Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School

Important Reminder: August 21, 2026, marks the deadline to acquire your parking permit. Please note that the fee is $60, payable in cash only. To apply, kindly bring your driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. As space is limited, we encourage you to act quickly. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Caldwell or Ms. Wright.

Kona Ice will be on campus August 20, 2026!

We are delighted to share our outstanding achievements! At Loften, we continue to demonstrate excellence and progress every day, every school year. Our consistent 'A' school rating and #2 ranking in the district's high schools this year are a testament to the collective efforts of our students, families, teachers, and staff in pursuit of excellence. Learn more about our rankings this year at The Gainesville Sun and U.S. News and World Report .

Be a hero today! Life South is on campus, let's rise to the challenge and find 15 donors!

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Rachael Shaw to Loften, where she will leverage her 21 years of experience teaching mathematics and science. Prior to her teaching career, Ms. Shaw served in the Army Reserves for 9 years. As a mother of two daughters, aged 14 and 10, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and engaging in arts and crafts in her free time. We are thrilled to have her join the Loften community.

For technical issues, please contact our Instructional Site Tech Mr. Lacey. He can assist you with the following issues: laptop repair, password reset, and software issues. He can be reached by emailing [email protected] . When emailing Mr. Lacey, please add Tech Help to the subject of the email.

For questions regarding Canvas, please contact Ms. Christina Brown by emailing [email protected]. Please add Canvas to the subject line.

We are delighted to introduce Jennifer Caldwell, a seasoned Alachua County Public Schools employee since 2003 and a proud graduate of the system, to Loften High School. Throughout her 18-year tenure, she has excelled in various roles, including Activity Leader for the E.D.E.P. program, paraprofessional, teacher, guidance clerk, bookkeeper, and executive assistant. We are thrilled to have her expertise and enthusiasm on our team.

We are delighted to introduce Mr. David Hardy, our new math and science instructor. With a strong background in education, Mr. Hardy initially relocated to the Gainesville area in 1997 and began his teaching career in 2004. Over the past 15 years, he has taught a range of secondary mathematics and served as an assistant principal at both middle and elementary levels for 7 years. His wife, also an educator, has dedicated the last 20 years to Oak View Middle School. They are proud parents of a sophomore student here at Loften. Notably, Mr. Hardy was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, bringing a unique perspective to our academic community.

Hailing from Sumter County, Florida, Mr. Noe has spent 15 years serving as a dedicated teacher and coach. Outside of the classroom, he prioritizes family, outdoor pursuits like hiking and gardening, and exploring virtual worlds through video games. Mr. Noe is deeply committed to the notion that nurturing future generations through education is essential to the advancement and prosperity of our society.