Education Robotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition Glory Reitz Feb 6, 2025Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
Education School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings Glory Reitz Feb 5, 2025Phone call option to end July 1.
Education Santa Fe High School senior named Cooke Scholar semifinalist Staff Reports Jan 27, 2025Giner is one of 571 chosen nationwide.
Education Sidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Jan 24, 2025Benson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
Education School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise Glory Reitz Jan 22, 2025Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
Citizens of the Month December 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 21, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday Staff Reports Jan 21, 2025Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
News Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade Lillian Hamman Jan 20, 2025Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Education Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement Glory Reitz Jan 17, 2025ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Education Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Jan 15, 2025School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Education Magnet program application window opens Staff Reports Jan 13, 2025Students can apply for 2025-26 school year.
Education Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 2025Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Education Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat C.J. Gish Jan 7, 2025Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Education Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 2025Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Citizens of the Month November 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Dec 25, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 19, 2024Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
Education School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit Glory Reitz Dec 18, 2024Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Education Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Dec 17, 2024District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Education Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 2024Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Education School board approves amended job descriptions, titles Glory Reitz Dec 2, 2024Board also delays votes on employee cases.
Education Newberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Decision expected Feb. 26.
Education ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Nov 25, 2024Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
Citizens of the Month October 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 25, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores Glory Reitz Nov 22, 2024State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.