Staff Reports Mary Fortune, a Civil Engineering major, was named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at LeTourneau University. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester. The University of Texas at Tyler announced that Cadee Humphrey, in theContinue Reading
Staff Reports Do you know a young leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on their community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for students in grades eight through 11 interested in supporting disaster preparedness to join the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). Why is it ImportantContinue Reading
Courtesy Photos Congratulations to our High School and Junior High School Winterguard teams. The High School team placed 1st in their division and Junior High placed 3rd! Both groups brought home a trophy for their hard work.Continue Reading
Congratulations to these JHS students who have advanced to the DECA state competition which will be held in Houston February 15-17. Pictured are: Alaysia Durden, Allyssa Willie, Ameerah Roland, Decorian Blanton, Eden Hopes, Hayden Shields, Jayda McNeil, Kali Grogan, Kalina Jeffley, Krina Desai, Maia Cooper, and Xavier Brown-Robinson. Continue Reading
First Grade – All A’s Greyson Abernathy, Chole Cloninger, Addilyn Fowler, Karter Grigsby, Ivy Irving-Williams, Charlee Loeffler, Kery Mauldin, Jacob Morrow, Amelia Owens, Conor Schoenthal, Brynleigh Adair, Za’Marion Armington, Korbyn Barnes, Madelyn Biddy, Skylar Byrd, Peyton Harris, Augustus Hitchcock, Deon Hopkins, Jr., Maybreigh Lindley, Camdyn Sapp, Savannah Snead, Trey’Veyonte Swinson,Continue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for December at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
According to an alert received at noon on Tuesday, JISD will remain closed on Wednesday, January 17, due to continued icy road conditions.Continue Reading
Election Dates Meetings JISD Dates VFW Fish Fry – cancelled Note: we were notified on Friday that the fish fry has been cancelled this month. The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11a–2 p.m. Saturday, JanuaryContinue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson beat Waskom 65-24 in district play on Jan 2. The Lady Bulldogs are now 3-1 in district play and 18-6 overall. Jefferson had a 19-9 lead after one quarter of play and boasted a 32-15 lead at the break. A solid 34-9 run in theContinue Reading
Staff reports The Jefferson Bulldogs routed the Daingerfield Tigers 57-34 in non-league play on December 29. This placed the Bulldogs 14-4 for the season. The Boys played Waskom on January 2, and are reported to have won 61-45, but game stats, scores, or information had not been provided to theContinue Reading
JISD students ended their fall semester with a series of concerts, Christmas pageants, and giving back to the community last week. JES and JJHS students held their annual Christmas pageant filled with musical numbers. JHS band students held their Christmas Concert. Members of JHS National Honor Society collected and deliveredContinue Reading
Staff Reports Dee Cortez Mitchell is among the more than 2,900 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia›s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during Commencement exercises this week. Mitchell, of Jefferson, is a candidate for a MS Kinesiology. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements ofContinue Reading
JHS powerlifting team members Xaden Else, right top, and Paisley Hurst, right bottom, put in some extra weight lifting work over the Christmas break in preparation for the spring season.Continue Reading
By Jeremy Finch/Jefferson Jimplecute Jefferson 64 Elysian Fields 37 The Lady Bulldogs pushed its district record to 2-1 after beating Elysian Fields 64-37 on Dec. 19. It was over before it started as Jefferson rolled out to a 16-5 lead after quarter one and had a commanding 36-12 lead atContinue Reading
V Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute According to an email sent to the Jimplecute by JISD Superintendent Michael Walker, the JISD School Board is not considering closing the Jefferson Primary School campus at the end of this school year. “As you know, over the course of this year there has beenContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Music Jingle Jangle The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring the first annual Jingle Jangle! A celebration of the holidays as many shops will stay open until 8p or later. Fundraiser tickets to the LaMasure Christmas Open House, 506 S. Friou, are $25 and will be openContinue Reading
Courtesy Article December has been an eventful and festive time at the Carnegie Library. On December 5, the children from the Primary School attended Breakfast with Rudolph in two sessions. There were over 60 children who attended this fun event and heard Christmas stories, made crafts and learned the RudolphContinue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for November at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Madison Horan 2nd GradeContinue Reading
Congratulations to the JJHS One-Act Play cast and crew on their 2nd place performance. Individual awards include: Kaliyah Whitaker, Best Performer; Jordyn Carpenter and Zoey Greene, All Star Cast; Mya Blakely, Honorable Mention All Star Cast; and Daniel Gonzalez, All Star Tech Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
Rotarians delivered socks to the Junior High School. So happy to help keep those feet warm for needy students! Shown is Rotarian Paulette Cooper and Wendy Shelton, Dean of Academics. Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading