ELA-PM 2 Assessments:
9th graders will take their ELA PM 2 assessment on Wednesday (1/7/26) morning

10th graders will take their ELA PM 2 assessment on Thursday (1/8/26) morning

Students - please remember to fully charge your laptops the night before testing

Students - please bring your laptops and chargers to school on your test day
1 day ago, Kelly Armstrong
SFHS's Semester Exams will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week. Thursday will be a make-up day and Friday is a teacher/student holiday.

Monday: 1st and 6th period Exams

Tuesday: 2nd and 5th period Exams

Wednesday: 3rd and 4th period Exams
23 days ago, Kelly Armstrong
Semester Exam Schedule
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.
25 days ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Amplified flier
October is Principal Appreciation Month! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community.
2 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Principal Appreciation Month

🎓 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.

3 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.
3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
ACPS Magnet Programs
Magnet Timeline 2025-26:
Dec. 2nd: The Application Window Opens; Jan. 12th: The Application Window Closes; Feb. 20th: Offers Sent to Families
3 months ago, Kelly Armstrong
Magnet Timeline  25-26

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

3 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

3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Magnet Programs banner

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

3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Drivers Ed Flyer
There will be a "Cash for College" FAFSA Info Session in the SFHS Media Center on Oct. 8th.
3 months ago, Kelly Armstrong
FAFSA
The SFHS Institute of BioTechnology Magnet Open House will be held on October 21st. The event will begin in the Auditorium at 7:00pm.
3 months ago, Kelly Armstrong
BioTechnology
The SFHS Academy of Agrisciences Magnet Open House will be held on October 21st at 6:00pm. The event will begin in the SFHS Auditorium.
3 months ago, Kelly Armstrong
Academy of Agriscience
The SFHS Academy of Veterinary Assisting Magnet Open House will be held on October 21st at 6:00pm. The event will begin in the SFHS Auditorium.
3 months ago, Kelly Armstrong
Academy of Agriscience
Check out upcoming events and other happenings in Alachua County Public Schools in this month's iNews! https://conta.cc/48KKGRL
3 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
I News October

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

4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Beyond the Bell logo
Progress reports available on Family Access or by requesting a paper copy from school. Instructions for accessing progress reports available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports
4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Progress reports graphic

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.

4 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
stop the bleed lecture
STB Trainer
STB modeling
Stop the Bleedsimulator
Flu Mist: SFHS's Flu Mist clinic will be held on Nov. 12th.

Parents: Please complete and return your student's consent form (Yes or No) by Nov. 10th.

Information on the Flu Mist and consent forms can be found at: http://alachuaschools.net/flumist
4 months ago, Kelly Armstrong
SFHS's 1st SAC Meeting will beheld on 8/29 at 4pm in the Media Center.
5 months ago, Kelly Armstrong