Teachers union accepts school district’s $5M offer for salary increases
Offer accepted during joint salary negotiation meeting on Sept. 18.
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Teachers union accepts school district’s $5M offer for salary increases
Offer accepted during joint salary negotiation meeting on Sept. 18.
Lincoln Middle School Orchestra to perform at prominent national festival
The Abraham Lincoln Middle School Orchestra has long been one of the superior programs in Florida. Now, they’ll get the opportunity to showcase their talents on […]
Reports of possible weapon at Gainesville High ‘unfounded’
School was placed on “secure” status on Thursday afternoon.
Alachua County Foster Grandparents program secures funds, seeks volunteers
Volunteers serve in public schools, local charter schools, childcare centers and after-school programs.
Community members unite against ICE guidance in schools
Rally held at Alachua County School District Office.
ACPS holds joint security, safety meeting with local first responder agencies
Meeting organized by interim superintendent and district security team.
School board adopts final $604 million budget
Board also passed a 6.251 millage rate during Tuesday meeting.
16 ACPS students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Gainesville High and Buchholz lead the way with five students each.
Gainesville High assistant principal receives Yale Educator Award
Mallory Becker honored for her positive impact on a former student.
School district, teachers’ union set dates for salary negotiation meetings
Salary talks involve instructional and non-instructional staff.
School board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use
Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
Back to school: Expanding support for education
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Parent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’
Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
State Board of Education agrees school board violated First Amendment rights
Board members required to undergo free-speech training.
New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers
Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Alachua County School Board to implement new public comment rules at meetings
Changes take effect at Tuesday’s meeting.
Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page
Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
ACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools
App and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
Children’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan
Board presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school
Kanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
Ribbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus
Project took just over a year to complete
Alachua County sends reminder to drivers regarding school bus safety
Alachua County Public Works sent a reminder to drivers about school bus safety as area schools return on Monday. According to the release sent on Thursday, […]
Need-to-know information for parents, students as school year approaches
Summer break is quickly winding down for students in Alachua County, as the first day of classes for the 2025-26 school year is on Monday, Aug. […]
“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs
Middle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.