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
Future Eagle Families, check your email! Magnet Application Acceptance Letters will be emailed after 4:00 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Parents, please check the email address that you listed on your child’s application when you originally applied. For more information, go to https://www.alachuaschools.net/page/magnets.

We're excited to have new Eagles join the Loften family!
1 day ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Magnet School Acceptance Letters available Feb. 20 after 4:00 pm.
Let's get ready for an enchanted evening! Our Prom will be Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Gainesville Garden Club.

Tickets are on sale now.

Early Bird Tickets are $75 and are on sale February 2 - 27, 2026. Regular pricing kicks in March 1 - 31, 2026 and tickets will be $85.
13 days ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Prom 2025

Loften Sweatshirts are on sale. Sweatshirts are $40 and Hoodies are $45. See Ms. Maine by February 27 to purchase. Cash only.

13 days ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Loften Sweatshirts on sale thru 2/27
The National Technical Honor Society is sponsoring a shoe drive. Please donate gently used shoes. Current shoe donations are listed below.

Essary - 4
Back - 10
Kee - 21
Caldas - 45
Miser - 51
Goddard - 54

Cupcake party for the homeroom with the most collected! 🧁
FOUR WEEKS TO GO!!!!
17 days ago, PAM @ Loften High School
donate  shoe flyer
PAM@Loften 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


Kickoff - Mark your calendar for our Spring semester Open House

Kick off the spring semester with us on January 29, 6:00–7:30 PM! Enjoy a Scholarship & College Prep presentation in the MPR (6:00–6:30), a Come-and-Go Open House (6:30–7:30), and Book Fair, food trucks + Kona Ice!

PTSA General Assembly 5:15 in the MPR

about 1 month ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Spring Semester Kickoff
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
Grad rates graphic
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

Congrats to our Students of the Semester! Each semester we celebrate our students' academic prowess. These students exemplify what it means to be an Eagle. They Prepare Professionally, Advance Academically, and Model Maturity. We are proud of them!

3 months ago, PAM @ Loften High School
students of the semester q1
Please welcome Mrs. Dwynette Smith to our aerie. She is joining us as our new ESE Teacher. She is a wonderful addition to the Loften family.
4 months ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Dwynette Smith
The fire department responded to a freon leak in the PAM@Loften cafeteria this morning. The issue has been resolved, and school will operate as normal today.
4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
The Professional Academies Magnet (PAM) at Loften High School will host its Magnet Open House November 5, 2025, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Join us to learn more about each of our professional academies.

Magnet Programs
Academy of Automotive Technology
Academy of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Academy of Gaming and Mobile Apps
Academy of Media Production Technology
Academy of Robotics and Engineering
Institute of Graphic Art and Design
4 months ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Loften Magnet Open is November 5 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Eagles, please welcome Mr. S. Patrick Kee. He has recently joined our faculty as the director of our Academy of Media Production Technology. As the AMPT director, he bridges education and industry to ensure that students become career-ready professionals. We are excited that he chose to join our aerie.

4 months ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Welcome to Loften Mr. Kee
Interested in attending one of our academies? Students that are interested in our academies can schedule a visit to shadow our students and learn about our campus. Shadow days are November 17 - December 12. Schedule your visit today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-Nj4Y4ayvhoP0jJjtS3jo8GymD878-zkSIf1w-1z5orofuw/viewform?usp=header
4 months ago, PAM @ Loften High School
Shadow Days QR Code

🎓 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

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