Updated School Calendar

ACPS Posts Updated School Calendar

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | February 23, 2025 | Blog , Calendar & Deadlines , Schools
Today, Alachua County Public Schools released the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. That means time to updated those family calendars with all the important school dates and vacations times. This updated calendar reflects the current start date for all Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) which will be Monday, August 11. The last day of

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Family Christmas Activities Checklist

Print Out Giggle’s 25 Fun Family Christmas Activities Checklist!

By Amanda Roland | December 3, 2024 | Blog
Now that December is here and the holidays are in full swing, we have a fun family Christmas activities checklist for you to do this month! Print out this checklist and post it on the fridge to check off with your family! Click here to download the printable for FREE! Related articles: Adopt A Furry

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Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

7 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

By Mercedes Leguizamon | October 7, 2024 | Blog
Halloween is notorious for being a holiday filled with frights. From haunted houses to scary movies, it can sometimes be too much for little children. These seven family-friendly Halloween movies are all appropriate for children. Some might be a bit scarier than others, but overall, they are perfect for a Halloween-themed family movie night! Family-Friendly

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Teen Curfew: Be Home by Midnight!

By April Tisher | September 18, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
When I was a teenager, I was certain I was the ONLY one who had a curfew. This wasn’t true of course, but my parents were stricter than others. I tried to get around this by spending the night with friends who had a later one than I did and yes, on occasion, I got

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free meals for kids in alachua county

ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2024 | Blog , Local School News , Schools
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab and go meals distribution will be available, according to the Alachua County Public Schools Food

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Education guide graphic

Giggle’s 2024 Education Guide is Here!

By Giggle Magazine | January 29, 2024 | Guides , Your Schools
2024 is here! The new year brings all kinds of changes and challenges, and one of those challenges is making decisions about your kids' education. But our education guide is here to help! Giggle's 2024 Education Guide is your guide to early childhood education, private schools, charter schools and homeschooling in Alachua County. You can

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Girl sitting against couch looking stressed

How Can Social Anxiety Hinder Our Children?

By Tracy Wright | January 24, 2024 | Behavior & Mental Health , Health , Pediatrics
Around the stage of prepubescence and teenage years, some children can also experience various social and mental health conditions. Social anxiety disorder is one such condition and is described as an intense fear of social situations that may cause a child to be analyzed by others. Children suffering from social anxiety disorder feel intense anxiety

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Strawberries

The Season For Strawberries is Here!

By Rebecca Vitkus | January 15, 2024 | Life
‘Tis the season for sweet, juicy strawberries! With the winter months subsiding and spring approaching, everyone’s favorite fruit is ripe for the picking – so bring the kids along and pick some yourself! Click here for our list of strawberry u-pick farms and festivals! Strawberries are actually the first fruit to ripen in the spring,

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2024 new year's display

Tips for a Safe New Year’s Celebration!

By Amanda Roland | December 25, 2023 | Blog
New Year’s Eve is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome the new year! But it is so important to remember some safety precautions to take into account when celebrating New Year's! Here are some tips for a safe New Year's celebration. Be cautious with fireworks The National Safety Council and the National Fire Protection Association recommend

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