Education
Annual VEX Robotics Competition held at Lincoln Middle School
More than 160 elementary and middle school students participate.
Santa Fe High School biotech students find their niches
Magnet application deadline is Tuesday afternoon.
Education Foundation uses $498K grant for ACPS initiatives
Four initiatives focus on students’ mental health and resiliency.
Homeschool student wins Alachua County spelling bee
Cooper Campen will go to First Coast Regional Spelling Bee in March.
Alachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy
Staff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
Oak Hall students awarded for chess performance
Vice president of U.S. Chess Federation praised players, coach.
Split school board approves Andrew contract
Superintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
Buchholz student reaches finals in Navy Band competition
Madelyn Urbine selected to finals for second straight year.
School board to vote on superintendent contract
New three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
UF report: Shark attacks, fatalities see uptick in 2023
Florida has more shark bites than any other state at 16.
Metcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school
ACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
December 2023 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
First-year media production magnet students rise to challenges
Magnet applications now open, program director hopes for a larger class in program’s second year.
Santa Fe’s provost candidates visit campus, speak at forums
College expected to make a decision next month.
Dwynette Smith named Alachua County Teacher of the Year
Metcalfe Elementary teacher honored at annual Robert W. Hughes Teacher of the Year ceremony.
Santa Fe starts spring Community Education classes
Open to all, the classes range from pickleball to personal finance.
Buchholz senior named top 40 finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search
Regeneron is nation’s oldest, most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
Alachua County Public Schools plans for personal finance class
Class of 2027 to graduate with semester of personal finance training.
City of Alachua offers community help to schools
Board members, commissioners talk mentoring
