Alachua Schools

Alachua County Public Schools is a high-quality district serving over 27,000 students. We are committed to the success of every student!

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All ACPS buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 2nd and Friday, July 3rd in honor of the Independence Day holiday.

Business will resume on Monday, July 6th.

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The final report cards for the 2025-2026 school year are now available in Skyward Family Access. Instructions are available at https://t.co/JEwqOYvx13. To set up a Family Access account, visit https://t.co/dwxIDE2d87.

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In observance of Memorial Day, all Alachua County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, May 25. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26. We hope you enjoy a safe and meaningful holiday weekend.

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The district encourages all families to be on the lookout for personalized letters coming home in the mail with important information about new school zones for the 2026-27 school year.

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UPDATE Canvas Data Breach: Almost immediately after sharing information with families and staff about the worldwide Canvas data breach, Alachua County Public Schools received the good news that our district was NOT affected by the breach!

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Kanapaha Middle School ensemble wins top honors at national music festival https://t.co/2iS843DqV4

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Outdoor activities during the school day will once again be limited on Tuesday, April 21 due to smoke from area wildfires. Information on outdoor after-school activities will be shared later today.

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Important information about the new Oak View PreK-8 School option is now available at https://t.co/QNrcVuLMiM

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Right-Sizing Our Schools: An Update

SBAC has approved a right-sizing plan to address declining student enrollment and ensure resources are focused on strong educational programs and modern facilities.

Read the full message at https://t.co/IQIT8GFdEd

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🌴 Spring Break Reminder 🌴

All ACPS schools and district offices will be closed March 16–20 for Spring Break.
Classes resume Monday, March 23.

Have a safe and relaxing break! ☀️

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Just a reminder, Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning at 2 a.m. Clocks move forward one hour.

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Vehicle crash and downed utility pole at Ft. Clarke Blvd and Newberry Rd. Please avoid the area and expect traffic/bus delays.

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Updated DRAFT school boundary maps are now posted at https://t.co/lY7NH9mace.

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Congratulations to the winners in the Alachua Regional Science Engineering Fair, including Best of Show Senior Division winner Pranav Mannam from Eastside High School. He's earned a spot in the prestigious international fair! https://t.co/AAbGCX9EHA

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Video of a presentation on DRAFT school boundary maps is now available at https://t.co/Oz8wBEvcbV

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📅 Just a reminder that Alachua County Public Schools will be CLOSED on the following days:

Friday, February 13 – Student/Teacher Holiday
Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day Holiday

Enjoy the long weekend! Schools will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

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Annual open enrollment for Florida Prepaid College Plans is happen now. Find out how to lock in today's prices on your child's college education at https://t.co/zzd3fvwhj0

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As the U.S. celebrates Career & Technical Education Month, the ACPS CTE program is also being recognized, with program specialist Jennifer Breman elected to a leadership role with the Association for Career & Technical Education. https://t.co/sPJV76uSn1

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📣 ACPS Families & Staff: We’re hosting 8 community sessions to share DRAFT school boundary maps and gather public input, now through Feb. 18.
🗺️ Explore interactive draft maps and enter your address to see proposed school zones:
👉 https://t.co/2HCUGMH5bC

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Florida teens interested in neuroscience faced off at the Alachua County Brain Bee held at the MBI on Saturday, with winner Simon Ropicki of Gainesville’s Eastside High now headed to the USA Brain Bee Championship in California in April.

Learn more: https://t.co/EzxxRnROzZ