School board hears from teachers about contract impasse, considers changes to magnet school policies, and rejects contract with rezoning consultant
At their September 17 Regular Meeting, the School Board of Alachua County heard from teachers and their supporters about the current contract impasse, discussed changes...
Alachua County Public Schools students earn record number of industry certifications
Students attending Alachua County Public Schools earned 5,900 industry certifications during and immediately after the 2023-24 school year, the highest number in the district’s history....
Annual Flatwoods 5k sends runners through UF’s scenic Austin Cary Forest
Hundreds of participants will take off just after sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 26, on a trail around the Austin Cary Forest, a teaching and research...
Kanapaha Middle School student arrested for mass shooting threat
11-year-old Kanapaha Middle School student Darium Lizarazo has been arrested for allegedly threatening a "shootout" at the school....
Governor Ron DeSantis highlights success of Florida Prepaid program, encourages parents to claim available refunds
More than 40,000 families still need to collect their 2024 refund, with over $130 million in unclaimed refunds. ...
Teachers’ union declares impasse with school district
ACEA, the union that represents teachers and staff in Alachua County Public Schools, has declared an impasse in its contract negotiations with the School Board...
Nine students from The Frazer School named National Merit Semifinalists
Nine seniors at The Frazer School have earned prestigious semifinalist status in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship program...
School Board of Alachua County sets property tax rates and budget, Certain questions financial statements and formulation of the budget
At their September 11 Special Meeting, the School Board of Alachua County approved their tentative millage rate and budget, although several board members were concerned...
September 17 School Board of Alachua County meeting
The School Board of Alachua County will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17...
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office says school threats circulating on social media are “not credible”
In a social media post today, the Alachua County Sheriff's Office said that a potential threat to schools that is circulating on social media has...