May is Mental Health Awareness Month – the perfect time to discuss stress management. Kids can often cause us stress, and we learn to deal with it, we adapt and grow to be able to manage that stress in healthy… read more
Blog
Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Florida Folk Festival Friday, May 24 -Sunday, May 2610 a.m.Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park This three-day event celebrates the music,… read more
The Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is This Weekend!
The Newberry Watermelon Festival is an old tradition in Newberry, 79 years old to be exact! This year, the festival will held on  Saturday, May 18, as the small town comes together for the 79th time! At the Newberry Watermelon… read more
Check Out These Mother’s Day Freebies and Events!
While we should demonstrate appreciation for our moms every day, May 12 calls for a little extra. Make the most out of this Mother's Day by taking advantage of all these Mother's Day freebies and events! 1. Mother's Day Brunch… read more
Deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are the backbone of society and are responsible for shaping the minds of the future. This is no easy task, which is why we celebrate National Teacher Day May 7 and honor teachers this entire week with Teacher Appreciation… read more
School Calendars Updated After ACPS Selected for Year-Round School Pilot Program
School Calendar Updates Metcalfe Elementary School will no longer follow the year-round school pilot program calendar. "The Florida Department of Education has approved the district’s request to keep Metcalfe Elementary School on a traditional 10-month calendar while moving forward with… read more
Save Our Oceans By Using Reef Friendly Sunscreen
Research shows that sunscreens contain chemicals that contribute to the bleaching of coral reefs. In 2021, Hawaii passed a bill banning any sunscreen washed off in the ocean that can be potentially dangerous for our coral reefs. We deposit about… read more
Make This Elijah’s Cup Craft For Passover
Here is an Elijah's Cup craft for your kiddos that they can use during Passover. Help your kids make their very own Elijah's Cup decorated with yarn! Elijah's Cup Supplies Plastic drinking cup with a stem Yarn in various colors… read more
BHS Math Team Headed to Nationals after 16th Statewide Win in 19 Years
The Buchholz High School (BHS) math team just won the statewide Mu Alpha Theta Competition – a very impressive 16th statewide win in the last 19 years. They take on the national competition in July. This weekend, the team brought… read more
Results of the Newberry Charter School Conversion Proposal
Newberry Elementary School, Oak View Middle School and Newberry High School have all rejected the charter school conversion proposal. Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe challenged the Newberry Elementary results because of a discrepancy in the voting rules. However, as of May… read more
