UF vet school appoints permanent dean
Jun 8, 2021
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Dana N. Zimmel as permanent dean after she served in the post on an interim […]
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UF vet school appoints permanent dean
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine has named Dr. Dana N. Zimmel as permanent dean after she served in the post on an interim […]
SBAC expands public input window for reorganization
Jun 7, 2021
A Tuesday special School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting for a public hearing on proposed new and amended job descriptions will be extended to allow […]
Petitions pressure Alachua County school district
Jun 4, 2021
Two growing petitions are roiling Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) as community members take aim at the superintendent and a school board member. More than 1,200 […]
Area school bus routes experience major delays
May 28, 2021
Alachua County school buses are running major delays Friday amid a shortage of bus drivers. “We are expecting more and longer school bus delays than usual […]
SBAC gives go ahead to new charter school
May 19, 2021
The School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) has approved the application for a new charter school that will serve first through eighth graders. The decision came […]
Local student named presidential scholar semifinalist
May 13, 2021
For the ninth time in 10 years, an Alachua County Public School (ACPS) student has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, one […]
Vaccine clinics for ages 12+ to kick off Thursday
May 12, 2021
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has scheduled vaccination clinics at middle and high schools for students 12 and older starting Thursday. “Students will be able to […]
Emotions run high at school board meeting
May 5, 2021
Last night’s School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) meeting started on a positive note with a recognition of local teachers and employees. “Alachua County Public Schools […]
County officials planning vaccine clinics for ages 12+
May 5, 2021
Superintendent for Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) Carlee Simon announced Tuesday night that the school district expects to expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics to include students age […]
ACPS continues requiring masks after DeSantis order
May 4, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ended local emergency orders on Monday, but Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is reminding parents and students the move does not end […]
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. […]
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 […]