Mrs. Morgan’s class shares a piece of Mexico with JES
2021-11-03
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. On the 1st and 2nd of November, millions of Mexican families come together to make food and create ofrendas, or altars, to remember and show respect to their loved ones who have passed. ThisContinue Reading
JISD Honor Rolls 1st 9 Weeks
2021-10-29
1st Grade All “A” Temperance Anderson, Marisol Aveja, Cash Benedict, Kinslee Byrd, Zacharias Campos-Sorrells, Bolden Carter, Kenzlie Collins, Aynslee Danvers, Kriya Desai, Alexis Durden, Caydence Galeazzi, O’Brylen Goynes, Kash Grigsby, Rorie Haskins, Caleb Henry, Joli Hickman, McKenzi Holt, King Irving, Jason Keasler, JaQuan King, Emma Lemmon, Charley McClain, Brentlee McCormick,Continue Reading
Homecoming royalty…
2021-10-15
Teje Taylor was crowned the 2021 Jefferson High School Homecoming Queen during the coronation ceremony last week. She was escorted by Dylan Washington. They were joined on the field by youngsters Willow McClendon and Bronx Byrd. Continue Reading
JISD applauds food service department
2021-10-15
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Food Service Personnel were recognized during the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday. Food Service Director Stephanie Holman thanked the food staff at the high school, primary, elementary and junior high campuses for their exemplary service and called them the “shining stars”Continue Reading
Library welcomes new staffer…
2021-10-15
The Jefferson Carnegie Library recently announced the hiring of Sandra Spencer (center). She will serve as the Youth Services Coordinator. Her responsibilities include initiating, planning, managing and providing services to children and youth in Marion County. Spencer has an extensive background in education at all levels and is eager toContinue Reading
Williams takes Ford honors
2021-10-15
Jefferson freshman Kamron Williams was named the Class 3A Built Ford Tough Texas High School Player of the Week for his performance against the White Oak Roughnecks Oct. 1.The Bulldog standout carried 28 times in a 38-22 win over White Oak, rushing for 318 yards and scoring three times asContinue Reading
Godfrey indicted for felony child injury
2021-09-17
Staff Reports JISD Board Trustee Kevin Godfrey was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following the issuance of a Grand Jury Indictment late last week. Godfrey was charged with two counts of felony three, injury to a child. The first indictment states “on or about the 18th day of April, 2020, ….Continue Reading
JISD gets $8k donation from NETCU
2021-09-17
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation on a student trip to Boston, approved a teaching permit for law enforcement classes at the high school and received a check for $8,000 from a local bank during their regular meeting Tuesday. Hannah Wales, aContinue Reading
International students find new home at JCA
2021-09-17
By Sarah Gale What if homeroom was almost 9,000 miles from your actual home? Three international students from Eastern Central Africa who are studying at Jefferson Christian Academy, are very familiar with that feeling. Whitney Ogwoka is from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. She boarded a plane, for theContinue Reading
JES Employee of the Month
2021-09-17
Jefferson ISD 4th grade ELAR Teacher, Mrs. Elder was named August Teacher of the Month voted on by the JES Staff. Mr. Godwin won our Amazon Gift card drawing for the month of August. Congratulations to these deserving JES Staff Members! Continue Reading
Jefferson ISD: ‘face masks are optional’
2021-09-03
JISD School Board decided to let parents and students make the call on whether or not to wear facemasks and gave employees five extra “local” days to help them navigate the COVID pandemic. “I believe that mandating masks for our kids is not necessarily the answer,” said Rachael Cooner duringContinue Reading
Our Town Jefferson
2021-09-03
VFW Fish Fry The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is this weekend from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in or Carry Out.Continue Reading
Volleyball Schedule Changes This week
2021-08-05
Friday, August 6, 2021: The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs WILL NOT be going to New Boston as originally scheduled, but WILL INSTEAD be hosting an Intrasquad Scrimmage at HOME beginning at 11:00 AM. Parents are welcome to attend. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 There will now be 3 games at HOME againstContinue Reading
Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday
2021-08-05
Back to school shopping is a little easier on the pocketbook this weekend as Texas’ annual tax free weekend starts today and runs through midnight Sunday. Items included in the tax free weekend include things like backpacks, school uniforms, shoes, clothing, facemasks, socks, and school supplies, as long as theyContinue Reading
ETPA’s Katelyn Mutai Scholarship Awarded
2021-07-29
Ariah Taylor is the first recipient of East Texas Performing Arts Katelyn Mutai Scholarship. Taylor was presented the award on Saturday at Riverport Barbeque. “First giving a thank you to God for this honor but secondly I would like to give a big thank you to Sara Whitaker, Jada Love,Continue Reading
JISD gets first look at 21-22 budget
2021-07-15
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District Trustees took a first look at the 2021-22 budget during their regular meeting Tuesday. The $12.8 million revenue budget is in an extremely early stage, stated Superintendent Rob Barnwell, and does not yet include payroll expenses. “We don’t yet Know the taxContinue Reading
Michael Walker named JISD Assistant Supt.
2021-07-15
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Michael Walker, who will begin his 23rd year in education in the fall, will serve in the newly-created position of assistant superintendent at Jefferson Independent School District. Walker was approved for the position during a special board meeting in June, when trustees also hired Jerry BrannenContinue Reading