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

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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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Drivers Ed Flyer
There will be a "Cash for College" FAFSA Info Session in the SFHS Media Center on Oct. 8th.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Academy of Agriscience
Check out upcoming events and other happenings in Alachua County Public Schools in this month's iNews! https://conta.cc/48KKGRL
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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

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Progress reports available on Family Access or by requesting a paper copy from school. Instructions for accessing progress reports available at alachuaschools.net/progressreports
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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.

7 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
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STB Trainer
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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
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SFHS's 1st SAC Meeting will beheld on 8/29 at 4pm in the Media Center.
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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.

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25-26 Yearbooks on Sale
Protect your family from flu. Sign up your child for free FluMist at school. Info and consent form at alachuaschools.net/flumist
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📣 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!

8 months ago, Alachua County Public Schools
Alachua County Public Schools App
Spectators at middle/high school athletic events in ACPS facilities AND Citizens Field are limited to ONE clear bag. Medical items exempted. More information on what is and is not permitted is at alachuaschools.net/clearbag
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The annual SFHS Open House is on Thursday, Sept. 18th, from 6pm-8pm. Families will begin the night in the auditorium and then follow an abbreviated bell schedule while they have a chance to visit each classroom.
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SFHS Open House: 9/18

Picture Day for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders is Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.

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Picture Day is Sept. 2nd
With a new state law limiting the use of cell phones and other devices, ACPS has revised its guidelines. More information at alachuaschools.net/cellphones.
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The Deans Office will continue selling Parking Decals throughout the school year. The cost is $60 (cash only).


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