Just in... All Florida public schools are set to remain closed until May 1. Per the Alachua County Public Schools Facebook Page: "Florida's Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran has announced that schools will remain closed through May 1, which means… read more
The following information has been sent out to parents of children enrolled in Alachua County Public Schools regarding the instruction continuity plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the Alachua County School Board: "Alachua County Public School families and… read more
3/13/2020 Update! This email was sent to parents today regarding NEW updates from Alachua County Public Schools as of 3/13/2020 Alachua County Public School families and staff: We thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we deal with… read more
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) announced that 30 students from local high schools are finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program. This program is extremely prestigious and indicates great academic excellence. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently informed the… read more
On December 14, 2012, I had just dropped my two elementary- aged children off at school. The upcoming Christmas break, class parties, teachers’ gifts and childhood excitement was consuming my mind. Then, several states away, a 20-year-old man shot and… read more
A year ago I found myself lying on the floor in my son’s high school auditorium trying to hide under the seats. There were a few hundred others there with me; parents, teachers, administrators all huddled together waiting to see… read more
Every school is like an intricate puzzle, where everyone who works there serves a significant purpose. In addition to the teachers, there are many other people at your children’s schools that work hard to shape your child into a smart,… read more
In the past 13 years, Buchholz High School (BHS) math team has brought home the national title 12 times. This year, 61 students took a trip to the 2019 Mu Alpha Theta competition on July 14 to 19 located… read more
By Tracy Wright 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… read more
By Amanda Roland Photos Provided By PTA Presidents The Alachua County Council of Parent Teacher Associations, works tirelessly to make sure our schools, children and parents are taken care of, but how do they do it? Who are the people… read more
