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October 30, 2009

Anonymous The North Jefferson News Fri Oct 30, 2009, 03:23 PM CDT

Jackson named McGill Fellow at U of Georgia

Stephanie Jackson of Warrior, a senior newspapers major, was among 12 students named McGill Fellows by the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Jackson will graduate in December with an ABJ in newspapers journalism and a BA in English. She is a 2006 graduate of Corner High School and is the daughter of Byron and Judy Jackson of Corner.

Bragg hosts book fair

Bragg Middle School will host a Scholastic Book Fair at the school’s media center on Nov. 2-6, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fair will have books for children and for adults. Families are invited.

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Workers roll in for career day at F’dale Elementary
“I had lots of kids come up to me, especially the little ones, and tell me how excited they were. One first-grader said he wanted to be a meteorologist now,” said Susan Sullivan, a counselor at the school.

April 26, 2010 1 Photo
School receives mobile computer lab
The “lab” is actually a large, rolling metal case that charges 25 laptop computers inside of it. The case can be rolled into a classroom, where students remove the laptops from the case and use them at their desks, effectively transforming a classroom into a computer lab.

April 20, 2010
CHS to debut show in new theater on Friday
Corner High School will open its first show in its brand new theatre this Friday.

April 1, 2010
Officials cut ribbon on new Gardendale High School
On Wednesday, Dr. Anna Vacca cut the ribbon on the new school during a ceremony attended by dozens of officials and community members.

March 15, 2010
Students earn drama awards at festival
One hundred thirty Jefferson County elementary students participated in the festival, where they competed in four categories: Poetry Alive, Solo Acting, Duet Acting and Solo Musical.

March 12, 2010
NJMS prepares for crucial exams
North Jefferson Middle School had an all-star cast on hand Friday.

March 5, 2010
New Gardendale High School open for learning
Cheryl Reed was so excited Tuesday, she arrived at work three hours early. "I feel like I won the lottery,” Reed said from the media center at the new Gardendale High School. “It’s like getting the keys to your first new house.”

February 18, 2010
Officials weigh in on school debate
Could we eventually have charter schools in north Jefferson County? Gov. Bob Riley favors the schools, but it won’t happen without a fight.

January 18, 2010
Bryan students collect food for those in need Just in time for Christmas, Bryan Elementary students were learning the meaning of compassion and giving.
January 5, 2010 1 Photo
Roberts named FES teacher of the year “It made my Monday very pleasant,” she said. “It’s really wonderful when your peers nominate you for something.”
December 29, 2009 1 Photo
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