🎨 BHS Artwork on Display! 🐾
The Creative Cats artwork collection is currently on display in the SBAC Boardroom, showcasing the creativity, skill, and imagination of our student artists.
The Creative Cats artwork collection is currently on display in the SBAC Boardroom, showcasing the creativity, skill, and imagination of our student artists.
🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 graduates! We are proud of all you have achieved and excited for all that lies ahead. Go Bobcats!🎓
🎓 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
The Buchholz VEX Robotics team celebrates their seniors and a great year of building robots and friendships! If you are interested in joining next year’s competitive team, watch out in the Fall for Club Recruitment!
Email campbellj@alschuaachools.net for more information.
Email campbellj@alschuaachools.net for more information.
⭐ 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 ✨
The Class of 2026 has so much to celebrate 🎓✨ This week was all about honoring Bobcat traditions, celebrating accomplishments, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Here’s to everything this class has achieved — and all that’s ahead. #GoCats
See the flyer below to learn how you can register for Service Academy Day.
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
Families have until May 15 to register their 10th & 11th graders for a free one-day College Boot Camp at SFC, with tours, speakers and enrollment & financial aid tips. alachuaschools.net/collegebootcamp
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
Almost immediately after notifying families and staff about the worldwide Canvas data breach, we were notified that Alachua County Public Schools was NOT affected by the breach.
Families should be on the lookout for a personalized letter (US Mail) from Alachua County Public Schools with important information on school zone lines for 2026-27.
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!
April 30 at noon is the deadline for current ACPS 10th and 11th graders to register for the free one-day College Boot Camp at Santa Fe College in early June. https://alachuaschools.net/collegebootcamp
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.
