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.
EducationSchool board approves amended job descriptions, titles Glory Reitz Dec 2, 20240 commentsBoard also delays votes on employee cases.
EducationNewberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20243 commentsDecision expected Feb. 26.
EducationACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Nov 25, 20240 commentsDeadline for food donations is Dec. 14 and monetary contributions is Dec. 17
Citizens of the MonthOctober 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 25, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationFLDOE email contradicts ACPS story on teacher VAM scores Glory Reitz Nov 22, 20240 commentsState executive director said VAM data was not updated after July 30 publication.
EducationGainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools Glory Reitz Nov 15, 20240 commentsLake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 20240 commentsBoard also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
EducationMagnet program showcase set for Nov. 16 Staff Reports Nov 8, 20240 commentsShowcase to include all magnet programs, elementary through high school.
EducationSchool board sets date to approve final contract for interim superintendent Glory Reitz Nov 7, 20240 commentsBoard also touches on operational audit findings.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 7, 20240 commentsStudents come from nine local middle and high schools.
EducationSanta Fe FFA team wins gold at national convention Staff Reports Nov 6, 20240 commentsA 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 […]
ElectionsNo contest: Gainesville, Alachua County easily pass 3 local referendums Seth Johnson Nov 6, 20241 commentLegal challenges will hold up two of the issues.
CrimeParent sues School Board of Alachua County, city of Alachua for negligence Glory Reitz Nov 5, 20240 commentsDistrict puts SFHS athletic director, former assistant principal on administrative leave.
EducationLate FLDOE notice prompts teacher shuffle at Rawlings, Alachua Elementary Glory Reitz Oct 29, 202414 commentsTeachers pulled from special assignments, other positions to fill teaching roles.
EducationSeptember 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Oct 27, 20240 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
NewsGainesville dual names street in honor of late educator Magnolia Jackson Seth Johnson Oct 25, 20240 commentsJackson died in May, shortly after her 106th birthday.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County tables superintendent nominations Glory Reitz Oct 21, 20242 commentsSplit board votes down motion to delay until after Vu takes seat.
EducationAlachua County School Board fires superintendent on split vote Glory Reitz Oct 15, 202421 commentsBoard set to select interim superintendent on Monday.
EducationSchool board clashes over projected low fund balance Glory Reitz Oct 14, 20243 commentsExpenses outpace revenue in FY24-25 budget.
EducationGainesville, Alachua County move forward with school speed cameras Seth Johnson Oct 11, 202410 commentsTickets could come for those driving 10+ over the speed limit.
NewsSchools announce closures ahead of Hurricane Milton C.J. Gish Oct 7, 20240 commentsCategory 5 storm forecasted to make landfall on Wednesday.
EducationHawthorne wins $10,000 surprise at Friday homecoming game Seth Johnson Oct 7, 20240 commentsGrant from Edward Jones to set up financial literacy program.