EducationAlachua County teachers union settles for 1.3% raise agreement in bargaining Glory Reitz Apr 15, 20251 commentBargaining unit still must ratify the offer.
EducationBuchholz, Loften high school students qualify for FBLA national business competition Staff Reports Apr 15, 20250 commentsEighteen students earn wins at Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference.
EducationGHS, Eastside students to be honored for STEM achievement Staff Reports Apr 7, 20250 commentsTwo Alachua County students among 10 statewide to receive honors at Sunshine State Scholars conference.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 20253 commentsDistrict’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
EducationACPS Kindergarten Roundup on tap for April 16 Staff Reports Apr 1, 20250 commentsIncoming kindergarten families invited to area elementary schools.
EducationSchool board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 27, 20251 commentState review commission unanimously approved charter application.
Citizens of the MonthFebruary 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Mar 24, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
EducationBuchholz students win DECA awards Staff Reports Mar 24, 20251 comment41 qualify for international competition.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 20253 commentsCommissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 20252 commentsVu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 20253 commentsSome board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Education3 ACPS teams qualify for VEX Robotics World Championship Staff Reports Mar 7, 20251 commentTwo teams win regional titles.
Education5th graders frolic, compete at field day Glory Reitz Mar 6, 20254 commentsAnnual event celebrates completion of elementary school.
EducationSchool district preps in case of ICE entry Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20258 commentsAlachua County citizens push for more protection to make students feel safe.
EducationGHS students reach top scores on Cambridge English, chemistry exams Staff Reports Mar 3, 20251 comment92 GHS students and one NHS student won Cambridge International awards.
EducationState board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 20253 commentsCommission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Citizens of the MonthJanuary 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 25, 20250 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
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.