Local schools prepare for a different kind of prom
May 3, 2021
While some Florida high schools have scrapped prom this year, Alachua County schools will be holding the event with a new set of rules addressing COVID-19. […]
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Local schools prepare for a different kind of prom
While some Florida high schools have scrapped prom this year, Alachua County schools will be holding the event with a new set of rules addressing COVID-19. […]
ACPS makes masks optional for 2021-22 school year
Apr 25, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is immediately relaxing its pandemic protocols and will make masks optional in the 2021-22 school year, according to guidance the district […]
ACPS food director earns national recognition
Apr 20, 2021
It’s her photo on the Wheaties box, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) director Maria Eunice says her recent national recognition […]
High schools to roll out COVID-19 vaccines this week
Apr 19, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is arriving at local high schools this week as county health officials report that the virus is spreading more in younger age groups. […]
Will face masks be mandatory next school year?
Apr 16, 2021
Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran sent a letter to school district superintendents on Wednesday asking that school districts make face masks optional for the 2021-22 school […]
FDOT to evaluate safety of Alachua school zone
Apr 14, 2021
A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) spokesperson said Wednesday that the agency will evaluate whether any safety improvements should be made along State Road 235 at […]
GHS, Buchholz to host first high school vaccine events
Apr 14, 2021
Alachua County residents age 16 and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment starting Friday and at school starting April 19. Paul Myers, administrator […]
UF to hire up to four sign language interpreters
Apr 9, 2021
UF’s Disability Resource Center is looking to hire up to four full-time American Sign Language interpreters, which would mean the university would have more full-time interpreters […]
School district job fair set for GHS on Saturday
Apr 9, 2021
Principals from every Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will be on hand at Gainesville High School to conduct interviews and deliver information about certification and benefits […]
Potential solution surfaces for Alachua Learning Academy school zone
Apr 9, 2021
The 45 mph speed signs along State Road 235 near Alachua Learning Academy (ALA) are the wrong color to force traffic to slow down, the Alachua […]
Eastside student captures major science award
Apr 8, 2021
An Eastside High School student is headed for an international science fair representing the state of Florida. Eastside junior Vedant Karalkar has developed a low-cost diagnostic […]
Principal calls for school zone designation after crash
Apr 8, 2021
Four people were taken to UF Health at Springhill on Wednesday afternoon after two vehicles collided in front of the Alachua Learning Academy (ALA) on State […]
Golf course research program keeps eyes on the bee
Apr 8, 2021
As the 2021 Masters Tournament begins play this morning, spring is on full display at the Augusta National Golf Course with riots of azaleas competing for […]
School board tackles FSA testing misinformation
Apr 7, 2021
If your student is opting out of taking a Florida Statewide Assessment exam, emailing the school as notice of that decision is not the accepted way […]
Three Buchholz students eye national math team
Apr 6, 2021
Three Buchholz High School students have qualified for the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). That achievement puts them a step closer to earning a […]
Dynamic duo: Lincoln students qualify for nationals
Apr 5, 2021
For the first time in school history Lincoln Middle School students grabbed two of the four statewide spots for the 2021 MATHCOUNTS National Competition. Philip Matchev […]
Fourteen Buchholz students place at FBLA conference
Mar 30, 2021
During Alachua County Public Schools spring break, more than 50 students from the Buchholz High School Academy of Finance/Future Business Leaders of America Chapter competed virtually […]
Tips for swimming in Florida springs
Mar 26, 2021
Feet up, legs up, fins up and pretend the floor is lava. Those words of wisdom from the Florida Springs Institute are brought to the surface […]
Buccholz senior tackles bullying with children’s books
Mar 22, 2021
Billy the bull pushed Penelope the pig into the mud one day—headfirst and on purpose. Griffin the goat wants to know why he can only play […]
Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene
Mar 19, 2021
An unknown driver rear-ended a Levy County school bus Friday morning and then fled the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported Friday afternoon. According to […]
Yearbook advisers describe pandemic challenges
Mar 19, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools yearbook advisers and their students faced the challenge of capturing the essence of the school year during a pandemic, but they managed […]
Split school board approves $175K superintendent salary
Mar 18, 2021
A divided School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted this week to fast track Superintendent Dr. Carlee Simon from an interim employee to a full-time employee […]
Parents plead with school board to address bullying
Mar 17, 2021
Two parents pleaded with the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Tuesday night to address reported episodes of bully behavior at Fort Clarke Middle School. “I […]
Packed SBAC agenda includes superintendent contract
Mar 16, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County will tackle a full agenda when it meets at 6 p.m. tonight. The board will decide on approval of an […]