It’s a proud time to be a citizen of Alachua County. The National Merit Scholarship program has recognized 39 Alachua County Public School students as finalists in the prestigious program. The number of finalists is the second highest in Alachua… read more
While it may be easier to see what our teachers do daily in the classroom through instruction, homework and correspondence with parents, the hard work of the administrators who are behind the scenes making sure our schools run smoothly may… read more
Two current Gainesville High School students and two recent GHS graduates received top scores on various Cambridge exams, which are difficult college-level exams that take place in each individual subject. Students are chosen based on the grades they receive on… read more
Gainesville High School (GHS) student David Cagle placed among the top 15 in a climate change competition on October 23, 2021. Cagle, a junior at GHS, and his out-of-state partner Jackson Parrott, worked together virtually to compete in the tournament-style… read more
This is an article that I am both honored and saddened to write. As a school counselor I am privileged to enjoy the wonderful blessings of happy, carefree children on a daily basis. The tremendous joy that I feel when… read more
A Buchholz High School student, Anjana Balachandar, has been selected as one of 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. The scholars were chosen from 1,804 applicants across 46… read more
If your wide-eyed student is extra curious about math or technology, you might want to consider a magnet program. Alachua County Public Schools opened its magnet school application on Jan. 10. The program offers six elementary, four middle school and… read more
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? Talbot Elementary WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 2nd Grade HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? 17 years WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? English Language Arts (ELA) Why were you inspired to teach? Teaching runs through… read more
While each family has their own special holiday traditions (check out some in the #momhacks section!), many customs are cultural and specific to the region. When planning your next holiday celebration, consider adding some new cultural flair! Venezuela The South American city… read more
Remember the scene in Grease where the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies meet up at the drive-in for a night out on the town? Now you and your friends (and family) can too! Drive-in theaters officially opened for business in… read more
