From Coach Brandon Allee The following information has been sent to us from New Diana ISD regarding the game on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “We will play all three teams at the same time. The courts in the main gym will be turned to make two full-size courts, and we haveContinue Reading
According to a text and email messages received from Superintendent Rob Barnwell, classes at all JISD campuses are cancelled for a Thursday, August 27. “Jefferson ISD has canceled school and all school related activities for Thursday, August 27th due to forecasts of severe weather. High winds and torrential rains willContinue Reading
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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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