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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!
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
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.
🎓 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.
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
Fall Driver Education
Alachua County Public Schools is offering two options this fall:
🔹 Behind-the-Wheel Lab Only – for students who have already completed a Driver Education classroom course.
🔹 Classroom + Lab – for students who have not yet taken a Driver Education course (earn .5 credit).
Requirements:
✔ Must be 15 or older
✔ Must have a Learner’s Permit (for Lab Only option)
📅 Classes begin this fall
💲 Fees: $200 (Lab Only) | $250 (Classroom + Lab)
👉 Learn more and register here: www.alachuaschools.net/driversed
📞 For more information, call 352-955-6959
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ACPS middle/high school families: Starting September 22, free virtual counseling and academic advising from certified school counselors offered after school through the district's Beyond the Bell program. Information at alachuaschools.net/beyondthebell
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.
