Admin changes at JISD
Dear JES Parents/Guardians,
Effective Monday April 4, there will be some changes in school leadership at JES.
Current JES principal, Zach Venable, has accepted a position with another district.
A team of administrators, including myself, began searching for a replacement immediately following the submission of Mr. Venable’s resignation a couple months ago.
I am happy to announce that Amanda Henry has been named JES principal.
Mrs. Henry is currently the JJH Assistant Principal and was highly recommended by the administrative staff of that campus.
She was the best applicant for the position and should prove to be a great fit for our needs. Current Assistant Principal, Mindi Cox, has accepted a behavior coordinator position in our district.
Terrence Jimerson has been named JES Assistant Principal. Mr. Jimerson is a long time JISD employee and has exhibited the abilities necessary to suit him for this position.
His primary responsibility will be student discipline.
Although this is not a typical time of year for this type of transition, we feel very strongly that it is the appropriate time to make this change and it should prove to be very beneficial for our students moving forward. JISD Assistant Superintendent, Michael Walker, JISD Curriculum Director, Lynn Phillips, Zach Venable, and instructional coach, Judy Grubbs will work closely with Mrs. Henry and Mr. Jimerson to ensure a smooth transition.
Our JES teachers are committed to our students and will continue to provide excellent instruction. I expect this transition to be smooth, and I look forward to positive results for our students.
Ms. Henry will be communicating with you very soon. Please feel free to contact her at the elementary campus if you have any questions or concerns.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any other administrative issues, please contact JISD Assistant Superintendent, Michael Walker, at (903)-431-0800.
Sincerely,
Rob Barnwell
JISD Superintendent
Upcoming Meetings
• Jefferson Tourism Board, 5:30 p.m. April 11
• Commissioners Court, 9 a.m. April 11
• JEDCO, 5:30 p.m. April 12
• JISD School Board, 5:30 p.m. April 12
• Chamber Board Meeting, April 13
Upcoming Music Events
1852 on Austin
April 9: Jarrod Sterrett
Auntie Skinner’s:
April 9: Charlotte’s Web
April 16: Del Rio Band
April 30: Pepper Holt & the Gunslingers
Legend’s Social Club, Marshall
April 9: WTW
Youth Night
Jefferson High School Softball and Baseball are holding Youth Night starting at 5:45 p.m. today at the Baseball and Softball Fields at the High School.
APL
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson twice in April and is offering FREE dog distemper/parvo (DAPPv) and free cat Distemper (Feline HCP) vaccinations. They have extended this offer until the end of April or as long as supplies last. They will be at the corner of Polk and Henderson streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 and April 30th. For more information, visit their website at aplspayneuter.org.
Easter Events
The Jimplecute is compiling a list of Easter Events for next week’s paper. Please let us know of your Easter Service times, egg hunts, activity days, fun runs, etc., so we can help the community participate. Send events to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com by Tuesday, or tag us on your event on Facebook!
JCA Alumni Weekend
Jefferson Christian Academy will hold their Alumni Weekend April 15-17. This is an All Honors Weekend. For more information, https://www.jeffersonchristianacademy.org/, or contact Alumni President Steve Francisco at 682-560-3684.
Candidate Forum
Round 2
The Jefferson Jimplecute will be sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Transportation Center.
All candidates for City Council and JISD School Board are invited.
It will be a Question and Answer style session. The public is invited to submit questions to the Jimplecute prior to the event at jeffersonjimplecute@gmail.com
Paddling Flotilla
The Cypress Basin Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists are holding their 10th Earth Day Paddling Flotilla at Caddo Lake on April 23. The event runs from 7:30a-2p and starts and ends at Shady Glade Resort. Breakfast snacks will be provided, along with a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, a fishing education table, a massage chair opportunity, corn hole games, raffle, silent auction, the Rolling Stove food truck will be there, and much more. Tickets are available via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/2022Flotilla and range from $10-$30 depending on when you register. For more information, 22flotilla10@gmail.com or 903-736-3063.
Chamber Ambassadors
Can you help? The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is looking for folks who would be willing to volunteer on Saturdays for a few hours in the Ambassador program. What does an MCCC Ambassador do?
They will assist visitors downtown by answering questions (Where are the restrooms?) and passing out information to local events, attractions, and businesses. Ambassadors will be there as helpful hospitality hosts, welcoming guests to our community.
Be prepared to have fun! Can you spare a few hours (1-4 hours) to help, 1 or 2 Saturdays per month?? This would be great for retirees and high school juniors/seniors, NHS members, Scouts, etc. who need volunteer hours. For more information contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672 or Peg Brown-Walker.
Workforce Solutions in Jefferson
Workforce Solutions of East Texas is in Jefferson from 10a-3p every Tuesday at Texas Tech Satellite Campus, 120 E. Austin Street. Their Access Point locations have a Workforce Solutions resource area where job seekers can register for WorkinTexas.com, receive assistance with job searches, resume writing, workshops and access to other resources.
Honeybees
Jefferson’s “Bee Man” Stanford Brantley wants to remind everyone as the weather starts getting warmer honeybees will being moving around. If you find a hive of bees, he asks that you contact him to come remove the bees instead of killing them. Bees will often rest in water meter covers or other similar protected spaces. Mr. Brantley can be reached at 903-665-8343.
Admin changes at JISD
Dear JES Parents/Guardians,
Effective Monday April 4, there will be some changes in school leadership at JES.
Current JES principal, Zach Venable, has accepted a position with another district.
A team of administrators, including myself, began searching for a replacement immediately following the submission of Mr. Venable’s resignation a couple months ago.
I am happy to announce that Amanda Henry has been named JES principal.
Mrs. Henry is currently the JJH Assistant Principal and was highly recommended by the administrative staff of that campus.
She was the best applicant for the position and should prove to be a great fit for our needs. Current Assistant Principal, Mindi Cox, has accepted a behavior coordinator position in our district.
Terrence Jimerson has been named JES Assistant Principal. Mr. Jimerson is a long time JISD employee and has exhibited the abilities necessary to suit him for this position.
His primary responsibility will be student discipline.
Although this is not a typical time of year for this type of transition, we feel very strongly that it is the appropriate time to make this change and it should prove to be very beneficial for our students moving forward. JISD Assistant Superintendent, Michael Walker, JISD Curriculum Director, Lynn Phillips, Zach Venable, and instructional coach, Judy Grubbs will work closely with Mrs. Henry and Mr. Jimerson to ensure a smooth transition.
Our JES teachers are committed to our students and will continue to provide excellent instruction. I expect this transition to be smooth, and I look forward to positive results for our students.
Ms. Henry will be communicating with you very soon. Please feel free to contact her at the elementary campus if you have any questions or concerns.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any other administrative issues, please contact JISD Assistant Superintendent, Michael Walker, at (903)-431-0800.
Sincerely,
Rob Barnwell
JISD Superintendent
Upcoming Meetings
• Jefferson Tourism Board, 5:30 p.m. April 11
• Commissioners Court, 9 a.m. April 11
• JEDCO, 5:30 p.m. April 12
• JISD School Board, 5:30 p.m. April 12
• Chamber Board Meeting, April 13
Upcoming Music Events
1852 on Austin
April 9: Jarrod Sterrett
Auntie Skinner’s:
April 9: Charlotte’s Web
April 16: Del Rio Band
April 30: Pepper Holt & the Gunslingers
Legend’s Social Club, Marshall
April 9: WTW
Youth Night
Jefferson High School Softball and Baseball are holding Youth Night starting at 5:45 p.m. today at the Baseball and Softball Fields at the High School.
APL
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson twice in April and is offering FREE dog distemper/parvo (DAPPv) and free cat Distemper (Feline HCP) vaccinations. They have extended this offer until the end of April or as long as supplies last. They will be at the corner of Polk and Henderson streets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 and April 30th. For more information, visit their website at aplspayneuter.org.
Easter Events
The Jimplecute is compiling a list of Easter Events for next week’s paper. Please let us know of your Easter Service times, egg hunts, activity days, fun runs, etc., so we can help the community participate. Send events to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com by Tuesday, or tag us on your event on Facebook!
JCA Alumni Weekend
Jefferson Christian Academy will hold their Alumni Weekend April 15-17. This is an All Honors Weekend. For more information, https://www.jeffersonchristianacademy.org/, or contact Alumni President Steve Francisco at 682-560-3684.
Candidate Forum
Round 2
The Jefferson Jimplecute will be sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Transportation Center.
All candidates for City Council and JISD School Board are invited.
It will be a Question and Answer style session. The public is invited to submit questions to the Jimplecute prior to the event at jeffersonjimplecute@gmail.com
Paddling Flotilla
The Cypress Basin Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists are holding their 10th Earth Day Paddling Flotilla at Caddo Lake on April 23. The event runs from 7:30a-2p and starts and ends at Shady Glade Resort. Breakfast snacks will be provided, along with a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, a fishing education table, a massage chair opportunity, corn hole games, raffle, silent auction, the Rolling Stove food truck will be there, and much more. Tickets are available via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/2022Flotilla and range from $10-$30 depending on when you register. For more information, 22flotilla10@gmail.com or 903-736-3063.
Chamber Ambassadors
Can you help? The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is looking for folks who would be willing to volunteer on Saturdays for a few hours in the Ambassador program. What does an MCCC Ambassador do?
They will assist visitors downtown by answering questions (Where are the restrooms?) and passing out information to local events, attractions, and businesses. Ambassadors will be there as helpful hospitality hosts, welcoming guests to our community.
Be prepared to have fun! Can you spare a few hours (1-4 hours) to help, 1 or 2 Saturdays per month?? This would be great for retirees and high school juniors/seniors, NHS members, Scouts, etc. who need volunteer hours. For more information contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672 or Peg Brown-Walker.
Workforce Solutions in Jefferson
Workforce Solutions of East Texas is in Jefferson from 10a-3p every Tuesday at Texas Tech Satellite Campus, 120 E. Austin Street. Their Access Point locations have a Workforce Solutions resource area where job seekers can register for WorkinTexas.com, receive assistance with job searches, resume writing, workshops and access to other resources.
Honeybees
Jefferson’s “Bee Man” Stanford Brantley wants to remind everyone as the weather starts getting warmer honeybees will being moving around. If you find a hive of bees, he asks that you contact him to come remove the bees instead of killing them. Bees will often rest in water meter covers or other similar protected spaces. Mr. Brantley can be reached at 903-665-8343.