Bethany Blankley The Center Square Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced another bill for the legislature to consider when it convenes next year: a law banning so-called critical race theory from being…
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4-H Speech Contest winners advance to district
Submitted by John Lilly UF/IFAS Jefferson County Director and 4-H Extension Agent The Jefferson County-Florida 4-H Speech Contest for 2021 has ended for the classroom, school and county competitions. The multiple-level competition…
Fields of Faith – peer to peer – changing our culture
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. After a two-year hiatus, two local chapters of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) joined together for a Fields of Faith event on Nov. 17. Fields of…
Jefferson Somerset adopts bus drivers for Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset teachers, staff and students showed their love and appreciation for their bus drivers in October to celebrate both National School Bus Safety Week and Florida…
From the superintendent’s desk
Happy Holidays to all! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you’re looking forward to a peaceful winter season. This is my favorite time of year. I love seeing all…
Keira Evans does college on a rodeo scholarship
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Keira Evans of Monticello had some unusual add-ons to the usual packing list for college this Fall. Pillow, check. Desk lamp, check…. Horse trailer, check! Evans was…
JCHAI presents Shakespeare’s Henry V
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Nov. 29, Jefferson County Homeowner’s Association, Inc. (JCHAI) students take to the stage to preform Shakespeare’s Henry V at 7 p.m. at the Monticello Opera…
Remnants of a lifetime past
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Oct. 29, Dr. Willet Boyer took his students to the Byrd/Chamberlain archaeological dig, site 8JE2199, to brave the nippy fall air and discover a snippet of…
Allen Washington snares happiness at FAMU
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Nothing electrifies a football crowd more than the crisp beat of drums from a marching band’s percussion section. In that rhythmic lineup at a Florida Agricultural and…
Somerset Jefferson honors teachers/employee of the year
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Somerset Jefferson K-12 Charter School surprised three of its faculty/staff members on Tuesday, Nov. 9, with exciting news. For the academic year of 2021-22, Keith Morley was…
Young scientists showcased at ACA
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Gym bleachers transformed from spectator seating to a showcase of science experiments at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) on Thursday, Oct. 28. The Science Fair exhibits represented a…
From the superintendent’s desk
Welcome to my inaugural monthly column! Each month I will provide updates about the School District’s imminent transition as well as other information about our schools. This column is a safe and…
Around the world, now in Monticello
Submitted by Jefferson County School District Adult Education English teacher Rose Lamensdorf came to Monticello by way of Ecuador, India and China. Lamensdorf, a native of Madison, Wis., with undergraduate degrees in…
Aucilla Warriors for the WIN build access to improve independence!
Submitted by Florida Cares Aucilla Warrior Jake Grant’s sixty-three-yard touchdown run on Oct. 1 is an example of the Euphoric, Energetic Excitement (yes, the Triple’ E’ Extravaganza) that boosted the spirits of…
Homeschoolers serve their Community
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Sept. 23, the Monticello Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Business Dinner Meeting at Livingston Place, known formerly as Dixie Plantation. The dinner…
JCHS Class of 1963 reunites!
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. Members and guests of the Jefferson County High School Class of 1963 celebrated a two-night reunion at the Monticello Saint Margaret Catholic Church fellowship hall starting on…
Spotlighting ACA’s Own Joshua Hawkins
Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy’s new bus driver, Joshua Hawkins, describes himself with three words: disciple, father, husband. Now he embraces the school mission and ministry while making the…
School district is in a good place financially
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School Board last week approved its final budget and millage rate, assuring property owners of slightly lower taxes for the 2021-22 fiscal year and…
Men and Women of Many Hats
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…