Jackson County School District
Recent News About Jackson County School District
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West Jackson teacher honored with Robert E. Yager award for excellence in science education
Dr. Stephanie Westhafer, a first-grade teacher at West Jackson Elementary School, has been honored with the Robert E. Yager Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
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Jackson County High School completes International Baccalaureate Program evaluation
Jackson County High School has successfully completed its evaluation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
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Jackson County sophomores chosen for Governor's Honors Program
Three sophomores from the Jackson County School System have been selected to attend the Governor's Honors Program (GHP) this summer.
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Jackson County high schools strengthen dance programs through collaboration
Each morning, high school dance teachers Ashley Ware and Kelly Loggins begin their day with communication about various topics.
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Jackson County School System earns USA Today Top Workplace title for 2025
The Jackson County School System has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today.
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West Jackson Middle earns Blue Ribbon Lighthouse distinction
West Jackson Middle School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, becoming the fourth institution within the Jackson County School System to receive this honor.
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Courtney Guess appointed assistant principal at Jackson County High School
The Jackson County Board of Education has approved the appointment of Ms.
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South Jackson Elementary plans special night at Athens Rock Lobsters game
South Jackson Elementary School is organizing a special event at the Athens Rock Lobsters game on Thursday, March 20.
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Jackson County students excel at state technology competition
Eight students from the Jackson County School System achieved top-three placements in their respective categories at the State Technology Competition held on Saturday.
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East Jackson and Jackson County high schools receive state recognition for advanced placement programs
The Georgia Department of Education has recognized East Jackson High School and Jackson County High School as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools.
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East Jackson Middle School team advances to state competition
The East Jackson Middle School Junior Nursery Landscape Career Development Team has secured a first-place finish in the Area 2 contest, earning them a spot in the state competition.
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East Jackson choral director celebrates record student achievements
Dr. Todd Chandler, the leader of the choral program at East Jackson High School, expresses a deep passion for his role as a chorus teacher within the Jackson County School System.
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Gum Springs Elementary robotics team advances to national competition
The Gum Springs Elementary School LEGO Robotics team, known as the Gizmos, has been selected to compete in a national competition this summer in Massachusetts.
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Young Georgia Authors district winners announced by Jackson County schools
The Jackson County School System has revealed the winners of its district-level Young Georgia Authors Competition.
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Gum Springs LEGO team places sixth at state robotics contest
The LEGO Robotics team from Gum Springs Elementary School, known as the Gizmos, secured sixth place in the state competition that took place in Athens on Saturday.
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Jackson County School District welcomed 9,630 students in 2022-23 school year
A total of 9,630 students were enrolled in Jackson County School District in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
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Jackson County Schools announce top graduates for class of 2025
The Jackson County School System has released the names of the Class of 2025 Valedictorians and Salutatorians for East Jackson High School and Jackson County High School.
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Jackson County students selected for All-State Band event
Three students from the Jackson County School System have been chosen to participate in the All-State Band weekend scheduled for February 27 through March 1 in Athens.
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Friendship leads two educators from sports field into classrooms
During the planning stages of a new middle school, Austin Poole, a science teacher, was approached to lead the baseball program at Legacy Knoll Middle School (LKMS).
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East Jackson Middle School teacher receives TangerKids Grant
East Jackson Middle School's Ansley Motes has received the TangerKids Grant, which will be used to purchase additional sensory items for her classroom.