Election Dates Meetings School Dates Birding Caddo Lake State Park is celebrating Birding Month with tours every Friday at 9a and 1p. Learn the basics of birding, search for common and rare birds, and play bird bingo. The location may vary, but Saw Mill Pond and Day Use areas willContinue Reading
The JHS Boys track team finished 4th with 101 points at the District West Rusk track meet last week. Individual results included: JHS Girls track team also competed, but results have not been provided.Continue Reading
Staff Reports Jefferson ISD recently inducted new members to the National Honor Society and the National Technical Honor Society for the 2024 and 2025 school years. National Honor Society 2024 members include Makayla Barr, Keyasia Black, Adrianna Blanton, Carly Bolick, Carson Bolick, Michelle Brady, Payton Burkett, Judson Carter, Bryce Clark,Continue Reading
CNA’s The following JHS students earned their Certified Nurses’ Aide Certification this school year: Kya Durant, Makayla Huffman, Julianna Lindau, Brianna Massey, Jackson Mills, and Lydia Moose. AMSA Food Safety & Science Congratulations to these JHS Culinary Arts students who have received their AMSA Food Safety and Science Certifications. StartingContinue Reading
Press Release Do you know students who are interested in working with the Federal Government? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking students majoring in STEM fields related to Intelligence and/or Cybersecurity who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutes (MSIs). In this program, students may receive: There willContinue Reading
Election Dates • Last Day of Early Voting, March 1 • Primary Election Day, March 5 • See More on Elections on Page 9, and at far right. Meetings • P&Z, 5p March 5 at Visitor Center • MCDCSCO, 6p at St. Paul UMC School Dates • TSI: March 5Continue Reading
Staff Reports Lady Dawg basketball players were named to the 16AAA All District teams this year during the recent district meeting. The MVP spot was split between Jefferson’s Kristen Thomas and Aundrea Bradley of Tatum. The 6th Man of the Year went to Keinsya Wallace of Jefferson 1st All DistrictContinue Reading
Jefferson Junior High boys and girls track teams finished well at the recent Gladewater Track meet. The 7th grade girls finished in 6th place overall, with: The 8th grade girls team finished in 2nd place overall with: JJHS boys had similar results with: Jimplecute photosby Laura ALlenContinue 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
Rotary’s Student of the month for February was awarded to Bryce Clark, Senior at JHS. Bryce was recognized for being an outstanding student. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Bryce has also been a member of the Bulldog Football team, Powerlifting, TrackContinue Reading
Election Dates Meetings School Dates Chili Supper The Mims Chapel Methodist Church will hold their Women’s Annual Chili Supper from 5:30-7p on February 23 at the church, 13714 FM 729, Avinger 75630. Bowls are $10. For more information call 903-755-2513 or 903-431-2874. Father Fire The J Spencer Foundation will holdContinue Reading
Staff Reports U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran took time Wednesday morning to speak to JISD Seniors about the importance of making good decisions instead of average decisions. Moran told students about how he grew up and challenged them to think ahead and about the consequences of the decisions they make today.Continue Reading
Baseball The Bulldogs were outplayed on Monday, and suffered a 13-3 loss to the Harleton Wildcats. Bulldogs are 1-2 as of Wednesday. Judsen Carter (#3), swings, but misses during the game againstt the Wildcats. Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Girls Basketball The Lady Dawgs closed out their season following theirContinue Reading
According to Coach Allen, tickets will need to be purchased online using the link below: https://www.winnsboroisd.org/page/online-tickets1 Come out and support your LADY DAWGS as they take on Winnsboro in the Area Round! GO LADY DAWGS!!!Continue Reading
Election Dates Filings Meetings School Dates Pancakes First Methodist Church will hold their annual Pancake Supper from 5-7p Monday, February 12, at the church. Adults $10, Children under 12 $5. Dine In or Take Out. 903-665-3268 VDay Breakfast Women of Jefferson will hold their Annual Valentine’s Breakfast from 7-10a FebruaryContinue Reading
Congratulations to senior, Luis Gomez, for his auditioning and receiving a band scholarship in the amount of $3000 annually to Southern Arkansas University. Luis is a very hard worker and has served as the drum major for the Bulldog Band for the previous two years. Luis plans to study ComputerContinue Reading
JJHS 5th grade students recently competed at UIL and came home with results for their hard work. The following groups and individuals placed: Dictionary Skills: Team – 3rd place Individual – 5th place tie with Bryleigh Breckenridge & Hailey Warren Maps, Graphs, and Charts: Team: – 3rd place Individual –Continue Reading
Congratulations to these JHS students who earned their AMSA (American Meat Science Association) Culinary Meat Selection & Cookery Certification: Bryce Clark, Caroline Wilson, Kayleigh Snead, Brooke Burns, Dawson Harper, Raleigh Abercrombie, Keylan Burton, Savannah Beggs, Amirie Prior, and Alicia Carter.Continue Reading
Please join us as we congratulate Ian for being selected Student of the Week at CBAES. His continued diligence in doing the best in his work and his amiable disposition have earned him this award. Congratulations Ian!!!Continue Reading
The 2024 football schedule has been announced following the UIL realignment. This fall, the biggest change is Hughes Springs is no longer in the JISD district, but is replaced with Libery-Eylau. The Dawgs will play:Continue Reading