continued online learning

ACPS Receives State Approval for Continued Online Learning

By Amanda Roland | January 11, 2021 | Blog
Alachua County Public School students who started the Alachua Digital Academy last year have the approval for continued online learning for the rest of the school year. The academy has approval from the Florida Department of Education to continue online learning for the next semester which starts on February 1. “I’m pleased that this option

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Teacher Of The Year

ACPS to Announce 2021 Teacher of the Year Tonight!

By Amanda Roland | January 10, 2021 | Blog , Your Schools
Tonight, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will announce the 2021 Teacher of the Year winner via a virtual celebration. The three teachers have been chosen as Teacher of the Year finalists include elementary school teacher Mackenzie McNickle (first picture below), middle school teacher Amy Beres (second picture below) and high school teacher Nicole Harris (pictured

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McDonald's Offers Free Coffee

McDonald’s Offers Free Coffee and Treats to Teachers

By Amanda Roland | January 8, 2021 | Blog
Teachers can get a “Thank You Treat” from McDonald's from now until January 15!  Enjoy free coffee and bakery goods! Bakery goods include Apple Fritters, Cinnamon Rolls or Blueberry Muffins. Teachers can also get any sized Premium Roast Coffee on the house! To take advantage of this offer, just stop by your favorite McDonald’s and

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Keep Your Family Safe: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

By Colleen McTiernan | January 7, 2021 | Happy Home
Every year, more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room as a result of unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and over 400 are fatally poisoned according to the Centers for Disease Control. All gas-powered appliances in your home (gas furnace, stove, hot water heater, generators, etc.) create CO and can contribute to a leak. CO

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New Winter Menu Items

Enjoy Starbucks’ New Winter Menu Items This Season

By Amanda Roland | January 6, 2021 | Blog
Now that the holidays are over, we have to say goodbye to all the delicious holiday treats from Starbucks. But have no fear! Starbucks just debuted its new Winter menu items in 2021! Starting yesterday on January 5, you can enjoy a few new seasonal drinks and treats from the coffee company. New items include

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Homeschool on a Budget

Can You Homeschool on a Budget?

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | January 6, 2021 | Blog
Homeschooling rates have been on the rise for years. As the pandemic hit, more families found themselves homeschooling, and more families found themselves tight on money. This isn’t a new issue for homeschoolers. Often, homeschooling families are single income families. We also tend to be fairly frugal as a group (unless you’re at a homeschool

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SeaWorld For Free

Kiddos 5 and Under Can Visit SeaWorld For Free All Year!

By Amanda Roland | January 5, 2021 | Blog
Do you have a kiddo who loves marine life? If they are 5 years old or younger, they can go to SeaWorld for free all year! All you have to do is go online and register for a Preschool Card! It is completely free, and you must register online by February 3, 2021. You will

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open houses online

ACPS Will Host Open Houses Online This Year Due To COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | January 5, 2021 | Blog
Because of COVID-19, Alachua County Public Schools is taking caution by hosting all open houses online this year. This is due to the inability to host large groups. All open house meetings will take place via Zoom online and livestreamed to the ACPS's YouTube channel. The Zoom links to the webinares will be posted closer

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COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine Facts and Info for Those Over 65

By Amanda Roland | December 28, 2020 | Blog
As the COVID-19 vaccine gets distributed to hospitals, you may have some questions about the vaccine and who can receive it. We have some fast facts that you can reference, and we have information for how to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for those 65 and older. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Dry Hands

Show Dry Hands Some Love As The Weather Changes!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | December 28, 2020 | Health
Looks like Floridians will experience a truly cold Christmas this year! And with the cold comes dry air and and cool winds. This winter, keep your dry hands feeling smooth and hydrated with these hand-picked creams. Aquaphor This thick ointment is ideal for dry, cracked or irritated skin and helps protect hands from the effects

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