We’ve all heard it (and said it): “Get out of the dirt!” “Get that out of your mouth!” “You’re getting filthy!” But what if playing in the dirt is actually beneficial for kids? In a global pandemic, kids are spending… read more
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Explore a Working Dairy Farm
Donuts, cakes, cookies and alfredo sauce -- what do these all have in common? All items use milk-related products! In fact, name one item that doesn’t contain milk -- I’ll wait. Cow milk is one of the most common ingredients… read more
Midwives – What Do They Do?
When I turned 18, I walked into a gynecologist’s office for the first time. The clinic lights shone bright and white. The room smelled sanitized and clean. Footsteps on the ground tapped outside in the hallway. The chair underneath me… read more
Get With the Groove: Kids’ Slang Terms
Language evolves. Language changes. Language reflects. Children, especially those with access to TikTok, understand this. They emulate new phrases. They change. They evolve. They create. So, if you don’t spend 5 hours scrolling through TikTok or Instagram each day, you… read more
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a national celebration recognizing the achievements of various American women throughout history and the progress they have made in multiple fields. In addition to overcoming gender inequality, many have played a vital role in talks… read more
39 Alachua County Students Make Finals of National Merit Scholarship
It’s a proud time to be a citizen of Alachua County. The National Merit Scholarship program has recognized 39 Alachua County Public School students as finalists in the prestigious program. The number of finalists is the second highest in Alachua… read more
4 GHS Students and Alum Earn Top Scores on Cambridge Exams
Two current Gainesville High School students and two recent GHS graduates received top scores on various Cambridge exams, which are difficult college-level exams that take place in each individual subject. Students are chosen based on the grades they receive on… read more
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black Health and Wellness Black History Month starts in February and ends with you! Learning about African American contributions is as easy as strolling through your local public library or quickly typing “Black History” into your favorite search engine!… read more
Super Bowl Recipes Kids Will Love
Your kiddos might not want to sit in front of the TV screen for four hours watching Super Bowl LVI like your partner does, but you can give them something to keep them busy: food. These three recipes are easy,… read more
ACPS Offers New Scholarship Search
The search for college scholarships can be daunting due to the sheer amount that exist, but the district is offering a service to make the process easier for students and their families. Thanks to the new agreement between Alachua County… read more
