Give a cheer for the Orange and Blue!! The Wildcat Nation was visited by players from the UF Football Team today as they volunteered their time to invest in our students! We are grateful for partnerships like this that provide our students with incredible opportunities! Good luck on Saturday!! GO GATORS!!
about 3 hours ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
5th Grade Wildcat Families,
We will be hosting the annual Metcalfe Spelling Bee on December 9th! In order to qualify for this event, our 5th grade students will need to score in the top 25 of students on a spelling assessment taking place on Tuesday, December 2nd. Click HERE to find a list of study words for students who desire to prepare for The Bee! If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Graham at grahamdc@gm.sbac.edu or 352.955.6713 x. 3108.
2 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Attendance Matters at Metcalfe Elementary! Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time have the best chances for success!! This week we celebrate these amazing homerooms for the best attendance in their grade levels!! Who will have the best attendance this week??
4 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Wildcat Nation: Alachua County Public Schools is hosting a Transportation Job Fair on November 18th and 19th from 8am to 1pm at 620 E. University Avenue. Anyone interested in helping to elevate our transportation department, check out the fair and spread the word! Please check out the video announcement: https://youtu.be/274s_bsfTMg
8 days ago, Dr. Dakeyan Graham
BRAG TAGS ARE HERE!!! Wildcat Nation, as a celebration of perfect weekly attendance, our students have the chance to earn and collect BRAG TAGS each week! For our first week, students earned the chain and our "sneaker" tag. The way you earn a tag each week is to be on time and present!! You only need three more days this week (NO SCHOOL TOMORROW). Let's see who can get the right to brag about their AWESOME attendance!!
11 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Attendance Matters at Metcalfe Elementary! Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time have the best chances for success!! This week we celebrate these amazing homerooms for the best attendance in their grade levels!! Who will have the best attendance next week??
11 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Let's hear it for our 2025-2026 Outstanding Wildcats: The 2025-2026 Metcalfe Teacher of the Year - Ms. Mariah Shipe and the School-Related Employee of the Year - Ms. Loretta Mallary!! Congratulations to these, and all those nominated, for representing the Wildcat Nation with PRIDE!! We are so incredibly proud of you!!
11 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
The Metcalfe Wildcats acknowledged living a drug free life during Red Ribbon Week last week (October 24th through the 31st)! Starting off with an incredibly energetic pep rally organized by our amazing BRT, Ms. Allen, and finishing with a spirit week including Team Jersey Day, Puzzle Color Day, Pajama Day, Crazy Socks Day, and Twin Day, the students showed their commitment to living a drug free life! Check out some of the exciting pictures from our week!
16 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
October's 4th grade STEAM projects, which continued our 4th grade focus on Engineering, involved building structures involving candy. The students focused on the stability, structure, and visual appeal (as well as tastiness!). Check out the creativity of some of our 4th grade scholars!
16 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Attendance Matters at Metcalfe Elementary! Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time have the best chances for success!! This week we celebrate these amazing homerooms for the best attendance in their grade levels!! Who will have the best attendance next week??
18 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Join us for a fun-filled morning of fresh donuts, hot coffee, and quality bonding time with your students!
Be sure to RSVP to Mrs. Robert at 352.955.6713 by November 12th.
18 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Attendance Matters at Metcalfe Elementary! Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time have the best chances for success!! This week we celebrate these amazing homerooms for the best attendance in their grade levels!! Who will have the best attendance next week??
25 days ago, Dr. Dakeyan Graham
What a great kick-off pep rally for Red Ribbon Week!! Shout out to our PHENOMENAL BRT, Ms. Allen, for organizing a high energy event full of Wildcat spirit!! Drug-free, is the way to be!! Go Wildcats!!
28 days ago, Dr. Dakeyan Graham
Picture Day is November 4th! Be ready to dress to impress!
28 days ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
🎓 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.
29 days ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Wildcats!! Beginning tomorrow through next Friday, we will be celebrating living a drug-free life with Red Ribbon Week (October 22-31)! Each day we will focus on the powerful reminder that each choice we make is like fitting one piece of a puzzle into the bigger picture of a healthy, drug-free life. We will kick off with Unity Day TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Everyone is asked to wear ORANGE to show our commitment to being unified for a drug-free life! Check out the remaining themes for each day of Red Ribbon Week in the attached schedule. You can also find the theme days on our school website calendar.
about 1 month ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
Metcalfe Elementary School will be hosting a community wellness fair that brings awareness for healthier hearts and a better you! Come join us THIS SATURDAY from 9:30am to 12:30pm to learn about the many resources available!
about 1 month ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
🌟 Celebrating Our Citizens of the Month! 🌟
Congratulations to all the Alachua County Public Schools students recognized as Citizens of the Month! These students are being celebrated for their kindness, leadership, and positive contributions to their school communities.
Thank you to Mainstreet Daily News, Bosshardt Realty and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County for sponsoring this wonderful recognition program.
about 1 month ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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.
about 1 month ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Attendance Matters at Metcalfe Elementary! Students who attend school regularly and arrive on time have the best chances for success!! This week we celebrate these amazing homerooms for the best attendance in their grade levels!! Who will have the best attendance next week??
about 1 month ago, Metcalfe Elementary School
