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
By Austin Lewter, Jimplecute The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team has every chance to bounce back from adversity after an 0-2 start to district play. They fell to Troup in a 10-0 final on Tuesday. Beyond just losing on the scoreboard, the Bulldogs lost their starting pitcher, senior Trent Foster, toContinue Reading
Contributed Story Five Marion County students have been named this year’s winners in the annual American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Martha McCraw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Students were recently presented their award certificates and medals at their respective schools by Chapter Regent Meriam Blair. Continue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for February at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading
The printed edition of this week’s Jimplecute (March 12, 2021), had the headline of “Williams sworn in as JISD trustee.” However, Williams will be sworn-in at the May 2021 meeting of the Jefferson ISD School Board. The Jimplecute apologies for the confusion and the error.Continue Reading
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute Jefferson native Mike Williams said he’s ready to help make a difference in his community by serving as one of the newest board members of the Jefferson Independent School District. “If you cut me open, I bleed maroon,” he said. “I love my town, I loveContinue Reading
By Jennifer Middleton, Jimplecute The Jefferson Independent School District’s Board of Trustees took no action on the subject of delinquent taxpayers during their regular meeting on March 9. A motion was proposed to address the business relationships between the district and delinquent taxpayers, but was withdrawn without a vote afterContinue Reading
By Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team contended with multiple weather cancellations over past week, but still emerged with a few more firsts under their belts. “We have our first win, our first loss and our first big win against a good team,” said head coach TylerContinue Reading
The Karnack Indian track team ran well in the Bullpup Relays Monday, March 1 in Jefferson. The 7th Grade Boys took 2nd place overall with the following finishes: -100M Dash: Davion Buffin 1st, Jacoby Morrow 3rd, Jamal Buffin 4th. -200M Dash: Davion Buffin 1st, Jamal Buffin 2nd, Jacob Morrow 4th.Continue Reading
The students of Jefferson ISD lost one of their biggest champions earlier this week. Lady Bulldog softball coach and JHS history teacher Robert Bristow lost his battle with COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 23rd. He was 46 years old. Mark Allen, JISD director of girls athletics, announced the loss on FacebookContinue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldog basketball team advanced to the second round of the state playoffs with a 52-36 win over Sabine on Monday night. They face Mineola in Longview on Thursday, Feb. 25. Results were not available as of press time. The winner of the bout with Mineola will face theContinue Reading
The Jefferson Bulldog baseball team knocked their season opener out of the park last Monday with a 13-5 win at home over Frankston. “We looked good,” said Bulldog head coach Tyler Foster. “In fact, I’d say we looked better than any other Jefferson team I’ve seen in several years.” AndContinue Reading
From Superintendent Rob Barnwell No school tomorrow or Tuesday. Most bus routes are impassable. Teachers will continue to provide remote instruction as they’ve done last week. We also have some water leak issues that need to be addressed. We will reassess on Tuesday evening and provide more info at thatContinue Reading
From Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent Press Release/Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell 2-12-21 An increase in the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in JISD has begun to seriously affect our ability to function at a productive level on our campuses. Multiple absences continue to be our biggest issue. Over theContinue Reading
By Jennifer Middleton, Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson Independent School District received a clean bill of health for their 2019-20 finances during a regular meeting on Tuesday. Mike Hallum with Knuckols, Duvall Hallum & Co. Certified Public Accountants of Marshall told the school board that the district’s finances as of Aug. 31,Continue Reading
JPS Principal Mrs. Whitaker celebrated her birthday on Tuesday with a cake from her staff thanking her for all she does!Continue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for January at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading