Oak Hall School opens academic year with record enrollment, new head of school
Dr. Karin Montini becomes first woman to lead school since its founding in 1970.
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Oak Hall School opens academic year with record enrollment, new head of school
Dr. Karin Montini becomes first woman to lead school since its founding in 1970.
School Board of Alachua County reviews 2025-26 school grades, learning gaps
Successes and areas for growth highlighted.
Caring and Sharing Learning School eyes growth, building on student successes
Push into middle school anticipated.
UF/IFAS expert shares healthy, affordable back-to-school meal plans
How to keep youth fueled with nutritious meals and snacks.
UF forms search committee to find next provost
Joe Glover has served as interim provost since September 2024.
Drivers urged to slow down as Alachua County students return to school Aug. 10
Motorists encouraged to remain alert for school buses, crossing guards and pedestrians.
Back to School: What ACPS parents, students should know as school year approaches
Students set to return to classroom on Aug. 10.
More than 3,100 graduates to celebrate 2026 UF Summer Commencement
Three ceremonies slated for Friday and Saturday at Exactech Arena.
First Federal Foundation invests $10,700 into Alachua County education
Fund to support programs that support students, families and educators.
Dr. Brian Hoh named dean of UF College of Medicine
Hoh has served for two decades at UF.
SBAC advances agreement on Citizens Field for environmental inspections
Vote allows board to move forward with initial inspection period.
School Board of Alachua County approves tentative budget, millage rate
Proposed 2026-27 budget set at $610,840,438.
UF sets date for Stuart Bell’s presidential inauguration
Ceremony to take place on Nov. 18 with additional details to come.
Gainesville back-to-school rally keeps dual role after 27 years
Rally addressed issue of local violence.
Meet the Candidates 2026: 2 compete for School Board of Alachua County District 3 seat
Jancie Vinson runs unopposed, secures District 5 seat.
Meet the Candidates 2026: 3 battle for School Board of Alachua County District 1 seat
Candidates talk rezoning, Citizens Field and school choice.
Community group hosts first ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Drive’ in East Gainesville
Walk It Like You Talk It to host free event on Aug. 1 at Gainesville Church of Christ.
Gainesville Christian school expands to Waldo, ending schoollessness
Gainesville campus sees quadrupled enrollment in first two years.
Newberry Community School Board elects officers for 2026-27
Board also adopted policies and approved employee handbook revisions.
Santa Fe College to enhance arts education with $2.5M renovation
Florida allocated $2.5 million for upgrades.
UF butterfly experts plant roadside milkweed in Florida to help monarchs
Florida Department of Transportation awards grant to plant 15,000 plants.
Frazer School to enter third academic year after judge grants injunction
Ruling safeguards school's claim to building during bankruptcy proceedings.
3 Gainesville-area Verizon retailers to give away free backpacks on July 26
Participating stores include Gainesville, Alachua and Chiefland.
Alachua County Reads kicks off workgroup to enhance local literacy efforts
Meeting of staff, partners and experts took place on Wednesday.