Category: School

Cassandra Brinson (Stanford) Contributor Dear Beloved Classmates, It’s hard to believe that 35 years have passed since we walked across the stage and received our diplomas! The time has come for us…

Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted their K5 graduation for the kindergarten students on May 21, 2024. The ceremony celebrated 31 students who are moving up to first…

Aucilla Research Institute Contributor Despite the storms, the weekend of May 10-11 marks a major milestone for the Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) in its continuing work to provide educational outreach and support…

Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) hosted their annual athletic ceremony and the sub-varsity athletic awards ceremony last week. The athletic awards ceremony recognized students on the varsity athletic…

Kenzie James ECB Publishing, Inc. Monticello native Esther Fulford was selected to be a Congressional intern for Rep. Kat Cammack, FL-R, this summer in Washington, D.C. Fulford graduated from Aucilla Christian Academy…

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…