Alachua County Public Schools is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Bus Drivers. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to support our students every day.
Job Highlights & Benefits
Great Pay: $18.27 - $25.79 per hour (based on experience).
Flexible Work: Full-time & Part-time drivers needed for daily routes, field trips, and more.
Time Off: 180 work days and 6 paid holidays.
Full Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and enrollment in the Florida Retirement System.
We Train New Drivers: We will pay you to train for your CDL Class B Licensing with the Passenger and School Bus endorsements!
Hiring Fair Event
Ready to apply? Attend our upcoming Transportation Hiring Fair!
Dates: November 18th and 19th
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 620 E. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Apply Now
You can submit an official application immediately by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by visiting the School Website at WWW.SBAC.EDU.
Help us keep our students moving safely!
🦃 Join Us for a Thanksgiving Feast at Newberry Elementary! 🍎
We invite you to share a special Thanksgiving Feast with your child right here at school!
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20th. You will join your child in the cafeteria during their regularly scheduled lunch period (please check with your child's teacher for the exact time).
🍽️ Feast Menu Highlights:
Roast Turkey & Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Holiday Dressing
Fresh Baked Dinner Roll
Baked Apple Crisp
Farm to School Satsumas
🎟️ Details and RSVP
Cost: $5.00 per guest (cash or check only; exact cash preferred). Payment will be collected on the day of the event.
RSVP is required so we can plan accordingly!
Please click the link below to let us know you are coming by Tuesday, November 18th:
👉 bit.ly/4oqE4NH
We look forward to celebrating the season and sharing this wonderful meal with you and your student!
For more information, please contact the front office at 352.472.1100.
Every student will bring home a flyer with instructions on how to activate their Read-A-Thon account. Once your student is registered, you’ll be able to log their daily reading minutes online. (Even if you don’t plan to fundraise, logging minutes through the online portal helps us track our schoolwide progress and students are still competing for the most minutes read!)
Our Goal:
We’re aiming for a school-wide total of 110,000 reading minutes!
That’s just 15 minutes a day per student — and every minute counts, whether your child is reading independently, reading to you, or listening as you read together.
Two Ways to Track Reading Minutes:
Preferred Method: Create your online account here → https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/bUFAsU?utm=email
Once your student is registered, log daily reading directly in the portal.
Paper Log: If you prefer, you can use the reading log that will be provided by your teacher. Be sure to turn it in at the end of each week!
Let’s show our Panther Pride and make this Read-A-Thon our best one yet!
🎓 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.
🌟 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.
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
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
Our Data Nights Continue this week! Gather your students' data and learn at-home strategies to promote proficiency. 4th Grade-10/2/25 from 5-6PM; and 3rd Grade -10/2/25 from 6-7PM. We hope to see you there!
through October 31
"Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free" — a powerful reminder that each choice we make is like fitting one piece into the bigger picture of a healthy, drug-free life..
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug-prevention
awareness campaign in the U.S., launched in honor of DEA Agent
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who was tragically killed in 1985.
Originating from grassroots efforts—wearing red ribbons to
protest drug violence—it was formally established as a national
campaign in 1988.
Today, it's embraced by millions—from schools to families to
community groups—who wear red, hold assemblies, pledge to
live drug-free, and promote educated, healthy choices.
Unity Day is a national day of kindness, acceptance, and
inclusion, celebrated each October to show that we are
united against bullying. On this day, students, staff, and
communities wear orange to send a visible message that
we stand together for respect and understanding. It’s a
time to celebrate our differences, build connections, and
take action to make our schools and neighborhoods safe
and welcoming for everyone.
Wear orange. Show unity. Take a stand.
Flu Immunization Program Information 2025
Alachua County Public School students can once again receive a free nasal spray vaccine for the flu at school during the school day.
The Alachua County Health Department is offering free FluMist to all eligible students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Flu Mist is a gentle mist sprayed into the nose, and it’s a safe and effective way to protect your child and your family from the flu.
There is NO COST to you for the vaccine. If your child has health insurance, that information will be collected and the insurance company will be billed, but there will be NO co-pay or deductible for families. Children with no health insurance are also eligible for the free vaccine.
We encourage you to read through the Parent Letter, Vaccine Information Statement and Privacy Notice included on this page. https://www.alachuaschools.net/o/acps/page/flu-immunization-program-information-2025
Then complete the Consent Form and have your child return it to school even if you do not want your child to receive the vaccine.
For more information contact the Health Department at (352) 334-7916.
Newberry Elementary will be offering the Flu mist on Thursday, October 23rd.
Hey Panther Students and Families!
It's time for the most colorful, creative, and FUN week of the year... SPIRIT WEEK!
We've got a new theme for every day to get everyone excited. So start planning your outfits and get ready to have a blast showing off your school pride!
