Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Shavonne Giddins may be one of the newer faces in the halls and classrooms of Jefferson Somerset, but her dedication, commitment and care towards education have already…
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Elementary Teacher of the Year: Raven Wilcoxson
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “Raven Wilcoxson is committed to educating her students inside and outside the classroom,” says Jefferson Somerset, in regards to the teacher who has been selected as this…
CORRECTION: School Board Special Meeting on January 23rd
While we strive to do our best in reporting meetings, occasionally we make mistakes. (Hey, we’re human.) In Friday, January 17th edition of the Jefferson County Journal, we mistakenly duplicated a meeting…
ACA recognizes Honor Roll students for the second nine-week period
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Jan. 14, Aucilla Christian Academy released the 2019-2020 student Honor Roll for the second nine-weeks at the school. K-4 (Cruce’s class) E: Jonah Beers, RJ…
10 local scholars named to TCC’s Fall President List
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. There were more than 1,800 students of Tallahassee Community College (TCC) who were named to the Fall 2019 President’s List, and out of those students, 10 students…
Parrish, Walker head on to county-wide competition after winning Jefferson Somerset spelling bee
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. What do the words candles, bobcat, polo and Monday all have in common? They were spelling words presented to 15 Jefferson Somerset students on Thursday, Jan. 9…
Fifth graders go “back to the manger” in Christmas musical
Madison Peddie/ACA Contributor On Thursday, Dec. 12, the family and friends of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA)’s fifth grade class enjoyed the Christmas musical, “Back To The Manger”. This Christmas musical was presented…
Jamiyah Akins receives recognition for her school grades
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jamiyah Janae Akins is a fifth grade student at Chaires Elementary School, in Leon County. She was recognized recently for her high scores and exceptional school attitude….
Operation Christmas Child at Aucilla Christian Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) Coach Daryl Adams and his eighth and twelfth grade Bible class students worked with the K-4 class students on their Operation Christmas Child…
Jefferson Somerset’s Cory Oliver wins charter leadership award
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. One of Jefferson County’s principals, Cory Oliver, was recently named the winner of the 2019 Florida Charter Schools Champions Award at a recent conference in Orlando, Fla….
School nurses need help for students
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson Somerset nurses are in need of undergarments and other personal items for students who come to them with needs. Errin Mays, Angie Bennett and Jenni Wigglesworth…
Tigers talk-the-talk at Tropicana Speech Contest
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Early morning on Monday, Nov. 18, the media center at Jefferson Somerset was filled with teachers, school leadership staff, Jefferson County Extension Office and 4-H agents as…
Clark joins the Aucilla Christian Academy staff
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Christy Clark has joined the Aucilla Christian Academy Warrior staff as an administrative assistant in the business office. Clark graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor’s…
Salute to the Armed Forces at Jefferson Somerset
Local students perform for area veterans in annual program and luncheon Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc Jefferson Somerset students and facility held its annual Salute to the Armed Forces program and Veterans…
Aucilla students speak during 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Several Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) students from the fourth, fifth and sixth grade recently took part in and received awards for their public speaking presentations at the…
Kiwanis gives dictionaries to local third graders
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. As part of an annual tradition that is shared with third grade students and members of the local Kiwanis Club chapter, several dictionaries found new homes last…
Kiwanis hear about ACA Puerto Rico Mission Trip
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Eleventh grade students from Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) were recently invited to speak to members of the Monticello Kiwanis Club on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Together, the students…
Sheriff McNeill speaks to retired educators
Article Courtesy of Mary Madison The Jefferson County Retired Educators Association (JCREA) Unit received a valuable lesson at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from Jefferson County Sheriff Mac McNeill, who…
ACA Class of 2009 holds 10-year reunion
Savannah Reams ECB Publishing, Inc. On Saturday, Oct. 5, alumni from Aucilla Christian Academy’s graduating class of 2009 came together for a 10-year reunion. The event was held at the Jefferson Country…