School vouchers: not the best choice for all Texans Another special session for Texas lawmakers has been called. Why is our governor so determined to pass “school choice” vouchers? He’s appeasing donors whose agenda calls for dismantling public education. Vouchers will serve as a discount coupon for more affluent parentsContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) held a car wash last Saturday at McDonalds to raise funds for t-shirts and competition blazers.Continue Reading
Julietta Laureano is the Cypress Bend Academy Student of the Week! She is one of those people that one can count on to be obedient, helpful, and kind always. She takes care of her younger sister, and is kind to others around her. She shows respect to the adults inContinue Reading
Susan Anderson/Contributing Writer The fourth annual Becca Anderson Memorial Rodeo, held this past weekend, delivered on entertainment, kid participation and rodeo action. The pro rodeo, the major fundraiser for the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program, brought in contestants from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Each year, the riderless horse tributeContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Coat Drive The Jefferson Rotary Club will be holding a Coat Drive starting October 1. Last year the group provided 50 coats for kids in the area and they are hoping to double that number this year. The drive will run through December 1. National Night OutContinue Reading
Jefferson and Marion County will join neighborhoods throughout the state to celebrate National Night Out, Tuesday, October 3. The annual event invites everyone to come meet and interact with the first responders who help protect and serve our community. The event will run from 5:30-8p at the Jefferson Tourism andContinue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Jefferson Coach Jeff Welch sponsored “Meet me at the Pole” at the high school again this year. The regular event allows students to gather at the flag pole before school starts for a moment of prayer.Continue Reading
Jefferson’s Varsity Volleyball team (12-18) had split results this week as they faced off against West Rusk and Elysian Fields. The West Rusk Raiders lived up to their names last Friday defeating the Bulldogs 12-25, 21-25, and 14-25 in district play. But the Lady Dawgs fought back hard against ElysianContinue Reading
Texas State Technical College recently welcomed 11 visiting seniors from Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Texas, to the Marshall campus. The students were divided into two groups and given an extensive tour of the campus and all of the programs it has to offer. Students from Jefferson High School haveContinue Reading
Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School selects a Student of the Week throughout the school year. In September, the school has named Elyse Keller as their first student of the week for September 8. She represented the best character, showing kindness, politeness, and compassion towards others. She showed that she trulyContinue Reading
Members of the JHS band, Colorguard, and Strutters went to North Western State University last weekend to participate in Youth Performers Day. They were able to perform with 50 students from other schools and the NWSU band during halftime.Continue Reading
Meetings School Dates PAACC Meets The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Pyland Cemetery. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org Poinsettias The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club is pre-ordering Poinsettias for the Christmas Holidays. Plants are $18 each this yearContinue Reading
For the Past three years Rotary Club of Jefferson has provided supplies for a Hygiene Closet at the Jr. High and the High School. These supplies are keep in a teachers closet and students are told if they need anything, they may go before or after class. At NO chargeContinue Reading
Rotary Club of Jefferson honored Luis Gomez with Student of the Month. Luis was chosen because of his leadership skills and his outstanding workmanship in school. He is a member of the Jefferson Bulldogs; he is the Jefferson Drum Major; participates in Drama/One Act plays; has attended Texas Boy State;Continue Reading
Staff Reports One of many topics open for discussion during Tuesday night’s JISD Board of Trustees meeting was the possiblity of re-instating random drug testing for extracurricular activities. Trustee Rusty Mauldin mentioned how a drug testing policy could act as a strong deterrent to drug use. The board discussed variousContinue Reading
Meetings School Dates Safety Seminar Jefferson First Assembly of God, 605 E Clay, will be holding a Safety Seminar 1-2:30p on Saturday Sept 16th. Chief Perez will be speaking and we will have coffee and desserts. Outdoorsman Oasis Heritage Baptist Church will host the 3rd Annual Outdoorsman Oasis on Saturday atContinue Reading
Staff Reports A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop will be held on Sept. 29 at Gold Hall, 101 Elm St., Hallsville. This is a multi-county event hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Rusk and Upshur counties. The Sept. 29 Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop in HallsvilleContinue Reading
MANCHESTER, NH—Amber Worley of Avinger has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List.Continue Reading
These students were chosen as Students of the Month for August at Jefferson Elementary School. They were chosen for exhibiting trustworthiness, respect, caring, citizenship, responsibility, and fairness. Continue Reading
Devin Mathis/Contributing Writer/Coach 7th grade Lost 14-6 with a great passing TD from Cameron Thompson to Collin Hawkins. 8th Grade Won 20-0 with a great defensive shutout. Scores were Kayden Grigsby 1 Rushing TD & a 2 point conversion , Demetrius Carr 1 Rushing TD, & Braiden Ventimiglia 1 RushingContinue Reading