Bishop Middle School

Cell Phone Policy
In accordance with Florida Statute § 1006.07(2)(f), which authorizes school boards to regulate student use of wireless communication devices to promote a safe and effective learning environment:

A new law passed by the Florida Legislature (HB 1105) significantly limits when students may use cell phones or other personal wireless communication devices, such as smartwatches, earbuds, headphones, and tablets.

At all elementary and middle schools and at High Springs Community School, Oak View Middle School, Hawthorne Middle/High School, such personal devices must remain powered off and stored out of sight from arrival on campus to departure from the campus.

At high schools (except for Hawthorne and A. Quinn Jones, which follow the elementary/middle guidelines) and at Sidney Lanier, devices must remain powered off and stored out of sight during instructional time. High school teachers may grant permission for students to use wireless communication devices during class for instructional purposes only.

Middle and high school students may use their devices during extracurricular activities.

Students have access to district-approved instructional technology throughout the school day.

Families who need to reach their child due to an emergency or other safety concern should contact their school's front office directly.

More specific details about the district's guidelines for wireless for communication devices are available in the district's Codes of Student Conduct (elementary and secondary), which are linked to this page. Please check the Table of Contents for Wireless Communications/Technology Use.

Good afternoon Hawk Families!

It is time to prepare for HBMS Cheer Tryouts for the 25-26 School Year! Please see the flyer for important information regarding Cheerleading Tryouts which will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.

Students must have a physical completed by a licensed physician in order to participate in Try Outs. Please pick up and return Try Out Packets to Mrs. Mosely Johnson before or after school.

Let's Go Hawks!

Protect your family from flu. Sign up your child for free FluMist at school. Info and consent form at alachuaschools.net/flumist

Now is the time for families to update their child's information, including emergency contacts, health approvals and more on Annual Updates section of Skyward Family Access or through paper forms available at their child's school. Deadline to submit Annual Updates is September 30.

Spectators at middle/high school athletic events in ACPS facilities AND Citizens Field are limited to ONE clear bag. Medical items exempted. More information on what is and is not permitted is at alachuaschools.net/clearbag

Check out the August issue of Alachua County Public Schools iNews, with important back-to-school information! https://conta.cc/47fF950

Bus stop locations, pick up/drop off times and bus numbers now available through Family Access or on the district's website at alachuaschools.net/findmybus. Please be sure to follow all instructions for accessing bus information on the website.

With a new state law limiting the use of cell phones and other devices, ACPS has revised its guidelines. More information at alachuaschools.net/cellphones.

Meet The Teacher is on August 7, 2025 from 1 - 2PM. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Free meals available at 80+ local sites for all children 0-18 through the ACPS Summer Meals Program. Visit https://yourchoicefresh.com for locations and serving dates/times.