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FBHS Foundation members presented school staff with money for school supplies to kick off the school year.

FBHS Foundation members presented school staff with money for school supplies to kick off the school year.

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FBHS Foundation kicks off school year

Nick Blank
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A new school year means a new slate of events for the Fernandina Beach High Foundation.It started with an annual “surprise” gift for teachers.
NCSD Superintendent Kathy Burns, right, greets YPS administrative staff on Monday.

NCSD Superintendent Kathy Burns, right, greets YPS administrative staff on Monday.

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Nassau County schools back in business

Nick Blank
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
With a goal of visiting every school on the first day, Superintendent Kathy Burns had hit double digits by Monday afternoon.School returned to Nassau County Monday. Though Burns said she tries to start her day at a school every day, the first day is special.“It’s great.
A child looks through school supplies Wednesday at the Walmart on Amelia Island. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A child looks through school supplies Wednesday at the Walmart on Amelia Island. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Back-to-school tax holidays, giveaways resume

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The first day of school may be closer than it seems.Aug. 10 is fast approaching and local organizations back-to-school’ giveaways are underway. Families have the option to take advantage of the state’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from July 20 until Aug. 20.

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NCSD earns ‘A’ grade, drops to No. 2 in state

Nick Blank
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Nassau County School District is the second-best district in the state, earning another overall ‘A’ grade while placing high in most subjects. The District received 13 A’s and one ‘B’ grade, which was West Nassau High, according to the Florida Department of Education.
The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) officially announced and honored its 2026 college scholarship recipients which included two Nassau County golfers: Brady Steffen of Fernandina Beach High School, left, and Harrison Grunewald of Yulee High School. Submitted photo

The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) officially announced and honored its 2026 college scholarship recipients which included two Nassau County golfers: Brady Steffen of Fernandina Beach High School, left, and Harrison Grunewald of Yulee High School. Submitted photo

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Fore the future

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) officially announced and honored its 2026 college scholarship recipients as awardees at its annual scholarship awards dinner Tuesday evening, May 19, at Deerwood Country Club.

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Twardy makes state top-5

Nick Blank
Friday, May 8, 2026
Nassau County’s Teacher of the Year has moved on to the next level of recognition: a finalist for the top honor in the state. Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on X Thursday that Sarah Twardy was a finalist for state Teacher of the Year.
Nassau County School District board members and officials

Nassau County School District board members and officials

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Nassau plans school shuffle

Nick Blank
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
As the Nassau County School District juggles a dip in enrollment and the prospect of new residents, Nassau County Board Members favored a plan to build a new school in Wildlight, close Yulee Primary School and expand Yulee Elementary School at a Monday capital projects workshop.
Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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School board mulls 1 mill continuation

Nick Blank
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
With Nassau County School District’s one-mill increase set to expire, district board members reviewed the one-mill’s benefits, timeline and a possible reduction, and heard pleas from employees to keep the one-mill in place.
Fernandina Beach High School's Anna Ross, a 2025 scholarship winner, stands with I4E founder John Elwell and board member Claudia Watts.

Fernandina Beach High School's Anna Ross, a 2025 scholarship winner, stands with I4E founder John Elwell and board member Claudia Watts.

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Institute for Enterprise promotes entrepreneurship education, scholarships

Nick Blank
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Small businesses are vital to the health of any community, and a Nassau County nonprofit more than a decade old is fostering new entrepreneurs at the school level.John Elwell joined forces with Doug Newton more than 10 years ago to found the Institute for Enterprise.