PreK-9th grade families can learn more about the district's highly-successful academic/career tech magnets at the Magnet Showcase on Oct 24, 10am-1pm @ Alachua County Sports & Event Center (Celebration Point). More information at alachuaschools.net/magnets
Middle and high school families can learn more about the options available at Santa Fe College after graduation and how students can prepare for their college career now through SFC's Achieve program. Free family webinar is Oct 1 at 6pm at alachuaschools.net/pazoom
🎓 ATTENTION EASTSIDE RAMS! FAFSA IS OPEN EARLY! 🐏🧡💚
The 2027–2028 FAFSA form is now open early, which means it’s time to get a head start on your college financial aid!
🎓 CLASS OF 2027 SENIORS:
Don’t wait until graduation is around the corner! Completing the FAFSA early can help you stay on top of important college and financial aid deadlines.
🎓 EASTSIDE ALUMNI:
Already in college? You need to complete the FAFSA every year to apply for federal student aid for the upcoming school year. Make sure you’re ready for 2027–2028!
💰 FAFSA can help you access:
✔️ Federal grants
✔️ Scholarships and other aid opportunities
✔️ Federal student loans
✔️ Work-study opportunities
📢 Seniors — jump on it early! Alumni — don’t forget to renew!
Your college future starts with taking that first step. Complete your FAFSA and keep your financial aid journey moving!
🐏 Once a Ram, Always a Ram! 🧡💚
#EastsideRams #EastsideHighSchool #FAFSA #FAFSA2027 #ClassOf2027 #CollegeBound #FinancialAid #FutureRams #OnceARamAlwaysARam
The 2027–2028 FAFSA form is now open early, which means it’s time to get a head start on your college financial aid!
🎓 CLASS OF 2027 SENIORS:
Don’t wait until graduation is around the corner! Completing the FAFSA early can help you stay on top of important college and financial aid deadlines.
🎓 EASTSIDE ALUMNI:
Already in college? You need to complete the FAFSA every year to apply for federal student aid for the upcoming school year. Make sure you’re ready for 2027–2028!
💰 FAFSA can help you access:
✔️ Federal grants
✔️ Scholarships and other aid opportunities
✔️ Federal student loans
✔️ Work-study opportunities
📢 Seniors — jump on it early! Alumni — don’t forget to renew!
Your college future starts with taking that first step. Complete your FAFSA and keep your financial aid journey moving!
🐏 Once a Ram, Always a Ram! 🧡💚
#EastsideRams #EastsideHighSchool #FAFSA #FAFSA2027 #ClassOf2027 #CollegeBound #FinancialAid #FutureRams #OnceARamAlwaysARam
Connect with your child's teachers on Rooms for announcements, group chats, one-on-one communications and more! It's available on your web browser or on the free ACPS mobile app. Get started at alachuaschools.net/apphelp.
Show your spirit during Homecoming Spirit Week Sept 21st - Sept 25th. Dress to impress in costume to earn Ram Bucks for the pep rally! All costumes must follow the dress code. No masks, fake weapons, or large props.
🩺 IT’S TIME FOR FLU MIST! 🩺
Eastside Rams, it’s time to help protect yourself and our school community! 🧡💚
📅 Wednesday, September 30
📍 Eastside High School
The FluMist vaccine will be available at NO COST to Eastside students on Wednesday, September 30.
📄 Consent forms have been sent home with students. If you need an additional copy, forms are also available in the school clinic. Please make sure the completed form is returned as instructed so your student can participate.
👩🏽🏫 STAFF: You have an opportunity too! Staff members will also have the opportunity to receive the flu shot.
Let’s do our part to stay healthy, protect one another, and keep our Ramily strong! 💚🧡
Eastside is the Best Side! 🐏
#EastsideHighSchool #EastsideRams #Ramily #FluMist #StayHealthy #SchoolHealth
Eastside Rams, it’s time to help protect yourself and our school community! 🧡💚
📅 Wednesday, September 30
📍 Eastside High School
The FluMist vaccine will be available at NO COST to Eastside students on Wednesday, September 30.
📄 Consent forms have been sent home with students. If you need an additional copy, forms are also available in the school clinic. Please make sure the completed form is returned as instructed so your student can participate.
👩🏽🏫 STAFF: You have an opportunity too! Staff members will also have the opportunity to receive the flu shot.
Let’s do our part to stay healthy, protect one another, and keep our Ramily strong! 💚🧡
Eastside is the Best Side! 🐏
#EastsideHighSchool #EastsideRams #Ramily #FluMist #StayHealthy #SchoolHealth
🌟 BIG RAMS, BIG ACHIEVEMENT! 🐏🧡💚
Eastside High School is proud to celebrate our National Merit Semifinalists! 🎓✨
These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. Their hard work has placed them among an elite group of students recognized for their accomplishments.
Help us congratulate our National Merit Semifinalists and celebrate this incredible achievement! 👏🏽🎉
* Derek Ai
* Ethan Dodds
* Neha Gupte
* Noah Jang
* Jaden Jeng
* Matheus Ribeiro Do Vale
Eastside Rams — LEAD. ACHIEVE. SUCCEED. 🐏🧡💚
#EastsideHighSchool #EastsideRams #NationalMerit #NationalMeritSemifinalists #Ramily #AcademicExcellence #EastsideIsTheBestSide
📚 Ramily, it’s testing time! 🐏🧡💚
We’re kicking off our September Testing Schedule! From ELA PM1 and CLT to FAST, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, and U.S. History retakes, we have several important testing dates coming up.
Students, make sure you know your testing date, arrive on time, get plenty of rest, and come prepared to do your BEST! 💪🏽
Let’s stay focused, stay ready, and show what the Ramily can do! 🐏
🧡💚 Eastside is the Best Side!
#EastsideHighSchool #EastsideRamily #TestingSeason #BeReady #DoYourBest #EastsideIsTheBestSide
We’re kicking off our September Testing Schedule! From ELA PM1 and CLT to FAST, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, and U.S. History retakes, we have several important testing dates coming up.
Students, make sure you know your testing date, arrive on time, get plenty of rest, and come prepared to do your BEST! 💪🏽
Let’s stay focused, stay ready, and show what the Ramily can do! 🐏
🧡💚 Eastside is the Best Side!
#EastsideHighSchool #EastsideRamily #TestingSeason #BeReady #DoYourBest #EastsideIsTheBestSide
Check out the latest news and information from Alachua County Public Schools in this month's issue of iNews.
Families have until September 30 to update important information about their students through the Skyward Family Access Annual Updates process. Instructions to set up an account and complete Annual Updates are available at alachuaschools.net/familyaccess.
Protect your family from the flu by signing up your student for the FREE FluMist nasal spray immunization at school. Consent forms coming home, or complete online at alachuaschools.net/flumist
The Zonar Bus Suite Parent App is now operational. Track your child's bus, receive notifications and more. For instructions, visit alachuaschools.net/zonarbusapp
If you are receiving an error message when accessing the Skyward Family Access app, please delete it from your device and reload/reinstall it.
🧡💚 GOOD EVENING, RAMILY! 💚🧡
The first day of school is almost here! 🐏📚 We want to make sure ALL of our Rams are ready for a smooth start to the new school year.
Please take a few minutes to review the First Day Procedures below, especially the important information about:
📍 Single Point Entry – Building 15 Attendance
📄 Picking up your COLOR-COPY schedule
🔔 School Bell Schedule
📝 Schedule Change Requests
🚨 IMPORTANT: Every student must pick up their official color-copy schedule in the mall area on the first day. Your paper schedule is your ticket to class!
Let’s start the year prepared, on time, and ready to make it a great one! 🐏🧡💚
WELCOME BACK, RAMILY!
ONE SCHOOL. ONE RAMILY.
EASTSIDE IS THE BEST SIDE! 💚🧡
#EastsideRams #EastsideIsTheBestSide #OneRamily #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool
The first day of school is almost here! 🐏📚 We want to make sure ALL of our Rams are ready for a smooth start to the new school year.
Please take a few minutes to review the First Day Procedures below, especially the important information about:
📍 Single Point Entry – Building 15 Attendance
📄 Picking up your COLOR-COPY schedule
🔔 School Bell Schedule
📝 Schedule Change Requests
🚨 IMPORTANT: Every student must pick up their official color-copy schedule in the mall area on the first day. Your paper schedule is your ticket to class!
Let’s start the year prepared, on time, and ready to make it a great one! 🐏🧡💚
WELCOME BACK, RAMILY!
ONE SCHOOL. ONE RAMILY.
EASTSIDE IS THE BEST SIDE! 💚🧡
#EastsideRams #EastsideIsTheBestSide #OneRamily #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool
Bus information for the 2026-27 school year is available now. Visit alachuaschools.net/findmybus for stop locations, pick-up/drop-off times and bus numbers. For information about the district's new bus tracking app, visit alachuaschools.net/zonarbusapp
📣 EASTSIDE FAMILIES! 🐏🧡💚
It's that time of year! We are excited to welcome our newest Rams to the 2026-2027 school year!
🎓 9th Grade & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Eastside High School Auditorium
This orientation is for:
✅ All incoming 9th grade students
✅ New students in grades 10–12 who will be attending Eastside High School for the first time during the 2026–2027 school year
Come meet our administrators, teachers, and staff, learn about campus expectations, receive important information, and start your Eastside journey with confidence.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Ramily!
#EastsideIsTheBestSide #WelcomeToTheRamily #EastsideRams #ClassOf2030 #NewStudentOrientation #RamPride
It's that time of year! We are excited to welcome our newest Rams to the 2026-2027 school year!
🎓 9th Grade & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Eastside High School Auditorium
This orientation is for:
✅ All incoming 9th grade students
✅ New students in grades 10–12 who will be attending Eastside High School for the first time during the 2026–2027 school year
Come meet our administrators, teachers, and staff, learn about campus expectations, receive important information, and start your Eastside journey with confidence.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Ramily!
#EastsideIsTheBestSide #WelcomeToTheRamily #EastsideRams #ClassOf2030 #NewStudentOrientation #RamPride
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
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
Mrs. Brittany Wishin is a familiar face to Eastside as she begin her teaching career in the 2017 school year. She joined the Eastside team as a math teacher and over the years grew to add Robotics Club, Student Government Sponsor as well as Yearbook Advisor to her dedications. Entering her 10th school year at Eastside she will continue to be apart of our Ramily in her new role as Assistant Principal of Curriculum.
Mrs.Wishin is a double gator with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Mathematics Curriculum from the University of Florida. She additionally completed a second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2025.
When asked about her new role she says “ I am excited to continue to serve Eastside in my new capacity. Coming into work everyday leaves me incredibly fulfilled and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere other than the Best Side.”
Outside of serving the Best Side, Mrs.Wishin and her husband Joseph Wishin run two local businesses. Wishin Wellness and PressureWorks pressure cleaning. She enjoys backpacking through mountains, live music, and yoga to relax and recharge in order to give her all on campus.
Mrs.Wishin is a double gator with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Mathematics Curriculum from the University of Florida. She additionally completed a second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2025.
When asked about her new role she says “ I am excited to continue to serve Eastside in my new capacity. Coming into work everyday leaves me incredibly fulfilled and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere other than the Best Side.”
Outside of serving the Best Side, Mrs.Wishin and her husband Joseph Wishin run two local businesses. Wishin Wellness and PressureWorks pressure cleaning. She enjoys backpacking through mountains, live music, and yoga to relax and recharge in order to give her all on campus.
Cody Sheppard has been named Assistant Principal of Administration at Eastside High School. “I’m excited for an opportunity to return to Eastside High School a school rich in history and pride.”
Mr. Sheppard graduated from Jones High School in Orlando, Florida in 2011. A member of multiple sports teams and clubs he earned an academic scholarship to the University of Florida where he majored in Family Youth and Community Sciences. He later earned a Masters from the University of Florida in Elementary Education and a Masters from Florida Gulf Coast University in Educational Leadership.
He began his professional career working for the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County as Unit Director for the Southeast Unit in Lincoln Estates and later the Northwest Unit. In 2018 he transitioned to the education field and began working at Lake Forest Elementary as a fourth grade teacher, his other stops include Talbot Elementary as a fourth and fifth grade teacher, Gainesville High School as a Dean, and most recently Howard Middle School in Ocala as Assistant Principal of Discipline.
He has enjoyed coaching softball over the last decade. His high school coaching career began in 2018 as the Head Softball Coach at Eastside High School. From 2021 - 2025 he coached softball at Gainesville High School as Assistant Head Coach and Junior Varsity Head Coach. During his tenure at Gainesville High School he helped guide the Lady Canes to four district championships, a regional championship and a state runner-up in 2024.
Mr. Sheppard’s wife Kichelle Sheppard serves as an Assistant Principal currently at Rawlings Elementary. Together they own Charlie’s Snow Shack a local shave ice business in Gainesville. They have two children who Kameron and Kai. Mr. Sheppard is excited to put on Orange and Green again and return to the Eastside Ramily! 🐏
Mr. Sheppard graduated from Jones High School in Orlando, Florida in 2011. A member of multiple sports teams and clubs he earned an academic scholarship to the University of Florida where he majored in Family Youth and Community Sciences. He later earned a Masters from the University of Florida in Elementary Education and a Masters from Florida Gulf Coast University in Educational Leadership.
He began his professional career working for the Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County as Unit Director for the Southeast Unit in Lincoln Estates and later the Northwest Unit. In 2018 he transitioned to the education field and began working at Lake Forest Elementary as a fourth grade teacher, his other stops include Talbot Elementary as a fourth and fifth grade teacher, Gainesville High School as a Dean, and most recently Howard Middle School in Ocala as Assistant Principal of Discipline.
He has enjoyed coaching softball over the last decade. His high school coaching career began in 2018 as the Head Softball Coach at Eastside High School. From 2021 - 2025 he coached softball at Gainesville High School as Assistant Head Coach and Junior Varsity Head Coach. During his tenure at Gainesville High School he helped guide the Lady Canes to four district championships, a regional championship and a state runner-up in 2024.
Mr. Sheppard’s wife Kichelle Sheppard serves as an Assistant Principal currently at Rawlings Elementary. Together they own Charlie’s Snow Shack a local shave ice business in Gainesville. They have two children who Kameron and Kai. Mr. Sheppard is excited to put on Orange and Green again and return to the Eastside Ramily! 🐏
