October 2023 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
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October 2023 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate
Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake
Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.
Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning
Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements
Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
School Board requests 5-year facilities plan
ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair
McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Camp Crystal Lake to celebrate 75 years
Free anniversary events include hayrides, archery and other activities.
Alachua County Public Schools works on language accessibility
Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative says the district has much more work to do.
AMIKids uses positive reinforcement with troubled teens
Group organizers call for consistent community participation.
Alachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map
Public hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.
Gainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills
Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
School board pushes final rezoning vote to January
McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future
Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities
District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning
Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material
Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School
Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Newberry looks for safe school transportation options
Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
ACPS maintains safety goals
District security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
ACPS to optimize transportation
Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
School board to workshop bus routes
District plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
Superintendent aims for impact in second year
Shane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
ACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats
Kanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.