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 […]
Stacks For Steve Poker Tournament Fundraising For Scholarships
A night of Texas Holdem in Gainesboro to honor the life of a father, husband and friend. The inaugural Stacks for Steve is coming this Saturday at 5:00 PM to raise money for the Steve Eugene Johnson Memorial Scholarship fund. Event Host Jordan Hunter said up to 60 participants are welcome to the eight table […]
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 […]
Jackson County Student FFA Plant Sale Begins With Wide Varieties
Jackson County High School’s FFA Plant Sale kicks off Monday, with a wide variety of produce and plants. Agriculture Teacher Brandon Chaffin said there is 25 types of tomatoes and peppers, melons, flowers and more. Chaffin said he looks over the students work, but it really is a student led effort. “They do all the […]
Jackson County School HVAC and Gymnasium Upgrades Going To Bid
School improvements through ESSER 2.0 funding were approved to bid out by the Jackson County School Board Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the projects include HVAC replacements at Gainesboro Elementary and new sound systems in all the school gymnasiums. “We’re going to try to get started on those as soon as we […]
JCHS Mentor Program Hoping To Boost Success After Grad
Jackson County High School has added another tool to its GEAR UP program this school year. GEAR UP is designed to help prepare low-income students for an education after high school. GEAR UP coordinator Gary Flynn said this semester they’ve had Jackson County High School graduates help mentor sophomores. “We want them to see that […]
HVAC Training Coming to Jackson County High
Jackson County High School Students will soon be able to get HVAC training. There will be two different sites, including Jackson County High School and Jackson County Instructional Service Center in Gainesboro. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the decision to put HVAC on campus comes from employer’s needs. “There’s research that goes […]
Jackson High School Renovations Approved
The Jackson County Board of Education approved two bids for painting and ceiling replacement at Jackson County High School Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said she would like to see school maintenance on a more regular basis. “It was identified as a need for updated and maintained buildings,” Brown said. “It was the […]
Jackson County High School Repainting This Summer
Jackson County High School will receive a new paint job this summer. The hallways, lockers and the concession building will be painted to match the theme of the remaining parts of the school. The project is currently out for bid. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said taking pride in your school’s environment shows […]
