North Jefferson News, North Jefferson, AL--Schools http://www.njeffersonnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:07:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_193180731.html County teachers meet to discuss new initiative http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_193180731.html Hundreds of Jefferson County teachers spent the day in Fultondale Thursday. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:51:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_191105223.html Registration begins at north Jefferson schools http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_191105223.html Summer is almost over and the first day of school is almost here. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_185152019.html Schools seek to be accredited as a group http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_185152019.html The Jefferson County school system is getting closer to its goal of becoming accredited as a district. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_179163354.html School principals team up to form support group http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_179163354.html Area elementary school principals are ganging up. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_179162402.html ChristWay Church awards first music scholarship http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_179162402.html Gardendale’s ChristWay Church has awarded the first in a series of music scholarships. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_175114723.html School board lets bid for future Corner High School http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_175114723.html The dream of a new Corner High School got one step closer to reality this week after school officials awarded a construction bid. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_175114456.html Area schools step up AMSTI program efforts http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_175114456.html Teachers at Warrior Elementary School are trying to get back into their classrooms even before maintenance can finish waxing the floors. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:19:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_163151938.html Shorter week will save money http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_163151938.html Most 12-month school employees are happy about their work schedule for the summer. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:49:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_161111402.html NJMS scholar prepares for D.C. http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_161111402.html A student from North Jefferson Middle School will be going to Washington, D.C. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_154123943.html Blakenship assumes principal’s position at NJMS http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_154123943.html Mary Beth Blankenship is eyeing her new job as a principal the same way she eyed her new job as a volleyball coach 13 years ago. Sun, 25 May 2008 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_146162146.html Six local students accepted to state fine arts academy http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_146162146.html At least six students from north Jefferson County were accepted for this fall by the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA) in Birmingham, according to ASFA registrar Melanie Lee. Sun, 25 May 2008 16:08:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_146160912.html Second Mile Teachers share advice, wisdom http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_146160912.html A teacher from each school in the Jefferson County school district was nominated to be the district’s Second Mile Teacher. At a recent banquet honoring them, those nominated completed this sentence: “To look like a teacher who goes the second mile, you need to ...” Mon, 12 May 2008 12:16:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_133121722.html Retiring educator chose teaching over vet school http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_133121722.html After 32 years working in the field of education, Pam Horton is retiring. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:04:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_133120535.html Warrior Civitans sponsor good citizenship contest http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_133120535.html The Warrior Civitans have issued a challenge. Civitans are asking Warrior Elementary School to think about and express what it means to be a good citizen. Mon, 05 May 2008 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_126171822.html School honors those who helped during crisis http://www.njeffersonnews.com/schools/local_story_126171822.html Friday was an emotional day at Bryan Elementary School as officials honored those who helped after the recent bus crash involving Bryan students and teachers.