EducationHomeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee Glory Reitz Feb 9, 20246 commentsCooper Campen will go to First Coast Regional Spelling Bee in March.
EducationAlachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20241 commentStaff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
EducationOak Hall students awarded for chess performance Seth Johnson Feb 7, 20240 commentsVice president of U.S. Chess Federation praised players, coach.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsSuperintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
EducationBuchholz student reaches finals in Navy Band competition Staff Reports Feb 6, 20240 commentsMadelyn Urbine selected to finals for second straight year.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20240 commentsNew three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
NewsUF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023 Jiayu Liang | Florida Museum of Natural History Feb 5, 20240 commentsFlorida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
Citizens of the MonthDecember 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 1, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
EducationFirst-year media production magnet students rise to challenges Glory Reitz Feb 1, 20242 commentsMagnet applications now open, program director hopes for a larger class in program’s second year.
EducationDebate on future of food to be held at UF Staff Reports Jan 31, 20240 commentsTeams will debate topic of fighting food waste.
EducationSanta Fe’s provost candidates visit campus, speak at forums Seth Johnson Jan 26, 20240 commentsCollege expected to make a decision next month.
EducationDwynette Smith named Alachua County Teacher of the Year Staff Reports Jan 26, 20240 commentsMetcalfe Elementary teacher honored at annual Robert W. Hughes Teacher of the Year ceremony.
EducationSanta Fe starts spring Community Education classes Staff Reports Jan 25, 20240 commentsOpen to all, the classes range from pickleball to personal finance.
EducationBuchholz senior named top 40 finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search Staff Reports Jan 24, 20240 commentsRegeneron is nation’s oldest, most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools plans for personal finance class Glory Reitz Jan 24, 20241 commentClass of 2027 to graduate with semester of personal finance training.
EducationWestside Baptist to open Christian school Glory Reitz Jan 23, 20241 commentApplications still open for fall 2024
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring
EducationACPS announces Teacher of the Year finalists Staff Reports Jan 22, 20240 commentsDistrict winner to be named on Thursday.
EducationWilliams Elementary to become IB school Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentInterested parents can apply for K-5 students through magnet application
EducationUF’s supercomputer works on 800 projects Brittany Sylvestri | UF Jan 21, 20240 commentsProjects range from crop analysis to scanning doctor’s notes.
EducationSchool Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 20243 commentsAcross board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
EducationFlorida releases $35 million for semiconductor education in high schools, colleges Staff Reports Jan 19, 20241 commentAlachua County School District and Florida Gateway College will receive funds.
EducationCitizens express school transportation concerns Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCommenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.