Alachua County Public Schools

Buchholz High Again Sending Students To USA Mathematical Olympiad

April 12, 2017 Education 1

For the fourth straight year, Buchholz High School in Gainesville will be sending students to the elite USA Mathematical Olympiad, set for April 19 and 20.

School Board Worried About Losing Money If City Purchases GREC

March 28, 2017 Government and politics 0

Chairman of the Alachua County School Board Robert Hyatt penned a letter to Mayor Lauren Poe Monday detailing all the ways Gainesville Regional Utilities' possible purchase of Gainesville Renewable Energy Center could negatively affect public schools.

Meet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 3 Candidates

February 28, 2017 Government and politics 0

Two candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 3, which ranges from 34th Street to I-75.

Alachua County High School Students Discuss New Superintendent Search

February 14, 2017 Education 0

At a forum Tuesday morning, 12 high school students from Alachua County told board members what the new superintendent will have to do in order to be successful.

Alachua County Names Teacher of the Year Finalists

January 30, 2017 The Rundown 0

Alachua County Public Schools announced the three finalists for the 2017 Teacher of the Year program to represent the county in the statewide Teacher of the Year contest.

School Choice Week Brings Public School Battle To Gainesville

January 26, 2017 Education 1

A fourth-grade teacher in Gainesville recently asked Mayor Lauren Poe to help get National School Choice Week declared as Gainesville Public School Week instead. Meanwhile, Florida charter and private schools are hosting open-house events as more parents across the nation are turning to such options over the public schools their children are zoned for.

Under Bill, Bright Futures Would Again Offer Full Tuition Coverage

January 26, 2017 Education 0

Senate Bill 2, which among other things would provide full college tuition coverage for Florida's top-performing students, has passed its first committee — the first step of many before Gov. Rick Scott can sign it into law.

Alachua County Schools OKs $3.25M Software Purchase

January 19, 2017 Education 1

Alachua County School Board has approved a $3.25 million contract with Skyward Inc. for a new IT system in the school district.

Alachua County School Board Seeks Community Input On Superintendent Search

January 10, 2017 Education 0

Alachua County Public Schools continues it's search for a new superintendent, to start before the 2017-2018 school year, with three community input forums this month.