Welcome to the Bobcat Family!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Donte Ford to Buchholz High School! Mr. Ford is joining our Mathematics Department and will be teaching Geometry this school year.
We're excited to have him on the Bobcat team and can't wait for our students to learn and grow in his classroom.
Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Mr. Ford! 💛🖤 #WeAreBuchholz #BobcatWay #BobcatFamily #WelcomeToTheTeam #GoBobcats
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Donte Ford to Buchholz High School! Mr. Ford is joining our Mathematics Department and will be teaching Geometry this school year.
We're excited to have him on the Bobcat team and can't wait for our students to learn and grow in his classroom.
Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Mr. Ford! 💛🖤 #WeAreBuchholz #BobcatWay #BobcatFamily #WelcomeToTheTeam #GoBobcats
🎒📚 What a fantastic way to kick off the school year!
SWAG's Back-to-School Event was a huge success, and Buchholz High School was proud to be there connecting with our students, families, and community. From sharing smiles to joining in the fun, it was a great day spent celebrating the start of a new school year.
We're excited to welcome our Bobcats back and can't wait to make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
💛🖤 #GoBobcats #BackToSchool #BobcatPride #CommunityStrong
🧬🔬 Welcome to the Bobcat Family, Ms. Edwards! 🐾
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Edwards to Buchholz High School! She will be teaching Biology, and we're excited to have her join our Bobcat family.
Her enthusiasm for science and student learning will help inspire the next generation of scientists, problem-solvers, and innovators. We can't wait to see the impact she'll make in the classroom this year!
Welcome to BHS, Ms. Edwards! Go Cats! 🖤💛
#WeAreBHS #BobcatPride #GoCats #Biology #ScienceEducation #WelcomeToTheTeam
Please join us in welcoming Chief Cruz to Buchholz High School as our new JROTC Instructor!
With a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for developing young leaders, Chief Cruz will inspire, challenge, and mentor our Bobcat cadets as they grow in character, citizenship, and service.
Welcome to BHS, Chief Cruz! Go Cats!
With a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for developing young leaders, Chief Cruz will inspire, challenge, and mentor our Bobcat cadets as they grow in character, citizenship, and service.
Welcome to BHS, Chief Cruz! Go Cats!
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Dockweiler to Buchholz High School! He will be teaching AP Precalculus, and we are excited to have him join our Bobcat family.
We can't wait for our students to learn, grow, and be inspired in his classroom this year.
Welcome to BHS, Mr. Dockweiler! Go Cats!
We can't wait for our students to learn, grow, and be inspired in his classroom this year.
Welcome to BHS, Mr. Dockweiler! Go Cats!
Let's give a big Bobcat welcome to our new World History teacher, Ms. Barden! We're excited to have her join the Bobcat family and can't wait for our students to learn from her this year.
Welcome to Buchholz, Ms. Barden—we're so glad you're here!
Go Bobcats!
Welcome to Buchholz, Ms. Barden—we're so glad you're here!
Go Bobcats!
Registration is now open for the Alachua County Public Schools Fall 2026 Driver Education Programs, including both the Classroom with Lab and Lab-Only options. For information, visit www.alachuaschools.net/driversed
Bobcats and Bobcat Families,
We are excited to kick off another amazing school year and can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 10!
Please take a few minutes to review our annual Back-to-School Newsletter, which contains important information to help you and your family prepare for a successful start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Go Cats!
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We are excited to kick off another amazing school year and can't wait to welcome our students back on Monday, August 10!
Please take a few minutes to review our annual Back-to-School Newsletter, which contains important information to help you and your family prepare for a successful start to the school year.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Go Cats!
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Find out about changes to the school meals program for the 2026-27 school year and how they may affect your child. www.alachuaschools.net/article/3031401
Our 2025–2026 state assessment results are phenomenal!
Buchholz High School continues to raise the bar, and these incredible results are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our students, teachers, staff, and families.
Together, we've achieved outstanding success—and we're just getting started.
Congratulations, Bobcats! Thank you for making excellence the standard.
Buchholz High School continues to raise the bar, and these incredible results are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our students, teachers, staff, and families.
Together, we've achieved outstanding success—and we're just getting started.
Congratulations, Bobcats! Thank you for making excellence the standard.
Congratulations, Bobcats, on these incredible AP scores! We achieved our highest AP pass rate in the last 10 years—a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our students and teachers.
We're proud of this amazing accomplishment and can't wait to see what our Bobcats achieve next.
Let's go, Bobcats!
We're proud of this amazing accomplishment and can't wait to see what our Bobcats achieve next.
Let's go, Bobcats!
🎉 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!
🏆🎉 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
