We’ve been made aware of a very convincing scam targeting families of students who take the PSAT, SAT, or AP exams.
📞 How the scam works:
You receive an unsolicited phone call from someone claiming to be from the College Board (or another educational organization).
The caller says they’re just “confirming your address” to send test prep materials your child supposedly requested at school (books, CDs, videos, flash drives, etc.).
⚠️ Why it seems believable:
The caller may already know your child’s name, school, test date/location, phone number, and home address.
They sound professional and informed, which lowers your guard.
💳 The red flag:
They say the materials must be returned within 30 days or you’ll be charged $249.
They ask for a credit card to keep on file in order to send the materials.
❌ This is a scam.
The College Board does NOT call families to send unsolicited test prep materials.
They do NOT require a credit card for free resources.
✅ What to do:
Do not provide any personal or payment information.
Hang up immediately.
Report the call and warn others.
Please share this post to help protect other families. When in doubt, always contact the organization directly using official contact information.
Congratulations to Amy X, who has been named a Sunshine State Scholar, placing her among Florida’s top STEM high school juniors! 🧠🔬📐
Amy was selected for her outstanding academics, extracurricular involvement, and a powerful essay addressing the nation’s STEM challenges. She maintains a weighted GPA above 4.8 while taking a full load of high-level courses and excelling in countless activities, including:
🏆 Buchholz National Championship Math Team
🔬 Science Team & HOSA–Future Health Professionals (with multiple national, state, and regional awards!)
🎶 Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, and Tri-M Music Honor Society
📚 Tutor at a local center
🧪 Research intern at the UF College of Medicine
In her essay, Amy focused on closing the gap in math and science achievement and emphasized mentoring younger students through interactive instruction as part of the solution.
We are so proud of Amy’s achievements, leadership, and commitment to making a meaningful impact in STEM. 💙💛
#SunshineStateScholar #BobcatPride #STEMExcellence #FutureLeader #WeAreBuchholz
We’re excited to kick off the new year and welcome everyone back to school! As a reminder, PM2 testing is happening this week:
📘 Wednesday, 1/7: 9th Grade PM2
📗 Thursday, 1/8: 10th Grade PM2
📢 Please remember to be prepared:
✔️ Fully charge your electronic device
✔️ Bring your device and charger to school
✔️ Reboot your device before test day (shut down and restart) so it can check in and complete any required updates ahead of time
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth testing experience. Let’s start the year strong! 💪📚
Today, some of our students designed 3D models of Christmas trees in Ms. Campbell’s Digital Multimedia class, then brought them to life by painting them in Ms. Lugrin’s art class.
Creativity, collaboration, and holiday cheer all in one project!
A few weeks ago, our Science Club competed in their first Science Olympiad event of the year—and they did an amazing job! Out of 300+ students, the following members finished in the top 10% or higher:
👏 Alex D
👏 Vincent N
👏 Andrew X
👏 Anh H
👏 Annika C
👏 Jonathan L
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, and here’s to continued success this season! 🎉🧠✨
Our students returned with outstanding results:
27 Excellents
18 Superiors
3 Top Honor Pieces (perfect scores!)
One Act All-Stars:
Mikaela C (Tech)
Joselyn S (Performance)
Top Honor Recipients
Eden H
Ryan D
Luke G
Joseph D
Finnegan C
Maximiliano F
Congratulations to all of our Thespians on an incredible weekend of talent, hard work, and Bobcat Pride! 🐾🎉
Yesterday, we celebrated two of our outstanding Bobcats as they signed their Letters of Intent! 🎉🐾
Justin Williams is officially headed to UF, and Evan Walker is taking his talents to Central Michigan!
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments—on and off the field. Congratulations, Justin and Evan! 💛🖤
Go Cats! 🐾
Buchholz High School’s own William B has earned a perfect score of 1520 on the national PSAT/NMSQT exam, including a 760 in math and 760 in reading/writing — his second consecutive perfect score on the exam! 🙌
William is more than an exceptional student — he’s also the drum major of the Buchholz Band, principal trumpet in the Alachua County Youth Orchestra, and a proud member of the Buchholz Math Team and music honor society. 🎶📚
👏 Congratulations, William! Your hard work and dedication continue to make Buchholz High School proud! 💛🖤
#BobcatPride #BuchholzHigh #PSAT #AcademicExcellence #NationalMerit #ACPSProud #ExcellenceInEducation
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students. We’re proud to have you represent Buchholz and all that makes our school exceptional! 💛🐾🖤
#BHSPride #TeacherOfTheYear #BobcatExcellence #OnceABobcatAlwaysABobcat
Parenting can be tough — but you don’t have to do it alone.
The Cook Center for Human Connection offers free, confidential parent coaching to help you navigate challenges and support your child’s mental health.
Coaches are certified and trained in six key areas, including:
💛 Basic Needs
💛 Attachment & Barriers
💛 Suicide Prevention
💛 Identity Formation
💛 Parenting Principles
Learn more and register today ➡️ https://cookcenter.info/Get-Coaching
Showing up to school every day has a huge impact on your child’s success. Missing just a few days a month can affect learning, grades, and even graduation.
✅ Did you know?
Missing 10% (or 2 days a month) can affect academic success.
By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation than 8th grade test scores.
Students should miss no more than 9 days each school year.
👨👩👧 What families can do:
✔️ Make attendance a daily priority.
✔️ Keep routines consistent and healthy.
✔️ Stay engaged with your teen and their teachers.
✔️ Communicate with the school if challenges arise.
Learn more and find helpful resources at 👉 attendanceworks.org
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement
💡 Do you know a teacher who deserves to be recognized?
The Amazing Teachers Honorary Program is a community initiative celebrating outstanding educators who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and unwavering commitment to their students. 🍎✨
This program recognizes teachers who go above and beyond — those who inspire learning, spark curiosity, and make a lasting impact in the lives of others. Honorees will be featured in the Gainesville Sun and receive special prizes in appreciation of their dedication.
🏆 Plus! Each month, one teacher will be selected nationally by USA TODAY as the National Teacher of the Month and awarded $5,000 — and one National Teacher of the Year will receive $10,000!
👉 Nominate a deserving teacher today:
🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://gainesville.gannettcontests.com/Florida-Credit-Union-Amazing-Teachers/rounds/1/schoolnameone
📝 You’ll need:
Your contact info
The teacher’s name & school
A short (250 words or fewer) description of why they’re an Amazing Teacher
Let’s shine a spotlight on the educators who make a difference every day!
#AmazingTeachers #EducationMatters #TeacherAppreciation
We’re excited to recognize this year’s outstanding educators who go above and beyond every day for our Bobcats. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success make Buchholz a truly special place. 🍎🐾
🎓 Find Your Future at the 2025 Magnet Showcase!
Families — don’t miss your chance to explore the many magnet options available at our elementary, middle, and high schools!
Learn more about open house dates, shadowing opportunities, and application deadlines all in one place.
📅 Saturday, October 25
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Alachua County Sports and Event Center
4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville
🚗 Due to another event in the area, please enter Celebration Pointe from Archer Rd and park in the South Parking Garage before following the signage and walking to the Sports & Event Center.
Visit 🔗 www.alachuaschools.net/magnets for details.
