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Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar

By Amanda Roland | May 26, 2020 | Blog

Alachua County Public Schools high school senior, Helena Jiang, has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. She is one of just 161 in the entire country. To become a Presidential Scholar, much is taken into consideration, including academics, college entrance exams, school evaluations, essays, community service, transcripts and leadership. “These exemplary young people have excelled

Universal Orlando’s 3 Parks Will Reopen to the Public on June 5

By Amanda Roland | May 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Today (May 21), Universal Orlando Resort shared plans with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force to reopen the parks in June. Orlando mayor, Mayor Demings, started the meeting by announcing that he received a copy of the park's reopening plans. The opening of the Universal Orlando Resort will be a huge factor in reopening

#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | May 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Learn

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 #TeacherTips from our local teachers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3f6_3SvIo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATdEp7cT5M0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnWn_bpFACM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIqgjj7iM-0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOetnWzvWzw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tREV6fb1pEU&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYq6AKw-JOg&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgKog1aL4O8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4FSRW-7yI&feature=youtu.be

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

While the county is still unsure of how and when schools will open this fall, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) registration is now open. The registration form has been moved online this year, but families will still have to provide documents to the schools to complete the registration process. “Although we don’t know what school

Alachua County is Beginning to Open After COVID-19 Closures | Updated 5/18

By Amanda Roland | May 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The state of Florida started Phase One of the state's reopening process on May 4, and things are beginning to open after COVID-19 closures. Here, we have a list of companies and businesses that are reopening in Alachua County or continuing their services in response to Phase One. This list will be updated as new

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Box Tops for Education, a program that lets families earn cash for their schools, is giving back to teachers with the #GiveExtraCredit campaign. "Last week for Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education partnered with Chance The Rapper for the first-ever Twilight Awards, where we donated $300,000 to teachers and schools," according to the Box Tops

Publix Will Expand Shopping Hours Starting May 16

By Amanda Roland | May 15, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Publix announced that all stores will be expanding shopping hours from 7 a.m.-9 p.m on Saturday, May 16. This also means that the designated shopping hours for senior citizens and first responders will stop as all hours will be open for all shoppers. "With our newly expanded hours, we will suspend reserved shopping hours," according

CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open

By Amanda Roland | May 14, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Select venues in CityWalk at Universal Orlando have reopened their doors after state-wide lockdown. Starting today, May 14, these venues will be open daily from 4–10 p.m., and you can click here for a complete list of open venues. CityWalk says that all staff and guests should follow all recommended safety practices outlined by the CDC

ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Has Distributed One Million Meals to Children

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

In efforts to keep Alachua County healthy and safe, Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services has been distributing meals around the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the team passed a milestone by distributing over one million meals to children. "Today's total reached 1,019,122," said Jackie Johnson, PIO for ACPS. "The food

UK Mom Creates a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt During COVID-19

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Midst the COVID-19 lockdown, Kay Harris, a mom from the United Kingdom, had the idea to create a scarecrow scavenger hunt around her village for her daughter Amelia's lockdown birthday party. What started as a small idea quickly became much bigger, as there are now more than 200 scarecrows decorating the yards and houses of

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Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar

Universal Orlando’s 3 Parks Will Reopen to the Public on June 5

#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!

Alachua County Public Schools Registration Is Open

Box Tops for Education Gives Back To Teachers With The #GiveExtraCredit Campaign

Publix Will Expand Shopping Hours Starting May 16

CityWalk at Universal Orlando is Now Open

ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Has Distributed One Million Meals to Children

UK Mom Creates a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt During COVID-19

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