School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
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School board approves first reading of book challenge policy update
Board also questions job abandonment procedures.
Eastside’s Samiyah Daniels signs with Albany State University
Daniels becomes first Eastside volleyball player to sign collegiately in nine years.
Dixie County Public Schools introduces 23 electric buses
New fleet brings air conditioning to DCPS transportation.
Gainesville schools combine for 3 national chess titles
Kindergarten, first and 10th grade teams win.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Eagles aim to break five-year chess curse at national tournament
Oak Hall heads to tournament with largest Florida team.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
UF Gator Citrus Club to hold annual Holiday Citrus Sale
Proceeds to support the organization and citrus preservation.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Decision expected Feb. 26.
ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive
Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
October 2024 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
The Frazer School to expand in new building
Capacity will double as international interest grows.
Rockwell takes over as chair of School Board of Alachua County
Vu, McNealy sworn in at Tuesday meeting.
Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion
Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Gainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools
Lake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract
Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Magnet program showcase set for Nov. 16
Showcase to include all magnet programs, elementary through high school.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Alachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians
Students come from nine local middle and high schools.
Santa Fe FFA team wins gold at national convention
A team of students from Santa Fe High School’s FFA chapter recently won the coveted Gold Emblem at the national FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Leadership event […]
Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence
District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
School board unanimously chooses Kamela Patton for interim superintendent
Former Collier County superintendent has retired from 35 years in public education.
Santa Fe College to host Free to Learn Symposium on Friday
Event to be held at Blount Center in Gainesville.