Jackson Schools Looking For Tutoring Resources, Transportation Through ESSER
The Jackson County School System is focusing on capital projects and learning loss in its latest ESSER application. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the district is applying to put awnings on school buildings and outdoor classrooms. However, Brown said the district decided to go above and beyond what is required for learning loss spending […]
GES Welcoming Students Back To School With Luau Night
Gainesboro Elementary School is welcoming students back to school on Thursday with a luau theme. Principal Tina Cassetty said the school always looks for a fun theme when it comes to parent engagement events. Cassetty said the event starts at 5:00 PM with an informational meeting, but then comes the moment students wait for all […]
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 […]
Free Meals Will Continue For Jackson County School Students
All Jackson County School students will get free breakfast and lunch for the next four years. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the school system reapplied for the Community Eligibility Provision program. Brown said it is important for the system to go after every program that can help families in Jackson County. “Families have not […]
Overton And Jackson Co. Schools Working On Makeup Days
The Overton County School System exceeded its allotted 13 weather days with Monday’s missed day. The system now plans to add two days to the end of the school year. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said while the dates are not official, they will likely take place on May 27th and May 28th. “I’ll […]
Jackson School System Sending Survey For Virtual Learning Options
The Jackson County School System is preparing to start outreach to gauge interest in virtual learning next school year. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that she wants to put out a survey about families intentions before meeting with the Board of Education in March. Brown said keeping options open is important when no one […]
Partnership Gives Three Counties Access To Aviation
High School students of Clay, Jackson and Pickett counties can participate next year in Overton County’s aviation classes. The partnership comes from a grant designed to increase rural learning opportunities about unmanned aircraft systems. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the $179,000 will be used for equipment for students to tune-in virtually. “They […]
