Education Alachua County School Board revises public comment protocols for meetings Nick Anschultz Aug 15, 2025Changes take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
Education Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 2025Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
Education ACPS 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.
Education Children’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.
Education Ribbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 2025Project took just over a year to complete
Education Alachua 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, […]
Education Need-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.
Education School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Education Veteran 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.
Education Stop 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
Education Alachua school board advances $585 million budget, preliminary millage rate Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 2025Adoption hearing set for July 31.
Education ACPS holds back-to-school kickoff for district staff, administrators Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 2025Thursday event included comments from school leaders and student performances
Education 26th annual Stop the Violence Back-to-School Rally set for Saturday Nick Anschultz Jul 22, 2025Event to be held at MLK Center
News FDLE refers 3 Santa Fe High School administrators for felony charges Seth Johnson Jul 17, 2025State attorney’s office to make prosecution decision.
Education Free meals to be offered at 32 Alachua County schools for new school year Nick Anschultz Jul 15, 2025Eligible families at 19 other schools can apply for free or reduced-price meals
Education School board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion postponed Nick Anschultz Jul 14, 2025Charter organizers given 30 days to draft response to appeal.
Education School board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 2025Students can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
Education Alachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year Nick Anschultz Jul 7, 2025District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
Education End-of-year FAST scores show growth for Alachua County students Nick Anschultz Jul 1, 2025Progress monitoring assessment for reading, math conducted three times per year
Education Shane Andrew named new principal at Santa Fe College charter school Nick Anschultz Jun 30, 2025Former Alachua County Public Schools superintendent will join Academy on Aug. 1
Education ACPS to launch new websites, direct messaging system Monday Staff Reports Jun 27, 2025Updated website to feature improved navigation, user-friendly design.
Government + Politics Alachua County-based projects account for $230 million in Florida’s proposed budget Seth Johnson Jun 25, 2025Budget is still subject to governor’s vetoes.