🎙️New Podcast Episode: A Conversation with 2026 Teacher of the Year, Sabina Atic We’re excited to share a brand-new episode of The INK! Podcast, where we spotlight extraordinary educators and celebrate the impact they have on students and our community. In Episode 20: Honoring Excellence: A Conversation with 2026 St. Johns County Teacher of the…
INK! is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a beneficiary of Birdies for Charity, the official fundraising program of THE PLAYERS Championship. This exciting opportunity allows our community to support local public schools and students in a simple, impactful way — while engaging with one of Northeast Florida’s premier sporting events. Through Birdies for Charity,…
The INK! online scholarship portal is open and accepting applications from the Class of 2026. Calling all Class of 2026 seniors in St. Johns County public schools — the INK! Senior Scholarship Program is officially open! This year, graduating seniors can apply for a variety of merit, arts, and needs-based scholarships valued at over $55,000…
The Board of Directors of the St. Johns County Education Foundation doing business as Investing in Kids (INK!) will host the February combined Executive & Finance Committee Meeting and regular Board meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Fullerwood Training Center, 10 Hildreth Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Meeting times and agenda items are outlined below.…
Each year, the St. Johns County education community comes together to celebrate the educators who inspire, ignite curiosity, and create lasting impact in the lives of students. This year’s Teacher and Rookie Teacher of the Year Celebration was no exception. On January 15, educators, school leaders, community partners, and supporters gathered for an unforgettable evening…
As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: INK!’s impact is powered by community. Because of the generosity of our donors, partners, volunteers, and advocates, students and educators across St. Johns County public schools received the support they needed to thrive—academically, emotionally, and professionally. This year was marked by meaningful moments and measurable results—from…
INK! acknowledges outstanding work of local teachers Every year, we recognize the dedicated teaching community with two prestigious awards: Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year. On Tuesday, December 16th, representatives of INK! surprised the five Teacher of the Year finalists in the classroom, sharing the exciting news and including students in…
🎙️New Podcast Episode: Community First Credit Union & INK! Supporting Local Educators & Students We are excited to announce the release of the latest episode of the INK! podcast — now live! In this episode, we sit down with Missy Peters and Sabrina Papovitch from Community First Credit Union to explore their deep commitment to…
Join Us for an Afternoon of Appreciation & Connection! INK! and Take Stock in Children St. Johns County invite you to our Mentor Mixer, a special event to celebrate our incredible mentors and welcome those interested in learning more about the life-changing impact of mentoring a student. This casual gathering is the perfect opportunity to:…
R.J. Murray Middle School Unveils Innovative STEM Classroom Makeover with an Outdoor Greenhouse Some students at R.J. Murray Middle School did not recognize their own classroom when they walked through the doors on Friday. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) joined the INK!, the St. Johns Education Foundation, and the St. Johns County School District…