girl scout cookie

There’s a New French Toast Girl Scout Cookie Coming in 2021

By Amanda Roland | August 18, 2020 | Blog
Girl Scouts just announced that a new Girl Scout Cookie will be added to the line up in 2021! It's called Toast-Yay!™ and it's inspired by the tasty flavors of french toast. "Available in select areas, each delightful, toast-shaped cookie is full of French toast flavor, dipped in delicious icing, and stamped with the iconic

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Support Local Buchholz High School Student in Doodle for Google Contest

By Amanda Roland | August 18, 2020 | Blog
Local Buchholz High School student, Chloe, became the state winner for Florida in this year's Doodle for Google art contest. She is now competing with other states to become one of the five national finalists for the contest. "I first became interested in art when I was little and always liked art classes," Chloe said.

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AMC Theaters Will Reopen

Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters Will Reopen This Week

By Amanda Roland | August 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
After being closed for months after the onset of COVID-19, Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters will reopen this week for the first time. Regal Cinemas will reopen this week on August 21 with new health and safety measures. In all locations, both AMC and Regal will require all guests and staff to wear face masks

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kid's movies

Kid’s Movies on Netflix to Watch Before Summer is Over

By Amanda Roland | August 17, 2020 | Blog
Now that summer is coming to a close, it's time for one last summer movie night. Luckily, Netflix is full of great kid's movies and new releases so that the whole family can enjoy a movie night together. So pop some popcorn and pick your favorite flick!   The Secret Life of Pets 2 With

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Pumpkin spice latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns to Dunkin’ on August 19

By Amanda Roland | August 15, 2020 | Blog
Pumpkin spice is back, and summer isn't even over yet! On August 19, Dunkin' is welcoming the pumpkin spice latte and other fall items back to their menu. Even though it's still too hot in Florida to even think about the cool fall months, Dunkin' is giving us all our favorites super early this year.

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Superintendent of Schools

A Letter From the Superintendent of Schools: Karen Clarke

By Karen Clarke | August 14, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools
Parenting is never easy, but parenting in the age of COVID-19 is especially challenging—and I speak from personal experience. I have a son who will be going into 7th grade this fall, and I’m asking myself the same question that all parents are asking these days: “What can I do to keep my child safe?”

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Free Meals Program

Alachua County Free Meals Program Gets Extended to August 26

By Amanda Roland | August 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Because the start date for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has been pushed to August 31, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department has extended its free meals program for children aged 0-18 to August 26. The free meals will be distributed from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. every weekday at 23 different distribution

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delayed the start date of schools

ACPS Delayed the Start Date of Schools to August 31

By Amanda Roland | August 12, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
As of this morning, August 12, Alachua County Public Schools has delayed the start date of schools to August 31. In a meeting this morning, the school board voted to delay the start date from the August 24 to August 31 for public schools in Alachua County. Many teachers and parents have raised their concerns

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Reopening Plan

Alachua County Public Schools Revised Its Reopening Plan for Fall

By Amanda Roland | August 11, 2020 | Blog , Your Schools
A lot has changed for Alachua County Public Schools since the first draft of their reopening plan for the fall. The county has since updated its draft reopening plan to reflect new information! You can view the new reopening plan here. The plan includes details about cleaning, hand washing, face masks and social distancing. Also,

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Alachua Digital Academy

Florida DOE Approves Alachua Digital Academy

By Amanda Roland | August 11, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On July 28 at 5:30 p.m., the Alachua County School Board had a Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing to discuss an ‘optional innovative reopening plan.' This plan includes the online learning option called Alachua Digital Academy. This week, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) approved the Digital Academy for Alachua County. The Alachua Digital

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