Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
Jan 15, 2025
School board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
Tags: Alachua County Public Schools
Patton offers to extend interim superintendent contract
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
October 2024 Citizens of the Month
Nov 25, 2024
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores
Nov 22, 2024
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
Gainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools
Nov 15, 2024
Lake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract
Nov 13, 2024
Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Magnet program showcase set for Nov. 16
Nov 8, 2024
Showcase to include all magnet programs, elementary through high school.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Nov 7, 2024
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Alachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians
Nov 7, 2024
Students come from nine local middle and high schools.
Santa Fe FFA team wins gold at national convention
Nov 6, 2024
A team of students from Santa Fe High School’s FFA chapter recently won the coveted Gold Emblem at the national FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Leadership event […]
No contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums
Nov 6, 2024
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence
Nov 5, 2024
District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary
Oct 29, 2024
Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.