Jefferson’s Class of 2023 will take their final walk at 8p.m. Friday night at W.F. Lockett Stadium. The last two weeks have been filled with activities for seniors as they complete their high school career. The Jimplecute will live stream the ceremonies on FaceBook and YouTube. The Superlative Graduates, orContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute It was a visit to the Jefferson Carnegie Library back in 2016, and being recognized and encouraged during a return trip, that inspired author Ray DePew to give back to Jefferson through the donation of a statute now located on the front lawn ofContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD students went on their fishing trip last week. The students had an amazing time and, even though the fish weren’t biting too well, had a ton of fun, according to Jefferson ISD. The district offered a special thank you to Texas Game Wardens from Marion, Harrison, and MorrisContinue Reading
Staff Report The Jefferson Bulldogs are sending two students to the UIL State Track Meet May 11-13 in Austin. Luke McMullen made State and is still undefeated in the 100-meter dash. He finished at the Regional Meet with a time of 10.58 and in the 200-meter dash with a timeContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD continued their 7-on-7 games for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders this month. JISD invites four area schools to participate each year. This year participants include Atlanta, Marshall, Queen City, and Jefferson. The games are every Monday in May. The first games were last Monday and next Monday (MayContinue Reading
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Dawgs struggled to get any momentum rolling this season as they post just a 3-15 overall record. A handful of those losses this season were decided by two runs or less. When the Bulldogs came out on top, there was no shortage of offensive power. InContinue Reading
Toby Rhodes/Jefferson Jimplecute The Lady Bulldogs opened the season strong with commanding tournament wins over Mt. Enterprise 8-2 and Waskom 14-2. The Lady Dawgs struggled late in the season earning their single district win over Waskom 15-13. The Lady Dawgs ended the season with an overall record of 7-12, 1-10Continue Reading
The Jefferson Dixie League 12u Bulldog baseball team brought home the Gold Medal from their tournament in Hughes Springs over the weekend. They had to beat an undefeated team twice to get to the job done, Continue Reading
The Jefferson High School Lady Dawg track team took second at the district meet last wee. As a team, they finished in a 2nd Place tie with West Rusk behind Tatum: Tatum, 161 points. Jefferson, 110 points. West Rusk, 110 points. The following young ladies will advanced to the areaContinue Reading
Jefferson Youth Basketball teams and coaches were honored earlier last week by JISD. All the teams were announced and given a metal for playing this season. Jimplecute photo by Laura AllenContinue Reading
At left, we would like to congratulate the following Jefferson Junior High Students of the Month for January and February 2023: Curtis Conley, Hannah Skinner, Kiera Jones, Tyler McCurry, Kynlee Burkhalter, Ali Carstens, Corbyn Benson and Avery Lawson. Courtesy PhotoContinue Reading
The National Junior Honor Society chapter from Jefferson Junior High picked up cigarette butts at Lion’s Club Park in honor of Tobacco Free Kids Day, March 31, 2023.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Junior High Eighth grade boys track finished in First Place at the Harleton Invitational last week. The Eighth grade girls team (pictured above) finished Second. As did both seventh grade Bullpup teams. The district track meet will be Monday, April 3 at Tatum.Continue Reading
The Jefferson Junior High 2023-2024 Cheer Team is back row, from left Stormi, Jasiah, Tenazia, Aaliyah, Jade, Kera. Front, from left ZaRhian, Alyssa, Gracee, Sa’Riya. Not pictured Mascot Cooper Cohn.Continue Reading
The 2023-2024 varsity Bulldog cheerleaders and mascot were named earlier this week. Team members include Paisley Hurst, Brynlie Braddock, Danijah Smith, Haiden Shields, Ashlyn Bowman, Jayden Jenkins, Emma Rutz (Mascot), Kaci Russell, Carlmajz Nicholas, Alyssa Williams, Maia Cooper, Mariya Johnson and Elizabeth Smith. Continue Reading
Jefferson High School’s Zach Hulscher, left, and Bryce Clark both medaled at the UIL Boys Regionals last week. Clark, who placed first in the meet, qualified for State. Hulscher finished third.Continue 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
Several JJHS athletes participated in Epic Sportswear’s Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge last weekend and were awarded for their hard work.Continue Reading
The Jefferson ISD NJHS attended a TxSayWhat! Action Summit in Lufkin, on March 4, 2023, to learn about the harmful effects of tobacco products.Continue Reading