Celebrate the Class of 2020

Celebrate the Class of 2020 on Facebook Watch in May

By Amanda Roland | April 29, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
While Alachua County has yet to announce how it will proceed regarding high school graduations during COVID-19, Facebook has decided to do something special for graduates across the country with #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020. This virtual commencement ceremony will start on May 15 at 2 p.m. and it will be

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cooking with pixar

Get Your Kids in the Kitchen with ‘Cooking with Pixar’!

By Amanda Roland | April 28, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
Looking for an activity that is just as much fun for the parents that is it for the kids? How about cooking food from your favorite Pixar movies? Pixar has a YouTube channel with a "Cooking with Pixar" series that teaches you how to make some of the iconic dishes seen in some beloved Pixar

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telephone town hall

ACPS Will Host a Telephone Town Hall Meeting This Thursday

By Amanda Roland | April 28, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
If you, like many other parents, have questions and concerns about your schools, students and education during COVID-19, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is hosting a Telephone Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 30. “On Thursday, April 30 from 6 to 7 p.m., you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and hear from Superintendent Karen

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the lion king

Download ‘The Lion King’ Experience for FREE!

By Amanda Roland | April 28, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Is your kiddo interested in all things theater? The acting, the stage design, the makeup? If so, Disney has given another amazing learning resource for little theater buffs called The Lion King Experience. "The Lion King Experience is an immersive arts education program that introduces students to many aspects of theater-making through the lens of The Lion

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patrol trip

Alachua County Sheriff Announces Safety Patrol Trip is Canceled

By Amanda Roland | April 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The 2020 Washington DC Safety Patrol Trip is now canceled, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office. After originally postponing the trip, Sheriff Sadie Darnell said, "After exhausting all reasonable alternatives, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Educational Tours have decided it best to change the status of the 2020 Washington DC Safety Patrol Trip

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make you own mug cake

Make Your Own 5 Minute Mug Cake

By Amanda Roland | April 27, 2020 | Blog , Recipes
Sometimes, you want to have something sweet after dinner, but you don't want to make something too big that will continue to tempt you throughout the week. Mug cakes are quick and easy for an after-dinner fix, and they are also great for date night. Look below for a Make Your Own Mug Cake recipe!

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kids in the kitchen

Get the Kids in the Kitchen With These Tips!

By Jen Hillan | April 24, 2020 | Early Years
Having your kids in the kitchen is an excellent way to teach them about healthy eating and good nutrition, not to mention help them develop a lifelong love of cooking! While we are all spending a lot of time at home in our kitchens during quarantine, now is the perfect time to start teaching your

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family tree

Make Your Own Family Tree With This Free Printable

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog
Looking to teach your kiddos a little more about your family tree? Use some of your social distancing free time to write out your family tree using our free family tree printable below! Just download the file and get to work! Want to dive even deeper into your ancestry? Click here to learn more about

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Ancestry Library

Use Ancestry Library Edition to Learn About Your Family

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , Learn
Search Ancestry Library Edition online through the Alachua County Library District for a limited time! If you have a library card through the Alachua County Library District, then you can find some answers that you have been looking for regarding your family's history! All you have to do in go to the Ancestry Library Edition

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controlled school choice

ACPS Controlled School Choice Application is Now Open

By Amanda Roland | April 23, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Your Schools
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) controlled school choice and open enrollment application that was postponed due to COVID-19 is now open for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school choice ends on May 8, according to an ACPS news release. "Parents must apply online on the district’s Office of Student

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