellence, character, and community that continues to thrive today. - [About](https://www.sjcds.net/about/) ## 1953 Issues - [Summer 2025](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2025/) - [Summer 2024](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2024/) - [Winter 2024](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2024/) - [Summer 2023](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2023/) - [Winter 2023](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2023/) - [Summer 2022](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2022/) - [Winter 2022](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2022/) - [Summer 2021](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2021/) - [Winter 2021](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2021/) - [Summer 2020](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2020/) - [Winter 2020](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2020/) - [Summer 2019](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2019/) - [Winter 2019](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2019/) - [Summer 2018](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2018/) - [Winter 2018](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2018/) - [Summer 2017](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/summer-2017/) - [Winter 2017](https://www.sjcds.net/1953-issue/winter-2017/) ## Resources - [Lower School At a Glance](https://www.sjcds.net/resource/lower-school-at-a-glance/) - [Middle School At a Glance](https://www.sjcds.net/resource/middle-school-at-a-glance/) - [Upper School At a Glance](https://www.sjcds.net/resource/download-name-goes-here/) ## Spartan Stories - [Visual Arts quote 1](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/visual-arts-quote-1/) - [My Spartan Story #5](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/my-spartan-story-5/) - [My Spartan Story #4](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/my-spartan-story-4/) - [My Spartan Story #1](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/my-spartan-story-1/) - [My Spartan Story #3](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/student-name-here/) - [Jenny & Luke Landwehr](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/jenny-luke-landwehr/) - [My Spartan Story #2](https://www.sjcds.net/spartan-story/my-spartan-story-2/) ## Staff - [Christine Franzoni](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/christine-franzoni/) - [Kiara Dwyer- Wessling](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kiara-dwyer-wessling/) - [Anne Gorman](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/anne-gorman/) - [Lonnie Rachal](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/lonnie-rachal/) - [Sarah Voglewede '11](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/sarah-voglewede/) - [Jennifer Wagstaff](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jennifer-wagstaff/) - [Rebecca Jollow](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/rebecca-jollow/) - [Amanda Powers '01](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/amanda-powers/) - [Kristin Jackson '00](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kristin-jackson/) - [Melissa Ingram '01](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/melissa-ingram/) - [McCall Thoemke '97](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/mccall-thoemke/) - [Jordan Rechcigl '10](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jordan-rechcigl/) - [Erin Willingham '98](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/erin-willingham/) - [John Dwyer-Wessling](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/john-dwyer-wessling/) - [Dr. John Murray](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/dr-john-murray/) - [Jeni Jacobs](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jeni-jacobs/) - [Grace Hutton](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/grace-vaughan/) - [Melissa Henderson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/melissa-henderson/) - [Susan Daskawisz](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/susan-daskawisz/) - [Dawn Tracy](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/dawn-tracy/) - [Crystal Pappas](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/crystal-pappas/) - [Ellen Hightower](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/ellen-hightower/) - [Danielle Irwin](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/danielle-irwin/) - [Diane Landers](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/diane-landers/) - [Austin Boyd](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/austin-boyd/) - [Lori Fox](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/lori-fox/) - [Linda Priest](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/linda-priest/) - [Heather Clark](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/heather-clark/) - [Neha Shah](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/neha-shah/) - [Amber Gifford](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/amber-gifford/) - [Michelle Diaz](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/michelle-diaz/) - [Victoria Akers](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/victoria-akers/) - [John Sgromolo](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/john-sgromolo/) - [Jan Slaughter](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jan-slaughter/) - [Stacy Johnson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/stacy-johnson/) - [Ryan Trevett](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/ryan-trevett/) - [William Hill](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/william-hill/) - [Heather Graham](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/heather-graham/) - [Ian Gibson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/ian-gibson/) - [Meagan O'Toole](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/meagan-otoole/) - [Jennifer Moncada](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jennifer-moncada/) - [Brian Henry](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/brian-henry/) - [Ben Magidson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/ben-magidson/) - [Jeff Woliver](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jeff-woliver/) - [Te'a Startz](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/tea-startz/) - [Lisa Jenkins](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/lisa-jenkins/) - [Karen Abbott](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/karen-abbott/) - [Holli Kennedy](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/holli-kennedy/) - [Kelly Risdon](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kelly-risdon/) - [Otis Wirth](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/otis-wirth/) - [Zack Silerzio](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/zack-silerzio/) - [Robert Choniuk](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/robert-choniuk/) - [Patrick Rodifer](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/patrick-rodifer/) - [Caroline Johnson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/caroline-johnson/) - [Amy Johnson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/amy-johnson/) - [Michael Hilliard](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/michael-hilliard/) - [Ramona Williams](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/ramona-williams/) - [Josh Stern](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/josh-stern/) - [Todd Twining](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/todd-twining/) - [Sandra Wiggains](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/sandra-wiggains/) - [Anna Reynolds](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/anna-reynolds/) - [Kimberly Murphy](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kimberly-murphy/) - [Denise Fountain](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/denise-fountain/) - [Matthew Carter](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/matthew-carter/) - [Jennifer Keller](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jennifer-keller/) - [Amy Lerche](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/amy-lerche/) - [Molly Sheppard](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/molly-sheppard/) - [Tina Sachs](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/tina-sachs/) - [Dr. Judibelle Roman](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/dr-judibelle-roman/) - [Kimberly Price](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kimberly-price/) - [Anne Neyra](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/anne-neyra/) - [Shellayne Miller](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/shellayne-miller/) - [Jacob Lusk](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/jacob-lusk/) - [Holly Jackson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/holly-jackson/) - [Meredith Hoffmann](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/meredith-hoffmann/) - [Gayle Fiser](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/gayle-fiser/) - [Brian Dunne](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/brian-dunne/) - [Hope Dorman](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/hope-dorman/) - [Enitza Calderon](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/enitza-calderon/) - [Michael Bush](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/michael-bush/) - [Thea Burke](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/thea-burke/) - [Cathy Braude](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/cathy-braude/) - [Dana Goode](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/dana-goode/) - [Sarah-Kate Walker](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/sarah-kate-walker/) - [Gina Sasaki](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/gina-sasaki/) - [Tiffany Silerzio](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/tiffany-silerzio/) - [Joseph Key](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/joseph-key/) - [Kimberly Kurnitsky](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kimberly-kurnitsky/) - [Melvin Letson](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/melvin-letson/) - [Isabelle Milne](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/isabelle-milne/) - [Sirena Mosley](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/sirena-mosley/) - [Kayla O'Connor](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kayla-oconnor/) - [Bethany Gittings](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/bethany-gittings/) - [Emily Haley](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/emily-haley/) - [Colin Heraty](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/colin-heraty/) - [James Jeffers](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/james-jeffers/) - [Richard Jeffers](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/richard-jeffers/) - [Nicholas Albanese](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/nicholas-albanese/) - [Pam Ayres](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/pam-ayres/) - [Kathleen Boyer](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/kathleen-boyer/) - [Katie Curler](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/katie-curler/) - [Maegan Daskawisz](https://www.sjcds.net/staff/maegan-daskawisz/) ## Student Ambassadors - [Jane Doe](https://www.sjcds.net/student-ambassador/jane-doe/) ## Resource Categories - [Category1](https://www.sjcds.net/resource/category1/) ## Staff Categories - [Senior Leadership](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/senior-leadership/) - [Lower School](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/lower-school/) - [Visual Arts](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/visual-arts/) - [Athletics](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/athletics/) - [Technology](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/technology/) - [History & Social Science](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/history-social-science/) - [Student Services](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/student-services/) - [Math](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/math/) - [Science](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/science/) - [World Language](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/world-language/) - [Staff](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/staff/) - [English](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/english/) - [Performing Arts](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/performing-arts/) - [Middle School](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/middle-school/) - [Upper School](https://www.sjcds.net/staff-category/upper-school/) ## Story Categories - [Lower School](https://www.sjcds.net/story-category/lower-school/) - [Middle School](https://www.sjcds.net/story-category/middle-school/) - [Visual Arts](https://www.sjcds.net/story-category/visual-arts/)