First Day of School 2020
2020-08-24
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Information on Volleyball Game at Gladewater
2020-08-23
For the game on Tuesday, Aug. 25 @ Gladewater. The Covid protocol is as follows: 50% capacity–This will allow 300 home fans and 300 visitor fans. You will purchase your ticket at the door. Visitor fans will enter and sit on the right side of the gym. Please make sureContinue Reading
Friday Volleyball Game Cancelled
2020-08-19
From Coach Brandon Allee Per Coach Allen, Girls Athletic Director – We have been contacted by Tyler-Chapel Hill and Sabine that they both have a positive Covid-19 case on their team. As a result, the Lady Bulldogs volleyball team will not be traveling to play their dual match versus themContinue Reading
JISD to Hold Public Hearing on Tax Rate, Budget
2020-08-14
JISD will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. August 31, 2020, in the JHS Commons, to determine the public’s response to the proposed tax rate and the 2020-21 school budget. The School Board is proposing a tax rate of $0.9664 per $100 of valuation for Maintenance and Operations andContinue Reading
JISD to Continue Free, Reduced-Price Meals for 2020-21 School Year for All Students
2020-08-07
Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Sample FormCommunity Eligibility Provision (CEP)-Year 2 and Successive Years The Jefferson ISD announced today it will continue its policy to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2020-2021 school year. Schools qualifyingContinue Reading
School Board to Consider Budget, Require Students to be On-Campus for Extra-Curricular Activities
2020-08-07
Jefferson Independent School District Board of Directors will consider whether or not to require students to be on-campus to participate in extra-curricular activities at their August Board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 11. UIL is allowing virtual instruction students to participate in extra-curricular activities, but has left the finalContinue Reading
All JJHS, JHS Students to be Issued Chromebook
2020-08-06
In a move to a one-to-one technology environment, JISD announced today via FaceBook, all students at the Junior High and High School will be issued a Chromebook. JES and JPS students who are enrolle din Online Instruction as their learning mode will also be able to check out a device.Continue Reading
School Board Approves Participation in ‘Operation Connectivity’
2020-08-06
JISD School Board approved the district’s participation in “Operation Connectivity,” a joint effort with TEA which will enable the district to purchase technology equipment and services to provide better remote instruction, during Tuesday night’s Special Board meeting. According to minutes provided by Superintendent Rob Barnwell, Jay Patrick, the District’s TechnologyContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD FINAL 2020-21 BACK TO SCHOOL LEARNING MODE REGISTRATION
2020-08-03
From JISD Release Many of you have selected face to face or online learning for your student who will be returning to Jefferson ISD this Fall via the June survey–Jefferson ISD 2020-21 Back to School Learning Mode Survey. We are requesting parents fill out this Jefferson ISD FINAL 2020-21 BackContinue Reading
School Board To Meet Monday, Discuss Technology Purchases
2020-07-30
JISD School Board will meet in special session at 6p.m. Monday at the High School Commons to discuss an agreement with Region 4 Educational Service Center for Technology Purchases through “Operation Connectivity” Program sponsored by TEA. The board will also consider a few budget amendments and campus reports. The HeraldContinue Reading
CNA Training Class To Start August 19
2020-07-27
Certified Nurse Aid training class will start August 19 at Community Services of Northeast Texas, located at 510 E Bonham, Jefferson, Texas. Class will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To apply for a scholarship you must attend a registration and orientation class August 6 at 10:00 amContinue Reading
JISD Provides Update, Information on Back To School
2020-07-22
For Press Release: 7-21-2020 Jefferson ISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell said, “I understand that parents, students, and staff have a lot of questions right now. I, along with our administrators and board members, have a lot of questions too. We are receiving new information weekly, sometimes daily, from officials at theContinue Reading
UIL Keeps 3A Football, Volleyball on Schedule, Delays 5-6A Start
2020-07-21
Press Release from UIL on July 21 The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is presenting modifications to the 2020-2021 UIL calendar and updated COVID-19 risk mitigation guidelines, set to take effect August 1, 2020. The modifications to the 2020-2021 calendar differ by activity and conference and can be found on theContinue Reading
JISD Schedules Substitute Training
2020-07-19
In a letter, JISD Director of Curriculum & Instruction Lynn Phillips announced the opportunity to become a substitute teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. “The exciting start to another school year is under way, and I am so glad you are making the commitment to substitute teach in Jefferson,” PhillipsContinue Reading
JISD Releases Statement on Loss of Katelyn Mutai
2020-07-13
Statement from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell Sadly, it was reported yesterday that JISD lost one of its own this past weekend. Katelyn Mutai, a beautiful Jefferson High School student, was tragically killed in an automobile accident early Sunday morning. Katelyn was preparing for her senior year, where she was involvedContinue Reading
Auto Accident Claims Life of Jefferson Teen
2020-07-12
By V. Hugh Lewis, II, publisher An early morning single-car accident near Queen City today claimed the life of Jefferson teen Katelyn Mutai. According to the family, Katelyn and a friend had been to a house party Saturday night, had left early, had breakfast, and were headed back to Jefferson.Continue Reading
JISD Considering School Opening Options at Tuesday Meeting, Swearing In of New ISD Police Chief
2020-07-09
Tuesday’s JISD School Board 6 p.m. meeting will heavily focus on the fall campus openings as members discuss amending the calendar, COVID-19 protocols, guidelines on reopening, and salary implications. Per the agenda (below) the board will address: Swearing in of new ISD Police Chief Updates related to guidelines and recommendationsContinue Reading
Thirsty Minds Media Offers Online Gaming Camp to Area Youth
2020-07-05
Publishers Note: Thirsty Minds is based in Longview and has offered a variety of camps, courses, after-school programs, gaming conventions, and video services to the area for the last several years. IMHO Joe Lee Mans works hard to provide opportunities for the youth in our area at little to noContinue Reading
JISD to Supply Supplies for Students for 2020-21 School Year
2020-06-30
From Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent JISD administrators have decided that we do not want parents to worry about providing school supplies this year for their children. Necessary supplies will be bought and provided for by the district. Therefore, JISD will make arrangements to ensure your student has the supplies he/sheContinue Reading
JISD Board minutes
2020-06-10
Thanks to Superintendent Rob Barnwell for supplying the minutes from Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Regular MeetingJune 9, 2020The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm.Members present were Jason Bonner, J.P. Abernathy, Kevin Godfrey, Leah Cooper, Ned Fratangelo, Dr. Kent Thigpen and Bobby Langbartels. DistrictContinue Reading