Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Maddie Gurley is a first-year teacher at Lee Elementary School (LES) this school year. She teaches one of the first-grade classes at LES. She graduated from Madison County High…
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Eileen Kott introduces herself to Madison
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Eileen Kott is a teacher at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS). She teaches the Algebra I and Algebra II Honors classes at JMPHS. Kott has been teaching since…
American Education Week
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com In 1919, 25 percent of the individuals selected for the World War I draft were unable to read and write. In response, representatives from the National Education Association (NEA)…
Reading volunteers sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California, there are seven benefits associated with reading to children. These include: supported cognitive development, improved language skills, preparation for academic success,…
PES holds Fall Festival
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Pinetta Elementary School (PES) held their Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 19. There were a variety of different activities to choose from, including a dart game and a pie…
Unlocking the power of education with free tutoring
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, students face diverse challenges that can hinder their academic progress. Recognizing the importance of personalized assistance to help students overcome these hurdles, Tutor.com…
NFC is named as a top 150 of U.S. community colleges eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
NFC Contributor On Tuesday, Oct. 31, the Aspen Institute named North Florida College (NFC) as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the one million Aspen Prize for Community College…
JMPHS trap team takes top honors
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If the James Madison Preparatory High School, (JMPHS) trap team was shooting for the stars this season, they hit the mark. The team took two top honors as the…
JMPHS crowns their royalty
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) crowned their class and club princes, princesses, queen and king for homecoming week. On Thursday, Oct. 19, students gathered in the JMPHS gym…
NFC continues to shine after Idalia
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Though the dark skies and blustery winds of Hurricane Idalia brought much devestation to our community, the students and staff of North Florida College (NFC) found plenty of sunshine…
JMPHS bass bandits participate in Harris Chain tournament
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8, the James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) Bass Bandits participated in the Harris Chain tournament- Fall Trail Qualifier #2. The Bass…
HSHT visits local cafe
Leslie McLeod, HSHT Co-coordinator Contributor High School High Tech (HSHT) students from Madison County High School (MCHS) had the most fantastic experience at a Madison local business, Norris Café. Since October is…
Music Program Needs Your Help
Christy Bass Adams Contributor The band program is gaining traction at Madison County Central School (MCCS). More students have shown interest this year than in the past, thus creating a need for…
NFC is named “2023 Great College to Work For”
NFC Contributor For the eighth consecutive year, North Florida College (NFC) has again been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to…
PES holds AR Party for all grades
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Oct. 6, Pinetta Elementary School (PES) hosted an AR Party for the lucky students who met their AR goals. Over 120 students attended the AR Party. Pre-K…
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom offers grant
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Florida Agriculture in the Classroom’s (FAITC) School Garden Grant Program is offering a $500 grant to fund school garden projects that educate students about healthier meal options, the importance…
MCCS awarded one lucky student for perfect attendance
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Madison County Central School (MCCS) awarded one lucky student that had perfect attendance with two passes to Wild Adventures. MCCS had 215 students with perfect…
Advocator scholarship application is now open
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Contributor Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is offering one scholarship up to $24,000 to a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore with plans to pursue a…
NFC receives award during annual Northeast Florida Library Information Network meeting
NFC Contributor On Friday, Sept. 15, during the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN) Annual Meeting at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, North Florida College (NFC) received the Continuing Education…
Teacher Spotlight: Alice Cox
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Alice Cox has been an educator for 23 years, and is currently a preschool teacher in Madison County at North Florida Child Development (NFCD). Cox recently earned her National…