Photo Courtesy of Cassidy Anderson Shupard As the 2025-2026 school year at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) came to a close at the end of May, the senior class wasn’t the only one…
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Community support shines during NFC’s largest grad fest celebration yet
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College celebrated one of its largest and most memorable Grad Fest events to date on April 30 as graduates, family members and community supporters gathered on…
NFC students named to Spring Dean’s List
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College is recognizing the outstanding academic achievement of students named to the Spring 2026 Academic Dean’s List, celebrating those who demonstrated exceptional dedication in the classroom…
Dakshaben Pankajkumar Patel named to Trine University President’s List
Merit Pages News Contributor Dakshaben Pankajkumar Patel of Monticello, a Trine University student, was named to the President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Patel is pursuing a bachelor of science degree…
JCS teacher Twynetta Howard retires after 37 years
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s the last day of classes, and for Twynetta Howard, it’s also the last day of a teaching career that has, by all accounts, been exceptional, inspirational…
JCEF presents IMPACT awards
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF) held a special reception on Thursday evening, May 14, to honor educators and supporters of local public education with IMPACT awards….
Gabriel Starling graduates Flagler College
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gabriel Starling of Monticello is among more than 600 graduates in the Flagler College Class of 2026. Starling has earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He…
NFC celebrates Commencement 2026
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) celebrated a historic Spring 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 7, honoring graduates across three commencement ceremonies held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5…
Masons award two scholarships
Roy Faglie Contributor Hiram Lodge No. 5 Free and Accepted Masons of Monticello is proud to announce our 2026 scholarship recipients. is this year’s Fred Wuerffel Scholarship winner. Gabriella is the daughter…
Aucilla Christian Academy students recognized in Farm Bureau contest
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) recently celebrated their hard work and creativity during a special pizza and awards party sponsored by the Jefferson County Farm Bureau….
Students prepare for their future by completing a financial literacy program
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Students at JCS had the opportunity to enroll in the Rural Youth Financial Literacy Program sponsored by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Capital…
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 – JCS, ACA and JCHAI
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. It’s graduation time, and students everywhere who have completed education programs are donning academic regalia and marching toward their diplomas to the stately tune of “Pomp and…
NFC recognizes two Jefferson County honors students
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College formally recognized academic excellence, leadership and service during its 2026 Honors Convocation, an annual academic tradition that highlights student achievement across disciplines and celebrates the…
Celebrating leadership National Principal Day honors the heart of schools
Hailey Waldo ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year on May 1, schools across the nation recognize the dedication and leadership of principals in celebration of National Principal Day. Often working behind the scenes,…
ACA students attend VSU Math Day
PHOTO FEATURE: Students from Aucilla Christian Academy attended the 29th Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day at Valdosta State University on Wednesday, April 15. The event included a program of hands-on workshops,…
JCS hosts annual Military Ball
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. The JROTC program at Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS) hosted their annual Military Ball on March 27. Dressed in formal attire and guided…
JCS adds nursing training trailer
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools K-12, A Community Partnership School (JCS), continues to invest in the future of its students with the unveiling of a new Career and Technical…
ACA and JCS valedictorians and salutatorians announced
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy Valedictorian Leighton Faglie With a steady smile and quiet confidence shaped by years of dedication, Leighton Faglie has made her mark as valedictorian of…
Aucilla Christian Academy celebrates Senior Night
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Baseball The field lights glowed a little warmer on April 2 as Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted a heartfelt Senior Night for its boys baseball program, honoring…
JCS celebrates annual Arbor Day
Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 27, Jefferson County K-12, Community Partnership School (JCS) gathered students, staff and community members on campus for a meaningful Arbor Day tree planting ceremony that…