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
Since our 10th graders will be taking the PSAT in the morning, Re-Takes will take place during 4th-6th periods.
Schedule for Re-Takes:
9th Grade: During their 4th period class
10th Grade: During 5th period (or during 6th period if not finished with PSAT)
11th Grade: During 6th period
Dual enrolled students may go any time between 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
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
The Santa Fe Raider Varsity Football team will be Away this week as we take on Keystone Heights High School. Kickoff is at 7:30pm.
The SFHS JV/Varsity Volleyball team will host The Rock on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, at 6pm/7pm. It is Cancer Awareness Night.
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.
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
Yearbooks for Santa Fe High School are on sale and can be purchased at the following link:
25-26 SFHS Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be on sale for $55 until Aug. 26th and then the price will increase to $65.
📣 It’s Here! A better way to stay connected!
Starting today, you’ll receive messages, updates, and announcements from your child’s school right inside the Alachua County Public Schools app—or by text and email if you prefer.
Check out this short video with more information!
This is communication, simplified!
