Category: School
See the Back-to-School B Section!
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The July 29 issue of the Monticello News (print and EPUB versions) includes this year’s special B section for Back to School: Letters from education leaders in…
20 Ways to Teach and Learn with the Local Newspaper
The newspaper is a proven, relevant educational resource for learners from elementary school through high school and into adult education. Each ready-to-use activity below is designed to promote active reading skills, critical…
ACA Headmaster Richard Finlayson welcomes students to a new school year
Dear Friends, I hope that everyone has had a blessed summer that provided an opportunity to spend time with your family and friends. The new school year is rapidly approaching. With it…
JCS Principal Yolanda Smith shares thoughts leading into 2026-2027 school year
As we begin a new school year at Jefferson K–12 School, I am filled with excitement, gratitude and hope for what lies ahead. On behalf of our dedicated faculty and staff, I…
Superintendent welcomes students to a new school year
Dear Jefferson County Families, Welcome back to an exciting new school year! I hope your summer was safe, relaxing, and full of fun. We’re thrilled to welcome back our returning students and…
Welcome to a new year of homeschool adventures!
As summer begins to wind down, we will see school buses back on the road, store shelves filled with backpacks and notebooks and families preparing for another school year. While many of…
FFA member wins big at state convention
Stefanie L. Prevatt ECB Publishing, Inc. Each June, nearly 6,000 Florida FFA Association (FFA) members, advisors, alumni, parents and industry leaders gather in Orlando to celebrate a year of hard work and…
What does your school say about devices in the classroom? Know before you go
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Effective from July 2023, House Bill 379 introduced regulations on technology use in state public K-12 schools. Even in many private schools, steps have been taken to…
Fall term at North Florida College starts Aug. 17
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida College (NFC) will begin their Fall 2026-2027 Term next month. The accredited public college, which is primarily located in Madison and has additional campuses in…
Interview clothes sought for NFC students
Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. If you have any gently used business attire you no longer need hanging in your closet, those outfits can have a new life and can help a…
School supplies will be provided to JCS students this year
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Through the contributions of many community partners, students of Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) will have their school supplies provided for them this year. For…
The Village Academy is the newest school in Jefferson County
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County’s latest educational institution is a soon-to-open private school, The Village Academy. Located in downtown Monticello, the academy is described as “a life preparatory micro-school” and…
Free study skills and strategies for NFC students enrolling in Fall Term
North Florida College Contributor Students enrolling in Fall Term 2026 classes at North Florida College are invited to get a Jumpstart on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their courses. Jumpstart…
“Stuff the Bus” school supply drive is July 25
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The school year is quickly approaching, and efforts are underway to ensure the children of Jefferson County have what they need to succeed in the classroom. It’s…
North Florida College Foundation receives $50,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The funding…
Get ready for the academic year ahead at the Back-to-School Bash
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County K-12 Community Partnership School (JCS) is hosting the annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 50 David Rd. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m….
Dual graduation congratulations
Story Submitted Grandmother Mary Madison proudly expresses that it was incredibly gratifying to experience and share the reciprocal impact of her two grandchildren graduating within one week of one another. Grandson Reese…
Caroline Taylor makes GSU’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Merit Pages News Contributor Georgia Southern University (GSU) recently recognized approximately 4,020 students on the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Caroline Taylor of Monticello has been named to the list for excellence in…
NFC invites prospective students to upcoming open houses
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is opening its doors to prospective students and community members with two upcoming Open House events designed to showcase educational opportunities, career-focused programs and…