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

19 days ago, Alachua County Public Schools
2025-2026 Textbook Adoption
Today we celebrate Deputy Smith who is Fort Clarke's School Resource Officer. Her smile, calm manner, no nonsense attitude, and laughter are one of the reasons the Fort is a great place to be. We don't know what we would do without her! #falconfeats
7 days ago, Fort Clarke Middle School
Thank you Deputy Smith
We look forward to celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week at Fort Clarke Middle School during the week of 2/17-2/20
17 days ago, Fort Clarke Middle School
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We are excited to celebrate Mr Houze this evening as Fort Clarke's Teacher of the Year!
about 1 month ago, Melissa Pratto
Mr Houze and Dr Pratto
Ms Caplin's class was so excited to have members of our Future Educators of America club visit them. The students presented a friendship card, assisted with assignments, and played a fierce game of Uno. #falconfeats
about 1 month ago, Melissa Pratto
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students working together
Graduation rates for the seven ACPS high schools rose in 2025, from 92.7% to 93.9%. All seven schools posted rates above 90%.
about 1 month ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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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
about 1 month ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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🎓 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.

4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Magnet Showcase
Families of students in 5th through 10th grade can sign up now for their student to 'shadow' in one or more middle/high school academic and career tech magnet programs so they can experience first-hand what these programs have to offer. The shadowing window is Nov 13-Dec 12. More info at https://www.alachuaschools.net/magnets.
4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
ACPS Magnet Programs
Incoming middle scholers, and families come learn about our amazing Gifted and REACH programs!
4 months ago, Fort Clarke Middle School
REACH and Gifted Open House, come learn about our programs at Fort Clarke.

Come join us tonight at Newk's Eatery from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for our Spirit Night!

5 months ago, Fort Clarke Middle School
Newk's spirit night

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

5 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
UF Football Fundraiser

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

5 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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Check out upcoming events and other happenings in Alachua County Public Schools in this month's iNews! https://conta.cc/48KKGRL
5 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
I News October

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

5 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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Progress reports available on Family Access or by requesting a paper copy from school. Instructions for accessing progress reports available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports
5 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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Parents and guardians please check your email to learn more about Fort Clarke's Robotics program! The deadline for the interest form is this Friday September 12th. Email Mr. Floyd at floydmw@alachuaschools.net with any questions about this exciting opportunity.

5 months ago, Fort Clarke Middle School
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Thank you to the team from UF Health that provided Stop the Bleed training for principals today. As with our recent training on reunifying families after a school crisis, today's session is another example of the district's commitment to the safety and well-being of students, families and staff.

6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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STB Trainer
STB modeling
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Come join us for Open House on September 9th from 6:00-7:30 p.m! There will also be an ESOL parents meeting before Open House at 5:15 p.m.
6 months ago, CAROLINE KOSTAMO
fort clarke middle open house 2025-26
Protect your family from flu. Sign up your child for free FluMist at school. Info and consent form at alachuaschools.net/flumist
6 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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