Donald C Buie III has been named Athletic Director at Eastside High School, continuing a journey that has come full circle at his alma mater.
A member of Eastside High School’s Class of 2011, Buie was a standout football player who led the area in interceptions during his senior season. His accomplishments on the field earned him a football scholarship to Gardner-Webb University, where he played collegiately and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Buie brings a strong understanding of Eastside’s athletic programs and culture to the role. For the past four years, he has served as the Rams’ Defensive Coordinator, helping develop student-athletes and contributing to the success of the football program. He has also served as a classroom teacher at EHS as well. His commitment to discipline, accountability, and hard work has made a lasting impact on the athletes he coaches.
As Athletic Director, Buie will oversee all Eastside athletic programs while continuing to serve as Defensive Coordinator. He is dedicated to supporting coaches, enhancing opportunities for student-athletes, strengthening community partnerships, and building a culture centered on excellence in academics, athletics, and character.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve as Athletic Director at the school that helped shape me as a student-athlete and person,” said Buie. “Eastside has always been home, and I am excited to continue working with our coaches, athletes, families, and community to pursue championships and provide outstanding opportunities for our students.”
Buie is a proud father, educator, and coach who remains committed to developing young people both on and off the field while upholding the proud tradition of Eastside Rams athletics.
A member of Eastside High School’s Class of 2011, Buie was a standout football player who led the area in interceptions during his senior season. His accomplishments on the field earned him a football scholarship to Gardner-Webb University, where he played collegiately and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Buie brings a strong understanding of Eastside’s athletic programs and culture to the role. For the past four years, he has served as the Rams’ Defensive Coordinator, helping develop student-athletes and contributing to the success of the football program. He has also served as a classroom teacher at EHS as well. His commitment to discipline, accountability, and hard work has made a lasting impact on the athletes he coaches.
As Athletic Director, Buie will oversee all Eastside athletic programs while continuing to serve as Defensive Coordinator. He is dedicated to supporting coaches, enhancing opportunities for student-athletes, strengthening community partnerships, and building a culture centered on excellence in academics, athletics, and character.
“It is a tremendous honor to serve as Athletic Director at the school that helped shape me as a student-athlete and person,” said Buie. “Eastside has always been home, and I am excited to continue working with our coaches, athletes, families, and community to pursue championships and provide outstanding opportunities for our students.”
Buie is a proud father, educator, and coach who remains committed to developing young people both on and off the field while upholding the proud tradition of Eastside Rams athletics.
🎓📸 ALRIGHT CLASS OF 2027… IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS! 📸🎓
Your senior year is here, and we can’t wait to see you shine! ✨
Be sure to schedule your senior portrait session as soon as possible using the link below:
https://swiphoto.com/seniors2027/
Don’t wait until the last minute — secure your spot and get ready to make your senior year unforgettable! 🧡💚 #ClassOf2027 #SeniorSeason #SeniorPortraits #RoadToGraduation
Your senior year is here, and we can’t wait to see you shine! ✨
Be sure to schedule your senior portrait session as soon as possible using the link below:
https://swiphoto.com/seniors2027/
Don’t wait until the last minute — secure your spot and get ready to make your senior year unforgettable! 🧡💚 #ClassOf2027 #SeniorSeason #SeniorPortraits #RoadToGraduation
🎓✨ 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! 🧡💚🐏
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.
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
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%.
Join us at EHS on Friday, December 12th from 6-8pm for our Winter Festival Fundraiser.
Save the date!! January 13th - 5pm-7pm. Are you a senior and have questions about college costs and applications? Are you a 9th-11th grader and interested in hearing information that you will need for your senior year? Join us at EHS for FAFSA night. We will have information about navigating the cost of attendance for college and also how to complete the FAFSA.
The school district released an update on AP scholars across the district. Eastside High was strongly represented, earning a total of 246 Awards. Here is the breakdown:
94 AP Scholars
23 AP Scholars with Honor
99 AP Scholars with Distinction
16 AP Capstone Diplomas
14 AP Seminar & Research Certificates
Great job to our students and teachers for this accomplishment!
Eastside's Freshman & new student orientation will be on Thursday, August 7th from 10:00am-12:00pm. Students will have a chance to check out the clubs, sports & activities offered as well as take a tour of the campus from Student Government.