EducationSchool board kills 50% grade minimum, delays student conduct policy vote Glory Reitz Jul 17, 20244 commentsBoard to vote on student conduct policy on Aug. 6.
EducationSBAC discusses policy changes Glory Reitz Jun 19, 20243 commentsBoard members, citizens talk discipline, books, bathrooms
EducationMore local students win National Merit Scholarships Staff Reports Jun 6, 20241 commentAdditional ACPS winners expected in July.
Education24 students earn Citizen of the Year honors J.C. Derrick May 22, 20240 commentsWinners based on academic achievement, community involvement.
EducationSchool board passes Reichert House charter application Glory Reitz May 21, 20241 commentBoard directs organization to keep working on application, budget.
Government + PoliticsNewberry staff to assist with charter conversion application Glory Reitz May 13, 20248 commentsEFN plans to open in 2025, opposition still says vote failed.
NewsSBAC to explore using properties for housing Seth Johnson Apr 29, 20244 commentsSchool board, BOCC also discuss literacy, parks, gun violence
EducationSchool board approves Metcalfe, Rawlings year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 17, 20240 commentsThough still not satisfied, board approved calendar in time for state deadline.
EducationSchool board asks for more input for Rawlings, Metcalfe calendar Glory Reitz Apr 10, 20240 commentsCommunity meetings scheduled for Thursday at both schools.
EducationSchool board tables year-round calendar Glory Reitz Apr 3, 20240 commentsDistrict receives unmodified fiscal audit.
EducationSchool board chair fires back at published ‘misinformation’ Glory Reitz Mar 20, 20244 commentsMcGraw says no new disciplinary school opening in Alachua County, but option is available.
NewsACPS releases details for Newberry charter school vote Glory Reitz Mar 8, 20241 commentVoting set for April 5-12 at all three Newberry schools.
EducationMcGraw praises school board successes during Alachua Chamber address Glory Reitz Mar 5, 20241 commentMcGraw gives positive message to Alachua Chamber at luncheon.
EducationAlachua County School Board finalizes book challenge policy Glory Reitz Feb 21, 20243 commentsCitizens voice concerns about objectionable books.
EducationLocal students named Presidential Scholars Program candidates Staff Reports Feb 20, 20240 commentsEight Alachua County Public Schools students selected.
EducationSuperintendent responds to viral book hearing clip Glory Reitz Feb 19, 20246 commentsVideo of Terwilliger Elementary School assistant principal posted on Twitter account.
EducationSplit school board approves Andrew contract Glory Reitz Feb 7, 20240 commentsSuperintendent still must approve offer before it takes effect.
EducationSchool board to vote on superintendent contract Glory Reitz Feb 5, 20240 commentsNew three-year contract on agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.
EducationMetcalfe, Rawlings to switch to year-round school Glory Reitz Feb 2, 20245 commentsACPS one of three districts selected for four-year state pilot program.
Government + PoliticsCity of Alachua offers community help to schools Glory Reitz Jan 22, 20240 commentsBoard members, commissioners talk mentoring
EducationWilliams Elementary to become IB school Staff Reports Jan 22, 20241 commentInterested parents can apply for K-5 students through magnet application
EducationSchool Board approves employee salary increase, contract Glory Reitz Jan 19, 20243 commentsAcross board 3.5% raise to apply retroactive as far back as July 2023.
EducationSchool board moves rezoning timeline back to 2025 Glory Reitz Jan 12, 20241 commentSuperintendent recommends not to approve proposed maps, continue working.
NewsMainstreet’s top feature stories of 2023 Glory Reitz, Olivia Hanna Dec 27, 20232 commentsHighlights from a year of milestones and innovation.