Meetings
- • Commissioners Court, 9a July 29
- • Commissioners Court, 9a July 31, Budget Workshop
- • Business Meet-N-Greet, 5:30p July 31, ETxDental
- • AA/NA, 8p Every Tues & Thurs at Christ Episcopal Church
School Dates
- • Meet the Teacher, August 8: JPS 4:30-6p; JES 5-6:30p; JJHS 5:30-7p; JHS Freshmen 5-6p, all other 6-7p
- • Meet the Bulldogs, August 12, 8p
- • Football Program Deadline, August 13
- • School Supplies will again be provided for all students.
- • 1st Day of School: August 14
Lunch & Learn
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch and Learn from 11:30-12:30 July 29, at the Jefferson Convention & Visitors Center. Day Shelmire, director of the UT Tyler-Longview Small Business Development Center will be the guest speaker. RSVP at 903.665.2672 text of phone. The event is Free for Chamber members, or $10 for guests.
Mini Cheer Camp
Jefferson High School Cheerleaders are holding their annual Mini Cheer Camp July 31-August 2 for students who have completed grades K-5. To register go to www.JeffersonISD.org/online_store and select JHS Cheer Mini Clinic by July 1 and the fee is $55. Cheerleaders will rotate between stations for help in jumps, motions, cheers, and dance.
Business Mixer
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is holding at Business Mixer at 5:30p July 31 at East Texas Dental, 601 N Walnut St. Come meet the folks at East Texas Dental, as well as other business owners.
Bible Study
Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book of Hebrews.
Calendars
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will have 2024-25 School Year Calendars available starting August 1! Copies will be provided to all JISD Classrooms and available for pickup at the Chamber offices on Polk street.
Civil War Symposium
The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum will hold their 2024 Civil War Symposium on August 3. Contact the museum for more information at 903-665-2775 or JeffersonMuseum.org
APL
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets on August 5, August 31, and September 9. They offer low cost vaccinations as a walk-in, and spay/neuter services by appointment. Vaccinations are available from 10a-2p. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, call 903-440-4911 or 903-753-7387
Prayer Walk
A Back to School Prayer Walk at all JISD Campuses will be held from 3-4p Sunday Aug 11th at all JISD campuses. Come Pray at one of our schools for our students, teachers, and staff before school begins! Meet at the front door at each school. Jefferson Primary School, 304 W Broadway St.; Jefferson Elementary School, 301 W Harrison St.; Jefferson Junior High School, 804 N. Alley St.; and Jefferson High School,1 Bulldog Dr. The event is sponsored by the Marion County Ministerial Alliance.
Pre-K
JISD is now enrolling pre-k students for the 2024-25 school year. The program is for students 3 & 4 years of age by September 1. Contact Lindsey Whitaker for more information lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org. Payment options are $3,000 for full year, $1,650 per semester; or $370 monthly.
Rodeo
The Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo Queen Pageant is set for September 27-28 and now’s the time to signup! Applications are now available by contacting Samantha at 940-386-4065 or Susan at 903-930-8920. More information is also available on their Facebook page @Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program. The deadline to register is September 15.
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