Category: School

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Keystone Federated Republican Women (KFRW) announced the winners of their 2024 historical essay contest at their club meeting on Monday, March 25. This year’s topic was…

Dr. Glyndell B. Presley Contributor The Jefferson County Educational Foundation (JCEF) will host its 2nd Annual Celebration honoring its Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. The…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. On the morning of Thursday, March 28, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held the 2024 history fair, which has representing students from eighth and tenth grade. The eighth…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Preschool students at Jefferson County’s Head Start program celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss last week. Special activites each day were arranged by Site Director Althea Thompson…

Mary Madison Contributor The Jefferson County Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) proudly invites the county and surrounding northwest Florida area to their inaugural Legacy Banquet on Friday, April 26. The event will…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. Bobbi Pinkard, a kindergarten teacher at Pinetta Elementary School (PES) was recently honored by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 251, which represents Madison, Jefferson and Leon…

Carly Peary Contributor A local team of young engineers are going to the state championship for LEGO Robotics! Seven local students won the regional FIRST LEGO League Robot Game challenge earlier this…

Teachers Federal Credit Union Teachers Federal Credit Union is excited to announce that submissions are now open for its Annual Teacher Appreciation Week Contest. In its fourth year, Teachers is awarding classroom…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The Jefferson County School District honored its 2024-25 staff of the year on Monday, Feb. 12, at the regular meeting of the Jefferson County School Board. Engraved…

North Florida College Contributor Since North Florida College’s name change in 2019, previously North Florida Community College, a methodical effort was taken to rebrand the image of the College, including its mascot….

North Florida College Contributor The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs set a goal of planting 400 trees on Jan. 19 in honor of its 100th anniversary and Florida Arbor Day. To help…

North Florida College Contributor Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize John Grosskopf, President, North Florida College (FL), along with 18 other college administrators with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Meet the newest School Resource Officer (SRO) at Jefferson County K-12 (JCS), Deputy LaKisha Snow! Snow began her duties at JCS on Dec. 4, 2023, and has…

Kathy Corder JCS Literacy Coordinator During the week of Jan. 22-26, students across the State of Florida participated in Celebrate Literacy Week. The purpose of the annual event is to raise awareness…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College in Madison, Fla., awarded 101 degrees and certificates to its students at the conclusion of its 2023 Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Every May the Jefferson County Head Start holds a festive graduation ceremony for the young children who have completed their kindergarten-readiness program. Those interested in having their…

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. The art of teaching is one that is arguably the most important in the world. When we are very young, we rely on our parents or guardians…

Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. “Saturn” is the name of a popular social app, not just the planet. However, the Community Coalition Alliance (CCA) has voiced concerns over the lack of security…