The Alachua County Public Schools Curriculum Department formally announces the review process for the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 ELA, K-3 ELA Intervention, Personal Finance, K-5 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages, and Personal Fitness.
View the materials at www.alachuaschools.net/textbookadoption
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.
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.
Boys soccer conditioning and tryouts
February 3rd - 5th
3:50pm - 5:30pm HBMS Soccer Field
Permission Slips in the Front Office
February 3rd - 5th
3:50pm - 5:30pm HBMS Soccer Field
Permission Slips in the Front Office
Scholastic Book Fair @HBMS!
February 2nd - 6th
February 2nd - 6th
Celebrate Literacy Week Florida!
READ, WHITE & BLUE
Students earn rewards when they get caught READING!
January 26th - 30th!
READ, WHITE & BLUE
Students earn rewards when they get caught READING!
January 26th - 30th!
Girls and Boys Basketball
vs Lincoln @Lincoln Middle School
February 2nd, @4pm
Girls and Boys Basketball
vs. Mebane, January 26th @4pm
Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
Girls and Boys Basketball
@ Westwood, 1/21/2026, @4pm
@ Westwood, 1/21/2026, @4pm
Girls and Boys Basketball
@ Ft. Clarke, 1/14/2026, @4pm
@ Ft. Clarke, 1/14/2026, @4pm
Girls and Boys Basketball
vs Oak View, 1/12/2026, @4pm
DEADLINE to apply for an academic/career tech magnet program is this coming Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity for your child! alachuaschools.net/magnets
Join us for the Holly Jolly Hawk Days the last week of school before Winter Break with student and staff dress up days.
Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
January 26 - 30, 2026
Tonight is the night! Please join us for our Family Game Night & Food Distribution starting at 5:30pm!
Veteran's Day, Tuesday November 11th
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Progress Reports Available in Skyward
November 18th
November 18th
Howard Bishop Community Partnership School Notary and Resume Services
Did you know The Nest offers Notary and Resume Services?
See the attached flyer for more details!
Did you know The Nest offers Notary and Resume Services?
See the attached flyer for more details!
Hawks Food Pantry is now open!
See the flyer for more details!
See the flyer for more details!
Magnet Program Shadowing for Current 5th Graders
Sign up here: https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/bishop/page/magnet-program
Sign up here: https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/bishop/page/magnet-program