Jackson County Evaluates Starlight Bible Academy Proposal
The Jackson County Board of Education evaluated a proposal Tuesday to bring a voluntary Bible-based instruction program to Dodson Branch Elementary School for the upcoming school year. Starlight Bible Academy Coordinator Shannon Anderson introduced the program as a “time-release” religious instruction initiative that operates off school grounds during the school day. Anderson said the program […]
Jackson Needs Upgrades To Portable Buildings and Bleachers
Jackson School Board will examine ways to improve the Dodson Branch School portable buildings. The board approved the evaluation of the Dodson Branch School portable buildings, allowing an architect to determine an accurate bid price. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Maintenance Supervisor Josh Morgan and Dodson Branch School Brian Lee discussed replacing the classrooms. […]
Jackson Schools Upgrading Emergency Preparedness
The Jackson County Schools taking steps to improve emergency preparedness and better understand crisis prevention. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Gainesboro Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School, and Dodson Branch School all attended the state’s Threat Assessment event in February. He said teachers and administrators learned how to assess the different levels of issues […]
Dodson Branch School Celebrates Director Of Schools With Food Drive
Dodson Branch School is holding a food drive to celebrate Jackson County Director Of School Jason Hardy. Principal Brian Lee said the food drive is accepting non-perishable items to support Jackson County parents needing to take care of students during the upcoming holiday breaks. Lee said school officials wanted to honor Hardy in a way […]
Roofing Project At GES Bigger Scope Than Anticipated
Jackson County Schools taking preliminary steps in roofing projects. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said they’ve given the notice to proceed with a partial replacement at Dodson Branch School. However, she said Gainesboro Elementary’s notice has not been issued. “When we got into looking at what needed to be done at Gainesboro Elementary, it’s an […]
Dodson Branch Student Recognized For Saving His Grandmother’s Life
Heroes come in many forms, and this time the actions of Jackson County 3rd grader has earned Braylon Ledbetter that title. Ledbetter’s heroic act to successfully execute CPR saved his grandmother’s life. Ledbetter later received a Certificate of Heroism from State Representative John Mark Windle for his actions. “So, I was in my bedroom, and […]
Jackson Co. Sees Enrollment Growth In Every School For 2021
The Jackson County School System has seen enrollment growth at every district school. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said each school has grown by 20 to 30 students. Brown said this was the largest growth the district has seen in quite some time. “We are able to serve those students and we’re prepared to do […]
Jackson Schools Taking Applications For Pre-K Program
Jackson County Schools are now taking applications for its Pre-K programs. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said it’s an opportunity for students to get ahead in their education before they begin kindergarten. “I know that our teachers work a lot on students making friends and getting used to coming to school,” Brown said. “Especially if […]
All Jackson County Teachers, Staff Getting Raises In School Budget
Jackson County teachers and staff are getting raises after the school system’s budget was approved by board members on Thursday night. Teachers will be getting a $1,200 raise, with staff receiving a 3 percent raise. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this is the largest raise during her 17 years in the school system. “That’s […]
Jackson School Board Approves New Project Bids
The Jackson County School Board approved a bid to install new sound systems at multiple locations during its Thursday night meeting. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the sound system will come out of the ESSER federal funding as it meets the requirement of aiding in remote streaming and student activity. “It is for audio […]
