Grants Help To Accelerate Jackson High School Farm
Jackson County High School accelerating the development of a new on-campus farm after securing multiple grants to move forward the school’s agricultural plan. Assistant Principal Jay Halfacre said the school began identifying specific infrastructure needs last year to create a hands-on agricultural site for students. Halfacre said the project includes a fruit orchard, a livestock […]
Jackson County Nears Completion On CTE Trade Building
Jackson County Schools nearing completion of a new vocational complex on the high school campus to provide students with direct access to trade certifications. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the project is still on track for its August 3 deadline. Hardy said the trade programs are highly popular, as students explore to find their […]
Jackson Board Approves High School Cafeteria Steamer
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a bid to purchase a new food-grade steamer for the Jackson County High School cafeteria. The equipment purchase funded through the School Nutrition program rather than the district’s general fund. Chairman Dustin Kennedy said the district had previously discussed the need for the steamer during its May meeting […]
TVA Energy Grant Powers Jackson County Technology
Jackson County High School is upgrading its classroom technology with a $10,000 grant from the TVA EnergyRight School Uplift program. Principal Brandon Cross said the funding allows the school to purchase some 20 color printers for teacher and student use. Cross said the school previously only a few color printers available in the entire building. […]
Jackson School Board Foots The Bill For LED Video Board
The Jackson County Board of Education approved a $72,000 bid Tuesday to install a new LED video board at the Jackson County High Football Stadium. School Board Member Mark Brown made the motion to approve funding for the video board. He said the understanding is that the football team would be responsible for paying back […]
Jackson County Approves Additional FAFSA Grant Funding
The Jackson County Schools will support college and career readiness opportunities for local students through a new grant. Director of Schools Jason Hardy presented the details of the Gear Up grant to County Commissioners. Hardy said funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific grant requirements. “This is for our […]
Jackson Schools Close To Completion On CTE Building
After a year of construction, Jackson County High School’s new estimated $3.3 million CTE building is close to completion. That is what Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the county school board during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday. Hardy said school officials are scheduled to have a walkthrough of the building next […]
Jackson County High Starting Up New Mini-Farm Program
Jackson County High School will launch a new on-campus mini-farm, giving students more hands-on experience in agricultural skills. Jackson County High School Principal Brandon Cross said the mini-farm is being created to expand the school’s veterinary science classes. He said the farm will be located on acreage behind the school and will give students hands-on […]
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. […]
LA’s Cross To Become Next Jackson High Principal
Livingston Academy Assistant Principal Brandon Cross will serve as Principal at Jackson County High School. The Jackson County School Board approved the hiring of Cross during Thursday night’s school board meeting. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said Cross spent seven years with Jackson County Schools as a math teacher before becoming the assistant principal at […]
