Jackson Co. Middle School Lockdown Monday After Weapon Found In School
Jackson County Middle School was in lockdown for several hours Monday after a report of a student bringing a loaded gun to school. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the suspicion was reported to a teacher, and the situation was swiftly handled by the school’s Student Resource Officer. “And the firearm was confiscated and the […]
Two New Student Clubs Coming To JMS
Jackson County Middle School is getting two new clubs in Junior Beta and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Principal Gary Tinsley said two teachers approached him over the summer wanting to start the student groups. “One of them her daughter had participated in Middle School and High School and that it really helped her with scholarships […]
Jackson Schools Approve Bid Fro JCMS And JCHS Parking Lot Project
The Jackson County School Board approved a $79,900 bid for a paving project at the Jackson County Middle and High Schools. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the project would be funded out of an epidemiology grant. “Some of the repairs at Jackson County Middle School parking lot will be addressed,” Brown said. “And […]
JCHS And JCMS Getting Resurfaced Parking Lots Through Grant Funding
Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School will get their parking lots resurfaced. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this work is possible through a $300,000 medical response grant. Brown said the caveat to the grant, is that in the future the schools could be used for a drive-thru to help with pandemic […]
Jackson Middle Hosting One Of Eight TN School Funding Town Halls
Jackson County Middle School will host one of only eight town halls in Tennessee to discuss school funding. The town hall on November 30 at 5:30 PM will be for the entire Upper Cumberland region. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that with Tennessee’s BEP currently facing a lawsuit, there will be questions about what […]
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 […]
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 […]
Upper Cumberland Schools Have Learning and Fun in Summer Programs
Summer learning programs continues this week at schools across the Upper Cumberland, and educators say the students are both learning and having fun. Putnam County Pre-K through 4th grade Supervisor Jill Ramsey said the state-mandated programs help close the summer learning gap they see in students. Ramsey said the program will also help with gaps […]
Jackson County Middle School Recognized For Beta Club Growth
Jackson County Middle School has been recognized as a Beta Club School of Distinction this year. Principal Gary Tinsley said this distinction means they were able to grow the club by at least 10 percent. Tinsley said the Junior Beta Club got a new sponsor this school year and 26 students were added in 6th-8th […]
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 […]
