Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Aug. 13, United Force of Jefferson County will be hosting its 2nd Annual Back-to-School Refill Your Backpacks Community Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m….
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12 children a day
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. In the United States, 12 children die each day from gun violence. It is estimated that another 32 children are shot and injured, but survive. So far…
Back-to-school giveaway Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. – Noon
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. All God’s Children Outreach Ministry is holding its annual Back to School Giveaway this Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jefferson County Recreation…
JHS Class of ’73 to hold Summer Bash
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson High School Class of 1973 is holding a Summer Bash on Saturday, Aug. 13. The alumni social will take place at The Barn (137 W….
High School Students Are Mechatronic Engineers during Summer Camp at North Florida College
Submitted by North Florida College High school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, and Madison counties, and Lake Park, Georgia explores the fields of mechanics, electronics, and computing during North Florida College’s Mechatronics…
Homeschool students learn how to “get political”
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, July 11, a group of homeschool students gathered to hear Monticello’s Mayor Julie Conley talk about her role in our community, and then they staged…
Two groups seeking school supplies to fill backpacks
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Individuals and groups alike are looking ahead to the next school year with much anticipation and ideas about how to support local students. Two groups are planning…
Emergent and Early Literacy
Miranda Gillyard-Gilley Early Childhood Educator Founder and CEO of Arise Horizon Inc. What is emergent literacy? Emergent literacy is a term that means getting ready to read. Newborns come into the world…
From the superintendent’s desk: Restoring the Roar
Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” As of today, July 1, the Jefferson County…
Middle School students become Engineers at North Florida College’s Robotics Camp
Story Submitted by North Florida College Middle school students from Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette and Madison counties, and Lake Park, Georgia explored the fields of manufacturing, robotics and engineering during North Florida College’s…
Music/art project transitions students from spring to summer
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. In May, students in kindergarten through fifth grade at Jefferson Somerset completed a final, interdisciplinary music/art project featuring apricot trees and flamingos. It was a fun way…
Head Start holds festive drive-by graduation
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Upbeat music and festive balloons filled the air outside the Jefferson County Head Start Center on Mamie Scott Drive on Tuesday morning, May 24. The program’s Class…
ACA Athletic Award Ceremony
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy had a wonderful celebration for their varsity athletes at the Athletic Awards Banquet in May. Congratulations to the following athletes for their outstanding…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear friends, Before all else, please join me in a collective hug and heartfelt congratulations to our Class of 2022 graduates and their families. All the hard work has paid off, and…
ACA Dance Recital
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On May 7, Aucilla Christian Academy held its Annual Dance Recital, just two weeks before the much-anticipated Graduation Day. This year’s recital, called “Battle Cry,” was performed…
Foundation hosts STEM Night
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Baby chicks chirped, drones performed demos, artifacts emerged and bug chips crunched at Jefferson Somerset cafeteria on Tuesday evening, May 10. It was STEM Night, with 10…
Homeschool Seminar takes place this June
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There are a lot of reasons a parent or guardian may consider homeschooling their children. Some may wish to avoid a negative school environment in their area,…
The 4-H Ecology Field Day “Was a success”
Submitted by John Lilly, Director UF/IFAS Jefferson County Extension Service The beautiful Jefferson County Extension Office was the site of this year’s 4-H Ecology Field Day. The event brought Ecology home to…
Farm Bureau contest winners from ACA!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This March, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau hosted a Farm Bureau Poster and Essay Contest for first and fifth grade students at Aucilla Christian Academy. The Poster…
JROTC takes college road trip
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Forty students in eighth through twelfth grade who participate in the JROTC program at Jefferson Somerset headed out bright and early on Friday, May 6, bound for…