Computer Coding Could Become a Substitute for Foreign Language
The Florida Senate passed a bill, which will give high school students the option to replace foreign language credits with computer coding courses. The bill has been moved on to the House and is...
View ArticleEastside High School Student, Bishop Honored at MLK Ceremony
An Eastside High School Senior and a Gainesville Bishop received awards at the Ninth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast at the Best Western Grand Hotel on Friday. The theme of the...
View ArticleAlachua County School Board Might Change The District’s Dress Code
The board will vote on June 21, and a first reading of the changes is scheduled for Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
View ArticleStorm Update: List of Closures As Hurricane Hermine Makes Landfall
Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
View ArticleBuchholz Band Student Selected To Perform In Army All-American Bowl
Trombonist Ben Harbaugh has been selected to play in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.
View ArticleEastside High Student To Perform At Army All-American Bowl
Cindy Ai was recognized for the honor in front of her family, teachers and high school band on Friday at the school.
View ArticleTo Combat Junk Food, Eastside High To Join Afterschool Meal Program
On Jan. 3, Eastside High School will become the 27th school in Alachua County to partake in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's after-school meals program, which reimburses schools for nutritious...
View ArticleAlachua County School Board Seeks Community Input On Superintendent Search
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.
View ArticleEastside High School Culinary Program Lauded Nationally
Eastside High School's Culinary Arts Academy was recently named one of the top programs in the country. Students and teachers like the program because of the new opportunities it offers.
View ArticleQ&A: Billie DeNunzio, Director Of Eastside High School’s Culinary Arts Academy
The 12th best hospitality program in the nation resides right here in Gainesville. Its director, Billie DeNunzio, has devoted her time and energy to ensure that Eastside High School's Culinary Arts...
View ArticleAlachua County High School Students Discuss New Superintendent Search
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.
View ArticleFree Meals Give Eastside Students After-School Boost
Eastside High students and faculty say they've seen improvements since the Alachua County school launched its after-school meals program at the beginning of the semester.
View ArticleMeet The 2017 Gainesville City Commission District 2 Candidates
Three candidates hope to be elected to Gainesville City Commission to represent District 2.
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Blast Program Helps Gainesville High School Students Learn More About Law...
This was the eighth event in Florida for a fairly new program sponsored by the U.S. Attorney's office.
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In Photos: UF Holds Annual Homecoming Parade
Homecoming events have taken place all week on the University of Florida's campus, including the annual homecoming parade.
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With Half A School Year Left, Will Hawthorne’s Only High School Make the...
Once Hawthorne Middle/High School in May earned a D rating on the state accountability report, school officials chose the option to try one last time to improve its score to a C. Another D or worse,...
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Couple Creates New Cheerleading And Football Youth Programs In Gainesville
Cardovia and Randy Jackson are on a mission to create a new kind of youth program in Gainesville.
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NRA Grants To JROTC At Alachua County High Schools Sparks Discussion
High schools in Alachua County with JROTC programs are receiving attention for accepting grants from the NRA.
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Waldo’s History Chronicled In New Book
A former University of Florida English professor will publish a 300-page book on the history of Waldo and its people this fall.
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Parkland Students Lead Protests In Gainesville
Organized protests took place simultaneously outside of the offices of state Sen. Keith Perry, state Rep. Chuck Clemons and U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho.
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