NewsAlachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map Glory Reitz Nov 1, 20230 commentsPublic hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.
EducationGainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 20231 commentProgram uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
EducationSchool board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20230 commentsMcNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
EducationAlachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 20234 commentsBoard votes against conducting superintendent search.
EducationSchool board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 20230 commentsDistrict to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 20231 commentWorkshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
EducationAlachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 20238 commentsComplaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
EducationSchool Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 20230 commentsBoard also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20230 commentsCommissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
EducationACPS maintains safety goals Glory Reitz Sep 21, 20230 commentsDistrict security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
EducationACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 20231 commentDirector of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
EducationSchool board to workshop bus routes Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20232 commentsDistrict plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
EducationSuperintendent aims for impact in second year Glory Reitz Sep 19, 20230 commentsShane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
CrimeACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats C.J. Gish Sep 18, 20233 commentsKanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.
CrimeUpdate: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20231 commentACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
EducationThree ACPS students earn top National Merit scores Staff Reports Sep 13, 20230 commentsACPS had 35 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
EducationACPS updates school rezoning timeline Glory Reitz Sep 12, 20230 commentsHurricane Idalia results in two rescheduled community input sessions.
EducationSchool Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20230 commentsReapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
NewsOne Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20230 commentsInitiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
SportsACPS enacts clear bag policy for football games Staff Reports Sep 7, 20230 commentsSafety procedures start immediately.
EducationSchool board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20230 commentsGuide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
EducationSchool board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 20230 commentsSpecial budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
NewsAlachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 20230 commentsCounty sends aid to other parts of state.
NewsAlachua County schools to reopen on Thursday C.J. Gish Aug 30, 20230 commentsUF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.