The Alachua County Public Schools District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability (Section 504/ADA) sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status genetics or legally-protected characteristics in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boys Scout of America Equal Access Act. The Board designates the following individuals to serve as the District's "Compliance Officers" (also known as the Civil Rights Coordinators), and who shall also serve as the District's Section 504 Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator: For employees, contact Alisha Williams, Human Resources Division, at (352) 955-7713 or through email at williamsar@alachuaschools.net; for students, contact Damera L. Hopkins, Student Services, and Title IX Coordinator, at (352) 955-7676, ext. 6342 or through email at hopkinsdl@alachuaschools.net; Dr. Toni Griffin, Student Services, and 504 Compliance Officer, at (352) 955-9676, ext. 1604 or through email at griffints1@alachuaschools.net. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail regarding official business to the District or any of its employees. Instead, contact the District or individual employee by phone or in writing.

The Alachua County Public School District offers the following career and technical programs, including career academies wherein students may earn industry certification.

The district prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities and prohibits harassment of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetic information (Policies 1122/3122/4122-Nondiscrimiation and Equal Opportunity and 2260.01:Section/ADA Prohibition against Discrimination Based on Disability).

Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The district may assess each student's ability to benefit from specific programs through placement test and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation.

Buchholz High School

Buchholz High School

2026-27 Back to School Newsletter