Category: School

Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Nathan Peeler, a local pastor at the Monticello Church of Christ, recently graduated with his second master’s degree from Lincoln Christian University (LCU). Peeler graduated from Lincoln…

Denisha Keaton Contributor As the academic year ends, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our students who have worked diligently throughout the year. At Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS),…

Mary Madison Contributor “When God calls us to a mission, He equips us,” was a challenge call to action to the school personnel and entire community in May of 2023. It came…

Glyndell Presley, Ed.D. Contributor The Jefferson County Educational Foundation, Inc. (JCEF) named Willet Boyer III, Ph.D., the 2024 Mini-Grant Teacher of the Year recently at its April 17 celebration event at Jefferson…

Story submitted National Teacher Appreciation Day is on the Tuesday during first full week in May as a reminder to show appreciation for teachers everywhere. We are using this National Day to…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College has been named a 2023 REACH Reward Chapter by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK), recognizing NFC’s commitment to enhancing the college experience and…

North Florida College Contributor Four students in North Florida College’s Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 program have shown their mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production in two assessment areas…

United Country Real Estate Contributor Following the inaugural launch of its United Country Youth Scholarship Program in late 2023, United Country Real Estate has now revealed its first two scholarship recipients. Sponsored…

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….