Story Submitted Aucilla Christian Academy is excited to welcome four new Warrior staff members this school year. Debbie Cordle joined the Warrior family as a bus driver. Debbie has five years of…
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New school year, new reality
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. It has been nearly six months since Jefferson- Somerset- students and teachers entered the school grounds. On Friday, March 13, they left for spring break, expecting to…
ACA students shine in the 2020 National Beta Club Convention
Madison Peddie, ACA Contributor Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) would like to congratulate four of the school’s Warrior Beta members for their performance in the 2020 Virtual National Beta Club Convention. Samuel Kennedy…
Classes, Christ and COVID: Aucilla’s First Day Brings New Challenges For a New School Year
Steve Cordle ECB Publishing, Inc. The first day of school always brings a sense of excitement. A new year, new friends, new teacher and (for some) a new school. For the 2020-2021…
Five Tiger seniors receive memorial scholarships
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Five seniors at Jefferson Somerset were recently honored with the reception of a memorial scholarship that will help fund their college education. The staff and administration at…
A local landmark: Howard Academy
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Howard Academy is a historic landmark in Monticello that holds significance as an important milestone in Jefferson County’s history. Howard Academy was constructed in the 1930’s and…
Three locals named to Valdosta State University’s Spring Dean’s List
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. In June, the Valdosta State University (VSU) faculty announced that more than 2,000 distinguished students from the school were earning a spot of recognition on the university’s…
Teaching in Wacissa: Naomi Cummings
Lina Nissley ECB Publishing, Inc. Born and raised in Jefferson County, 87-year-old Naomi Cummings has supported her community as a teacher for over 40 years. Cummings had previously taught at Wacissa Elementary…
Jenny Jackson named to Dean’s List
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, June 11, Centenary College of Louisiana announced its Spring 2020 Dean’s List. A total of 245 Centenary students had been named to the Spring Dean’s…
Watch the Jefferson Somerset graduation online
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Despite a tumultuous ending to the 2019-2020 school year, Jefferson Somerset teachers, staff and administration celebrated the school’s Class of 2020 graduates with an unorthodox graduation ceremony….
Ryan Jackson makes Dean’s List at Shorter University
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The Dean’s List for Shorter University was released late last week and revealed that a former Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) student, Ryan Jackson, of Monticello, was listed…
Suspend testing or cancel fire drills?
Florida Education Association offer suggestions for school reopenings this Fall Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Friday, March 13, it was decided that due to COVID-19, Floridian K-12 students would stay out…
Three Aucilla Christian Academy graduates receive scholarships from TCEC
Kaitlyn Culpepper, TCEC Contributor Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) is proud to announce the recipients of the TCEC Energizing Education Scholarships from Aucilla Christian Academy: Ansley English, Marley Restrepo and Nathan Green. TCEC’s…
Watch the Aucilla Christian Academy graduation online
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Last weekend, the Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Class of 2020 graduated from their alma mater high school and took their first step towards a bold and bright…
Teen Center offers summer meals to students
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. While school is out, free meals for local kids will continue as the Jefferson County Teen Center will be this year’s Summer Break Spot for families. Beginning…
Jefferson County School Board Meeting
Jefferson County School Board will hold its Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 6:00pm. This meeting will be a virtual meeting and the public is invited to call…
Head Start holds graduation for Pre-K students
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Head Start Capital Area Community Action Agency held its graduation ceremony on Friday morning outside its educational facility on Mamie Scott Drive in Monticello. Students attending the…
Honors convocation recognizes 34 students
Jefferson County’s Abigail Boyd included on list John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, April 23, North Florida College (NFC) virtually honored 34 students for their outstanding achievement and character during the…
Saint Leo’s Madison County center to close
John Willoughby ECB Publishing, Inc. After years in partnership with North Florida College (NFC), Saint Leo University is planning to close their Madison Education Center, as NFC was informed of the closure…
Tiger students show their love for their teachers
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. To end National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 through May 6), students at Jefferson Somerset and their parents took to social media to spread a bit of…
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