My aunt and uncle chose to homeschool their sons in the 1980s. The modern homeschooling movement was in its infancy and their decision was controversial. They needed help, so they attended a homeschool conference. At the time, the largest one… read more
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#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!
Parents, you made it to the end of the school year! We have one last #TeacherTip from Ms. Romano for you to use with your at-home students to make sure your summer starts off well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE_GsLv_2KY Look below for more… read more
Buchholz High School Will Host ‘Senior Drive Through’ For Graduates
This weekend, graduating seniors at Buchholz High School have been invited to a special 'senior drive through' event on the BHS campus to celebrate their graduation while practicing social distancing. "Students will line up in their cars and drive through… read more
Meet Kirk Tapley, Alachua County’s Teacher of the Year
Sometimes in life we come across people who radiate passion. The ones you could sit and listen to for hours, just because they’re so excited about what they do. The ones who respond with, “How much time do we have?”… read more
Use Ancestry Library Edition to Learn About Your Family
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… read more
ACPS Controlled School Choice Application is Now Open
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… read more
ACPS Offers Free School Bus Wifi Starting Monday!
Alachua County Public Schools is starting a new free School Bus Wifi program midst distance learning. Because some students do not have access to reliable wifi at home or any wifi at all, ACPS has created a free program that… read more
ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Work to Get Food To Local Families
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services work to provide families in Alachua County with plenty of food during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the meals that ACPS students already receive through their schools, ACPS distributed… read more
Santa Fe College Offers College for Kids Online!
If you are looking for some FREE online educational resources while your children are at home, Santa Fe College's College for Kids (CFK) will now be taking place online! CFK is offering two courses online. The first is "Coding With… read more
ACPS Magnet Programs Will Announce Acceptances on Monday
Alachua County Public Schools Magnet Programs will be sending out acceptance notifications on Monday, April 6, 2020. Due to the ever-changing circumstances regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, ACPS Magnet Programs had to postpone their acceptance decisions. Continue checking the magnet information… read more