School Calendar Updates Metcalfe Elementary School will no longer follow the year-round school pilot program calendar. "The Florida Department of Education has approved the district’s request to keep Metcalfe Elementary School on a traditional 10-month calendar while moving forward with… read more
The Buchholz High School (BHS) math team just won the statewide Mu Alpha Theta Competition – a very impressive 16th statewide win in the last 19 years. They take on the national competition in July. This weekend, the team brought… read more
Newberry Elementary School, Oak View Middle School and Newberry High School have all rejected the charter school conversion proposal. Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe challenged the Newberry Elementary results because of a discrepancy in the voting rules. However, as of May… read more
Get ready to watch the solar eclipse cross over North America Monday, April 8! It is a total solar eclipse, which occurs "when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun," according to… read more
Although National Student-Athlete Day is April 6, the grind never stops for athletic youth. Student-Athlete Day is a time to “celebrate the resiliency” of students participating in sports, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). If your kids are… read more
The University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital is hosting its annual Bike Rodeo, Safety and Health Fair Saturday, April 6! This event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UF Health Professional Park, located at 3300 SW… read more
If you’ve found all the eggs the Easter Bunny hid for your family, you’re probably wondering what to do with the leftovers. A person can only eat so many plain hard-boiled eggs, and the Easter Bunny isn’t going to hop… read more
Although we may think of drinking and dancing when St. Patrick’s Day comes around, Ireland is known for more than its beer and whiskey. It is also known for growing some of our favorite fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, apples… read more
The Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation and Alachua County Public Schools invites you to celebrate Florida College Decision Day April 5! Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of the 2024 graduating seniors. This… read more
While Florida is a major destination for summer vacations, winter may be the prime time to explore Florida’s waters. Between November and April, manatees gather in the Sunshine State to warm up during the colder months. According to The Everglades… read more
