Tag Archives: elementary school

Kindergarteners’ parents invited to preview schools at Round-Up

By Lauren Crawford on April 30th, 2013 | Last updated: April 30, 2013 at 1:07 pm

Parents of children who will be entering kindergarten in Alachua County this fall are invited to tour schools and meet staff at the Kindergarten Round-Up Wednesday.

Education | Tagged Alachua County, Alachua County public schools, Alachua County School District, elementary school, Jackie Johnson, kindergarten, Kindergarten Round-Up | Leave a comment

In the News: Sandusky dispute, School safety fund increase, Graduation options, Police chase, Arms airlift

By Dana Edwards on March 25th, 2013 | Last updated: March 25, 2013 at 11:00 am

Sandusky: Paterno would not have let me coach if he thought I was a pedophile – Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State assistant football coach, disputed the account of a key witness in his first interview since going to prison in [...]

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Tax referendum allows voters to decide on arts education

By Luis Giraldo on November 1st, 2012 | Last updated: December 17, 2012 at 4:51 pm

A tax referendum on the November ballot allows Alachua County voters to decide whether to continue publicly funding arts and music programs in local schools.

Education, Local | Tagged Alachua County Ad Valorem Tax Renewal, Alachua County public schools, Alachua County Republican Party, arts, elementary school, Glen Springs Elementary School, Gov. Rick Scott, Jackie Johnson, Katie McDonald, music | Leave a comment

Longer days for some children in Alachua County

By Steven Gallo on August 14th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:29 pm

For some students in Alachua County, the school day will be a little longer this year. Seven elementary schools will have their days extended by an hour after they ranked in the 100 lowest performing schools in the state.

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Marion County back to school information

By WUFT News on August 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:56 pm

In Marion County , with new students and new schedules this year, officials say parents may wish to visit their child’s school during orientation sessions. These events give parents and students the opportunity to become accustomed to their new or [...]