As parents, there are times you may feel intense pride in your children’s accomplishments. There are other days that you will face a parenting challenge and wonder if other families have experienced the same thing. Sometimes these highs and lows… read more
The 2024-2025 school year is here! So, here's what's happening in Alachua County public schools. Changes to Early Release Wednesday On July 16, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced that starting with the 2024-2025 school year, early release Wednesdays will… read more
Our Featured Teacher is Jennifer Lowery! I have lived in Gainesville since July of 2004 and am the single mom to two handsome, incredible boys, 13 and 6. My boys are my world, and I can’t imagine life without them!… read more
Summer plans for homeschooling families vary widely. Some take the summer off, some keep teaching through the summer months and some choose a mix. Homeschooling families have a unique opportunity to turn the world into a classroom and have a… read more
This year, the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in stunning Paris, France. Below the glistening lights of the Eiffel Tower, athletes from around the world will come together for 16 days of thrilling and jaw dropping competition. They will… read more
This is a special time of year — Mother’s Day, springtime flowers and spring festivals abound. Schools of all types, including homeschools, start thinking about wrapping things up for the year and begin planning for the next. What better time… read more
Teacher Appreciate Week is May 6 through May 10! Our "Teacher Appreciation" printables are a wonderful way to say THANK YOU to all the amazing teachers out there this week! Just download, cut in 1/2 and complete with your own… read more
It's always a big milestone for parents when their child enters kindergarten. Alachua County’s Kindergarten Roundup makes it easy for parents to enroll their children at their zoned elementary school quickly and efficiently while also allowing parents and children to… read more
April 10 is National Sibling Day! Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling… read more
Without counting – answer this question: How many holidays are there in February and March? Groundhog Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. The list grows even longer if we add religious holidays like Good Friday… read more
