Education New ratings show ACPS Pre-K programs outperformed state peers Staff Reports Aug 19, 2025Nearly 80% of district’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs received an ‘Excellent’ rating.
Education Newberry Community School launches official Facebook page Nick Anschultz Aug 14, 2025Charter school is scheduled to open in fall of 2026.
Education School Board of Alachua County to address 3 open questions in coming year Seth Johnson Jul 31, 2025Rezoning delayed as charter school appeal continues.
Government + Politics Newberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 2025Commission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Education School board’s appeal of Newberry charter conversion postponed Nick Anschultz Jul 14, 2025Charter organizers given 30 days to draft response to appeal.
Education School board offers parents ‘options’ with Newberry charter school Nick Anschultz Jul 8, 2025Students can transfer to alternative schools based on address starting this fall
Education School board approves Newberry charter contract Lillian Hamman Jun 9, 2025Unanimous decision made at special Monday meeting.
Citizens of the Month Citizens of the Year Staff Reports Jun 3, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the Month April 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jun 2, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the Month March 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports May 4, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Alachua County School Board OKs fund balance restoration plan Glory Reitz Apr 2, 2025District’s budgeted expenditures exceed estimated revenue by $33 million.
Education School board requests appeal of Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 27, 2025State review commission unanimously approved charter application.
Citizens of the Month February 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Mar 24, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education School board to appeal Newberry charter conversion Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2025Some board members indicate they are prepared for other legal action if necessary.
Education State board unanimously approves Newberry school conversion Glory Reitz Feb 26, 2025Commission also chooses to let statute’s 50% vote requirement trump board of education’s former majority requirement.
Citizens of the Month January 2025 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Feb 25, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Citizens of the Month December 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Jan 21, 2025Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Top 5 education stories to watch for in 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 2, 2025Superintendent search, rezoning on Alachua County Public School’s list.
News Mainstreet’s most-viewed stories of 2024 Staff Reports Jan 1, 2025Top stories include HCA’s surgical shutdown, Ginnie Springs shootings and Celebration Pointe companies filing for bankruptcy.
Citizens of the Month November 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Dec 25, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Education Newberry Community School budget plans for increased enrollment Glory Reitz Dec 5, 2024Newberry Elementary School currently has 656 students.
Education Newberry Community School submits charter application to state Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Decision expected Feb. 26.
Citizens of the Month October 2024 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 25, 2024Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County Sponsored by Bosshardt Realty.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 2024Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.