Chris Hoffman with Horace Mann Insurance recently donated two bicycles to Maysville Elementary School. The bikes were awarded to students who had perfect attendance for the first half of the school year. A drawing was held to choose the two students. The winners were Lillian Letona from Cour…
The Jefferson Rotary Club recently honored the students of the month for December 2019 and January 2020.
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School Panther Players will present "A Night of Improv" on Friday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
The Commerce FFA Alumni will hold its annual chicken mull fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 1. Quarts of chicken mull will be $7 and pick up will be at CHS from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 1. Tickets can be purchased from any alumni member, FFA officer or FFA advisor.
Following the Seven Mindsets, Amy Farmer’s third grade class learned how “We are all Connected,” by participating in the World Vision Project. The class raised $862 in donations for the World Vision’s gift catalog to help the lives of children and families struggling to survive by providing …
The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) announces that Kay Shanahan of Jefferson has joined as the scholarship committee chairperson and Carmen Poblet of Jefferson has joined the JCCO as the scholarship committee co-chair, on Monday, Jan. 6.
Jefferson Middle School sixth grade students in language arts classes recently held a "Live Wax Museum."
The following local students were named to the fall 2019 dean's list at Berry College:
A meeting for Lanier Technical College to provide information about two of its programs that are eligible for dual enrollment is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at Commerce High School.
Jefferson Middle School sixth grade students in Language Arts classes recently held a "Live Wax Museum" which showcased almost 300 different historical and current people. Students read a biography and researched a famous person by using online research databases. Visitors included local vet…
Skyler Crews, a first grader at Maysville Elementary School, is shown qualifying for the Shoe Tying Club at the school.
Gum Springs Elementary School hosted its school-wide spelling bee on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
The Jackson County FFA Alumni will hold its annual chicken mull fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Jackson County Comprehensive High School cafeteria.
The Jackson County FFA Alumni will hold its annual Chicken Mull Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25, at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School cafeteria located at 1668 Winder Highway, Jefferson.
Jefferson High School students recognized as 3-D Award recipients are: Caroline Kinsey, Blake Hancock, Ella Parker, Blue Clayton, Marlee McMullan, Levi Bell, Joey Blackstock and Aubrey Meyer.
The Jackson County 4-H program, Love of Llamas, traveled to Perry, for the Georgia National Fair and ALSA Southeast Regional Championship Llama Show.
Jackson County School System employees’ responses to unusual circumstances, inclusive plans for special events and ongoing support were highlighted with Excellence in Service awards during the first half of the school year.
West Jackson Middle School recently completed another successful year of Nickels For The NICU.
Officer Drew Archer with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office stopped by Maysville Elementary School to spread cheer and donations.
Twemty-four Lanier Technical College students from Jackson County earned honors on the president’s list or honor roll for the fall term.
Timothy “Carter” Culp of Jefferson has been named to the Dean’s List at Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year.
Sheriff Janus Mangum is shown at East Jackson Comprehensive High School collecting donated items (stuffed animals) from the East Jackson family for area children. Shown are: (front row, kneeling) Madelyn Patterson and Kassidy Trogdon; (second row) Chanda Palmer, Sheriff Mangum, Marco Flores …
Two department of family and children service case managers picked up donated items (hats gloves and socks) from East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Shown are: (L-R) DFCS case manager, Emma Prater, DFCS case manager, Nazyira Holt, Kobie Kilgore and Mo Shahi.
Foothills Education Charter High School held the district-wide graduation commencement with the top honor graduate being from the Jackson site.
Commerce High School FFA member, Jordan Pritchett, had a banner day at the Fannin County Young Farmers Holiday Classic Livestock Show. Pritchett was named the Champion Senior Showman and then went on to parade the Reserve Champion Purebred Breeding Ewe. Jordan is pictured with the judge for …
South Jackson Elementary School held its school Spelling Bee on Friday, Dec. 13. The school winner is fifth grader, Lea D'Angelo (right). The runner-up is fifth grader, Brionna Howell (left).
Rheagan Wessels of Jefferson, has been named to the Dean’s List at Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, for the fall semester of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Maysville Elementary School fifth graders experienced another "educational adventure" as they continued their career exploration field trips this month.
Students in Julie Herron's first grade class at Maysville Elementary School have been learning about "Leading with Value." The lesson is part of the 7Mindsets program, which is being implemented at several Jackson County School System schools.
The East Jackson Middle School Chorus is shown singing Christmas carols at a recent special breakfast. Parents and members of the community were invited. EJMS chorus director Tracie Heim-Broman is shown accompanying the students on piano. The EJMS Chorus also performed at a Christmas Concert…
Local residents recently participated in the annual University of North Georgia Holiday Concert.
The East Jackson Comprehensive High School chorus is shown performing at the recent Christmas concert. The concert included many classic Christmas songs. Choir director Dr. Todd Chandler is shown to the left.
The Commerce FFA has announced that 7G’s Tree Farm has been named its December “Supporter of the Month.” Located in Nicholson, just off of Hwy. 441, 7G’s is one of the premiere “Cut Your Own” Christmas tree farms in the state. "Specializing in Leyland Cypress and Fraiser Firs, 7G’s should be…
Maysville Elementary School fifth grade students in Ashley Childress', Bralee Housworth's and Beverly Burns' classes recently participated in a holiday service-learning project called Go Africa. Students created homemade holiday cards and collected items and made care packages to send to the…
It was a big stage at a big conference.
Jackson Trail Christian School recently received the Superior Chapter FFA Forestry Award from the Georgia National Fair. Included along with the plaque was a check for $500 for having the highest chapter score for tree identification and dendrology notebooks. JTCS FFA members pictured (left …
Jackson County FFA member Christopher Hays recently competed in the Area II FFA Lawnmower Operations and Maintenance Career Development Event. The event was held on the campus of UGA on Friday, Nov. 22.
East Jackson Elementary School principal Allyson Pennington and assistant principal Lisa Ellis are shown at the “Stellar STEM Spook-Tacular!” The event featured a “Glow Gallery” with students' glow-in-the-dark art, as well as activities like rocket racing, building UFOs and launching them at…
Peach State Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2020 scholarship program.
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) awarded $14,492 in Bright Ideas grant funds to 10 local middle school teachers in Jackson County.
The “three Rs” of education today – rigor, relevance and relationships – had a real impact on a local family and a Jackson County School System teacher.
Brooks Franklin, a ninth grader at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, was selected as the November FFA member of the month. Franklin is actively involved in his chapter by attending leadership retreats, club meetings and being a competitive member of the livestock show team. He recent…
Students of the month at Commerce Middle School are, from left, Brihanna Garvin, fifth-grade; Jalen James, sixth-grade; Melanie Lopez-Zamora, seventh-grade; and Bailey Garrison, eighth-grade.
Cars and trucks (and things that go) captivated nearly 300 Pre-K students from all six Jackson County elementary schools Nov. 1 when "Community Cares 4 Pre-K" took place at the site of the former West Jackson Primary School.
The Jefferson High School Dragon Drill team recently brought home multiple trophies from the Southeast Regional Drill Meet in Tifton after competing against teams from Florida and Georgia.
Jackson County Comprehensive High School has achieved International Baccalaureate World School status, providing the opportunity for an international education to local students.
Piedmont College's Department of Residential Living recently hosted its fifth annual trunk-or-treat event.
William Norman of Jefferson, recently competed on the University of North Georgia Ranger Challenge teams that finished first and second at the Spartan Ranger Challenge. Both teams will compete at the Sandhurst International Military Skills Competition in April as UNG tries for a third straig…
Shown are East Jackson Elementary School fourth and fifth graders who competed in the Spelling Bee. Shown are: (back row) Autumn Haig, Kory Roberts, Brooklyn Latimer, DJ Ferizovic and Jack Saucier, (front row:) Kenli McCarthy, David Kwak and Levi Ethridge. Jack Saucier won the competition an…
East Jackson Middle School announces Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll students for the twelve week grading period.
The Jackson County FFA chapter attended the 92nd National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Oct. 29 through Nov. 1.
Ryver Morrow, a marketing pre-major from Hoschton, was one of nine students inducted into the Wall Fellows program at Coastal Carolina University on Nov. 1 at the annual induction ceremony.
Jackson County FFA member Noel Plunkett recently won the Area II Employment Skills Leadership Development Event. The event was held at Hart County College and Career Academy in Hartwell on Friday, Nov. 15.
Rep. Tommy Benton recently visited Maysville Elementary School and had lunch with fifth grade student council members. Pictured with Rep. Benton are principal Michele Archibald, Ashlyn Tucker, Anthony Gaither, Emma Gamble, Rhielle Reese and Jennifer Plummer. Rep. Benton is a retired teacher …
Students and staff at West Jackson Middle School (WJMS) honored local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, during the annual Veterans Day program.
Local veterans were honored on Monday, Nov. 11, during the annual Veterans Day program at Gum Springs Elementary School (GSES).
The Commerce High School FFA chapter is collecting items that are commonly needed at the Ronald McDonald Houses of Atlanta now through Dec. 13.
Members of the Commerce High School FFA chapter attended the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on Oct. 29 – Nov. 1.
Commerce Middle School students of the month are, from left, Drew Huff, fifth-grade; Mackenzie Monaghan, sixth-grade; Noah Prickett, seventh-grade; and Aiden Jones, eighth-grade.
These East Jackson Elementary School kindergarten students have a lot to celebrate. They've been working hard and have already learned all 200 sight words. Shown are: Liam Smith, school principal Allyson Pennington, Evan Robinson and Phoebe Daniel. They earned a trip to Chick-fil-A for lunch…
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