Join us this Friday for PTA Multicultural Night from 6-8 pm in the Cafeteria. RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqBmNOpLWu2vDPqYYnYx3rsGvMXH0tvLuwbtoidK6lBeqI2g/viewform
PTA is hosting a Multicultural Night on Friday October 3rd. To make this a success PTA is looking for families who would like to volunteer. If you are interested in hosting a station about a country please use the link below to submit your interest by September 18th. PTA will be in contact with you on next steps. Thank you for your support!
Link: https://bit.ly/MCNVolunteer25
Thank you for support our Safety Patrols!
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.
Start With Hello Week will be observed September 15th-19th.
Start with Hello Week is a nationwide event from the Sandy Hook Promise organization which takes place every September. This call to action celebrates the amazing work of teachers, students, and community members that are helping to build a socially inclusive working and learning environment for all students.
Start With Hello Week aims to help students:
Recognize loneliness and social isolation in their peers
Make a difference for students who need connection
Create an empathic and inclusive community
Why Does It Matter?
Research shows that feeling socially isolated negatively affects mental health, physical health and cognitive function in students, adults and the elderly.
Strong social connections are one of several protective factors that can contribute to an individual's overall wellness.
See the calendar of school-wide events and dress up days planned for our students.
In accordance with Florida Statute § 1006.07(2)(f), which authorizes school boards to regulate student use of wireless communication devices to promote a safe and effective learning environment:
A new law passed by the Florida Legislature (HB 1105) significantly limits when students may use cell phones or other personal wireless communication devices, such as smartwatches, earbuds, headphones, and tablets.
At all elementary and middle schools and at High Springs Community School, Oak View Middle School, Hawthorne Middle/High School, such personal devices must remain powered off and stored out of sight from arrival on campus to departure from the campus.
At high schools (except for Hawthorne and A. Quinn Jones, which follow the elementary/middle guidelines) and at Sidney Lanier, devices must remain powered off and stored out of sight during instructional time. High school teachers may grant permission for students to use wireless communication devices during class for instructional purposes only.
Middle and high school students may use their devices during extracurricular activities.
Students have access to district-approved instructional technology throughout the school day.
Families who need to reach their child due to an emergency or other safety concern should contact their school's front office directly.
More specific details about the district's guidelines for wireless for communication devices are available in the district's Codes of Student Conduct (elementary and secondary), which are linked to this page. Please check the Table of Contents for Wireless Communications/Technology Use.
📣 It’s Here! A better way to stay connected!
Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Alachua County Public Schools app—or by text and email if you prefer.
Check out this short video with more information!
This is communication, simplified!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHedPJ9IfGk
🎉 We’re ready to kick off an amazing 2025–2026 school year! Watch this welcome message from Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton to learn about new tools, new resources, and how you can get involved.
📲 Visit alachuaschools.net for everything you need to start the year strong!
🎒 First day is Monday, August 11 — let’s go, ACPS!
