EducationAnnual VEX Robotics Competition held at Lincoln Middle School Staff Reports Feb 15, 20240 commentsMore than 160 elementary and middle school students participate.
Local LivingBoston Brass to perform concert at Gainesville High School Olivia Hanna Feb 14, 20240 commentsConcert will feature performances by local public school band members.
EducationSanta Fe High School biotech students find their niches Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20240 commentsMagnet application deadline is Tuesday afternoon.
EducationEducation Foundation uses $498K grant for ACPS initiatives Glory Reitz Feb 12, 20240 commentsFour initiatives focus on students’ mental health and resiliency.
EducationAlachua County school district clarifies book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20241 commentStaff attorney said she is treating policy guides as living documents.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsSuperintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20240 commentsNew three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
EducationFirst-year media production magnet students rise to challenges Glory Reitz Feb 1, 20242 commentsMagnet applications now open, program director hopes for a larger class in program’s second year.
EducationDwynette Smith named Alachua County Teacher of the Year Staff Reports Jan 26, 20240 commentsMetcalfe Elementary teacher honored at annual Robert W. Hughes Teacher of the Year ceremony.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools plans for personal finance class Glory Reitz Jan 24, 20241 commentClass of 2027 to graduate with semester of personal finance training.
EducationACPS announces Teacher of the Year finalists Staff Reports Jan 22, 20240 commentsDistrict winner to be named on Thursday.
EducationWilliams Elementary to become IB school Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentInterested parents can apply for K-5 students through magnet application
EducationSchool Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 20243 commentsAcross board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
EducationCitizens express school transportation concerns Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCommenters tell school board that children are crossing University Avenue, Hawthorne Road alone.
EducationSchool board prepares for Lake Forest external operator Glory Reitz Jan 18, 20241 commentCitizens attend meeting to complain about discontinued courtesy busing.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools bus changes to begin Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentCourtesy busing eliminated, hub stops created for magnet and choice schools.
Local LivingEducation Foundation offers over $130K in scholarships Staff Reports Jan 12, 20240 commentsAlachua County Public Schools seniors are eligible.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentSuperintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to cast final rezoning vote on Thursday Glory Reitz Jan 9, 20241 commentIf approved, zoning would take effect in 2024-25 school year.
NewsDeSantis declares state of emergency over severe weather J.C. Derrick Jan 9, 20241 commentStorms moving from Panhandle toward North Central Florida.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools close for storm Staff Reports Jan 8, 20240 commentsMultiple school districts to shut down on Tuesday.
EducationEastside senior receives Keeper of the Dream scholarship Glory Reitz Jan 5, 20240 commentsEHS student body president to be keynote speaker at 39th Annual Hall of Fame GALA.
SportsLincoln Middle School to host New Year’s Shootout on Saturday Mike Ridaught Jan 4, 20240 commentsTotal of 20 middle school girls and boys basketball teams will compete in New Year’s Shootout.