EducationBuchholz student’s artwork selected for international exhibit Staff Reports Feb 25, 20253 commentsDrawing one of 48 works of art chosen for Advanced Placement Art and Design Exhibit.
EducationGHS student wins spot in International Science and Engineering Fair Staff Reports Feb 21, 20251 commentAbhith Kasala advances for second straight year.
Local LivingCity of Gainesville to host Summer Blitz on March 1 Staff Reports Feb 21, 20251 commentEvent to connect youth with summer enrichment programs.
Education19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 20, 20252 commentsGainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.
EducationSchool board tables Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20253 commentsBoard members ask for more information about this year’s effectiveness.
EducationRobotics students practice teamwork, creativity at district competition Glory Reitz Feb 6, 20250 commentsWinning team moves on to Central/North Florida State VEX Competitions in March.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to sunset phone call input in meetings Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20253 commentsPhone call option to end July 1.
EducationSanta Fe High School senior named Cooke Scholar semifinalist Staff Reports Jan 27, 20250 commentsGiner is one of 571 chosen nationwide.
EducationSidney Lanier’s Monica Benson takes Teacher of the Year award Staff Reports Jan 24, 20250 commentsBenson teaches mostly high school special needs students.
EducationSchool board ratifies ESP contract amid teachers’ calls for higher raise Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20257 commentsBoard also extends interim superintendent contract.
Citizens of the MonthDecember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 21, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationAlachua County Teacher of the Year to be announced Thursday Staff Reports Jan 21, 20250 commentsThree finalists represent Glen Springs, Ft. Clarke, Sidney Lanier.
NewsGainesville celebrates MLK Day 2025 with annual parade Lillian Hamman Jan 20, 20250 commentsParade’s second year is part of 41st King Celebration Anniversary.
EducationAlachua County teachers vote down salary agreement Glory Reitz Jan 17, 20252 commentsACEA demands early release Wednesdays return.
EducationPatton offers to extend interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Jan 15, 20250 commentsSchool board members express gratitude for extra time for superintendent search.
EducationMagnet program application window opens Staff Reports Jan 13, 20250 commentsStudents can apply for 2025-26 school year.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools improves graduation rate Glory Reitz Jan 10, 20250 commentsTraditional schools’ graduation rates rise, district overall dips slightly.
EducationOak View Middle School classrooms without heat C.J. Gish Jan 7, 20250 commentsParts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
EducationTop 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 20250 commentsSuperintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
Citizens of the MonthNovember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Dec 25, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools, union reach tentative salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20242 commentsAgreement still must be ratified by employees, approved by school board.
EducationSchool Board reaches settlement in defamation lawsuit Glory Reitz Dec 18, 20241 commentCamp Crystal Lake director, Alachua Elementary principal sued SBAC and Superintendent Carlee Simon in 2022.
EducationKay Abbitt resigns from School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Dec 17, 20240 commentsDistrict 5 member to be replaced by governor appointee for remainder of term.
EducationNewberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 20242 commentsNewberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.