Education Foundation of Alachua County launches “Thank a Teacher” program to celebrate outstanding educators
The first honoree of the school year, Joshua Forgione from Gainesville High School, was recognized during a special presentation at the school attended by representatives from...
Frazer Chess team wins 3 of 5 championship divisions at the state championship
Frazer School chess teams won three out of five championships at the Florida State Scholastic Chess Championships...
Spring awakens with the Florida Museum’s plant sale April 17 & 18
Stroll through roughly 8,000 plants from more than 200 species at the sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and from...
Frazer Middle School team wins second straight MATHCOUNTS state championship
The Frazer Middle School team won its second straight MATHCOUNTS state championship, and Frazer School student Jason Zhang took first place in the competition, earning...
FL Commissioner of Education issues updated guidance on religious expression in public schools
Today, Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas sent a letter to Florida parents, sharing updated federal guidance regarding prayer and religious expression in public schools. ...
UF deactivates UF College Republicans at request of parent organization, but UFCR claims it is under a different organization
This morning, UF announced that the UF College Republicans student organization was deactivated because the Florida Federated College Republicans revoked its charter; however, UFCR claims...
School Board approves new right-sizing plan for Alachua County Public Schools
“This plan will allow us to focus our resources on expanding and enhancing educational programs and updating our school facilities,” said Superintendent Dr. Kamela Patton....
School Board adopts proposed maps but postpones final decision on Irby Elementary
At the March 12 Special Meeting of the School Board of Alachua County, the board adopted the maps that were developed after the March 3...
March 12 Special School Board of Alachua County meeting
The School Board of Alachua County will hold a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. on March 12 to vote on the school zone boundary maps....
ACPS teams headed to VEX Robotics World Championship after regional success
Three teams from Alachua County Public Schools have qualified for the prestigious VEX Robotics World Championship...