Education Alachua County Public Schools updates proposed elementary rezoning Glory Reitz Dec 22, 2023Final vote on school rezoning comes before school board in January.
Education Alachua County Public Schools reaches tentative teacher salary agreement Glory Reitz Dec 18, 2023Teachers, support staff to receive 3.5% across-the-board salary increase.
Education Alachua County students sweep thespian competition Staff Reports Dec 15, 2023High school and middle school students will move to state competitions in spring.
Government + Politics Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2023Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Education Alachua County Public Schools receives “B” grade Glory Reitz Dec 11, 2023State assessment has fluctuated over the years
Education ACPS students earn spots on All State musical ensembles Staff Reports Dec 8, 2023Florida Music Education Association selects 36 local students as All State Musicians.
News Local immigrant advocates call for immediate action in schools Glory Reitz Dec 7, 2023After working with the district for a year, advocates say not enough progress has been made.
Education ACPS seeks donations for annual Holiday Food Drive Staff Reports Dec 6, 2023Deadline for donations is Dec. 15.
Education School board delays superintendent contract discussion Glory Reitz Dec 6, 2023Citizens say superintendent pay raise is unfair to teachers.
Education Number of challenged ACPS books hits 12 Glory Reitz Dec 4, 2023District staff works to apply new state statute in standard practice.
Education Alachua school district names top principal and assistant principal Staff Reports Nov 29, 2023The two will represent ACPS in statewide recognition programs.
Citizens of the Month October 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 22, 2023Awards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Education Alachua County Public Schools students place in The Great Debate Glory Reitz Nov 21, 2023Lincoln Middle School’s Ann Moywaywa was champion in three events, division overall.
Local Living Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake Glory Reitz Nov 20, 2023Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.
Education Community maintains issues with proposed school rezoning Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2023Several parents express dissatisfaction with current plans.
Education Alachua County Public Schools to lower magnet acceptance requirements Glory Reitz Nov 9, 2023Half of students will be chosen through lottery system, up from 25%.
News School Board requests 5-year facilities plan Glory Reitz Nov 8, 2023ACPS staff to create capital work plan.
Education Alachua County School Board elects McGraw as chair Glory Reitz Nov 7, 2023McNealy to continue as vice chair as vice chair.
Local Living Camp Crystal Lake to celebrate 75 years Staff Reports Nov 6, 2023Free anniversary events include hayrides, archery and other activities.
Education Alachua County Public Schools works on language accessibility Glory Reitz Nov 2, 2023Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative says the district has much more work to do.
Education AMIKids uses positive reinforcement with troubled teens Glory Reitz Nov 1, 2023Group organizers call for consistent community participation.
News Alachua County Public Schools updates elementary rezoning map Glory Reitz Nov 1, 2023Public hearing on proposed maps slated for Nov. 14.
Education Gainesville startup aims to teach students inquiry skills Seth Johnson Oct 24, 2023Program uses ‘sandbox’ to guide lessons through student input.
Education School board pushes final rezoning vote to January Glory Reitz Oct 18, 2023McNealy, Rockwell and McGraw say process needs more time.