Mainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023
Dec 27, 2023
Highlights from a year of milestones and innovation.
Tags: Alachua County Public Schools
Gainesville’s top news stories of 2023
Dec 26, 2023
New GRU Authority and school rezoning take top spots.
Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning
Dec 22, 2023
Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement
Dec 18, 2023
Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
Alachua County students sweep thespian competition
Dec 15, 2023
High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch
Dec 13, 2023
Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Alachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade
Dec 11, 2023
State assessment has fluctuated over the years
ACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles
Dec 8, 2023
Florida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
Local immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools
Dec 7, 2023
After working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
School board delays superintendent contract discussion
Dec 6, 2023
Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Number of challenged ACPS books hits 12
Dec 4, 2023
District staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
Alachua school district names top principal and assistant principal
Nov 29, 2023
The two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
October 2023 Citizens of the Month
Nov 22, 2023
Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate
Nov 21, 2023
Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake
Nov 20, 2023
Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.
Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning
Nov 15, 2023
Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements
Nov 9, 2023
Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair
Nov 7, 2023
McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Camp Crystal Lake to celebrate 75 years
Nov 6, 2023
Free anniversary events include hayrides, archery and other activities.
Alachua County Public Schools works on language accessibility
Nov 2, 2023
Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative says the district has much more work to do.
AMIKids uses positive reinforcement with troubled teens
Nov 1, 2023
Group organizers call for consistent community participation.
Alachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map
Nov 1, 2023
Public hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.