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
The GradBash deadline is quickly approaching! We need at least 30 students in order to proceed with this trip. Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 is the deadline. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Verschaeve.
4 days ago, Hawthorne Middle/High
Congrats to our students for participating in the science fair!
10 days ago, Hawthorne Middle/High
2 hmhs students participating in the science fair
Another championship at the school of champions! Congrats and keep up the hard work!
10 days ago, Hawthorne Middle/High
A student displaying her award winning bull
Congrats to the Middle School Boys for back-to-back undefeated regular seasons! Good luck in the playoffs! Go Hornets!
12 days ago, Hawthorne Middle/High
Picture of our 6th 8th Grade Basketball Players on "Senior" Night
Hawthorne students! The Amplified Student Voice Coalition wants to hear from you. Take a few minutes to share your perspective in the Student Voice Survey.
24 days ago, Dr. Julie Bokor
Flyer with the Amplified logo and QR code for the Student Voice Survey. Questions? conbokorjr@gm.sbac.edu
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
Magnet Programs Application Deadline graphic
We need student voices! ACPS is seeking high school students to be part of the Amplified Student Voice Coalition to work alongside school & community leaders to develop solutions for campus issues. More information at alachuaschools.net/amplified.
2 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Amplified flier

We are accepting donations to help commemorate the 2025 football team's victory in the 2025 Football State Championship Game! Click HERE for more information! Thanks! #SchoolOfChampions

2 months ago, Hawthorne Middle/High

🎓 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
🏀 Basketball Tryouts Announcement 🏀

Dates: October 27th & 28th
Times:

Girls: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Boys: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Location: School Gym
🚫 Note: Tryouts and practices are closed to spectators.
4 months ago, Hawthorne Middle/High

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
Magnet Programs banner

Fall Driver Education

Alachua County Public Schools is offering two options this fall:

🔹 Behind-the-Wheel Lab Only – for students who have already completed a Driver Education classroom course.
🔹 Classroom + Lab – for students who have not yet taken a Driver Education course (earn .5 credit).

Requirements:
✔ Must be 15 or older
✔ Must have a Learner’s Permit (for Lab Only option)

📅 Classes begin this fall
💲 Fees: $200 (Lab Only) | $250 (Classroom + Lab)

👉 Learn more and register here: www.alachuaschools.net/driversed

📞 For more information, call 352-955-6959

5 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Drivers Ed Flyer
Hawthorne's Agribusiness Open House on Tuesday, October 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
5 months ago, Hawthorne Middle/High
Hawthorne's Agribusiness Logo, two outlines of cows with three leaves over head in the middle
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
Beyond the Bell logo
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
Progress reports graphic