EducationOak View Middle School enhances vaping detection on campus Nick Anschultz May 29, 20261 commentPTO recently sponsored purchase of additional devices.
EducationNewberry continues to seek info on Oak View Middle School expansion Nick Anschultz May 15, 20263 commentsNewberry continues to seek info on Oak View Middle School expansion
EducationACPS’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff event slated for Wednesday Staff Reports May 4, 20260 commentsIncoming kindergartners and families can learn about their new school.
EducationWestwood wins Ninth Annual Civics Challenge, Lincoln places second Nick Anschultz Apr 15, 20261 commentEvent held at Alachua County Administration Building.
EducationOak View Middle School Pre-K-8 expansion draws traffic, enrollment concerns Nick Anschultz Apr 1, 20262 commentsExpansion slated for this fall.
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves zoning changes, school closures Nick Anschultz Mar 13, 20264 commentsStephen Foster and Joseph Williams Elementary Schools axed following split vote.
EducationAlachua County officials evaluate school district’s ‘Future Ready’ initiative Nick Anschultz Feb 6, 20261 commentMeeting held on Friday at Alachua County School District Office.
EducationLincoln Middle School student wins national debate competition Staff Reports Jan 22, 20260 commentsMultiple Alachua County students receive honors at The Great Debate National Civics and Debate Championships.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students selected as all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 21, 20251 commentThe Florida Music Education Association (FEMA) has named 43 students from 10 Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) schools as all-state musicians. According to an ACPS press […]
EducationAlachua County Public School students earn 200 perfect scores on state assessments Staff Reports Oct 28, 20251 commentEleven students received perfect scores on at least two exams.
Local NewsCommunity dedicates Veterans Memorial Park in Newberry Lillian Hamman May 26, 20253 comments1,000 memorial bricks honor past, present service members.
EducationOak View Middle School classrooms without heat C.J. Gish Jan 7, 20250 commentsParts expected in mid to late January to fix problem.
EducationAlachua County Public Schools students named all-state musicians Staff Reports Nov 7, 20240 commentsStudents come from nine local middle and high schools.
EducationState Board of Education changes charter conversion rule Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20244 commentsNew requirement needs 50% vote, not “majority.”
BusinessBev’s Better Burgers opens Newberry drive-thru Lillian Hamman Jul 6, 20241 commentNew location is fourth link in local family chain.
EducationNewberry Elementary School loses 14 teachers Glory Reitz Jul 2, 202414 commentsSchool board member blames charter push; Newberry mayor blames district.
Government + PoliticsEthics committee dismisses complaint against Marlowe Glory Reitz Jun 18, 20241 commentNo word on Coleman ethics complaint.
NewsNewberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 20241 commentCity also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
EducationAlachua school board approves 10 principal appointments Glory Reitz Jun 5, 20245 commentsCitizens, board members express concern over position shuffling.
EducationSchool board silent on Newberry Elementary charter vote claims Glory Reitz May 22, 20241 commentConversion opponents ask board to take a stand.
NewsState rules Newberry Elementary School charter vote successful Glory Reitz, Seth Johnson May 6, 20248 commentsSchool district says it is awaiting state notification.
EducationACPS students earn 15 medals at civics, debate tournament Staff Reports Apr 30, 20240 commentsLincoln Middle student sweeps separate debate championship.
EducationSOS Newberry condemns Marlowe, Clemons Glory Reitz Apr 19, 20245 commentsStatement issued by non-profit group calls to "end divisive campaign" following charter conversion vote.
EducationNewberry residents vote down charter conversion Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20244 commentsEducation First for Newberry refuses to concede elementary school vote.