🎉 We are proud to announce that Buchholz High School is once again an "A" School!
This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible teachers, students, staff, and families. Thank you for your unwavering support and for making excellence a daily tradition at Buchholz.
Congratulations, Bobcats! Here's to another year of success.
Go Bobcats!
This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible teachers, students, staff, and families. Thank you for your unwavering support and for making excellence a daily tradition at Buchholz.
Congratulations, Bobcats! Here's to another year of success.
Go Bobcats!
The final report cards for the 2025-2026 school year are now available in Skyward Family Access. Instructions are available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports. To set up a Family Access account, visit alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.
🏆🎉 Big Congratulations to Our National Merit Scholars! 🎉🏆
We are thrilled to celebrate four outstanding BHS students who have earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships:
⭐ Annika Caedington
⭐ Shailey Karri
⭐ Evan Rotchford
⭐ Keith Zheng
This incredible achievement represents years of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. To earn a National Merit Scholarship, students must first score among the top 1% of seniors nationwide on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, advance to Finalist standing through exceptional SAT or ACT performance, and complete a rigorous application process that includes essays, recommendations, academic records, and evidence of leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement.
The scholarships announced this week are funded by colleges and universities across the nation, recognizing these students for their remarkable accomplishments and bright futures.
Please join us in congratulating Annika, Shailey, Evan, and Keith on this extraordinary honor! 🎓🌟
#BHSExcellence #NationalMeritScholar #BearPride #AcademicAchievement #FutureLeaders
We are thrilled to celebrate four outstanding BHS students who have earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships:
⭐ Annika Caedington
⭐ Shailey Karri
⭐ Evan Rotchford
⭐ Keith Zheng
This incredible achievement represents years of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. To earn a National Merit Scholarship, students must first score among the top 1% of seniors nationwide on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, advance to Finalist standing through exceptional SAT or ACT performance, and complete a rigorous application process that includes essays, recommendations, academic records, and evidence of leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement.
The scholarships announced this week are funded by colleges and universities across the nation, recognizing these students for their remarkable accomplishments and bright futures.
Please join us in congratulating Annika, Shailey, Evan, and Keith on this extraordinary honor! 🎓🌟
#BHSExcellence #NationalMeritScholar #BearPride #AcademicAchievement #FutureLeaders
☀️📚 Summer Reading Starts Now! 📚☀️
Adventure, imagination, and learning don't stop when school is out! Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book, discover new stories, and keep your reading skills sharp.
Whether you're heading to the beach, relaxing at home, or traveling with family, don't forget to pack a book!
🔗 Click the link below for summer reading information, including books per grade and assignments.
https://aptg.co/Xbn2mF
#SummerReading #KeepReading
Adventure, imagination, and learning don't stop when school is out! Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book, discover new stories, and keep your reading skills sharp.
Whether you're heading to the beach, relaxing at home, or traveling with family, don't forget to pack a book!
🔗 Click the link below for summer reading information, including books per grade and assignments.
https://aptg.co/Xbn2mF
#SummerReading #KeepReading
🎓 Graduation time is here! 🎉
Can’t make it to this year’s high school graduations in person? We’ve got you covered! All ACPS high school graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed so family and friends can celebrate from anywhere. 💙✨
You can find the livestream link here: https://www.youtube.com/c/acpsvideo
We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and cannot wait to celebrate this amazing milestone with you all! Congratulations, graduates — your future is bright! 🌟🎓
🚗☀️ Ready to hit the road this summer?
Registration is now open for the 2026 ACPS Summer Driver Education Program! Students ages 15+ can earn their driver’s license while learning safe driving skills through this summer course offered by the Traffic Safety Center.
📅 June 8 – July 9, 2026
⏰ Two session options available
💲 $275 registration fee
📍 Traffic Safety Center – Gainesville, FL
Seats fill quickly, so don’t wait to register!
📞 Call (352) 955-6959
📧 hayeskw@gm.sbac.edu
#ACPS #DriverEducation #Summer2026 #TrafficSafety #FutureDrivers #GainesvilleFL
Registration is now open for the 2026 ACPS Summer Driver Education Program! Students ages 15+ can earn their driver’s license while learning safe driving skills through this summer course offered by the Traffic Safety Center.
📅 June 8 – July 9, 2026
⏰ Two session options available
💲 $275 registration fee
📍 Traffic Safety Center – Gainesville, FL
Seats fill quickly, so don’t wait to register!
📞 Call (352) 955-6959
📧 hayeskw@gm.sbac.edu
#ACPS #DriverEducation #Summer2026 #TrafficSafety #FutureDrivers #GainesvilleFL
⭐ Summer Mental Health Tip for Parents: Summer Tips for Family Wellness ⭐
Summer break can be a time for adolescents to rest and reset, but many still benefit from structure and routine. A schedule does not have to be strict, but regular sleep, movement, social interaction, and downtime can help support emotional wellbeing during the summer months.
Too little structure can sometimes lead to irritability, isolation, anxiety, or excessive screen time, while too much pressure can lead to stress and exhaustion. Let’s strike a balance!
Summer is also a good time to stay connected as a family. Small, consistent check-ins can make a big difference and help adolescents feel supported and emotionally safe.
💡 Tips for Parents and Guardians:
Keep communication open.
Create simple moments to check in throughout the week. Short conversations during meals, in the car, or before bed can help adolescents feel comfortable talking when something is wrong.
Try simple starters:
“What was the best part of your day?”
“How have you been feeling lately?”
“Is there anything stressing you out?”
“Do you want advice or just someone to listen?”
Encourage balance.
Help adolescents balance rest, movement, social interaction, and downtime. Summer does not need to be over-scheduled, but some structure can support emotional wellbeing.
Pay attention to changes.
Notice changes in mood, sleep, energy, motivation, or behavior. Sometimes emotional struggles show up in small ways before adolescents talk about them openly.
A calm, judgment-free environment with balanced structure can help adolescents feel safe asking for support, expressing emotions, and navigating challenges in healthy ways this summer.
— Sarah Livingstone, MSW; The Bobcat Social Worker ✨
Summer break can be a time for adolescents to rest and reset, but many still benefit from structure and routine. A schedule does not have to be strict, but regular sleep, movement, social interaction, and downtime can help support emotional wellbeing during the summer months.
Too little structure can sometimes lead to irritability, isolation, anxiety, or excessive screen time, while too much pressure can lead to stress and exhaustion. Let’s strike a balance!
Summer is also a good time to stay connected as a family. Small, consistent check-ins can make a big difference and help adolescents feel supported and emotionally safe.
💡 Tips for Parents and Guardians:
Keep communication open.
Create simple moments to check in throughout the week. Short conversations during meals, in the car, or before bed can help adolescents feel comfortable talking when something is wrong.
Try simple starters:
“What was the best part of your day?”
“How have you been feeling lately?”
“Is there anything stressing you out?”
“Do you want advice or just someone to listen?”
Encourage balance.
Help adolescents balance rest, movement, social interaction, and downtime. Summer does not need to be over-scheduled, but some structure can support emotional wellbeing.
Pay attention to changes.
Notice changes in mood, sleep, energy, motivation, or behavior. Sometimes emotional struggles show up in small ways before adolescents talk about them openly.
A calm, judgment-free environment with balanced structure can help adolescents feel safe asking for support, expressing emotions, and navigating challenges in healthy ways this summer.
— Sarah Livingstone, MSW; The Bobcat Social Worker ✨
Seniors, please be sure to check your email for important updates and information
📣 Bobcat Reminder! 📣
Final exams will take place during the last three days of school. Please see the schedule, and please remember that these are also early release days.
🍽️ There will be only ONE lunch during the last three days of school, beginning at 1:05 PM.
🎒 Important Reminder: NO BACKPACKS will be permitted during the last three days of school.
Please help us ensure a smooth and successful end to the school year!
Go Bobcats!!!
Final exams will take place during the last three days of school. Please see the schedule, and please remember that these are also early release days.
🍽️ There will be only ONE lunch during the last three days of school, beginning at 1:05 PM.
🎒 Important Reminder: NO BACKPACKS will be permitted during the last three days of school.
Please help us ensure a smooth and successful end to the school year!
Go Bobcats!!!
🎉🐾 Huge congratulations to Buchholz High School for earning 🏆 4th Place in the entire state in the 2025–2026 Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition’s Battle of the Belts Campaign!
We are so proud of our students and staff for promoting safe driving habits and emphasizing the importance of always buckling up. Your commitment to safety both on and off campus continues to make a difference! 🚗💙
Way to represent, Bobcats! #GoCats #BattleOfTheBelts #DriveSafe #BuckleUpFlorida #StudentSafety
We celebrated our Boys Cross Country team’s back-to-back State Championships! 🏆🏆
For the second year in a row, our boys brought home the state title, and we were proud to recognize this incredible accomplishment. It was a great celebration of the hard work, dedication, and success of this outstanding team! #gocats
For the second year in a row, our boys brought home the state title, and we were proud to recognize this incredible accomplishment. It was a great celebration of the hard work, dedication, and success of this outstanding team! #gocats
Bobcats
Testing begins next week! We’ll be emailing your testing locations, dates, and times—please note that these details may change.
Make sure you check your school email daily so you know exactly where to go and stay updated on any changes.
You’ve got this! 💪📚
Testing begins next week! We’ll be emailing your testing locations, dates, and times—please note that these details may change.
Make sure you check your school email daily so you know exactly where to go and stay updated on any changes.
You’ve got this! 💪📚
We are so grateful for our amazing PTSA and everyone who has helped make Teacher Appreciation Week truly shell-tastic!
A special thank you to Publix, Marco's Pizza, and Pavlov Media for your generous support!
A special thank you to Publix, Marco's Pizza, and Pavlov Media for your generous support!
Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
Dr. Smith, Mr. Kroon, and Ms. Cueto — thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school community every single day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do!
Dr. Smith, Mr. Kroon, and Ms. Cueto — thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school community every single day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate all that you do!
U.S. History Bootcamp kicks off this Tuesday! 📚
Students who attend will be better prepared and more confident for the EOC on May 6th. Don’t miss this opportunity to review key concepts, sharpen your skills, and set yourself up for success!
Make a plan to attend and take the next step toward acing your U.S. History EOC! 💪✨
Need a ride home after bootcamps? 🚌
Please have your student ask their teacher about the Activity Bus if they need assistance getting home.
Students who attend will be better prepared and more confident for the EOC on May 6th. Don’t miss this opportunity to review key concepts, sharpen your skills, and set yourself up for success!
Make a plan to attend and take the next step toward acing your U.S. History EOC! 💪✨
Need a ride home after bootcamps? 🚌
Please have your student ask their teacher about the Activity Bus if they need assistance getting home.
📢 Spring 2026 Testing Dates Are Here!
Be sure to check out the upcoming testing schedule and stay prepared!
✔️ Know your testing dates
✔️ Check your email as testing approaches for your assigned location
✔️ Come prepared each day with your laptop and charger
Let’s set ourselves up for success—plan ahead and be ready! 💪📚
Be sure to check out the upcoming testing schedule and stay prepared!
✔️ Know your testing dates
✔️ Check your email as testing approaches for your assigned location
✔️ Come prepared each day with your laptop and charger
Let’s set ourselves up for success—plan ahead and be ready! 💪📚
On behalf of the Greater Gainesville Chamber’s Foundation, we are excited to invite your school and graduating seniors to participate in 2026 Florida College Decision Day, a community-wide celebration honoring students as they take the next step in their post-secondary journeys.
Florida College Decision Day recognizes graduating seniors who have committed to attend a four-year college, state college, technical or trade school, or the military. This celebratory event provides students with public recognition for their hard work, perseverance, and future plans, while reinforcing a culture of aspiration and achievement across our schools and community.
Event Details
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Celebration Pointe Promenade Stage
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
Florida College Decision Day recognizes graduating seniors who have committed to attend a four-year college, state college, technical or trade school, or the military. This celebratory event provides students with public recognition for their hard work, perseverance, and future plans, while reinforcing a culture of aspiration and achievement across our schools and community.
Event Details
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Celebration Pointe Promenade Stage
4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
Bobcat families:
We know that high school can feel complex - for students and for parents/guardians. It can be difficult to know how support your student during each stage of the school experience. We are delighted to share the presentation materials from our general meeting, where Dr. Suzanne Warner, Buchholz Counselor, provided practical tips for supporting your teen, including:
-How to support your student during each year of high school
-How to help teens manage stress
-Academic and extracurricular choices
-Preparing for life after graduation
-When to reach out for support
We hope you find these resources useful!
Buchholz High School PTSA
PTSA 2026 Presentation
Bobcat Pride is now open!
Find items picked out specifically for BHS. Store Open From: March 9 - April 30, 2026
Ft. Clarke Blvd at Newberry Rd currently closed due to vehicle crash and downed utility pole. Please avoid that area and expect traffic/bus delays.