Did you know that having your child attend just one year of preschool before he starts kindergarten can set him up for greater success well into his elementary years and beyond? Even though play is the “work” of childhood, children… read more
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Keep Your Family Safe from Hot Car Fatalities
It is something we hear on the news, but none of us ever imagine that it could happen to our own families. Although many of us think we would never make this fatal mistake, a simple change in routine or… read more
Alachua County Public Schools 2022-23 School Calendar
The School Board approved the 2022-23 Alachua County Public School (ACPS) calendar on Feb. 15. The calendar indicates that ACPS Spring Break aligns with that of the University of Florida (UF). The Spring Breaks are planned to begin on March… read more
Meet Our Featured Teacher: Melissa Armstrong
WHERE DO YOU TEACH? Oak Hall School WHAT GRADE/AGE DO YOU TEACH? 7th and 9th Grades HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A TEACHER? Since 2001 WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? English Why were you inspired to teach? According to my… read more
Meet Jeevan: Our 2022 Spelling Bee Champion
Photos courtesy of Alachua County Public Schools At the beginning of each month, Bindu Joseph opens the door to her home. In her hands, she carries 40 to 50 fictional books for her three children to consume. Jeevan George, her… read more
Should I Keep a Gradebook?
The freedom we enjoy as homeschoolers is great, but it comes with a host of decisions to make. One of the most common is the decision to keep a gradebook or not. The answer to that question is not a… read more
Star Student Spotlight: Janani Kumaran
Janani Kumaran is a 18-year-old Gainesville High School National Merit Finalist, a Lombardi nominee and a recently accepted member of UF’s class of 2026. After a tumultuous high school experience because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kumaran is celebrating her successes… read more
Exploring Fort King in Ocala
Like most parents, I find myself constantly looking for new and unique (and hopefully affordable) activities to both entertain and educate our kids. Living close to the center of the state, we have discovered many fun locations that are a… 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
Featured Educators: Elizabeth LeClear and Ginger Stanford
While it may be easier to see what our teachers do daily in the classroom through instruction, homework and correspondence with parents, the hard work of the administrators who are behind the scenes making sure our schools run smoothly may… read more
