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.
FreeStyle Fridays returns again tomorrow!
Students, make sure you arrive on time (8:50-9:20am) in order to join the fun!
We'll have jump ropes & yard games near the media center, Karaoke in the Kafetorium, Computer Games in Computer Lab 20, Line Dancing under the sails, and Bubble Activities right when you enter the gates!
We can't see you there on time!
Let's SOAR together! Let's #BeBetterTogether! Let's Go Hawks!
ACPS middle/high school families: Starting September 22, free virtual counseling and academic advising from certified school counselors offered after school through the district's Beyond the Bell program. Information at alachuaschools.net/beyondthebell
Re: Vision Screenings with UF Health
The UF College of Medicine will be conducting FREE vision screenings at Howard Bishop
Middle School on September 25, 2025 for Howard Bishop Students. Please note that this vision screening is a preliminary
assessment and should not be considered a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. If you
have any concerns, please contact Ms. Jamison at Samantha.jamison@chsfl.org or
Conjamison@gm.Sbac.Edu, or call 352-562-5232.
Students must have a completed consent form to receive the screening. Please check your email attachment for a copy of the consent form. Consent forms must be returned by Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
We have had an awesome start to Start with Hello Week! Have your student made a new friend this week?
This week is Start with Hello Week! Start With Hello Week is a national initiative put on by the Sandy Hook Promise organization that aims to create a sense of community and belonging in schools by promoting kindness and inclusivity. There will be connection-based activities in the cafeteria all week during lunches for students to participate in.
Monday: Students will write compliments on strips of paper to share with their peers.
Tuesday: Students will be invited to play jenga coincided with a kindness challenge.
Wednesday: Students will receive an airhead that also coincides with a challenge.
Thursday: Students will be given the opportunity to write gratitude letters to someone at school who is important to them.
Friday: Students will be invited to come under the sails and write affirmations with chalk. Please also wear green on this day.
FreeStyle Fridays is Back-This Friday, September 12th !
FreeStyle Fridays is a huge before-school event for Students and Staff two times per month on Fridays. It's an opportunity to build campus community and just have FUN.
Activities including line dancing/dancing, karaoke, board games, outdoor games, jump rope, computer gaming, etc. It’s a great way for students to make new friends, and engage with their peers, faculty/staff, and others in a fun way!
Please make sure students arrive on time so that they can participate. The event is from 8:50-9:20am on select Fridays. See the Flyer for more details!
FreeStyle Fridays Fall/Winter Flyer
Thank you to the team from UF Health that provided Stop the Bleed training for principals today. As with our recent training on reunifying families after a school crisis, today's session is another example of the district's commitment to the safety and well-being of students, families and staff.
FluMist clinic, October 28th. Consent forms needed and due by October 24th, can be found at the following link: http://alachuaschools.net/flumist
6th Grade field trip permission forms and payment due by October 9th
Progress reports avaiable in skyward September 16th
PM1 FAST Math Assessment, September 16th
PM1 FAST ELA Assessment, September 9th
Mrs. Mosely Johnson will be in all lunches on Wednesday (8/27), Friday (8/29), and Tuesday (9/2) to collect your non-refundable $5.00 tryout fee.
Please be sure that you have completed your Try-Out Packet (Permission Forms and Waiver) and have an active Physical on file for the 2025-2026 School Year!
See attached flyer for additional information and Go Hawks!
Get ready for a fun-filled morning to celebrate a great start to the school year and build a positive school atmosphere at our school!
This week’s FreeStyle Friday will include:
-Line Dancing in the Courtyard
-Double Dutch & Limbo near the Media Center
-Online Computer Games in Computer Lab 20
We can’t wait to see you there! Be sure to arrive at school between 8:50am and 9:20am in order to participate! Let’s Go Hawks!
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!
📣 It’s Here! A better way to stay connected!
Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Alachua County Public Schools app—or by text and email if you prefer.
Check out this short video with more information!
This is communication, simplified!
