Alachua County Public Schools 2022-23 School Calendar

By Sarah Sepe | May 16, 2022 | Blog , Your Schools
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 13 until the 17th in 2023. This would be a week earlier than the break

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Meet Jeevan: Our 2022 Spelling Bee Champion

By Diane Hernandez | April 11, 2022 | Your Schools
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 11-year-old son, began to develop his word bank through this tradition. Each book he read

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Star Student Spotlight: Janani Kumaran

By Lucille Lannigan | March 25, 2022 | Blog , Your Schools
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 as well as the people and resources that helped her achieve them.  Kumaran plans on

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39 Alachua County Students Make Finals of National Merit Scholarship

By Sarah Sepe | March 4, 2022 | Blog , Your Schools
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 County history, topped only by the 40 students recognized in 2009. Recognition by the National

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4 GHS Students and Alum Earn Top Scores on Cambridge Exams

By Marlena Carrillo | March 1, 2022 | Blog , Your Schools
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 each exam. Junior Vicki Jung and graduates Zoe Lammers and Patrick Schanuth received Top of

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GHS Student Scores Top 15 Spot in Climate Change Competition

By Sarah Sepe | February 10, 2022 | Your Schools
Gainesville High School (GHS) student David Cagle placed among the top 15 in a climate change competition on October 23, 2021. Cagle, a junior at GHS, and his out-of-state partner Jackson Parrott, worked together virtually to compete in the tournament-style Climate Science Olympiad. The Olympiad is a problem-solving tournament in which youths, aged 14-25, find

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ACPS Offers New Scholarship Search

By Lucille Lannigan | February 9, 2022 | Blog
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 Public Schools (ACPS) and a free service called Going Merry, students now have an efficient

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Is a Magnet Program Right For My Child?

By Diane Hernandez | January 20, 2022 | Blog , Learn , Your Schools
If your wide-eyed student is extra curious about math or technology, you might want to consider a magnet program.  Alachua County Public Schools opened its magnet school application on Jan. 10. The program offers six elementary, four middle school and two high school magnet options alongside 15 career and technical education academies. Students apply online

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“Transformation in Progress” Event for Alachua County Public Schools

By Lindsey Johnson | November 12, 2021 | Blog
Join Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) for a discussion on the future of our schools. The County will be presenting the State of Alachua County Public Schools next Monday, November 15th at Eastside High School (1201 SE 43rd St.). Event begins at 4:30 p.m. as an opportunity to socialize and discuss ideas with other participants

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8th Grade Families: Career Academy Showcase

By Lindsey Johnson | November 2, 2021 | Blog , Tweens
Do you have an 8th grader? There are many options for high school in Alachua County. On Thursday, November 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Eastside High School (in the outdoor mall area), local schools with specialty programs will be hosting an open house for students and families to explore options. There is no

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