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
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.
Gainesville High School Open House – Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30-6:00 PTSA in the Auditorium
6:00pm-6:15pm* – 1st Period
6:20pm-6:30pm – 2nd Period
6:35pm-6:45pm – 3rd Period
6:50pm-7:00pm – 4th Period
7:05pm-7:15pm – 5th Period
7:20pm-7:30pm – 6th Period
*Note: Dr. LeClear will welcome all parents via the intercom system at 6:10pm.
After School CROP starts Tuesday, Sept 8th 3:00-5:00
Starts Tuesday, Sept 8th
GHS Volleyball vs. THe Rock in the Purple Palace
9/3 at 5:30/7:00
Come support your Lady Canes!!
Tickets are on GoFan
9/3 at 5:30/7:00
Come support your Lady Canes!!
Tickets are on GoFan
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.
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
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
ATTENTION:
Water guns, water balloons, silly string, and similar items are not allowed on campus. Violations will result in immediate consequences and may lead to suspension.
Water guns, water balloons, silly string, and similar items are not allowed on campus. Violations will result in immediate consequences and may lead to suspension.
The 3rd annual Student-Athlete Resiliency Summit will be held next Thursday, April 2nd from 6:00-8:30 pm at the UF Champions Club.
Congratulations to two of our Hurricanes for their outstanding performances at the Science Fair:
Trishaa Urs (1st Place, Behavioral and Social Sciences)
Pranav Parashar (1st Place, Physics)
Trishaa Urs (1st Place, Behavioral and Social Sciences)
Pranav Parashar (1st Place, Physics)
Gainesville High School 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%.
