Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have… read more
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School Board Approves New Interim Superintendent for ACPS
Alachua County Public Schools announced that the School Board approved the contract for Dr. Carlee Simon as the Interim Superintendent for ACPS. Look below to learn more about Dr. Simon! Dr. Carlee Simon (pictured above) is the prospective interim superintendent… read more
Watch the ‘Great Conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn Next Week!
As if 2020 couldn't get any more interesting, a space phenomenon that hasn’t happened in almost 400 years is set to take place next week! The ‘great conjunction’ of Jupiter and Saturn will happen on the start of the winter… read more
Try Caramel Topped Pumpkin Pie on National Pumpkin Pie Day!
Christmas isn't the only holiday that we need to celebrate on the December 25. Did you know that the 25th is actually National Pumpkin Pie Day, too? If you love classic pumpkin pie as it is, then you will love… read more
Adopt a Furry Friend Through the Home for the Holidays Adoption Event
The Humane Society of North Central Florida, Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue and Puppy Hill Farm Animal Rescue are partnering with PetSmart Charities and the Wagmore Foundation to host the 2020 Virtual Home for the Holidays adoption event! From December 4-13,… read more
Giggle’s 2021 Education Guide is Here!
2021 is literally just around the corner, and with the new year comes all kinds of changes and challenges. Some challenges include making decisions about your kiddos' education! We are here to help. Giggle's 2021 Education Guide is your guide… read more
Healthcare Workers Can Get Free Coffee From Starbucks All Month
With COVID-19 still wreaking havoc on the country, Starbucks wants to give back. Front-line workers and healthcare workers can get free coffee from Starbucks for the whole month of December! “It has been an extraordinarily difficult year, especially for the… read more
28 ACPS Students Selected for All-State Ensembles
This year, 28 young talented Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) students have been selected to be a part of the virtual All-State Ensembles. "Each year, talented young musicians throughout the state audition for the Florida Music Education Association’s (FMEA) All-State… read more
‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2’ Comes to Netflix on November 25!
Following a beloved prequel, The Christmas Chronicles: Part 2 will come out on Netflix tomorrow, November 25! In the first movie, "after accidentally crashing Santa's sleigh, a brother and sister pull an all-nighter to save Christmas with a savvy, straight-talking… read more
Meet Xiao Qi Ji, the Smithsonian Zoo’s Newest Baby Panda | Updated
People across the country joined together to name the newest baby panda born at the Smithsonian National Zoo. The little one's new name was announced today, and we think the name fits him well. The cub's name is Xiao Qi… read more