It’s present time! Ahh… this is the best. As parents, we just love to see the joy and excitement our tots exude when they tear open those pristinely-wrapped gifts. They squeal and shriek over the newest Barbie®, LEGO® set or… read more
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Free Reading and Writing Parent Workshop
Alachua County Public Schools and the Alachua County Council of PTAs are hosting a FREE online event for parents titled “Dyslexia and Dysgraphia: An Insight for Parents.”This workshop is for the families of all Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students on Individualized… read more
Temporary Mask Mandate for ACPS Employees
According to a press release sent out by the Alachua County Public Schools on Monday August 2, 2021, masks will be temporarily required for Alachua County Public School employees, vendors and visitors to district facilities. This ACPS mask mandate is… read more
Thirst-aid for knowledge and fun awaits at the Cade
When he invented Gatorade in 1965, University of Florida doctor Robert Cade changed the game for thirsty football players. Celebrating Dr. Cade’s innovative spirit and inventive mindset, a family-friendly museum opened in his honor in 2018: The Cade Museum for… read more
Meet our Featured Teacher: Amber Matts
Featured Teacher Amber Matts shares what inspires her and how it has been like teaching during a pandemic. WHERE DO YOU TEACH? Healthy Learning Academy (HLA). We are a tuition free, Alachua County Public Charter School located in Newberry. WHAT… read more
Alachua County Public Schools Honors Our Amazing Teachers
Out of all the amazing teachers in the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) system, three teachers were chosen to be the 2021 Teacher of the Year finalists! Pictured above: LEFT: Teacher: Amy Beres Subject Area: Music/Band Director School: Howard Bishop… read more
North Florida Baby Nurse Helps New Parents in Gainesville
Having a baby since 2020 has been different than any other time in U.S. history. That is why new parents are choosing to have the North Florida Baby Nurse who will come right to their home to care for and… read more
Gov. DeSantis Says Florida Will Start Phase 2 of Reopening on Friday
Phase 2 of Florida's reopening process will start this Friday, June 5. In a press conference on June 3, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state of Florida is ready to move on to Phase 2 of the reopening process… read more
Make the Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich From Toy Story Land
Attention Disney lovers! So, we know that Disney released its ever popular Dole Whip recipe and we have been loving it. But, did you know they released another coveted recipe to lift our Disney-loving spirits during COVID-19? Now you can… read more
Alachua County Library District Extends Closures Until Further Notice
The Alachua County Library District is extending their closure of all library locations until further notice due to the ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. Per the Alachua County Library District: "All Alachua County Library District locations will remain closed until further… read more
