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 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.
The change will add approximately six days of instructional time to the school year.
The 25th annual “Stop the Violence/Back to School” rally will be held on Saturday, July 27, at the North Campus of Santa Fe College.
The Buchholz High math team just won its 16th national championship in 17 years.
Marion County students showed year-over-year improvement in four subject areas.
North Central Florida’s equine community came together this week to raise funds for the Black Stallion Reading Project which provides the acclaimed book to 4th grade students in Marion County and exposure to horses and equine-related opportunities.
The Chelsea Art Center has an anniversary art exhibition featuring the work of 20 artists now through August 30.
Children can get a free book each week at the Ocala Downtown Market during the Heroes and Helpers summer literacy program and get to see a different miniature horse that matches each week’s featured book.
Winning students had their bicycle icon designs painted on the streets outside of their respective schools.