JISD Spring Signing Day
2023-05-03
Just received information on the JISD High School Spring Signing Day tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10:20a in the High School Gym. The following students will be signing:Continue Reading
Ladies drop final games
2023-04-27
Toby Rhodes /Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs dropped their final two games of the season after a 15-13 win over Waskom. Two big innings, one in each game proved too much for them to overcome losing 15-0 at West Rusk and 10-0 in their final home game hosting Arp. Jefferson @Continue Reading
JES Students of the Month – March
2023-04-27
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for March at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. All of the students are first graders.Continue Reading
JJHS Athletes promote JES STAAR Pep Rally
2023-04-24
Several JJHS student athletes attended a pep rally at JES to get students excited about taking this year’s STAAR tests.Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD decries proposed vouchers
2023-04-13
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Trustees of the Jefferson Independent School District approved a resolution stating the district rejects proposed legislation that takes away funding from public schools and prioritizes other systems. This includes vouchers, education savings accounts, taxpayer savings grants and other mechanisms that reduce public funding. The resolution states,Continue Reading
Top notch welders…
2023-04-13
JHS Ag Welding students participated in TSTC’s 5th Annual Welding Competition March 30. Riley Rodriguez received second place Jr. Division out of 36 Jr division competitors. Competitors came from all school classifications.Continue Reading
Bryson Johnson named GAC Track Athlete of Week
2023-04-12
theGAC MEN’S TRACK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK – Bryson Johnson, Jr., Southern Arkansas, Jefferson, Texas Johnson earned a provisional mark in the 200-meter dash after he clocked a time of 21.20 seconds at the Little Rock Invitational. He placed second in the event. Additionally, he ran the 100 in 10.83Continue Reading
JISD 3rd 9-Weeks Honor Rolls
2023-03-30
All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Luna Bennett, Gabriel Goode, Jynesis James, Skylar Mireles, Melodie Moore, Blakely Shields, Judith, Sibert, Charlie Woods, Alesia Tobias, Braxton Breckenridge, Madison Horan, Dahla Quada, Alexxis Ray, Karson Riley, Jayla Sherrill, Shiloh Wennerstrom, J’Prince Johnson, Tyler Biddy, Catcher Hitchcock, Madelyn Mears, Bristol Neuville, Carter Petersen,Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD okays 23-24 school calendar
2023-03-17
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute In a motion revisited from last month, the Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees, Tuesday night, approved the 2023-2024 school calendar. The calendar was first presented last month but tabled when superintendent Mike Walker realized the Easter break was slated for the wrong weekend. “We double checked everythingContinue Reading
OHTP casting for Casablanca, Maltese Falcon
2023-03-16
Marcia Thomas Contributing Writer Jefferson’s Opera House Theatre Players will hold a one day audition open roles in their upcoming productions planned for April 21 and 22 at the VFW building. The auditions will be held at the Episcopal Parish Hall at 2 pm on Saturday, March 18. The groupContinue Reading
NJHS Attends Summit
2023-03-16
The Jefferson ISD NJHS attended a TxSayWhat! Action Summit in Lufkin, on March 4, 2023, to learn about the harmful effects of tobacco products.Continue Reading
Track meet rescheduled
2023-03-13
Due to possible weather conditions, the Jefferson Bulldog Invitational Track Meet scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2023 @ 10:00am has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 9:00am.Continue Reading
Clark advances to State Powerlifting
2023-03-11
“Words can not describe how proud I am of all of our boys who competed this season in Powerlifting. They have continued to put Jefferson on the Powerlifting Map in East Texas,” said coach Candejoel Rivera. The results of the Region 3 Division 3 Powerlifting Championship are as follows: VincentContinue Reading
Making Metal: Girls Powerlifting
2023-03-10
JHS’ Adrianna Blanton, above, takes her lift in the UIL Region 3 Division 3 Regional Championships in Powerlifting last week. Adrianna became the first Lady Dawg to earn a regional powerlifting medal in JISD history. She placed 5th overall. Left, Zoe Hitchcock, Payton Burkett, Blanton, and Tawny Foster were theContinue Reading
7th, 8th dominate L-K meet
2023-03-10
Girls Track Congratulations to the 7th grade girls track team on their 1st place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on Monday March 6. They finished with a total of 284 points. Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team on their 3rd place finish at the Linden-Kildare meet on MondayContinue Reading
Baseball & Softball: Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs get off to a slow start
2023-03-10
Toby Rhodes Jefferson Jimplecute Softball Lady Bulldog softball started off district play 0-2 at the hands of the Tatum Eagles and the Troup Tigers. The home district opener vs the Eagles started off as a pitchers dual through four innings. The Eagles pushed their first run across in the topContinue Reading
Winter Guard Going Places
2023-03-10
The JJHS Winterguard Cadets placed 3rd at NTCA Juan Seguin this week. This is the first year JISD has had a Junior High group. They placed in the top three in three competitions in a row. They have also jumped 11 points in scores since their first competition.They will competeContinue Reading
They ‘Broke A Leg’…
2023-03-10
Courtesy Photos Jefferson’s One Act Play earned 5th in District UIL competition on March 2. Four individuals earned earned medals in different categories. Emma Pierce-All Star Cast, Aiden Cooner-Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Nick Anderson-Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and Savannah Beggs-Honor Tech Crew. Continue Reading