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
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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
How To Celebrate Earth Day With Your Kids
While our planet deserves appreciation every day, April 22nd is Earth Day – a time to celebrate the Earth and everything it does for us. And Earth Day is a great holiday to celebrate with your kids! According to National Geographic,… read more
Blueberry Picking in Gainesville: Farms and Events
My fridge is always stocked with an assortment of fresh, vibrant strawberries and blueberries. As someone with a sweet tooth, I love to indulge on nature’s very own candy. It makes the perfect, colorful addition to a bowl of oatmeal,… read more
How to Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse in Gainesville
Get ready to watch the solar eclipse cross over North America Monday, April 8! It is a total solar eclipse, which occurs "when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun," according to… read more
Take Advantage of National No Housework Day on April 7
Mark your calendars, but clear your to-do list — April 7 is National No Housework Day. Historically housework has been seen as a task primarily done by women. Wives and mothers stereotypically are the homemakers who do the cleaning, cooking… read more
Celebrate National Student-Athlete Day on April 6
Although National Student-Athlete Day is April 6, the grind never stops for athletic youth. Student-Athlete Day is a time to “celebrate the resiliency” of students participating in sports, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). If your kids are… read more