Jackson Schools Award Bid For Dust Collection System
The Jackson County School Board awarded a bid Thursday night to replace the dust collection system at the Jackson County High School ag room. The board reviewed three bids and awarded the low bid of an estimated $51,000 from Lee Company. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the school system has an $80,000 grant to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jackson Schools Taking On Increased Insurance Costs
The Jackson County Board of Education approved Monday night taking on increased employee insurance rates for the upcoming year. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said insurance rates went up five percent from last year. Hardy said the school district will not pass it on to employees. “Our employees will be paying the same […]
School Enrollment Trends Varying Around UC To Start ’26
Putnam County Schools seeing a slight decrease in students two weeks into the school year. Attendance and Enrollment Management Supervisor Chris Pierce said some 11,518 students currently enrolled. Pierce said enrollment down some 310 students district wide a year ago. “Those could be as simple as normal movement from county to county looking for housing,” […]
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 […]
Jackson School Board Adopts Student Member Policy
The Jackson County School Board has adopted a new policy allowing a student to join the board when school resumes next month. The addition comes after a legislative directive in this year’s session. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the student member must be a junior or senior in good academic standing. “It’s just one […]
Jackson Schools Phone Policy Unchanged After New Law
No changes to the Jackson County School System’s mobile device policy after the School Board reviewed the policy Thursday night. New Tennessee law prohibits students from using cell phones during instructional time. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said although some districts have decided to adopt a locking phone case with their policies, it was not […]
Jackson Schools TCAP Scores Continue Positive Trends
The Jackson County School System continues to trend up, as TCAP proficiency scores improved again last school year. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said there was a three percent jump in English/Language Arts, two percent each in Math and Social Studies, and a seven percent jump in Science. Hardy said, at first glance, the district […]
