Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. The presentation began with several dance performances. The first was a choreographed performance to the worship song, To You Be The Glory, where dancers wearing long, flowing…
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Winning essays show ability to understand different perspectives
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) announced the winners of their third annual 2022 historical essay contest on Monday, April 25. All middle and high school students…
The Celebration at Aucilla
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, March 26, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted its 6th Annual Celebration Event, complete with an auction and dinner for attendees. The Celebration is ACA’s largest…
Operation Prom Night dramatizes dangers of drunk driving
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Audio of tires screeching and awful metallic crunching sounds fill the air. Onlookers begin to shout and sirens blare as emergency vehicles with flashing lights arrive on…
Aucilla visits the Capital
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On March 12, a group of 89 students and parents departed the familiar roads of Monticello to spend a few days touring the many sights and monuments…
Jefferson Mock Trial Team wins its case
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Students from the Jefferson County Homeschool Association faced off in a mock trial against students from the Libertas Academic Cooperative in Leon County on March 30 at…
From the Superintendent’s desk
Spring is here! Dear Friends, Spring is here! Renewal and rebirth grace our hearts, our families and our community. Our school district is also undergoing a rebirth, and I am excited about…
Tyren Dasher and Paris Thomas receive $1,000 scholarships
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello Consistory #331 Scottish Rite Masons awarded two $1,000 scholarships at a banquet on Saturday, March 26. Congratulations to Tyren L. Dasher and Paris M. Thomas! Consistory…
Teachers Mack and Prevatt honored by VFW
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Indy Goodwin Mack and Stefanie Prevatt have been honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the 2021-22 VFW Teachers of the Year, both by local Post…
Zae Wiggins named to all-academic team
Submitted by Taylor Hereford South Georgia State College The Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) has announced additional postseason honors for four members of South Georgia State College’s men’s basketball team. Malik…
Local homeschool student wins 1st Place in Regional Essay Contest!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Each year, the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) sponsors an essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. The annual FRA…
Global paper maché created with local news
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Fifth grade student Gretchen Brown stopped by the Monticello News office one day recently to see if we could give her some old newspapers. It’s not unusual…
School dance celebrates father-daughter bond
Patricia Smith Contributor Oh, how little girls love their daddies! In celebration of the special bond between fathers and daughters, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held an annual before-Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday,…
Homeschool Robotics Team to compete in Regional Championship!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. There’s been big news for the Homeschooler’s Association Robotics Team this month, and this group of dedicated youths have been busy! “I am super proud to announce…
String quartet performs for Jefferson-Somerset
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset’s high school students attended a performance of the Amernet String Quartet on Thursday, Jan. 20, as part of The Artist Series of Tallahassee. The Miami-based…
Florida district school superintendents voice concern on key issues impacting education
Florida’s district school superintendents met in Tampa in December during the annual joint conference of the Florida School Boards Association and the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. The superintendents discussed many…
From the superintendent’s desk
Dear Friends, There has been so much activity here at the District; I feel as if I need to update you on the latest developments. Regarding our transition to local control, we…
Farm Bureau grant recipients!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Last year, 83 teachers across Florida were awarded grant funding from the Florida Farm Bureau for agricultural projects in the classroom. The Mini-Grant Program is part of…
From the superintendent’s desk: Happy New Year!
I hope your holidays were spent with family and friends, relaxing and enjoying the moments. This time of year is always a refocusing time when we set resolutions for a new year….
JCHAI performs string concert
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the Jefferson County Homeschool Association performed their Winter Concert, a strings and band program that took place at 7 p.m. at the First…