Enrollment Gains Drive Jackson Schools Funding Increase
Jackson County Schools receiving its first increase in state funding since the implementation of a new funding formula due to rising student enrollment and strategic financial management. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system expects an increase of approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in state funds compared to the previous year. Hardy said the […]
Jackson School Budget 4% Raise, $51K Starting Salary
The Jackson County School Board approved a new budget Thursday that includes a four percent pay raise for all district employees. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system was able to increase state funding for the first time since the implementation of the TISA formula due to rising enrollment. Hardy said the district […]
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 […]
Upper Cumberland Counties Secure Perkins CTE Grants
Nine school districts and institutions across the Upper Cumberland have secured a portion of more than $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant funds to support Career and Technical Education for the 2026-2027 school year. Commissioner of Education Lizzette Reynolds said the grant recipients submitted applications outlining action steps to support the FutureReadyTN state plan. Reynolds […]
TDEC Grant Funds Environmental Study Of Fox Middle
Jackson County Schools using a new grant to conduct an environmental study of the vacant Fox Middle School in hopes of transforming the historic building into a community center. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the facility has been empty for nearly 20 years despite various attempts by the library and historical society to utilize […]
Jackson Schools Secure Grant For Facility Improvement
Jackson County Schools securing funding through a public school construction and maintenance grant to help with facility improvements at Dodson Branch School. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the funding serves as an additional allocation to help the school system meet specific requirements. Hardy said the grant will specifically be used to offset the costs […]
Jackson Summer Camp Tackles Student Learning Gaps
Jackson County Schools will offer a free, four-week summer learning camp for students to combat academic learning losses in English and math. Pre-K-8th grade supervisor Caroline Woodason said the program is designed for students throughout the state of Tennessee who are at risk of falling behind academically. Woodason said the camp is scheduled to begin […]
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 County Schools Open For Pre-K Registration
Jackson County Schools is now open for Pre-K registration with sign-up available unti April 21. Jackson County Elementary Supervisor Caroline Woodason said Pre-K offers young children the chance to play and grow their social skills around others their age. Woodason said this play process is vital for early child development. “There’s not a lot of […]
Jackson County FFA Wins Local Agriculture Contest
Jackson County Schools’ FFA students won the Upper Cumberland Agriculture Mechanics Contest at Tennessee Tech. Jackson County High School agriculture teacher Brandon Chaffin said students competed in 11 events, including board fitting, land leveling, and plumbing. Eight students earned first-place finishes, while two placed second and one finished third. “This year we have got two […]
