High Springs Community School

Reminder! FluMist Clinic @ HSCS on October 15th.
All consent forms are due by October 10th. You can find the consent here: http://alachuaschools.net/flumist

Check out upcoming events and other happenings in Alachua County Public Schools in this month's iNews! https://conta.cc/48KKGRL

The Florida Department of Health has created a website (floridahealth.gov/diabetes) for the families of PreK - 1st grade students on the early detection of diabetes.

Progress reports available on Family Access or by requesting a paper copy from school. Instructions for accessing progress reports available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports

FluMist Clinic will be held at High Springs Community School on October 15th .

Consent forms need to be turned in by Friday, October 10th.

Consent Form can be found: http://alachuaschools.net/flumist

K-5th Families,

During the week of September 15th through September 19th, High Springs Community School will do our part in helping students recognize warning signs of loneliness and spread awareness of acceptance and inclusion by participating in Start With Hello Week.

Last year, over 12,000 schools from across the United States participated in Start With Hello Call To Action week to highlight and spread the message of the power of Start With Hello’s three simple steps:

1. See Someone Alone

2. Reach Out and Help

3. Start With Hello

We encourage you to talk to your child about the Start With Hello program and ask them to share what tthey have learned. For more information about Sandy Hook Promise programs, please visit: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/.

Thank you for supporting the Start With Hello Week!

Mrs. Abu-Jamous (Mrs. J)
School Counselor

We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow evening, September 4th, at our Open House! Please see our schedule below.

5:30-6:00 Title 1 Annual Meeting (Elementary Media) and ESOL Meeting (Lab 3)
6:00-7:00 Elementary Open House
6:30-7:30 Middle School Open House

School health screenings are non-invasive assessments of students’ growth and development in areas that could affect their academic performance. These are provided to students each year in all Florida school districts, as mandated by Florida Statute 381.0056. School health screenings are beneficial for students in that they may uncover deficiencies in areas of vision, hearing, dental care, and even spinal curvature as students grow (scoliosis). Detailed information about each specific screening can be found on the district website, www.alachuaschools.net/health services. Our school will screen:

Kindergarten - Hearing and Vision (*may also use results from the physical exam submitted at enrollment)

1st Grade - Hearing, Vision, Height and Weight

3rd Grade - Vision, Height and Weight, Dental

6th Grade - Hearing, Vision, Height and Weight, Scoliosis

Our school's Elementary health screenings will be performed on Sept. 18th. Our 3rd graders will have their Dental screening on Sept 18th as well. Sixth grade screenings will be held on Sept. 30th. Parents may wish to opt their student(s) out of the health screenings by submitting written notification to the school using the Annual Health Screening Opt-Out Form, also provided on the link above.

For more information, you may also contact Nurse Serina at 386-454-1958.

Protect your family from flu. Sign up your child for free FluMist at school. Info and consent form at alachuaschools.net/flumist

HSCS families make sure to download the ACPS app !

Your one place for school messages, updates and more.

Early release Wednesdays start August 13 at all elementary schools and High Springs Community School, A. Quinn Jones School, Sidney Lanier School and Duval Early Learning Academy. Specific school hours are available at alachuaschools.net/schoolhours

We are looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year! Meet the Teacher Friday, August 8th K-5th 12:00-1:00 PM 6th-8th 12:30-1:30 PM

Check out the August issue of Alachua County Public Schools iNews, with important back-to-school information! https://conta.cc/47fF950

Bus stop locations, pick up/drop off times and bus numbers now available through Family Access or on the district's website at alachuaschools.net/findmybus. Please be sure to follow all instructions for accessing bus information on the website.

With a new state law limiting the use of cell phones and other devices, ACPS has revised its guidelines. More information at alachuaschools.net/cellphones.

Free meals available at 80+ local sites for all children 0-18 through the ACPS Summer Meals Program. Visit https://yourchoicefresh.com for locations and serving dates/times.