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A Buchholz High School senior was honored in the Intel Science Talent Search competition recognizing the nation's top high school scientists.

A K-12 Christian private school located in Gainesville called The Rock School has hosted international students from 40 countries around the world. The school has given students from other countries, who have left their homes, a chance at attending a university in the U.S.

Karen Clarke, assistant superintendent for the Alachua County School Board, said the school board has been working since June to ensure that graduation at Citizens Field is a memorable night for the class of 2016.

Flu shots were offered instead of FluMist on Thursday at the University of Florida. Control Flu Alachua County canceled two FluMist clinics that were scheduled to come to the campus.

Annual Banned Books Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 was celebrated at UF in the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday. Students read literature aloud from different authors who's work has been challenged in public schools. The goal for Banned Books Week is to celebrate the liberty to read.

Seven students from Buchholz High School flew to Boston last weekend to compete against nearly 300 students from all over the U.S. and Canada. Buchholz's math team has won multiple state and national Mu Alpha Theta championships.

Counties around north central Florida are keeping migrant children learning throughout the summer. The programs are put into place to reduce disruptions migrant children face in their education due to frequent moves.

Gainesville athlete Kieme Barr is one of the top-10 high jumpers in the country. He will represent the United States in July in the Down Under 2015 Australian Tournament if he can raise enough money.

Excessive standardized tests have driven parents and school board members across the state to speak out. Opposition groups are pressuring legislators to change the testing policies.