Magnet program application window opens
Students can apply for 2025-26 school year.
Tags: Alachua County Public Schools
Alachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate
Traditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
Oak View Middle School classrooms without heat
Parts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025
Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
November 2024 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Alachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement
Agreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
School Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit
Camp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
Kay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County
District 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment
Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
School board approves amended job descriptions, titles
Board also delays votes on employee cases.
Newberry Community School submits charter application to state
Decision expected Feb. 26.
ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive
Deadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
October 2024 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
FLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores
State executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
Gainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools
Lake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
School Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract
Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
Magnet program showcase set for Nov. 16
Showcase to include all magnet programs, elementary through high school.
School board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent
Board also touches on operational audit findings.
Alachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians
Students come from nine local middle and high schools.
Santa Fe FFA team wins gold at national convention
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
Legal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
Parent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence
District puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
Late FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary
Teachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
September 2024 Citizens of the Month
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.