Francene DePrez/Contributing writer This summer, pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students have had the unique opportunity of participating in “Summer Adventures in Learning”, an enrichment program that is presented free of charge and directed by Dr. G. Arcolia Jenkins. Older students can also serve as teaching assistants and mentors. Dr. JenkinsContinue Reading
Collins Academy’s internships have swelled to 12 students this summer thanks to a Community Outdoor Outreach Grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The goal of the project is to create more land stewardship and conservation leadership by providing opportunities for area high school students to learn and practice habitatContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson High School’s Laura Dossey, who has served as an Instructional Coach since 2019, will begin her third year at JHS this fall as the new Assistant Principal. Dossey was named to the position during a special Jefferson Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting onContinue Reading
by Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Jerry Brannen, who was recently named the new principal of Jefferson High School, will begin his 28th year of education this fall with the Bulldogs. A Shreveport, native, he comes to the district from Paris, Texas, where he has spent the past eight years asContinue Reading
Jefferson High School recently released Honor Rolls for the final nine-weeks of the 20-21 school year. Students honored were: A Honor Roll 9th Grade Akilah Brasher Payton Burkett Alicia Carter Taurria Hood Asher Phillips I’tasia Rainge Caroline Wilson 10th Grade Charlene Moore Kenya Ross 11th Grade Cadee Humphrey Trevor RunnelsContinue Reading
Southern Arkansas University has announced that 514 students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the spring 2021 semester and have been named to its’ Dean’s List. Mason Rayne McNeely is a sophomore Pre-Health Professional Biochemistry major from Jefferson, Texas. Maggie Raine St. Denis is a senior Nursing (BSN) majorContinue Reading
Jefferson Primary School said goodbye to a long time employee with the close of the 2020-2021 school year. Reva Duffie retired from the JPS Cafeteria last Thursday after lamost 33-years of service to Jefferson school children. A reception honoring Duffie was held at the end of the school day. PicturedContinue Reading
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Sage Anderson, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Leevi Goynes, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Tailey Moss, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Carter Warren,Continue Reading
The JISD 2021 HS Graduation will be live streamed tonight, starting at 7:45p. The stream will be viewable on both the Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute FaceBook and YouTube Channels. To Watch, go to either: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/ YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/ The video will not appear until it starts.Continue Reading
Trent Foster and Sierra Burns were crowned the 2021 JISD Prom King and Queen during last Saturday’s Prom at the Jeffersonian Institute in downtown Jefferson. Jimplecute Photo by Laura AllenContinue Reading
Jennifer Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute Two new board members were sworn in May 11 during Jefferson Independent School District’s regular board of trustees meeting. Toleshia Davis and Michael Williams were sworn in to replace former Board Members Ned Frantangelo and J.P. Abernathy, who had served a combination of 31 years on theContinue Reading
JISD Special Services Development sponsored a fishing field trip for students to Big Oaks Hunting Club on May 5. They would like to than Ronnie Bullard and the folks at Big Oaks for the opportunity to use their club and facilities. They would also like to thank Texas Game WardensContinue Reading
The Students of Jefferson Elementary School have elected their Student Council Members for 2021-2022. Seated (L to R): Reighn Rhone, President, Alexis Deal, Vice-President; Standing (L to R): Justice Williams, Secretary, Bentlie Bonner, Montgomery Mabus, Anslee Reed and Luke Smith, Executive Council Members. Mrs. Linda Scott is their Advisor. Continue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton/Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Independent School District now has the option to refuse business contracts with those who owe delinquent taxes. A resolution was passed during the April 13 meeting stating that the district can refuse to enter into a contract with those who are indebted to theContinue Reading
Jefferson’s namesake will get his birthday celebration this year after all, thanks to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program. On April 14, the day after Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Steve Edenbo will don his colonial attire and take on the character of Jefferson in a two-hour presentation and tribute toContinue Reading
Mrs. Betty Mathis of the Dallas Metropolitan Jeffersonian Club brought PPE supplies (e.g., gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, wipes) and pencils for students and teachers of JJHS. We are blessed to have this fine group of people to be such great benefactors for our campus. Thank you so much for yourContinue Reading
Moody’s Investor Services issued a Aa3 rating to JISD on Monday and upgraded the district’s general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) rating to Aa3 from A1. “Moody’s is a credit rating agency,” said JISD Business Manager Mike Wood. “They rate the credit risk of entities, which is the risk that theContinue Reading
At left, Marshall Elks Lodge #683 donated school supplies for the students of Jefferson Elementary School. Third grade students, Major Thomas and Makaylee Ray accepted the donation along with Zachary Venable, Principal and Mindi Cox, Assistant Principal.Continue Reading
Honor Roll students were recently named for the 3rd nine weeks of the current school year at Jefferson Elementary School: A Honor Roll 1st Grade: Sage Anderson, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Leevi Goynes, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Gavin Johnson, LawsonContinue Reading
From Shannon Hensley, JISD BAND Director Well, this year has certainly provided its share of challenges and obstacles to overcome. Today, the Jefferson Bulldog Band attended their UIL region 4 concert and sight reading contest. While our stage rating fell a little short of superior, the progress made from thisContinue Reading