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Public has more opportunities to share input on rezoning options

Jan 6, 2021
The public will have additional opportunities to weigh in on draft rezoning plans for Elementary School I before the Alachua County School Board makes a final […]
Education

Breaking News: Schools closed Thursday in Alachua County due to Eta’s projected path

Nov 11, 2020
The Alachua County Public School District has closed its schools effective tomorrow. ACPS Public Information Officer Jackie Johnson released the following statement: “Based on the projected […]
Education

School Board wants your input on elementary school rezoning plans

Oct 23, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools has scheduled two community meetings to give the public an opportunity to provide input on draft plans for redrawing some elementary school […]
Education

Alachua County Public Schools donating buses to local churches, non-profits

Oct 16, 2020
To support the community, Alachua County Public Schools is launching a new initiative, ‘Operation Moving Forward,’ to donate school buses to local churches, non-profit groups and […]
Education

Eastside High School senior wins national recognition for student-athlete essay

Oct 8, 2020
An Eastside High School student is one of just a handful of winners of a nationwide essay grant competition for student-athletes. Senior Nylee Alston’s essay was […]
Education

Alachua County rolls out new fleet of school buses

Sep 11, 2020
In just the first week of school, Alachua County Public Schools has put 40 brand new school buses on the road, and another 40 will be […]
Education

Free meal program for Digital Academy starts tomorrow

Aug 31, 2020
  Alachua County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will begin be providing meals for students enrolled in Digital Academy, beginning September 1st.  Families […]
Education

Back to School 2020: Do you know the laws concerning a stopped school bus?

Aug 29, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools are back in session beginning August 31st. The Alachua County Public Works Department would like to remind drivers about laws concerning stopped […]
Local Living

Buchholz High student has shot at Google Doodle fame, with help from the public

Aug 19, 2020
A rising Buchholz High School sophomore is one of just 54 students across the nation who have a shot at having their artwork turned into a […]
Education

Alachua County Public Schools extends free meal program due to new school start date

Aug 14, 2020
With Alachua County Public Schools’ start date for students pushed back to August 31st, the district’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department will again be serving […]
Covid-19

School Board pushes back opening date to August 24th, requires masks for students and staff

Jul 16, 2020
During a marathon six-hour special meeting/workshop last evening, the School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) voted 5-0 to push back the first day of school for […]
Covid-19

Will Alachua County follow the state emergency order to open schools August 10th?

Jul 14, 2020
The School Board of Alachua County will be holding a special meeting/workshop on Wednesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. to vote on and discuss items related […]
Covid-19

Alachua County School District reaches out to parents about fall re-opening

Jul 10, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools has sent emails, phone messages and texts to all families with information about their educational options for the fall of 2020 and […]
Education

Alachua County School District releases DRAFT reopening plan

Jun 30, 2020
After weeks of intensive work that included reviews of return-to-school plans from districts across Florida and other states, surveys of families and staff, consultations with local […]
Education

Buchholz senior named to 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars class

May 22, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts […]
Education

Alachua County Community: Share the love with the graduating Class of 2020

May 21, 2020
Alachua County Public Schools is reaching out to its residents to ask for help in honoring the Class of 2020. Because of COVID-19, this year’s graduating […]
Covid-19

District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs

May 5, 2020
Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]
Education

Community steps up to provide free meals to students during Spring Break

Mar 20, 2020
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this week that public schools would not be permitted to provide free meals to students during their normally-scheduled […]
Education

Donations requested to feed children during Spring Break and beyond

Mar 18, 2020
In collaboration with local non-profit organizations and restaurants, Alachua County Public Schools is seeking donations of both food and funds to help keep children fed during […]
Education

Alachua County Schools closed until March 30th

Mar 13, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings: Late this afternoon, Florida […]
Education

Alachua County Public Schools cancels extra-curricular activities and field trips through March

Mar 13, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to extra-curricular activities, and field trips. Alachua […]
Education

Alachua County schools remain open, but the situation is fluid

Mar 12, 2020
    Jackie Johnson, the Public Information Officer for Alachua County Public Schools, released the following statement in regards to school closings and the coronavirus outbreak: […]

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