JES Students of the Month
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for November/December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness.Continue Reading
JISD Closes All Schools for Monday
According to an email issued early Sunday evening by JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell, all JISD campuses will be closed for a bad weather day on Monday, January 11, 2020. “Due to a winter weather warning for the entirety of Marion County, Jefferson ISD will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 11th,”Continue Reading
JES Honor Rolls – 2nd 9 Weeks
All ”A” Honor Roll 1st Grade Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Adrianna Shockley, Kylar Scudday, London Thomas, Carlee Warren, Klehvor Wilder 2nd GradeContinue Reading
JISD School Board to Meet Tuesday
The Jefferson ISD School Board will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the High School Commons. Agenda items include: Acceptance of Donation by Riverside Bank for new Scoreboard at Football Field 2019-2020 Audit Results Extending Leave Availability for Employees who must miss work due to COVID-19Continue Reading
Lady Dawgs pick up three straight
The Jefferson Lady Bulldogs picked up three straight wins over the Christmas break before dropping a district bout to Tatum on Tuesday. The most recent win came with a 64-41 final over Troup on Jan. 2 at home. Ja’Kayla Rusk led the attack with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 3Continue Reading
Barnwell Reminds Students In-Person School Begins Tomorrow
In an email and phone call on Tuesday, JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell reminded students, staff, and parents that in-person school resumes tomorrow at all campuses. “This message is from Jefferson Independent School District to remind everyone that students are expected to return to normal, on campus classes on Wednesday, JanuaryContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD returns to virtual learning
By Austin Lewter, Jimplecute Jefferson ISD will return to 100 percent virtual learning for all students starting Friday, Dec. 4 due to increased cases of COVID-19 within the district. According to a statement released late Wednesday by JISD superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes will remain virtual until Christmas break and theContinue Reading
Jefferson Elementary 1st 9 Weeks Honor Rolls
All A Honor Roll 1st Grade Jaden Benton, Keighan Benton, Skylar Biddy, Lillian Brown, William Carstens, Brayden Collins, Mileena Dandy, London Dodson, Addison Duck, Jayce Gober, Paige Goynes, Leevi Goynes, Aria Holzer, Aubree Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Lawson Knight, Zaylon McDonald, Addalynn Moit, Jackson Munoz, Kammie Nixon, Kylar Scudday, Adrianna Shockley,Continue Reading
DPS Reminds Drivers to Watch for Students Returning to Class this Fall
From TxDPS AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind drivers to continue to be cautious and stay alert in school zones, particularly this school year with students attending classes on varying schedules. Drivers should slow down in school zones, follow traffic laws and always beContinue Reading
JHS NHS Students Prepare for Red Ribbon Week
Pictured (from Left): Jordan Friday, Nick Habibelahian, Mekhi Powell (Historian), Ally Rogers, Samantha Taylor, Mackenzie Quada, Reagan Wix (President), Kristen Wyatt (Secretary), Billy Humphrey (Treasurer), Harmoni Williams, Trent Foster, Jacob Ray (Parliamentarian), Logan Bonner (Reporter), Montre Jefferson National Red Ribbon Week began on Friday, October 23, and is dedicated toContinue Reading
Texas Tech to Offer WSET Courses in Jefferson
From Texas Tech Press Office Texas Tech University’s Office of Continuing & Professional Education is bringing the globally recognized WSET wine certificate courses to East Texas for the first time. The course will be held at the Jeffersonian Institute where the Texas Tech office of Professional Education & Academic AdvisingContinue Reading
JHS A, A/B Honor Rolls
9Th Grade All A Honor RollMakayla L Barr, Akilah I Brasher, Judsen S Carter, Kylie Y Neuville, Emma A Pierce 9Th Grade A/B Honor RollAlan M Bautista-Ramirez, Carson S Bolick, Carly L Bolick, Keyasia S Black, Hunter R Born, Payton Y Burkett, Brooke K Burns, Keylan A Burton, Alicia CContinue Reading
NCAA Selects ETBU for 2023 NCAA DIII National Softball Championships
Note: While this is out of our area, it could be great for our BnBs and Hotels. From ETBU Press East Texas Baptist University has been selected to host the 2023 NCAA Division III National Softball Championship at Taylor Field. “We are honored that the NCAA selected ETBU and theContinue Reading
Williams Injured During Game Against White Oak, Feeling Better Saturday
A Jefferson Bulldog was injured during Friday night’s 34-33 loss to White Oak. Ashton Williams #17, was injured during the 3rd quarter but reports from LaSonya Williams say he is feeling better. “He is moving around just have a minor headache. They are running a test to make sure heContinue Reading
Lions Lend Hand at Concession
Your Jefferson Lions Club in action manning the concession stand for the Jefferson Homecoming game!!!! ROAR!!! Photo provided by Jefferson Lions Club.Continue Reading
Panola to Offer Computer Literacy, CPR, Build A Resume Classes: Scholarships Available
Panola College will be offering courses in Computer Literacy, CPR, GED/ESL, and How to Build a Resume to Marion County residents and have scholarships available. The courses require pre-registation, via a web form found here. The courses will be taught at their Marshall location, 1300 E. Pinecrest Dr. Suite 126,Continue Reading
JISD Board to Approve Campus Asynchronous Instructional Plans for Remote Students
The JISD School Board will consider for approval each campus’ plan for Asynchronous Instruction for students who are not physically on campus during their regular meeting starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The meeting is moving back to the Administration Building’s Board Room. The proposed plans for each campus are below.Continue Reading
Bulldog Football Program
Update: The latest version of the 2020 Jefferson Bulldog Football Program is now available! Flipbook version is available at: https://online.pubhtml5.com/ofnj/mbmv/Continue Reading
Shepard Interception Seals Bulldog Win Over Pittsburgh
By Shelia Langbartels The Jefferson Bulldogs traveled to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the 4-A Pirates on Friday night. Despite a late comeback attempt by the Pirates, the Dawgs held on for a 28-22 victory. The Bulldogs kicked off the scoring with 6:19 left in the first quarter as Josh Thomas threw a bomb to ChristianContinue Reading










