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Alachua County superintendent unveils new communications tools; schools start Aug. 11
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Kamala Patton announced a new mobile app, two-way messaging, a redesigned website at alachuaschools.net and directed families to a volunteer page while confirming the first day of the 2025–26 school year as Monday, Aug. 11.
Dr. Kamala Patton, superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools, announced new communications tools and confirmed the first day of the 2025–26 school year as Monday, Aug. 11 in brief opening remarks to families and staff. "You are the essential part of our district," Patton said, thanking families, employees and community supporters.
Patton said the district has launched a new mobile app and a two-way messaging system to improve real-time communication between home and school and that the district website has been redesigned. "You can now find us at alachuaschools.net," she said, and directed volunteers to alachuaschools.net/volunteers for opportunities to support schools.
The announcements were presented as district communications updates rather than as formal board actions. Patton described the website redesign as including transportation information, school supply lists and calendars to help families prepare for the first day of school.
The superintendent framed the initiatives as part of a broader effort to expand learning opportunities and improve academic outcomes: "We are focused on ensuring every student has the tools to succeed," she said. No budget figures, implementation timeline for the app rollout, or formal board votes were mentioned in the remarks.
Patton concluded by thanking employees and community members for their partnership and support and said, "We look forward to welcoming our students back Monday, August 11."
