Everyone had to get creative this year when it came to quarantined birthday celebrations. In my house, we obviously didn’t feel like it would be safe to party with people outside of our household, so what did we do? We… read more
Amanda Roland
How Do You Keep Your Kids Safe From Radio Frequency Radiation?
When wireless devices like cell phones and tablets made their debut, we all knew that they would change the way that we communicate. Nowadays, they are almost a necessity if you want to stay fully connected in such a fast-paced… read more
ACPS Citizens’ Oversight Committee Seat Opening
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is taking applications for an open seat on the citizens' Oversight Committee that reviews expenditures and revenues raised through the Half-Cent for School sales tax initiative. "Under the committee bylaws, two additional members are to… read more
All Incoming US Travelers Must Test Negative for COVID-19
As reported by ABC News yesterday, there is a new traveling rule regarding COVID-19. All travelers coming into the US must test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will have to provide a negative COVID-19 test that was taken no more than… read more
ACPS Held COVID Vaccine Clinic for 65-and-Older Employees
Today, January 15, Alachua County Public Schools held a COVID vaccine clinic for ACPS employees who were 65 years old or older. More clinics will be held in the future as the ACPS works with UF Health. There were 210… read more
Tour the Great Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Virtually!
Ever wanted to see the great pyramids? Now you can -- virtually! Join World Virtual Tours for this online tour to learn more about these remaining wonders of the Ancient World in Egypt! You can virtually visit Giza and Cairo for $10!… read more
ACPS Rezoning Update and New Terwilliger Elementary Location
After a special rezoning meeting yesterday, January 13, Alachua County Public School (ACPS) has decided that Terwilliger Elementary School will move into the new Elementary School I, and district-wide ACPS rezoning will hopefully be completed by fall 2022. According to… read more
Get Ready For the ‘Survival of the Slowest’ Exhibit at the Florida Museum
The Survival of the Slowest exhibit is coming to the Florida Museum of Natural History on January 23! In the exhibit, you will encounter live animals that prefer the slow life while learning how they survive in fast-paced environments. The… read more
ACPS Launches New User-Friendly COVID Dashboard
Alachua County Public Schools has updated their website to have a more user-friendly COVID Dashboard for students, families and the general public. Now it will be easier to get information on COVID-19 cases in local schools. "The new dashboard includes… read more
ACPS Receives State Approval for Continued Online Learning
Alachua County Public School students who started the Alachua Digital Academy last year have the approval for continued online learning for the rest of the school year. The academy has approval from the Florida Department of Education to continue online… read more
