Category: School

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Corey Aguilar of Monticello, Fla., has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2024 President’s List, according to the Merit Pages reporting service. Full-time undergraduate…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida College recognizes the following Sentinels from Jefferson County for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Fall Term 2024. The students on the President’s…

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in contests during February, which is recognized in the United States as Black History…

Mary Madison Contributor Brooke Alease Madison, granddaughter of Sam, Sr. and Mary Madison, was one of the 110th commencement 2024 Fall Semester candidates who graduated on Thursday, Dec. 19, from Georgia State…

North Florida College Contributor North Florida College (NFC) awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Term. “Earning a degree or workforce certificate demands…

Submitted by Aucilla Research Institute The Aucilla Research Institute, in partnership with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and the Jefferson County School District, has provided a unique and exciting opportunity for…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Just before their Winter Break, elementary students at Jefferson County K-12 School (JCS) spent one morning making the rounds in the school’s gymnasium and back parking lot…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Otto M. Walker American Legion Post 49 plans to pay the expenses for at least one local boy to attend Florida’s American Legion Boys State this summer,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Three students from Monticello who are now attending college have made the fall 2024 merit lists at the higher education institutions they are attending. Maresha Barrington of…

Tammy Brookins Contributor A local team of young engineers have won first place at a local robotics competition in Crestview, Fla., and are going to the regional tournament. Seven local students won…

Jason Futch ECB Publishing, Inc. Housing scholarship opportunities are now available for high school students in the local area through the Southern Scholarship Foundation (SSF). Students who are planning to attend Florida…

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

Mary Madison Contributor On Dec. 10, three members of the Jefferson County Retired Educators (JCRE) – Marilyn Hasley, Gloria Norton and Mary Madison (the group’s secretary) – visited Jefferson County K-12 School…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Schools (JCS) recently surprised three of its staff with the news that their colleagues had voted to honor them as Elementary Teacher of the Year,…

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. The most recent Acaletics Green Party had a Grinch-y tint as holiday cheer combined with celebrations of math success in the Media Center of Jefferson County K-12,…

Leah Androski ECB Publishing, Inc. Aucilla Christian Academy’s (ACA) first-grade class paid a visit to Full Circle Dairy, located at 1479 SW Winquepin St., in Lee, on Friday, Nov. 15. At Full Circle…

Southern Regional Technical College Contributor On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville during which 49 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and ASN-Bridge students…

North Florida College Contributor In October, industries across the nation recognize National Manufacturing Month to inspire the next generation to view manufacturing as an advanced high-tech industry, re-establish the U.S. as the…

Lucille Cofield Contributor In Preschool Growth and Development: Maximizing Learning Experiences, you’ll learn how to support the growth and development of preschool children. There’s no doubt preschoolers develop at an amazing rate…