Friday, November 7th at 6 PM!
Students have been working hard on their competition pieces and are excited to share them with you before they go to Districts on November 15th!
Come see these amazing student performances and celebrate the magic of theatre, while supporting the Westwood Middle School Theatre Department!
🎟 Tickets are available on My School Bucks and are only $5.00!
You can scan the QR Code on the attached flyer.
We hope to see you there! 🎭
A big thank you to Sonic for your community support and your spooky-good Halloween deal — 50¢ corndogs today! 🌭👻
If you’re out and about with your family today, stop by Sonic to grab a delicious treat and enjoy some Halloween fun!
Dear Parents and Students,
Next week, Monday–Thursday, GRU will close the east-side sidewalk on NW 34th St between NW 16th Ave and NW 15th Ave. Pedestrians (mostly students from Westwood) will be detoured to the west side of NW 34th St (see attached map).
Please remind students to use caution and follow detour signs.
Thank you,
🎓 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
Please join us in the Multipurpose Room on Thursday, OCTOBER 23rd, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for our High School Parent Night presentation.
Our school counselors will share important information about high school magnet programs, magnet applications, graduation requirements, college scholarships, and more.
We can’t wait to see you there — Thursday, OCTOBER 23rd,!
Jennifer MacEwan, Ed.S., LMHC
School Counselor (A–L)
Keysha Bradley, M.Ed.
School Counselor (M–Z)
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.
📣 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!
Player conditioning for boys & girls:
Date: Aug 6–7 | 5–6:30 PM
Tryouts (all grades):
Boys – Aug 11–12 | Girls – Aug 12–13
Time: 4–5:30 PM
Be ready to bring your A-game!
