Check out the November issue of ACPS iNews, with information about magnet program shadowing opportunities and open houses, student achievement, free mental health services and more! https://conta.cc/4hsKhFY
⏰ Don’t forget — Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep and a little more morning sunshine. ☀️
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep and a little more morning sunshine. ☀️
Over the past two weeks, teachers across Alachua County came together to participate in a Hybrid UFLI Foundations Professional Learning Series, made possible through the continued partnership and support between Alachua County Public Schools and the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI).
More than 150 educators from 20 elementary schools joined the sessions , including K–2 and 3–5 teachers, interventionists, paraprofessionals, and even long-term substitutes . All working toward one shared goal: strengthening early literacy instruction and supporting high-quality implementation of UFLI Foundations .
A huge thank you to our district partners, district leaders, literacy specialists, and school-based teams for their incredible collaboration and dedication to ensuring every student receives high-quality literacy instruction.
Together, we’re empowering teachers and transforming literacy outcomes for students across Alachua County! 🌟
More than 150 educators from 20 elementary schools joined the sessions , including K–2 and 3–5 teachers, interventionists, paraprofessionals, and even long-term substitutes . All working toward one shared goal: strengthening early literacy instruction and supporting high-quality implementation of UFLI Foundations .
A huge thank you to our district partners, district leaders, literacy specialists, and school-based teams for their incredible collaboration and dedication to ensuring every student receives high-quality literacy instruction.
Together, we’re empowering teachers and transforming literacy outcomes for students across Alachua County! 🌟
It's no trick! Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Cathy Atria surprised Littlewood Elementary principal Justin Russell and Glen Springs Elementary assistant principal Heather Lowry with the news that they've been selected as the district's Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year! Congratulations Mr. Russell and Ms. Lowry!
Families enrolled in SNAP whose children attend Alachua County Public Schools can find information on free and reduced-price school meals at alachuaschools.net/snapinfo
🌟 Celebrating Our Citizens of the Month! 🌟
Congratulations to all the Alachua County Public Schools students recognized as Citizens of the Month! These students are being celebrated for their kindness, leadership, and positive contributions to their school communities.
Thank you to Mainstreet Daily News, Bosshardt Realty and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County for sponsoring this wonderful recognition program.
Thank you EHS Ram Band for the awesome performances for our students at Lake Forest, Rawlings, and Metcalfe this morning!!!
The Florida Department of Health has created a website (floridahealth.gov/diabetes) for the families of PreK - 1st grade students on the early detection of diabetes.
Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton and the district’s safety and security team recently met with local law enforcement and emergency response leaders to discuss school safety. Together, they reviewed state requirements, district procedures, and new initiatives, all with one goal in mind: keeping our schools safe.
Check out highlights from the meeting!
Our wonderful Teacher of the Year Monica Benson of Sidney Lanier School was invited by the Head Ball Coach himself Steve Spurrier to be Mr. Two-Bits at Saturdays game against USF. Go Monica and Go Gators! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-3zCFC0O60
Alachua County Public Schools and district offices will be closed Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Holiday.
Early release Wednesdays start August 13 at all elementary schools and High Springs Community School, A. Quinn Jones School, Sidney Lanier School and Duval Early Learning Academy. Specific school hours are available at alachuaschools.net/schoolhours