Education

Will face masks be mandatory next school year?

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Education

FDOT to evaluate safety of Alachua school zone

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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GHS, Buchholz to host first high school vaccine events

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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UF to hire up to four sign language interpreters

Camille Broadway

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 […]

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School district job fair set for GHS on Saturday

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Potential solution surfaces for Alachua Learning Academy school zone

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Eastside student captures major science award

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Principal calls for school zone designation after crash

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Golf course research program keeps eyes on the bee

Camille Broadway

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 […]

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School board tackles FSA testing misinformation

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Three Buchholz students eye national math team

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Dynamic duo: Lincoln students qualify for nationals

J.C. Derrick

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 […]

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Fourteen Buchholz students place at FBLA conference

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

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Tips for swimming in Florida springs

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Education

Buccholz senior tackles bullying with children’s books

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Education

Driver rear-ends Levy County school bus, flees scene

Mainstreet Daily News

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 […]

Education

Yearbook advisers describe pandemic challenges

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Split school board approves $175K superintendent salary

Suzette Cook

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 […]

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Parents plead with school board to address bullying

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Education

Packed SBAC agenda includes superintendent contract

Suzette Cook

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 […]

Education

Accessible residence hall lifts UF in disability rankings

Camille Broadway

Mar 15, 2021

The University of Florida’s Cypress Hall—a universally accessible residence hall—was a key reason the university was included in New Mobility magazine’s top 10 ranking of wheelchair […]

Education

Viral fight video triggers extra security at Chiefland school

Suzette Cook

Mar 12, 2021

Two months after a video of altercations at a Chiefland school surfaced and was shared and viewed by millions, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has […]

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Eastside students make meal kits for needy families

Mainstreet Daily News

Mar 9, 2021

During a recent class period in the Institute of Culinary Arts (ICA) at Eastside High School, students were slicing, dicing and carefully measuring out carrots, rice, […]

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Viral video sparks turmoil in Levy school district

Suzette Cook

Mar 8, 2021

A viral social media video showing a student altercation at Chiefland Middle High School and what the school calls “disinformation” is causing phones to “blow up” […]