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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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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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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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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learning a second language

Should Your Kiddos Be Learning a Second Language

By Meredith Sheldon | August 7, 2020 | Learn
As children develop, we know how important walking, talking and learning their shapes and colors are to their learning foundation. What might not be so evident is how important learning a second language can be. People can begin speaking a second language as early as birth, according to Dr. Tim Conway, director and neuropsychology researcher

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Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog
Educator Appreciation Week in next week, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating in a sweet way! Teachers can get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and a drip coffee by showing their teacher ID from August 10 to August 14 (8/10 – 8/14). Locals can go to the Krispy Kreme in Gainesville to get this deal! (306

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Alachua County School Board

Alachua County School Board Gives Updates In County Meeting

By Amanda Roland | August 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should not return to schools on August, 24, the current start date for the 2020/21 school

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back to school guide

Download Our Free 2020 Back To School Guide

By Giggle Magazine | July 29, 2020 | Guides
It’s that time of year parents! Set those alarms, layout those clothes and pack those lunches as school is back in session! This year, our children will be embarking on a new journey in their schooling and that means new normals, new beginnings and new ways of doing things. With a little planning, lots of

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Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

Alachua Police Department Hosts Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

By Amanda Roland | July 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua Police Department will present the Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families will receive free school supplies, backpacks and lunch! This Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway will take place at Alachua Elementary School, 13800 Northwest 152nd Place, Alachua, FL 32615. According to the Alachua Police Department's Facebook page,

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