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Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown has been named the Upper Cumberland Superintendent of the Year. The award is voted on by other school directors in the region. Brown said the recognition from peers makes the award even more special. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve students and children in my county,” Brown said. “This is where I ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board started the planning process to build its own CTE space Thursday night. The action came after the school board reviewed a proposed agreement from TCAT Hartsville. The institution currently provides CTE learning for Jackson and Macon County Schools in a joint building. The Hartsville administration indicated last year that it would no longer operate the ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System received a $175,000 award grant for being a Best for All District. The Board of Education voted Thursday to use the money as a one-time $700 bonus for all faculty and staff. “It’s over due and it’s really deserved because all of them, the teachers and what everybody’s been through and has to go through,” ... Read More »

The Jackson County School District is in the process of creating content to help teachers across Tennessee. Jackson County Schools are one of five districts creating model lesson plan videos. Supervisor of Instruction Tammy Woolbright said the system’s early adoption of the “Sounds First” approach towards early literacy made this possible. Woolbright said the lessons focus on the science of ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools is hosting a surplus sale this Saturday at 8 a.m. Mayor Randy Heady said that the school plans on selling chairs and desks that had been sitting in storage and the county will sell the historic courtroom benches. He said that the sale will be cash or check only. “You’ll have to take your merchandise,” Heady said. ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System is in need of bus drivers to get through the school year. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said the system needs full-time, part-time and substitute bus drivers right now. Brown said they have lost multiple full-time drivers to retirement. “We do have some regular teachers at schools who have their bus driver licenses,” Brown said. ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools returned Wednesday after a two-day closure, with a change in COVID protocol. Starting Wednesday, students who are considered a close contact to a positive COVID case at school will not be excluded from school if it is confirmed that both students were consistently and correctly wearing masks the entire time. Any positive case will still be required ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System has closed Monday and Tuesday as COVID cases and absences spread around the district. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said Jackson County High School had over 200 students absent, with absentee rates higher than 20 percent at all other schools. Brown said returning Wednesday will come down to the data. “The known positive cases any ... Read More »

The Jackson County School System has seen enrollment growth at every district school. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said each school has grown by 20 to 30 students. Brown said this was the largest growth the district has seen in quite some time. “We are able to serve those students and we’re prepared to do so,” Brown said. “I am ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools are now taking applications for its Pre-K programs. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said it’s an opportunity for students to get ahead in their education before they begin kindergarten. “I know that our teachers work a lot on students making friends and getting used to coming to school,” Brown said. “Especially if they’ve been home and not ... Read More »