Category: School
Jefferson students dig deeper into historical archaeology with Aucilla Research Institute
Submitted by Aucilla Research Institute The Aucilla Research Institute, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Jefferson County School District, has provided a unique and exciting opportunity for…
JCS holds Career Day for elementary students
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Just before their Winter Break, elementary students at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) spent one morning making the rounds in the school’s gymnasium and back parking lot…
Applicants for American Legion Boys State sought Request an interview by Friday, Jan. 10
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 plans to pay the expenses for at least one local boy to attend Florida’s American Legion Boys State this summer,…
College students from Monticello make the merit lists
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Three students from Monticello who are now attending college have made the fall 2024 merit lists at the higher education institutions they are attending. Maresha Barrington of…
Robotics team headed for regionals
Tammy Brookins Contributor A local team of young engineers have won first place at a local robotics competition in Crestview, Fla., and are going to the regional tournament. Seven local students won…
Housing scholarship opportunities available for students
Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida…
Teacher Spotlight – Dave Gray
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians to teach us…
Retired educators conduct annual book giveaway
Mary Madison Contributor On Dec. 10, three members of the Jefferson County Retired Educators (JCRE) – Marilyn Hasley, Gloria Norton and Mary Madison (the group’s secretary) – visited Jefferson County K-12 School…
JCS announces teachers/employee of the year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools (JCS) recently surprised three of its staff with the news that their colleagues had voted to honor them as Elementary Teacher of the Year,…
Acalectics gives even The Grinch a happy grin
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The most recent Acaletics Green Party had a Grinch-y tint as holiday cheer combined with celebrations of math success in the Media Center of Jefferson County K-12,…
ACA pays a visit to Full Circle Dairy
Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) first-grade class paid a visit to Full Circle Dairy, located at 1479 SW Winquepin St., in Lee, on Friday, Nov. 15. At Full Circle…
Local nursing graduate honored in pinning ceremony
Southern Regional Technical College Contributor On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville during which 49 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and ASN-Bridge students…
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Students Excel
North Florida College Contributor In October, industries across the nation recognize National Manufacturing Month to inspire the next generation to view manufacturing as an advanced high-tech industry, re-establish the U.S. as the…
Providing a healthy environment for your children is important
Lucille Cofield Contributor In Preschool Growth and Development: Maximizing Learning Experiences, you’ll learn how to support the growth and development of preschool children. There’s no doubt preschoolers develop at an amazing rate…
Aucilla students have Drug Awareness Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Elementary students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) observed their own Drug Awareness Week Nov. 18-22. Dress-up days tied in with messages about the dangers of drug abuse,…
Debate competition and workshop held for students of North Florida Region
North Florida College Contributor Saturday, November 9, North Florida College (NFC) proudly partnered with Incubate Debate to host a dynamic debate workshop and competition event on campus; bringing together middle and high…
Education Week celebrates public schooling
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. American Education Week happens the week before Thanksgiving week, to provide a focused celebration of our public school community. The idea of a national Education Week was…
Nine years running, North Florida College named 2024 “Great College to Work For”
North Florida College Contributor For the ninth consecutive year, North Florida College has again been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges…
Elizabeth Ensminger
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…
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