Local LivingAlachua County Foster Grandparents program secures funds, seeks volunteers Staff Reports Sep 18, 2025Volunteers serve in public schools, local charter schools, childcare centers and after-school programs.
EducationCommunity members unite against ICE guidance in schools Nick Anschultz Sep 17, 2025Rally held at Alachua County School District Office.
EducationACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies Nick Anschultz Sep 15, 2025Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
EducationSchool board adopts final $604 million budget Nick Anschultz Sep 10, 2025Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
Education16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Staff Reports Sep 10, 2025Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
EducationGainesville High assistant principal receives Yale Educator Award Staff Reports Sep 9, 2025Mallory Becker honored for her positive impact on a former student.
EducationSchool district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings Nick Anschultz Sep 5, 2025Salary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
EducationSchool board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use Nick Anschultz Sep 3, 2025Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
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EducationParent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’ Nick Anschultz Aug 22, 2025Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
EducationState Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights Nick Anschultz Aug 20, 2025Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
EducationNew ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers Staff Reports Aug 19, 2025Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
EducationAlachua County School Board to implement new public comment rules at meetings Nick Anschultz Aug 15, 2025Changes take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
EducationNewberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 2025Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
EducationACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 2025App and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
EducationChildren’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 2025Board presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
Education“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school Nick Anschultz Aug 11, 2025Kanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
EducationRibbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 2025Project took just over a year to complete
EducationAlachua County sends reminder to drivers regarding school bus safety Staff Reports Aug 8, 2025Alachua County Public Works sent a reminder to drivers about school bus safety as area schools return on Monday. According to the release sent on Thursday, […]
EducationNeed-to-know information for parents, students as school year approaches Nick Anschultz Aug 6, 2025Summer break is quickly winding down for students in Alachua County, as the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Monday, Aug. […]
Education“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Middle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
EducationVeteran Alachua County Public Schools teacher gears up for new school year Nick Anschultz Jul 31, 2025Kim Gregg specializes in students with special needs at Parker Elementary School.
EducationStop the Violence Back-to-School Rally offers information and teaching Nick Anschultz Jul 26, 2025Saturday event held at MLK Center for first time in 25 years