Get ready for a hilarious, high-energy musical that’s full of heart, humor, and a whole lot of spelling! 🎭 🎟️
Eastside High School presents: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
📅 Show Dates:
- April 9, 10, 11 at 7 PM
- April 4 & 11 at 2 PM
From awkward middle schoolers to unexpected life lessons, this crowd-favorite musical is packed with laughs, relatable moments, and seriously impressive performances by our talented students. Don’t miss your chance to see this award-winning show brought to life on stage!
Come support Eastside’s theater program and see who will take home the trophy! 🐝🏆
This special performance features outstanding student musicians from across Alachua County, conducted by guest conductors Tamara Lewis (Director of Bands at Riverview HS) and Dr. Scott Lubaroff (Director of Bands at UCF).
Come support talented students from: Buchholz HS, Eastside HS, Fort Clarke MS, Gainesville HS, Howard Bishop MS, Kanapaha MS, Lincoln MS, Mebane MS, Newberry HS, Oak View MS, Santa Fe HS, Westwood MS and be inspired by their incredible music! 🎼
FREE Mental Health Summit for Athletes 🧠🏃♀️
Alachua County Public Schools is hosting a Mental Health Summit for Athletes—and you’re invited!
Thursday, April 2 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM in the Champions Club at the University of Florida Football Stadium (121 Gale Lemerand Dr.).
This interactive evening will feature:
✔️ Special guest speakers
✔️ Breakout sessions
✔️ Food & giveaways
✔️ Real conversations about mental health in athletics
We’re proud to partner with coaches and community organizations to help students better understand how to take care of their mental health—on and off the field.
This event is free and open to the public, but seats will be prioritized for ACPS students.
Register now at www.alachuaschools.net/studentathletesummit
Questions? Call 352-955-7517 x1106 or email stevensondj@alachuaschools.net
Let’s support the whole athlete—mind and body. 💙
🍎 Say “Thank You” to an Amazing Teacher!
The Education Foundation of Alachua County, in partnership with HCA Florida Healthcare, has launched the “Thank a Teacher” program to celebrate the incredible educators making a difference across ACPS.
Each month, one outstanding teacher will be recognized for their impact, and every nominated teacher will receive messages of appreciation from our community. 💙
👏 Congratulations to our first honoree, Joshua Forgione of Gainesville High School, whose quiet acts of kindness and support for students truly embody what this program is all about.
💬 Know a teacher who goes above and beyond? Nominate them and share your story!
📅 Nominations open the first Monday of each month
🔗 Learn more or submit a nomination: edfoundationac.org
Let’s come together to recognize the educators who inspire, support, and uplift our students every day.
🧠✨ Superintendent’s Math Challenge ✨🧠
ACPS students in grades 4–8 are invited to take part in a fun, fast-paced math competition!
📍 Buchholz High School
📅 May 9, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Students will work through engaging problems that build critical thinking and problem-solving skills—all in a supportive and exciting environment.
📝 Registration deadline: April 17
🔗 Learn more & register: www.alachuaschools.net/smc
📧 Questions? mathchallenge@alachuaschools.net
Let’s see our students rise to the challenge! 💡📊
Right-Sizing Our Schools: An Update
The School Board of Alachua County has approved a right-sizing plan as part of the Our Schools – Future Ready initiative to address declining student enrollment and ensure resources are focused on strong educational programs and modern facilities.
Families will receive additional information later this spring about how these changes may affect their students.
Read the full message at www.alachuaschools.net/rightsizingupdate
All Alachua County Public Schools will be closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 for Spring Break. District offices will also be closed during this time.
Students and staff will return to school on Monday, March 23.
We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable break! ☀️
📢 Updated School Boundary Draft Maps Now Available
Revised draft school boundary maps—reflecting changes requested during the March 3 School Board meeting—have now been posted. Previous versions of the draft maps have been removed.
🔎 View the updated maps: https://jbpro-engagement.com/acps-our-schools-plan
🗓 Next Step: The School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. to vote on the final maps. Public input will again be taken at that meeting.
🎥 Learn more: A short video explaining the right-sizing of Alachua County Public Schools is available here: https://alachuaschools.net/6600
We encourage families and community members to review the updated maps and stay engaged in the process.
🚨 National Slam the Scam Day 🚨
Scammers often pretend to be from government agencies to try to steal your personal information or money. Today, on National Slam the Scam Day, we’re encouraging our community to stay alert and help protect one another online.
At Alachua County Public Schools, we’re committed to promoting safe and responsible technology use and helping families recognize online risks. Teaching students and families how to interact safely online and identify potential threats is an important part of digital safety and responsible technology use.
Help us #SlamTheScam by learning how to spot red flags and report suspicious activity.
👉 Learn more: ssa.gov/scam
🎉 5th Grade Field Day is Tomorrow! 🎉
ACPS 5th grade families — the big day is almost here! Field Day is tomorrow, and we can’t wait for students to enjoy a fun day of games, teamwork, and friendly competition.
To help your child have the best experience possible, make sure you check the Field Day page for helpful tips and reminders: www.alachuaschools.net/fieldday
A few quick reminders to help students be ready to go:
☀️ Apply sunscreen before school
👟 Wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes
💧 Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
🧢 Hats or sunglasses can help keep students cool in the sun
Field Day is always one of the most exciting days of the year for our 5th graders. Thank you for helping make sure they’re prepared for a safe, active, and fun day! 🌟
Parents, learn about the many activities available for your child over the summer at the 2026 Summer Blitz on Saturday, March 7 from 11am to 2pm at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (1028 NE 14th Street). Free food, music, giveaways and more! For more info, email info_GACR@GainesvilleFL.gov
Need help? No worries! Head over to alachuaschools.net/progressreports for easy instructions on how to access and review report cards. If you haven’t set up a Family Access account yet, we've got step-by-step guidance for that too!
Can't access the progress report? Just reach out to your child’s school, and they’ll be happy to assist!
Let’s keep cheering on our amazing students!
Friday, February 13 – Student/Teacher Holiday
Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day Holiday
Enjoy the long weekend! Schools will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.
