EducationSchool board reviews new guidelines for student wireless device use Nick Anschultz Sep 3, 2025Board also discusses Newberry charter school appeal, superintendent search.
EducationParent accuses GHS teacher of bullying son, giving him ‘dictator award’ Nick Anschultz Aug 22, 2025Lauren Watts placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
EducationACPS launches two additional communication tools to connect families, schools Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 2025App and Rooms come on heels of new district website and messaging platform.
Education“Our celebrities”: Alachua County students return to school Nick Anschultz Aug 11, 2025Kanapaha Middle School students receive red-carpet treatment on first day.
EducationRibbon cutting celebrates completion of revitalized Littlewood campus Nick Anschultz Aug 8, 2025Project took just over a year to complete
Education“City of musical champions”: Hawthorne schools resurrect band programs Lillian Hamman Aug 1, 2025Middle/high school to offer band for first time since 2018, Shell Elementary first ever.
EducationACPS officials train to reunite students, parents after emergencies Kirsten Rabin Jul 31, 2025All district principals, assistant principals practice mock emergency.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
EducationAlachua school board advances $585 million budget, preliminary millage rate Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 2025Adoption hearing set for July 31.
EducationACPS holds back-to-school kickoff for district staff, administrators Nick Anschultz Jul 24, 2025Thursday event included comments from school leaders and student performances
EducationAlachua County Public Schools receives B grade for 2024-25 school year Nick Anschultz Jul 7, 2025District earns B for third consecutive year since state resumed school grading system.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools loses three top financial administrators Lillian Hamman Jun 23, 2025Jaremczuk and Esposito resign to take new jobs in education
Government + PoliticsAlachua Education Task Force adopts 2025 strategic plan Lillian Hamman Jun 19, 2025Collaboration with SBAC depends on superintendent response.
EducationAlachua County school district projects $10.7M loss in state funding for 2025-26 budget Lillian Hamman Jun 6, 2025Board considers facility improvement priorities.
EducationSchool board delays Newberry charter contract to June 9 Lillian Hamman Jun 4, 2025SBAC also approved school- and district-level employment contracts.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools names 24 Citizens of the Year for 2025 Lillian Hamman May 28, 2025Elementary school students awarded for academics, classroom conduct and service.
EducationSchool board grants 1.3% administrative raises, cuts over 50 district positions Lillian Hamman May 7, 2025District to draft letter of intent for Citizens Field ownership.
Government + PoliticsGainesville discusses Citizens Field, buys 51 acres of conservation land Seth Johnson May 1, 2025The Gainesville City Commission voted Thursday to buy a 51-acre piece of land for conservation and to sell, once again, the old fire station off South […]
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County ratifies 1.3% teacher raise Lillian Hamman Apr 24, 2025Board also reinstates early release Wednesdays starting May 7.
EducationAlachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 2025District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Government + PoliticsGainesville talks Citizens Field, partnership with school district Seth Johnson Mar 13, 2025Commissioners split on idea of selling stadium.
EducationSchool board asks to own Citizens Field Glory Reitz Mar 13, 2025Vu attempts to expand ask to include all of East Gainesville Sports Complex.
EducationSchool board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2025Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Education19 ACPS students named National Merit finalists Staff Reports Feb 20, 2025Gainesville High School leads area schools with 10 finalists.