Education2026 Fifth Grade Field Day draws over 2,000 students Staff Reports Mar 5, 20261 commentAnnual Alachua County Public Schools competition held at Citizens Field.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County favors multiple closures ahead of March 12 vote Lillian Hamman Mar 4, 20267 commentsKen Cornell urges board to consider East Gainesville investment.
Local Living‘Summer Blitz 2026’ on tap for Saturday Staff Reports Mar 4, 20260 commentsCommunity resource fair assists families and youth explore summer camps, enrichment programs.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County OKs revised boundary maps at workshop Nick Anschultz Feb 27, 20260 commentsMultiple schools slated for closure.
EducationMainstreet to print 1,800 extra copies for classroom use Seth Johnson Feb 26, 20260 commentsCounty issues Newspaper in Education Week proclamation.
Education16 Alachua County Public Schools students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 25, 20260 commentsGainesville, Buchholz and Eastside lead area schools with 14 finalists.
EducationNewberry Community School reaches 427 students, settles legal fees Nick Anschultz Feb 24, 20262 commentsBoard hired transportation company at Monday meeting.
EducationEastside student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Nick Anschultz Feb 19, 20262 commentsPranav Mannam among 15 Alachua County students also headed to state.
EducationEast Gainesville town hall meeting addresses proposed school closures Nick Anschultz Feb 17, 20261 commentMeeting held Monday at Day Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Government + PoliticsGainesville worried over school zoning plan, reviews gun violence plan Seth Johnson Feb 12, 20269 commentsStrategic plan outlines goals for next five years.
EducationAlachua County students showcase science projects at regional fair Nick Anschultz Feb 12, 20260 commentsEvent held Thursday at Westwood Middle School.
EducationBuchholz High students face discipline following anti-ICE protest walkout Nick Anschultz Feb 9, 202614 commentsStudents took part in walkout on Friday.
EducationACPS’s Jennifer Breman elected to ACTE Board of Directors Staff Reports Feb 9, 20260 commentsBreman to serve as vice president-elect for Counseling and Career Development Division.
EducationAlachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative Nick Anschultz Feb 6, 20261 commentMeeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
EducationACPS students shine in 10th annual robotics competition Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsVEX IQ challenge held Thursday at Lincoln Middle School.
EducationBuchholz teacher wins national Amazing Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Feb 5, 20260 commentsChristin Vinson receives $10,000 during Thursday ceremony.
EducationResidents share feedback at Hawthorne’s Alachua County Public Schools input meeting Nick Anschultz Feb 5, 20260 commentsMeeting was part of the district’s ongoing planning initiative.
EducationDual enrollment at SF College offers students a head start on college Nick Anschultz Feb 3, 20261 commentProgram has been around since 1974.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools presents 9 draft boundary maps for community input Staff Reports Feb 2, 20264 commentsMaps developed as part of district’s comprehensive planning initiative.
EducationEducation Foundation of Alachua County opens Senior Scholarship program Staff Reports Jan 26, 20260 commentsProgram portal is open to all Alachua County Public Schools seniors.
EducationHigh Springs teacher Barbara Brock named 2026 Alachua County Teacher of the Year Nick Anschultz Jan 23, 20260 commentsBrock among 40 educators honored at annual Teacher of the Year ceremony.
Citizens of the MonthDecember 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 23, 20260 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty and Children's Trust of Alachua County.
EducationLincoln Middle School student wins national debate competition Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsMultiple Alachua County students receive honors at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championships.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County hears concerns from Hawthorne residents Nick Anschultz Jan 21, 20263 commentsBoard also discusses current ICE guidelines and approves 2026-27 calendar.