Marion County School Board approves nearly $4 million for 22 new school buses
The Marion County School Board approved a $3.9 million purchase of 22 new school buses with GPS and cameras on Monday.
Education
Dance Alive’s free six-week dance classes in Alachua and Ocala still have open slots
Both locations are open to boys and girls in grades K-8, and run through early November.
Marion County School Board members say the community wants the former Central Elementary building saved
The former Central Elementary School at 512 SE Third St. in Ocala, later used as the Marion County Public Schools district office, closed in December 2022 and is now the subject of community meetings as the board considers selling the property.
Historical experience based on PBS KIDS’ Xavier Riddle coming to Ocala’s Discovery Center
The popular children’s show will be represented in an exciting and informative exhibit beginning Oct. 10.
Marion Schools to participate in Walk and Roll to School Day at Oakcrest Elementary Oct. 7
The international program allows students and parents to travel the route to their school together, encountering scenarios that build awareness and confidence.
Marion County Public Schools announces public meetings on future of former district office
The building, formerly Central Elementary School, was closed in 2022 due to structural and environmental issues.
Marion County School Board votes 4-0 to rezone Wyomina Park students to Oakcrest by 2027
After delaying the plan in August for community meetings, the board restored Wyomina Park, Fordham Early Learning Academy, and Bridgeway Academy to its five-year Future-Focused Operations Plan and said the Wyomina Park campus will stay open.
4th Annual Ocala Film Derby showcases Marion County student filmmakers
The 4th Annual Ocala Film Derby brings Marion County student filmmakers together for five days of workshops, downtown production and career connections before their original short films premiere on the big screen at the Marion Theatre, where awards and a record-setting scholarship total will be revealed.
Six Marion students named National Merit Semifinalists
These six Marion County high school students were among only 16,000 in the entire country to reach the semifinals.
Mike Mills, Brigitte Smith head to Nov. 3 runoff for Marion School Board District 4
Mike Mills and Brigitte Smith will face voters on November 3, 2026 in the Marion County School Board District 4 runoff, with reading scores, discipline and school safety at the center of the race.