We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s School Spelling Bee! Their dedication, confidence, and impressive spelling skills made this event truly exciting.
✨ Winner - Braylen James
🥈 Runner Up - Addison White
Congratulations to our champions and all participants who bravely took the stage and gave it their best. You represented our school wonderfully!
We're already looking forward to next year’s competition! 🐝📚
Don’t forget—our School Book Fair is open until 7:00 PM today!
It’s the perfect time to stop by, browse great books, and pick up something special.
Bring the family and enjoy some after-school shopping. See you there! 📖🎉
We are excited to welcome our 3rd and 4th grade students and their families to this year's Music Program!
Thursday Night Schedule
5:45 PM – Students and families arrive in the cafeteria. Please arrive on time.
6:00 PM – The show begins!
6:35 PM – The show concludes.
After the performance, students will take class photos with their teachers on the stage.
We look forward to seeing you on tonight for a wonderful performance. 🎵📚
Our School Book Fair is officially underway, and you won’t want to miss it! Swing by to discover new adventures, favorite authors, fun gifts, and the perfect books to keep you reading all year long.
🛍️ Special Hours Alert!
We’re staying open late this Thursday, 12/11, until 7:00 PM so families can shop together after school!
📅 Book Fair Ends: Friday
Make sure to stop in before the shelves close for the season!
Bring your excitement, your curiosity, and your love for great stories. See you at the Book Fair! 🎉📖
🎓 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.
🌟 Celebrating Our Citizens of the Month! 🌟
Congratulations to all the Alachua County Public Schools students recognized as Citizens of the Month! These students are being celebrated for their kindness, leadership, and positive contributions to their school communities.
Thank you to Mainstreet Daily News, Bosshardt Realty and the Children’s Trust of Alachua County for sponsoring this wonderful recognition program.
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
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.
📣 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!
Looking to start or continue your teaching career in Alachua County? Join us virtually today from 2:00–5:00 PM for our 2025 Teacher Hiring Event.
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Interview with principals from Idylwild, Metcalfe, Newberry, Shell, and other schools
- Receive potential job offers on the spot
- Get support with certification
This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom, and it's a great chance to connect directly with school leaders and learn more about open positions.
Visit www.sbac.edu/apply to get started.
Questions? Email hrrecruitment@alachuaschools.net or call 352-955-7727.
We're hiring passionate educators who want to make a difference. Join us.
