Alachua school board approves JUUL settlement
System could receive $500,000 in payments from electronic cigarette maker.
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Alachua school board approves JUUL settlement
System could receive $500,000 in payments from electronic cigarette maker.
ACSO arrests Buchholz student for online threat
Instagram post leads to investigation.
Perry files bill to create local magnet school
Alachua County school could open in fall 2024.
Barnard College names UF dean as next president
New York City school selects Laura Rosenbury to lead college.
ACPS to begin elementary school spot rezoning
Rezoning aimed to reduce overcrowding in three schools.
UF Health scientist lands grant for rare disease
Funds will go toward studying rare Smith-Kingsmore syndrome neurological disease.
Lincoln Middle Schools hosts Germ Museum
Nearly 130 sixth graders present displays highlighting bacteria and viruses.
Erin Jackson to speak at UF graduation
Olympic gold medalist will give commencement address on May 5.
Supreme Court considers Biden’s student loan plan
More than 26 million people have applied for student loan forgiveness.
SBAC approves new student fee, fine waiver policy
School board also accepts new job descriptions.
Perry pushes elementary music bill after UF study
Bill provides funds for music classes.
Lincoln Middle School student wins spelling bee
Westin Martin will advance to regional spelling bee in Jacksonville.
Buchholz team qualifies for National Science Bowl
Team will travel to Washington, D.C., to compete in national competition.
UF named Fulbright Top Producing Institution
11 UF students selected for Fulbright awards this year.
SBAC makes changes to summer camp policies
Board votes on proposals to increase camp rates and counselor pay.
Buchholz student named finalist in music competition
Madelyn Urbine will travel to Washington, D.C., to compete in the final round.
SBAC weighs new job description standards
Tuesday meeting to also cover new fees, fines policies.
Hawthorne receives computer female diversity award
Middle/High School recognized for its female representation in AP Science Principles.
Ward talks UF relationship, Sasse start
Mayor brushes aside political differences.
Robotics competition returns to Alachua County
Nearly 250 students gathered to compete in VEX Robotics Competition.
3 GHS students earn top scores on Cambridge exams
Students achieve Top in USA marks on Cambridge International Learner Award.
Three students achieve perfection on AP exams
Buchholz students make their mark after achieving rare perfect scores.
UF Provost announces transition
Joe Glover to step down after UF-record 15 years in position.
Karen Kearney named ACPS Teacher of the Year
Buchholz teacher selected at annual Alachua County Public Schools ceremony.