Partnership helps St. Johns County public school teachers bring innovative classroom projects to life INK! is excited to once again partner with Beaver Toyota St. Augustine to provide $25,000 in matching funds for eligible St. Johns County public school classroom projects through DonorsChoose. The 2026 matching campaign launched today, giving local teachers an opportunity to…
Honoring Jodi Stevens Douglas’s Legacy of Student Health and Nutrition INK! is honored to announce the establishment of the Jodi S. Douglas, SJCSD Assistant Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Memorial Scholarship, created to celebrate the life, compassion, and extraordinary service of longtime St. Johns County School District Food & Nutrition Services leader, Jodi Stephens…
INK!’s Tools 4 Schools initiative collects school supplies for teachers and students July 13 + Aug. 29 INK! kicked off its annual summer fundraiser on June 1 to help fill The Bailey Group Tools 4 Schools Supply Depot. While collection bins have been placed throughout St. Johns County, the community is invited to join INK!…
Help Us Fill Our Classrooms For Back-to-School! As we gear up for a brand new school year, INK! is calling on our St. Johns County community to help us make sure that every student and teacher starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. The 2026–2027 School Supply Drive…
At INK!, we believe that community investment changes lives. Thanks to Florida’s School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, local community investments go even further. This school year, the State of Florida through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations awarded INK! $119,450.60 in state matching funds to support INK! programs benefiting our students and teachers.…
St. Johns County Education Foundation matches program funds to support local students and teachers The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) recently awarded Investing in Kids (INK!), $119,450.60 in matching funds through the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program. INK! matched the funds with $160,949.03 in local donations and grants to support two core…
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…
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…
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:…