John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Are you a high school senior interested in pursuing a career in agriculture? Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering six scholarships to high school seniors within…
Category: School
The School Bell… Not your grandma’s schoolroom
One of the blessings of teaching at North Florida Community College is the opportunity to teach dual-enrollment students. By definition some of the best and brightest area high schools have to offer,…
Homecoming events planned at MCHS
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Next week will be the time for students at Madison County High School (MCHS) to show their school spirit as they get ready for the big Homecoming…
The School Bell… Building relationships and solid learning
Story submitted by Donna Law I have worked at James Madison Preparatory High School going on three years now and currently teach Physical Science, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Chemistry. I love…
Donuts for Dads celebrated at local schools
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. It has been said that anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a “dad.” Last week, a couple of local schools took…
Teacher Spotlight: Maryssa Block
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Maryssa Block is in her third year of teaching, and she teaches in the Access Classroom (for students with special needs) at Madison County High School where…
Teacher spotlight: Elizabeth Ensminger
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Elizabeth Ensminger teaches at Pinetta Elementary School where she works with second graders, teaching the reading/language arts and social studies classes. She has been teaching for seven…
The School Bell… Making it happen!
I’m not new to this whole “education” thing. I’m in my 24th year of being involved in education. In that time, I’ve been a curriculum designer, AP instructor, In-service Trainer, athletic coach,…
Teacher Spotlight: Cindy Vega
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Cindy Vega’s name is probably familiar to most readers. She was Madison’s Teacher of the Year for 2016-17, as well as a recent recipient of the Governor’s…
Search for the Sparkle
Story submitted by: Savannah Reams This year marks my third year of teaching elementary students. As an educator, I have learned that many challenges, set-backs, and changes are inevitable. However, in any…
Teacher Spotlight: Dela Carroll
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. Dela Carroll has been teaching for more than 30 years, but recently her teaching has been benefiting James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS). At JMPHS, she teaches…
Six local students receive Farm Bureau scholarships
Chris Jones: Greene Publishing, Inc. Six students from Madison have been awarded college scholarships from a program initiated by the Florida Farm Bureau. Funding for the scholarships has been derived from a…
Teacher Spotlight: Kiera Vargas
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. 2017-18 is Kiera Vargas’ first year teaching at Madison County High School (MCHS), but she has been teaching since 2004. Currently, she is teaching 11th grade English…
NFCC named “2017 Great Colleges to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education
by The Chronicle of Higher Education North Florida Community College (NFCC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to a new survey by The Chronicle of…
Ballew promoted to Instructor of Education Programs for Saint Leo University
Story Submitted Elisabeth “Baye” Ballew, a native of Mayo, has been promoted to instructor of education for Saint Leo University. In her new position, Ballew will oversee the education programs at Saint…
Gearing up for school NTCS holds open house
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday evening, July 18, the parking lot was busy, and the church sanctuary was full – not for a church function, but for school registration. New…
MCAA names new assistant principal
Nancy Taylor: Greene Publishing, Inc Andrea Krell has been hired to fill the position of assistant principal at Madison Creative Arts Academy (MCAA). She brings 14 years of teaching experience into this…
MCHS band holds successful fundraiser
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Friday, July 28, as a group of eager parents, students and band supporters gathered in the Madison County High School (MCHS) cafeteria, a feeling of anticipation…
Mr. Terry knows best
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. Deep in the heart of Greenville lies a small school with a big spirit. The staff, faculty, and students at Greenville Elementary School (GES) represent the passion, resilience,…
Arc Big Bend prepares locals for work force
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Arc Big Bend, local chapter of The Arc, is an organization dedicated to protecting the rights of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization provides…