🎓✨ RAMILY, IT’S THAT TIME! ✨🎓
SENIORS — graduation season is almost here!!! 🎉 We are beyond excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 and all of your hard work, growth, and achievements.
To our students, families, and supporters: thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We are so proud of our seniors and cannot wait to honor you in the weeks ahead! 🧡💚
📌 Please be sure to check the attached flyer for all upcoming senior events — these dates are VERY important!
📧 Also, continue to closely monitor your emails for updates and important information from administration.
Let’s make this a graduation season to remember!! 🎊🎓
RAM PRIDE ALWAYS! 🧡💚🐏
SENIORS — graduation season is almost here!!! 🎉 We are beyond excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 and all of your hard work, growth, and achievements.
To our students, families, and supporters: thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We are so proud of our seniors and cannot wait to honor you in the weeks ahead! 🧡💚
📌 Please be sure to check the attached flyer for all upcoming senior events — these dates are VERY important!
📧 Also, continue to closely monitor your emails for updates and important information from administration.
Let’s make this a graduation season to remember!! 🎊🎓
RAM PRIDE ALWAYS! 🧡💚🐏

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

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.

Today we celebrate National School Principal Day! 🎉
We are proud to honor Mr. Leroy Williams for his leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Your vision and passion continue to inspire excellence every day.
Thank you for all that you do to make our school a better place! 🧡
#NationalSchoolPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipal #SchoolLeadership
We are proud to honor Mr. Leroy Williams for his leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Your vision and passion continue to inspire excellence every day.
Thank you for all that you do to make our school a better place! 🧡
#NationalSchoolPrincipalDay #ThankYouPrincipal #SchoolLeadership

Shoutout to our RAMTASTIC Food Service Team—thank you for being true School Lunch Heroes! 🍎👏

Hello Eastside Students and Families,
Yearbooks have arrived on campus! Distribution will begin Thursday 5/7. Students can pick up their book at the tables in the mall area during lunches only. Students DO NOT NEED their purchase receipt for pick up.
If you haven’t ordered, no worries! Purchases can be made at the table in cash or check made out to Eastside High School, as well as digitally at yearbookforever.com
Once distribution begins on 5/7 book prices will go up to their final price of $75.
For any questions please contact Mrs.Wishin at wishinbl@alachuaschools.net
Yearbooks have arrived on campus! Distribution will begin Thursday 5/7. Students can pick up their book at the tables in the mall area during lunches only. Students DO NOT NEED their purchase receipt for pick up.
If you haven’t ordered, no worries! Purchases can be made at the table in cash or check made out to Eastside High School, as well as digitally at yearbookforever.com
Once distribution begins on 5/7 book prices will go up to their final price of $75.
For any questions please contact Mrs.Wishin at wishinbl@alachuaschools.net

Eastside High School students took the win at our 3DE by Junior Achievement State Farm Culminating Event!
Students tackled the real-world challenge of reducing distracted teen driving presenting creative ideas, action plans, and incentives to promote safer habits behind the wheel. Our winning team impressed judges with innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a difference.
Huge thank you to our 3DE family, teachers, students, judges, and volunteers for continuing to create meaningful opportunities for our students to lead and grow.
Eastside is The Best Side. We are building thinkers, leaders, and changemakers.
Students tackled the real-world challenge of reducing distracted teen driving presenting creative ideas, action plans, and incentives to promote safer habits behind the wheel. Our winning team impressed judges with innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a difference.
Huge thank you to our 3DE family, teachers, students, judges, and volunteers for continuing to create meaningful opportunities for our students to lead and grow.
Eastside is The Best Side. We are building thinkers, leaders, and changemakers.

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
We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity for our student-athletes!
Free pre-participation physicals and EKG screenings will be offered at OSMI on April 20 and April 22 from 7:00–9:00 PM.
This is a great chance to get ahead for the upcoming school year—especially with the new Florida state requirement that all incoming freshmen and students new to high school athletics must have an EKG as part of their physical.
Take advantage of this convenient, no-cost opportunity to get cleared and ready to play! ✅ #StudentAthletes #StayReady
Free pre-participation physicals and EKG screenings will be offered at OSMI on April 20 and April 22 from 7:00–9:00 PM.
This is a great chance to get ahead for the upcoming school year—especially with the new Florida state requirement that all incoming freshmen and students new to high school athletics must have an EKG as part of their physical.
Take advantage of this convenient, no-cost opportunity to get cleared and ready to play! ✅ #StudentAthletes #StayReady

Yesterday, our NJROTC program proudly participated in its annual inspection at Eastside High School. 🇺🇸
We were honored to welcome Lt. Savannah Clark, Admiral Pottenburgh, and Mayor Harvey Ward for this special occasion.
Our NJROTC students represented Eastside with pride, discipline, and excellence during the Admiral’s visit. Great job to all involved! 👏 #NJROTC #EastsidePride
We were honored to welcome Lt. Savannah Clark, Admiral Pottenburgh, and Mayor Harvey Ward for this special occasion.
Our NJROTC students represented Eastside with pride, discipline, and excellence during the Admiral’s visit. Great job to all involved! 👏 #NJROTC #EastsidePride

Seniors, it’s time! 🎓
Jostens will be on campus tomorrow 4/9 during lunches for you to place your cap and gown orders — $75 cash.
You can also order online at Jostens.com, but don’t wait—time is running out! ⏳ #ClassOf2026

Order your yearbook today! 📘✨ Use code WELCOMEBACKSPRING to get $7 off — bringing the price from $65 down to just $58 (before fees).
⏰ This deal is for this week only: March 23–27, so don’t wait! Secure your memories now!
⏰ This deal is for this week only: March 23–27, so don’t wait! Secure your memories now!

Seniors, it’s time! 🎓 Order your cap and gown today at Jostens.com — time is running out! Don’t wait until the last minute! #ClassOf2026

🎉🏆 BIG CONGRATULATIONS! 🏆🎉
Eastside High School is proud to celebrate an incredible achievement! Please join us in congratulating our 2026 National Merit Finalists:
✨ Francheska Melendez
✨ Irma Rahman
✨ Juhyung Seong
✨ Miles Smith
Being named a finalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program is a testament to their outstanding academic excellence, dedication, and hard work. This recognition places them among the top students in the nation — an accomplishment that reflects not only their commitment to success but also the strength and spirit of Eastside High School.
We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will continue to achieve! 🧡📚✨
#EastsideExcellence #NationalMeritFinalists #ClassOf2026 #AcademicExcellence
Eastside High School is proud to celebrate an incredible achievement! Please join us in congratulating our 2026 National Merit Finalists:
✨ Francheska Melendez
✨ Irma Rahman
✨ Juhyung Seong
✨ Miles Smith
Being named a finalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program is a testament to their outstanding academic excellence, dedication, and hard work. This recognition places them among the top students in the nation — an accomplishment that reflects not only their commitment to success but also the strength and spirit of Eastside High School.
We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will continue to achieve! 🧡📚✨
#EastsideExcellence #NationalMeritFinalists #ClassOf2026 #AcademicExcellence

🎾🔥 Shoutout to Our Eastside Boys Tennis Team! 🔥🎾
We are proud to recognize the outstanding dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship displayed by our Eastside Boys Tennis Team this season!
Under the leadership of Coach Brandon Jeong, these young men have earned an impressive 4–1 record while representing Eastside High with true class and integrity — both on and off the court. 💪
Their camaraderie has been unmatched, supporting one another through tough, grueling matches and consistently upholding the core values of our school. Even more impressive, they’ve earned compliments from opposing coaches and players for their exemplary sportsmanship. 👏
This is what it means to compete with character.
This is what it means to represent Eastside.
We are proud of you, gentlemen — keep raising the standard! 🎾💚🧡
#EastsidePride #StudentAthletes #BuiltDifferent #CharacterMatters
We are proud to recognize the outstanding dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship displayed by our Eastside Boys Tennis Team this season!
Under the leadership of Coach Brandon Jeong, these young men have earned an impressive 4–1 record while representing Eastside High with true class and integrity — both on and off the court. 💪
Their camaraderie has been unmatched, supporting one another through tough, grueling matches and consistently upholding the core values of our school. Even more impressive, they’ve earned compliments from opposing coaches and players for their exemplary sportsmanship. 👏
This is what it means to compete with character.
This is what it means to represent Eastside.
We are proud of you, gentlemen — keep raising the standard! 🎾💚🧡
#EastsidePride #StudentAthletes #BuiltDifferent #CharacterMatters



The Alachua County Public Schools Curriculum Department formally announces the review process for the 2025-2026 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 ELA, K-3 ELA Intervention, Personal Finance, K-5 Art, K-5 Music, World Languages, and Personal Fitness.
View the materials at www.alachuaschools.net/textbookadoption

Eastside students! The Amplified Student Voice Coalition wants to hear from you. Take a few minutes to share your perspective in the Student Voice Survey.

Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
DEADLINE to apply for an academic/career tech magnet program is this coming Monday, January 12 at 4 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity for your child! alachuaschools.net/magnets

