YOUR FIRST DAY PHOTOS: Back-to-School 2024
To celebrate the start of the school year, we’re inviting you to share photos of your children heading off to school.
Education
Alachua County bus collides with pickup truck on State Road 26 on way to school
Seven students were on the bus. State troopers say none were not hurt.
Best private high schools in Florida
Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in Florida using rankings from Niche.
Record number of students expected in Marion County schools when classes start Monday
Marion County still has 83 teaching vacancies. Link to apply. Plus, a lot of other information to get your kid back to school successfully.
Citrus County student arrested, accused of making online threat against Crystal River Middle School
The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office says this an isolated incident and there is “no threat to the safety or staff or students at Crystal River Middle School or any other school campus in the district.”
On a mission, bus brigade serves as vehicle for learning for homeless and impoverished students
The Marion County Public Schools’ “MISSION: Bus Brigade” provides school supplies for homeless and needy students.
Marion County Public Library is looking for volunteer readers
Anyone aged 14 and older can volunteer to lead story time sessions at Head Start programs throughout the county. The library provides training and all the reading materials. Link to apply is in the story.
Buy back-to-school items tax-free until Sunday, August 11. We have answers to FAQs
The tax savings is on essential items students need for the upcoming school year. The tax holiday ends on Sunday, Aug. 11.
REPORT CARD: Alachua and Marion County school districts show improvements in student test score grades
The state recently released district and school grades that show the Alachua County school district received a “B,” while Marion County received a “C.”
Alachua County urges parents to register their kids for school now
Alachua County Public School officials say late registration can lead to lack of class options, not enough staff hired, and confusion for students on the first day of school.