Alachua County Public Schools has been selected as one of three Florida school districts to participate in Florida's Year-Round School Pilot Program. For the 2028 to 2029 school year, Metcalfe Elementary School and Rawlings Elementary School will follow a year-round… read more
February is American Heart Month! A study done in 2020 by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that women are found to be at a higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men. Why is this? Let's… read more
There’s no better time to read than all the time, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether your child enjoys a good picture book or would rather curl up on the couch for a novel marathon, these 9 books about… read more
This month is Black History Month! The theme this year is "African Americans and the Arts" including "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression," according to the Association for… read more
Every Feb. 2, the famous Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his home in the ground for Groundhog Day. If Phil sees his shadow, prepare for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, we’re in luck – spring… read more
Thursday, Jan. 25, Metcalfe Elementary music teacher Dwynette Smith won the Alachua County's Teacher of the Year award! The three Teacher of the Year honors finalists for 2024 are Dwynette Smith, a Metcalfe Elementary School music teacher; Sarah Rendek, a… read more
If you’ve ever wondered what life is like as a dairy cow, Family Day at the University of Florida’s Dairy Farm is a great opportunity to find out! The UF Dairy Unit will be opening its doors to the public… read more
The third Monday of January is observed annually as a federal holiday  -  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. King was a famous civil rights activist born in Atlanta in 1929. King fought for equal rights of all citizens, regardless of… read more
Starting at 9 a.m. Jan. 16, applications for the 2024-2025 Alachua County Public Schools academic or career-technical (CTE) magnet programs will open. Families with students in PreKindergarten to 10th grade can apply until applications close at 4 p.m. Feb. 13.… read more
When we think about popcorn, our minds usually jump straight to the massive tubs of overly buttered bright yellow kernels at the movie theaters. Some will say the snack is best enjoyed served hot and on its own, but popcorn… read more
