Academic Deficits Tackled After Winter School Closures
School officials in Jackson and White counties are implementing recovery plans to address learning gaps caused by extended winter weather closures. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy addressed the two-week closure caused by ice and road conditions. The district is utilizing a strategy that involves daily incremental efforts rather than rushing through the curriculum […]
Icy Roads Continue Closures For Jackson County Schools
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he decided to close the schools for the remainder of the week as icy roads continue to be a problem in the county. Hardy said the northern part of the county is where most of the issues still exist. Hardy said some areas do not receive much […]
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 […]
Dodson Branch, Middle School Roof Repairs Approved
The Jackson County School Board approved repair projects at Dodson Branch Elementary and Jackson County Middle School Thursday night. Maintenance Supervisor Josh Morgan said a company evaluated the school roofs and created a plan for replacement. Morgan said both roofs leak into the buildings, causing damage to the structures and floors. “The quotes here, you […]
State Highlights Jackson Schools For ACT Improvement
The Tennessee Department of Education highlighted Jackson County Schools for a significant improvement in the percentage of students meeting ACT benchmarks last year. The state wants an ACT score of 21. Jackson County raised its percentage of students who met the benchmark score from 22 percent to 41.3 percent. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said […]
Jackson Schools Purchase Visitor Management System
Jackson County Schools are taking another step for student safety, purchasing a new visitor management system. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the system will scan a visitor’s ID before entering. Hardy said the system immediately provides background information about the visitor. “If they are on any list or anything that would be a safety […]
Jackson First System In State To Get 100% Promise Signup
Jackson County Schools the first county in the state to have 100 percent of its senior class sign up for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship. The Tennessee Promise Scholarship helps cover tuition and other mandatory fees at community and technical colleges across the state. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said he was proud to […]
UC Schools Adjusting To Legislature’s New Recess Law
Schools across the Upper Cumberland adjusting to the new state law that requires additional recess during the school day. Most school systems previously had 30 minutes of recess scheduled. That time has been bumped to 45 minutes. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said adjusting to the new law has not been easy, but […]
Jackson Schools Have Fully Staffed Guidance Department
For the first time in a long time, each school in Jackson County will have its own full time guidance counselor. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said finding school counselors is a challenge. Hardy said this is important for student development because they help with social and emotional situations. Hardy said in the past, the […]
To Best Handle Tax Money, Jackson Finance Team Certified
Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy and members of the system’s finance team now Certified County Finance Officers (CCFO). Hardy said Finance Director Freda Hammock pushed for the certification. Hardy said the team started taking certification classes over a year ago. “We want them to have the utmost confidence in us,” Hardy said. “And […]
