Category: School
ACA holds History Fair
Story Submitted A big thank you to all who participated in the History Fair! The judges were very proud of the projects these students brought to the table. The 8th grade winners…
Governor calls for bonuses for educators
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a $1,000 bonus as a token of appreciation for educators who responded positively to his call last fall for the reopening of…
NFC encourages students to complete scholarship applications
North Florida College Contributor North Florida College’s Financial Aid department and the NFC Foundation, Inc. are encouraging current and prospective NFC students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application…
ACA Celebration Event Raffle and Auction
Story submitted by ACA Aucilla Christian Academy recently held its 2021 Celebration Raffle and Auction Fundraising Event on Saturday, March 6th. ACA would like to say thank you to the event’s Presenting…
Defendant found not guilty! Homeschoolers compete at mock trial
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) recently had their mock trial classes come to fruition in a competition against another homeschool mock trial group from Leon…
NFC Foundation thanks Women’s Club
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Monticello Women’s Club met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9, and were joined by two guests from North Florida College (NFC). The Women’s Club…
On the move
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County Homeschool Association, Inc. (JCHAI) has had a lot going on recently, when it comes to where they’re going to be stationed. The activity began…
Money raised to buy FFA jackets
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Sometimes, the chance to do something for someone comes to us when we least expect it. For Sheriff Mac McNeill, it happened when he was assisting the…
Jefferson Somerset FFA, reviving a lost program
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. Though not technically a new program at Jefferson Somerset, the FFA program there has recently been revived. Jefferson had an FFA program in the past, but it…
School Board recognizes teachers, employee of year
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Nearly three months after the announcement of their selections, the administration of Jefferson-Somerset recognized the recipients of the Teacher and Employee of the Year Awards…
Carly Joiner earns Dean’s List recognition at Valdosta State University
Story Submitted Congratulations to Monticello resident Carly Joiner for earning a spot on the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at Valdosta State University (VSU). Dean’s List honors are reserved for the highest achieving…
Ryan Jackson named to Shorter University Dean’s List
Story Submitted Shorter University has announced students named to the dean’s list during the fall semester of 2020. To achieve this honor, students must have been enrolled full time and have earned…
ACA Senior Night
Kathrine Alderman ECB Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held Senior Night to congratulate their outgoing seniors on the basketball team. The outgoing seniors were Anna Burton, Monica…
TIGER BEAT
Speech and Language Therapy: Much more than pronunciation practice Theresa Sterling Contributor Matthew McCloskey pulls two chairs close to the large Clear Touch screen in his therapy room at Jefferson Somerset…
ACA welcomes new staff member
Story Submitted by ACA Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) is excited to announce its newest staff member, Sarah Tharpe. Sarah will be teaching Honors Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science and Life Science at ACA….
NFC celebrates four “Last Mile Scholar” graduates
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College Foundation is proud to announce four “Last Mile Scholar” graduates who completed certificates or degrees at the conclusion of NFC’s Fall Term 2020. They…
North Florida College’s New Patient Simulators Ensure Advanced Training Opportunities to Area Students
NFC Foundation Board of Directors tour Kate Ireland Nursing Simulation Laboratory Story Submitted by NFC The North Florida College Foundation Board of Directors received a special tour of the College’s newly named…
Tiger Beat
Somerset VPK prepares students for success in kindergarten and beyond Story Submitted Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, education researchers and policymakers worldwide have been concerned about learning losses and…