In Every Elementary Backpack

The Exclusive Magazine of St. Johns County Schools

We believe that when you educate a parent, you enrich a child. St. Johns Parent Magazine exists to connect parents with the local programs, professionals, and resources that help St. Johns County children thrive, from mental health, education enrichment to healthcare and entertainment.

If your business provides solutions for local families, solve their “who to turn to” problem first by advertising so they can find you. Each issue is distributed directly through St. Johns County elementary and K-8 schools, giving families a tangible, offline, trustworthy resource that reminds them what’s real, what’s local, and what’s good.

Reach Families.
Fuel Connection.

Technology has made everything in life easier, except parenting. In a world where families are more “connected” than ever, many parents still feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unaware of the help available around them. The algorithms that shape their online world often limit what they see, keeping them unaware of local help, hope, and opportunities right around the corner.

In Every Issue…

Every issue of St. Johns Parent serves as a reputable resource delivering stories, resources, and programs from across the community along with district wide school communication, celebrations, and student highlights that deserve to reach every student.

When you advertise in St. Johns Parent Magazine, you’re not just buying an ad, you’re fueling a mission to answer every parent’s' need, broaden the horizons of local families, support schools, and build a more connected community.

Together, we bridge school-to-home communication and community-to-family connection in one magazine.

  • Distributed to 28 Elementary and K-8 Schools

  • Reach 34,000 local students and families every issue

  • Printed 4 times per year: May, September, December, March

When parents open this magazine, they know it’s been vetted by their school — which gives every advertiser instant credibility and trust.

Distributed at these St. Johns County Schools…

18 Elementary Schools

  • John A. Crookshank Elementary School

  • Cunningham Creek Elementary School

  • Durbin Creek Elementary School

  • W. D. Hartley Elementary School

  • Hickory Creek Elementary School

  • R. B. Hunt Elementary School

  • Julington Creek Elementary School

  • Ketterlinus Elementary School

  • Otis A. Mason Elementary School

  • Ocean Palms Elementary School

  • Osceola Elementary School

  • Palencia Elementary School

  • Picolata Crossing Elementary School

  • PV/PV – Rawlings Elementary School

  • South Woods Elementary School

  • Timberlin Creek Elementary School

  • Wards Creek Elementary School

  • James A. Webster Elementary School

10 K-8 Schools

  • Freedom Crossing Academy

  • Hallowes Cove Academy

  • Lakeside Academy

  • Liberty Pines Academy

  • Mill Creek Academy

  • Palm Valley Academy

  • Patriot Oaks Academy

  • Pine Island Academy

  • Trout Creek Academy

  • Valley Ridge Academy

It’s a resource parents can hold, reference, and return to, one that doesn’t disappear in an inbox or compete with social media algorithms.

Dates

St. Johns Parent Magazine is distributed quarterly, in every elementary and K-8 school student’s backpack through an exclusive partnership with the St. Johns County School District.

 

September Issue

Learning Without Limits Special Ad Section

Space Reservation:  August 1
Artwork Edits: August 5
Camera-ready Artwork:  August 10

December Issue

Family Favorites Special Advertising Section

Space Reservation:  November 1
Artwork Edits: November 5
Camera-ready Artwork: November 10

March Issue

Camp Connection Special Ad Section

Space Reservation:  February 1
Artwork Edits: February 5
Camera-ready Artwork:  February 10

May Issue

Top Doctors for Kids Special Advertising Section

Space Reservation:  April 1
Artwork Edits: April 5
Camera-ready Artwork:  April 10

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St. Johns Parent Magazine

Parent Magazine is more than pages of paper, it’s a lifeline for families navigating the complexities of modern parenting. Together, we can raise a generation who knows their community, values real connection, and feels supported by both their schools and their neighbors.

Perfect for:

  • Pediatric Medical & Dental practices

  • Tutors educational resources.

  • Realtors

  • Real estate

  • Dining & hospitality

  • Financial & legal services

  • Counselors, coaches, and nonprofits supporting mental health, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning.

  • Gyms, martial arts studios, swim schools, dance studios, and family-friendly recreation.