Education School board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.
Education Alachua County School Board weighs Andrew’s future Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023Board votes against conducting superintendent search.
Education School board examines trend data, superintendent priorities Glory Reitz Oct 17, 2023District to focus on discipline, achievement, mental health and more.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to finish community input on rezoning Glory Reitz Oct 11, 2023Workshop set for Monday to precede Tuesday’s first reading of proposed zones.
Education Alachua County school district removes book for sexual material Glory Reitz Oct 5, 2023Complaint opens concerns about book bans, parents’ rights.
Education School Board approves rubberized track for Hawthorne High School Glory Reitz Oct 3, 2023Board also heard concerns about eSchool cuts.
Government + Politics Newberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Education ACPS maintains safety goals Glory Reitz Sep 21, 2023District security chief promotes early intervention and preparedness.
Education ACPS to optimize transportation Glory Reitz Sep 20, 2023Director of transportation said changes will help fix staffing shortages and save money.
Education School board to workshop bus routes Glory Reitz Sep 19, 2023District plans to eliminate courtesy stops and revamp magnet hub stops.
Education Superintendent aims for impact in second year Glory Reitz Sep 19, 2023Shane Andrew optimistic about school district’s future.
Crime ACSO arrests eighth grader for bomb threats C.J. Gish Sep 18, 2023Kanapaha Middle School student allegedly responsible for Kanapaha, Buchholz High School bomb threats.
Crime Update: Buchholz, Kanapaha cleared after bomb threats Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2023ACPS receives first bomb threat since spring 2022.
Education Three ACPS students earn top National Merit scores Staff Reports Sep 13, 2023ACPS had 35 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Education ACPS updates school rezoning timeline Glory Reitz Sep 12, 2023Hurricane Idalia results in two rescheduled community input sessions.
Education School Board passes budget for 2024 Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Reapportioned funding shrank the budget by $4.5 million since initial plan.
News One Nation One Project calls for Phase 2 projects Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2023Initiative has up to $200,000 in ARPA funds to give out.
Sports ACPS enacts clear bag policy for football games Staff Reports Sep 7, 2023Safety procedures start immediately.
Education School board examines LGBTQ+ guide draft Glory Reitz Sep 6, 2023Guide will undergo continuous revisions as an operational document.
Education School board hashes out budget priorities Glory Reitz Sep 6, 2023Special budget meeting produces some clarity, discussion of staff’s work
News Alachua County issues official all clear from Idalia Seth Johnson Aug 30, 2023County sends aid to other parts of state.
News Alachua County schools to reopen on Thursday C.J. Gish Aug 30, 2023UF, SF to resume Thursday, but surrounding counties remain closed with various restart dates.
Crime Columbia High School tightens security Glory Reitz Aug 28, 2023CHS installs metal detectors after deputies apprehend armed teens at Friday’s football game.
Local News Fences go up at Newberry High School Glory Reitz Aug 24, 2023ACPS continues push for improved school security.