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"Back To School" surrounded by school supplies

End of Summer Scaries – Mental Health as Students Return to School

Oh my goodness! We were just here talking about summer break! Now the school bell is a ringing and the drop off lines are already vying for the best position early the morning of the 12th. What might…

Wooden blocks spelling Summer Jobs with a beach background

Summer Jobs Help Teens with Real Life Readiness

A.K.A. "Put 'em to Work!"Summer is here! School is out! Are the kids driving you a little crazy yet? If you remember my article from back in February, the littles will benefit from some unstructured…

A sticker reading "Stay Hydrated" surrounding a water bottle. Wrapping around the sticker are water packed snacks and beverages.

Summer Fun is Just Around the Corner

Oh my word! Summer is just around the corner! Do you have your count down to the last day of school yet? Hint: It’s May 22nd for Jackson County Schools. Less than 3 weeks! Summer brings us hot…

images from school enrichment and digital artwork chicks on a blue background.

Learning with the Birds

A weird headline, right? Well, I like to keep things interesting, and it makes sense for the news I have to share (I promise!). April is a wonderful month; spring is in full swing, and 4-H begins our…

A field of daisies with "Hello Spring" in the center.

Sunshine & Outdoor Time to Scare the Winter Blues Away

Spring is spreading across the mountains (I don’t care what that fuzzy rodent in Pennsylvania claims)! Bringing with it earlier sunrises, later sunsets, and a tantalizing promise of warm and…

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4-H Calendar

2026Our 2026 calendars are incoming! Pardon our progress as we transition websites!

Jackson County 4-H Fall Pie Contest

It's November and Jackson County 4-H is having another pie contest! Our blueberry pie contest in July was so popular that I knew we needed to do another one for the fall season. Since it's almost…