Innovation, teamwork, and creativity are in full gear as our Bobcats prep for another incredible season. 💡⚙️
#BobcatPride #BuchholzRobotics #STEMStrong
This past weekend, BHS Speech & Debate competed at the North Florida Catholic Forensic League #2 Tournament against nearly 30 schools — and came home with 4 trophies out of just 5 entries! 👏
Congratulations to:
🏛️ Andrew X – 3rd Place, Student Congress
🎯 Isaac R – Best Novice, Student Congress
⚖️ Lara C – 4th Place, Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
🥈 BHS – 2nd Place, Small Squad Team Sweepstakes
Plus, our team also earned 2nd Place overall in the NFCFL #1 Small Squad Sweepstakes!
Way to represent, Bobcats! 💛🖤
#BobcatPride #BHSSpeechAndDebate #ExcellenceInAction
Cheer on the Gators and support ACPS staff appreciation programs by purchasing discounted tickets to the UF Homecoming game vs. Mississippi state on October 18 at 4:15. gofevo.com/group/Alachuacounty6
Open Houses for academic and career tech magnet programs begin next week AND the annual Magnet Showcase is October 25 from 10-1 at the Alachua County Sports and Event Center at Celebration Pointe. . More open house, Showcase and application info is available at alachuaschools.net/magnets
Fall Driver Education
Alachua County Public Schools is offering two options this fall:
🔹 Behind-the-Wheel Lab Only – for students who have already completed a Driver Education classroom course.
🔹 Classroom + Lab – for students who have not yet taken a Driver Education course (earn .5 credit).
Requirements:
✔ Must be 15 or older
✔ Must have a Learner’s Permit (for Lab Only option)
📅 Classes begin this fall
💲 Fees: $200 (Lab Only) | $250 (Classroom + Lab)
👉 Learn more and register here: www.alachuaschools.net/driversed
📞 For more information, call 352-955-6959
Did you know? In order to graduate, students must meet specific state testing requirements. If they don’t initially meet the benchmarks, they can still qualify by earning a concordant score on approved assessments like the SAT or ACT. ✅
📌 What this means for you:
Review your test scores regularly.
Have strong attendance
Contact your school counselor if you have questions about testing status or concordant options.
Staying informed helps keep you on track for graduation and future success! 🌟
#GraduationReady #EveryStudentEveryDay #BHS
Did you know students should miss no more than 9 days of school per year to stay on track for success? By 9th grade, attendance is an even better predictor of graduation than test scores!
✅ Make school attendance a priority.
✅ Keep daily routines strong—homework, rest, and healthy habits.
✅ Stay engaged—monitor progress, encourage friendships, and support involvement in sports & clubs.
✅ Communicate with your school about attendance policies and support.
Together, we can help every student thrive—because showing up is the first step to success! 💪🎓
Learn more at attendanceworks.org
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #StudentSuccess
To close out the day, cadets had the special opportunity to visit the University of Florida Air Force ROTC facility, where UF cadets graciously provided a guided tour and shared insights into their program.
Go Bobcats!
ACPS middle/high school families: Starting September 22, free virtual counseling and academic advising from certified school counselors offered after school through the district's Beyond the Bell program. Information at alachuaschools.net/beyondthebell
Virtual after-school counseling & academic advising for middle and high school students starts Sept. 22, 2025.
🗓️ Schedule
Middle School: Tues & Thurs | 3:45–5:45 PM
High School: Mon, Tues & Wed | 3:45–5:45 PM
📍 Join by clicking the Global BTB icon on your school’s homepage, visiting the ACPS website, or directly at:
https://www.alachuaschools.net/page/school-counseling-and-academic-advising-program
Certified school counselors are ready to support students after school! 💻
Please see the Quick Start Guide for Rooms, a two-way messaging system for teachers and families.
On August 11, 19 AFJROTC Bobcats woke up early and volunteered at a Homes for Our Troops community service event
The mission of Homes for Our Troops is “to build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.”
Our cadets helped set up, clean up, and run the powerful Key Ceremony, where a disabled veteran and his family were given the keys to their new home. It was an emotional and inspiring event.
We’re so proud of our Bobcats for their service and leadership! 🖤💛
