Field Trip Report: Challenger Learning Center Susie Reams Student Reporter On Tuesday, Feb. 26, about 36 students from the eighth grade science class, went on a field trip the Learning Challenger Center…
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Let’s learn about agriculture: Youth Ag Day at Aucilla Christian Academy
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) were able to delve into the realm of agriculture during the Friday, Feb. 22 Youth Ag Day that was hosted at…
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Saturday, March 2 was the 115th birthday of Dr. Seuss, and what a better way to celebrate than to read? While he is no longer with us,…
Illuminating the legacy of the Howard Academy
Story and Photos Courtesy of Frequita Barrington Howard Academy Educational & Recreational Council, Inc. (HAERC) hosted its first Black History Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Monticello Opera House. It was…
Honor Society recognized by local Masons
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson Somerset National Honor Society club was invited to the monthly meeting of the Monticello Hiram Masonic Lodge No.5 F&AM for dinner, and to be recognized…
Career Day at Jefferson Somerset Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. Career Day at Jefferson Somerset was very well attended with several community leaders giving of their time and talents to spend with the many students looking forward…
Black History Month, the Legacy of the Howard Academy
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. In recognition of Black History Month, the legacy of the Howard Academy, located still on Chestnut Street, will be honored and celebrated on Feb. 16 at the…
Pre-Kindergarten students at ACA learn about ice
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Ann Kennedy’s Pre-Kindergarten class at Aucilla Christian Academy participated in a unique science experiment on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The Pre-K students sprinkled salt on ice that was…
Reading something beautiful:
Guest readers visit Jefferson classrooms Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Everyone is an artist, and everyone can do their part in creating beauty around them. That was the lesson taught in Maybe…
Jefferson Somerset gifted class attends FSU math lab
Story Courtesy of Brenda Wirick A small group Jefferson Somerset students from third grade through eighth grade spent Saturday, Feb. 2 involved in spectacular hands-on engaging math and science activities at Florida…
“Will you read to me?”
Students and parents enjoy a Teddy Bear Tea Party Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. The best way to enjoy a good book is over a hot cup of tea, cocoa or coffee…
Jefferson Somerset student Jamiya Steen attends Capital Regional Science Fair
Story Courtesy of Brenda Wirick Congratulations to Jamiya Steen on her participation in the 13th annual Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, Feb. 2. Jamiya’s experiment, named “Ice Cream, You…
Have a heart: Teaching teens about the importance of organ donation
Debbie Snapp ECB Publishing, Inc. On Thursday, Jan. 17, Jefferson Somerset held an organ donor presentation for students who are or will be driving age soon, in an effort to teach them…
Jefferson County Spelling Bee Champions
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. During the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24, the students from Jefferson Somerset and Aucilla Christian Academy gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Monticello to compete against…
Jefferson Somerset holds spelling bee
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc. Many American adults have memories of spelling bees when they were children and students. The activity of a spelling bee is almost as American as apple pie; one…
Teachers and Employee of the Year
Middle-High Teacher of the Year: Katrina Snider Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,” are…
Meet ACA’s Librarian: Amy Kell
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. When students at Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) returned from their break over the Christmas and New Years holiday, they were greeted by a new, friendly face in…
Come out and support TIGER SOCCER!
Come show your support for the Tiger Soccer Team on Wednesday, January 16, 6 p.m., at the Jefferson Somerset football field. They will be playing Lafayette High School. This will be the…
February 8: Presidential Gala to be held at Jefferson Somerset
Ashley Hunter ECB Publishing, Inc. Community members, students, parents and staff at Jefferson Somerset are being extended an invitation to attend the school’s Student Government Association’s 2019 Inaugural President’s Gala, which will…
National Honor Society inducts Jefferson Somerset students
Story Courtesy of Micheal McMinn Jefferson Somerset is proud to announce that the National Honor Society inducted 12 new members to their Jefferson Somerset chapter on Thursday, November 15. The new members…