19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists
Feb 20, 2025
Gainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
Tags: Alachua County Public Schools
19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists
Gainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
School board tables Rawlings year-round calendar
Feb 19, 2025
Board members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
Robotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition
Feb 6, 2025
Winning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
School Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings
Feb 5, 2025
Phone call option to end July 1.
Santa Fe High School senior named Cooke Scholar semifinalist
Jan 27, 2025
Giner is one of 571 chosen nationwide.
Sidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award
Jan 24, 2025
Benson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
School board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise
Jan 22, 2025
Board also extends interim superintendent contract.
December 2024 Citizens of the Month
Jan 21, 2025
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Alachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday
Jan 21, 2025
Three finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
Gainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade
Jan 20, 2025
Parade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
Alachua County teachers vote down salary agreement
Jan 17, 2025
ACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Jan 10, 2025
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat
Jan 7, 2025
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Jan 2, 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
November 2024 Citizens of the Month
Dec 25, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Dec 19, 2024
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Dec 18, 2024
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
Dec 17, 2024
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Dec 5, 2024
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Dec 2, 2024
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Nov 27, 2024
Decision expected Feb. 26.
ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive
Nov 25, 2024
Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17