Alachua County Public Schools is launching Our Schools--Future Ready, a comprehensive, community-wide initiative to guide the future of local public schools. It will include extensive engagement with families, students staff and the community to ensure the final plan reflects local priorities. More at alachuaschools.net/ourschoolsfutureready
Alachua County Public Schools is hiring!
Our Transportation Department is hosting a hiring event on November 18th and 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ACPS District Office (620 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601).
We’re looking for dependable team members to help support student transportation across Alachua County.
Full-time and part-time positions available, with paid CDL Class B training and certification, competitive pay, and a full benefits package.
If you’re ready to make a difference in our schools, stop by to learn more and apply. More information available at www.alachuaschools.net/transportation.
https://youtu.be/274s_bsfTMg
Our Transportation Department is hosting a hiring event on November 18th and 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ACPS District Office (620 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601).
We’re looking for dependable team members to help support student transportation across Alachua County.
Full-time and part-time positions available, with paid CDL Class B training and certification, competitive pay, and a full benefits package.
If you’re ready to make a difference in our schools, stop by to learn more and apply. More information available at www.alachuaschools.net/transportation.
https://youtu.be/274s_bsfTMg
Honoring all who served.
In observance of Veterans Day, all Alachua County Public Schools and district offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11.
Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
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
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