Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last Friday, Jefferson Somerset JROTC class honored National POW/MIA Recognition Day with guest speakers, John Nelson and Mary Madison, who had an important demonstration for the JROTC…
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Mildred Bruner legacy continues at North Florida College
Story Submitted by North Florida College On Sept. 4, 1958, the doors of North Florida Junior College (NFJC) opened for the first time. In attendance that day, welcoming the inaugural class to…
UCF Professor Retires after 52 years in education
Story Submitted by University of Central Florida If one word could encapsulate the journey that Martha Lue Stewart has had at UCF, it’s grateful. As the professor submitted grades for her…
Somerset JROTC congratulates winners!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In June, several Jefferson County Somerset JROTC students received recognition and award for essays submitted to the Voice of Democracy Youth Essay contests. While some of the…
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT – Deven Heard
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy wants to welcome their new Physical Education Teacher, Deven Heard. Heard was born in Tallahassee but grew up in Taylor County and now is…
Spiritual Tips for Back to School
Submitted by Rev. Gene Hall After perusing through various blogs and websites I found practical advice for supporting our kids as they go back to school. A primary source of these aphorisms…
Homeschool Group Robotics Seeking Sponsors
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association is seeking sponsors and donations for their new Robotics Team. The Lego Robotics course is open to ages nine to 14, and…
Homeschool Association has a new Resource Center!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association has been in the process of moving their resource center to its new location, and their many weeks of hard work finally…
Generous donation brings new life to Somerset’s sports
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. After countless teams coming and going through Jefferson County Somerset Schools like a revolving door, the school’s weight room finally got a much-needed donation. A competitive sports…
Student’s federal lawsuit challenges Florida’s transgender athlete law
John Haughey The Center Square A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player is challenging Florida’s transgender athlete law, claiming it is unconstitutionally discriminatory and violates Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education…
Kelley and Mary (Lucas) Bailey Memorial Endowment designed to help local, first-generation college students
NFC Student Destiny Wade of Jefferson County is scholarship’s first recipient Story Submitted by North Florida College Destiny Wade, a first-generation college student from Jefferson County, is wrapping up her second…
Jefferson Somerset School Congratulates Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Mike Johnson ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset School is pleased to announce that Ryan Long has been named Valedictorian and Xander Ames has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2021. Valedictorian Ryan…
Jefferson Somerset Senior Class of 2021 are awarded over $15,000 in Academic Scholarships
Submitted by Nancy Whitty Jefferson K-12: a Somerset School is so appreciative to our community partners in Jefferson and Leon County for supporting the Jefferson Somerset Senior Class of 2021 with monetary…
Somerset S.T.A.R.S. – Recharged
Submitted by Mary Madison The school year 2018, young ladies in grades six through eight at the Jefferson Somerset Middle High Charter school, implemented an influential, non-curriculum program, designed to inspire and…
Summer Strings Experiment for Homeschoolers
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association (JCHAI) began a Summer Strings Experiment this June. This experiment is led by Kristine Joubert, who lived in Louisiana until December of…
Shorter University Announces Local Dean’s List Student Ryan Jackson
Dawn Tolbert Associate Vice President for University Communications Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the spring semester of 2021. To achieve this honor, students must have been…
Hiram Lodge No. 5 Scholarship winner
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. Many seniors have been looking for ways to earn scholarships for the upcoming chapter in their life, attending college after finishing high school. A local Aucilla Christian…
Caitlin Paulk Graduates Magna Cum Laude
Deidre Myers ECB Publishing, Inc. A Monticello graduate earned Magna Cum Laude with a 3.8 to 3.9 GPA average. Caitlin Paulk attended Rose Academy, in Tallahassee, where she recently graduated with honors….
Aucilla Christian Academy holds sports banquet
Aucilla Christian Academy Contributor The 2020-21 Aucilla Christian Academy school year has come to a close. We are very blessed to have enjoyed on campus learning all year. Our athletes also had…
Homeschoolers perform Shakespeare’s “Much ado About Nothing”
Story Submitted The Jefferson County Homeschool Association (JCHAI) performed a production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at the Monticello Opera House on Thursday, May 20. The 19 student cast was directed…
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