Horizon Christian Academy is continuing to mourn the loss of three students killed in a crash while on spring break in Florida, as the school community prepares for students to return on Tuesday after giving them Monday off to grieve.
The three high school students were killed a week ago in Franklin County, Florida, on the way to St. George Island for spring break. Deputies said the vehicle the students were traveling in was heading south on State Route 65 when it crossed into the northbound lane, ran off the shoulder, struck a tree and caught fire.
The victims, identified as 18-year-old Jackson Mobley, 17-year-old Jaylyn Fehr and 16-year-old Charlotte Martin, all attended Horizon Christian Academy in Cumming. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office released a social media video with statements from each family honoring the three teens last week, sharing their names and tributes about their lives and legacies.
The fourth teen involved in the crash and the lone survivor, Jamison Mobley — Jackson’s younger sister, remains hospitalized in Florida, according to her family and school officials.
Family members said Jamison has attended the school since sixth grade and is known for her involvement in athletics and the arts, including volleyball and school theater productions. She has also been active in music and church youth groups.
“She is an excellent volleyball player and has the voice of an angel, gaining her the lead role in the play Footloose at school,” her family said in an online fundraiser. “She can be found writing songs, playing the guitar or piano, baking in the kitchen, laughing with her best friends, or being a part of youth group at several churches.”
Family members said Mobley suffered serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and damage to a carotid artery. She was recently taken off a ventilator, but continues to face complications, including an infection and fever, as she recovers.
Her brother, Jackson, was driving the car when it crashed. Their family said they hold onto his memory knowing the “last thing his soul did earthside was to help save his siter.”
Her family said her condition remains serious, and efforts are underway to stabilize her so she can eventually be transferred to a specialized facility closer to home.
In a statement, Horizon Christian Academy said it is grieving alongside the families and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of community support.
“There will be no school for students on Monday,” the school said, noting the day will allow faculty and staff time to gather, mourn and prepare for students to return Tuesday.
School leaders said additional support resources will be available, including counselors, pastors and licensed professionals to assist students and staff throughout the week.
Officials acknowledged that returning to campus may be difficult and said the focus will be on providing a safe and supportive environment.
“We recognize that returning to school will not feel normal,” the statement said.
The school has also shared links to fundraising efforts for the affected families and said updates will be provided as more opportunities to help become available.
No information about memorial services has been announced.
The campus will be closed to non-school individuals during the school day through the week, with assistance from the Cumming Police Department.
Officials said the school community will continue to move forward together while supporting one another.
