News Briefs for Feb. 25-March 4

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St. Johns County School District to begin early registration March 1

The St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) will begin early registration for the 2021-22 school year March 1. This registration is only for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten.

Early registration can be completed online or by visiting the student’s assigned school website. To find the assigned school, enter your street address on the Attendance Zone Locator.

To be eligible for public kindergarten in the SJCSD, children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 and must reside in St. Johns County.

Other requirements for registration:

■ Birth certificate/Guardianship documents

■ Documentation of a health examination performed within one year of enrollment

■ Proof of completed required immunizations on Form DH680

■ Proof of residence per the residency and guardianship policy

For more information on registration, contact the Student Services Department at (904) 547-7598 or the assigned school.

Bartram Trail Branch Library will be temporary closed

The Bartram Trail Branch Library will be temporarily closed beginning March 8 for a roof replacement project. The project is scheduled to be complete in approximately seven weeks and the facility is scheduled to reopen to the public in April.

Beginning March 16, a curbside service library annex will be open for patrons to pick up requested items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays at 725 Flora Branch Blvd. Returned items will not be accepted at the annex, however; no items previously checked out from the Bartram Trail Branch Library or checked out from the annex will be due. In addition, patrons will not accrue late fees during the closure.