Jackson County School District
Recent News About Jackson County School District
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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.
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Jackson County sends 24 students to All-State Chorus event in Athens
The Jackson County School System will have 24 students participate in the upcoming All-State Chorus weekend from February 13 to 15 in Athens.
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East Jackson, Gum Springs schools advance to state robotics competition
East Jackson Elementary School and Gum Springs Elementary School have both earned the Grand Champion Award at the First Lego League Super Regional Competition.
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Jackson County student joins national mental health advisory council
Jackson County High School junior Joyce Dushime has been appointed to the National Mental Health Youth Advisory Council as part of Creative Visions' #CreateConnectCare campaign.
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Jackson County sends record 22 students to state technology competition
The Jackson County School System is set to send 22 students to the State Technology Competition this March.
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Jackson County teacher returns after cancer battle with gratitude for community support
Chris Fowler, a U.S. History teacher at Jackson County High School, has returned to his classroom after battling Lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
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Jackson County schools announce STAR Students and Teachers for 2024-25
The Jackson County School System has revealed its STAR Student and Teacher for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Jackson County schools receive state honors for math and literacy achievements
Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods awarded three Jackson County schools with recognition banners on Friday afternoon.
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Jackson County student joins national council for Kroger's impact plan
Jackson County High School senior Jamie Wood has been selected to join the National Youth Advisory Council for The Kroger Company's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative.
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Jackson County proposes names for three potential new schools
With the county experiencing significant growth, the Jackson County Board of Education is considering the addition of three new schools.