Email from Rob Barnwell, JISD Superintendent As I’m sure you’ve all heard, L-K lost two students (sisters Adryanna and Shantey Hawkins) this past weekend in a vehicle accident. Their mom was driving them to school in order to catch a bus and go to the Harleton basketball tournament. A largeContinue Reading
By V. Hugh Lewis II, publisher Without question Edmond Ray Schellinger was known as “Mr. Bulldog.” And Tuesday night’s JISD School Board meeting showed what Jefferson has lost with his passing, as the Board moved to name the High School baseball field “Schellinger Field.” Schellinger passed away on November 9,Continue Reading
The Jefferson Independent School District Board will meet at 6pm Tuesday, December 11, 2019, at the Administration Building on MLK and Bulldog Drive. Their agenda includes: Approval of the 2018-2019 Audit Report A Public Hearing on the School First Rating Consideration of the Band Trip to Branson, MO Naming theContinue Reading
Jefferson Varsity Football players earned spots on the District 7 AAA Division 1 All-District team this year. Co-District MVP went to Dee Black and Hook’s Mason Vasquez. Offensive MVP is Kylan Thomas. Utility Player of the Year is Kenneth Bell (HB/LB). Other players included Terunte Neal (WR/DB) of Atlanta, BenjiContinue Reading
Jefferson ISD will hold a Special Services Parent Night at 6pm Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Jefferson Junior High Auditorium (411 E. Harrison St). Featured speakers include the Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services and All Things Possible. TWSVRS will discuss how they can help students with disabilities makeContinue Reading
The Jefferson Independent School District School Board will meet in regular session at 6p.m. Tuesday at the Administration building. Their agenda includes; Campus/Administrative Reports Technology Department Upgrades across the District Action: Approval of the Targeted Improvement Plan for the Elementary Campus Consent Agenda The Marion County Herald will be liveContinue Reading