Tag Archives: Jason Hardy

The Jackson County School Board approved the purchase of a new bus with one of the current fleet ailing. Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the $115,000 bus should be on the road after Christmas break. He said the turn around on a new bus is usually 180 days or more. “It was unexpected,” Hardy said. “We really weren’t looking ... Read More »

The Jackson County School District recognized for its program designed to teach young people the art of appreciating others. The system received the region’s Best School System Appreciation Program Award in The Region award from the organization Utrust. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said it is important to both provide students with an education and teach them to ... Read More »

Dodson Branch School is holding a food drive to celebrate Jackson County Director Of School Jason Hardy. Principal Brian Lee said the food drive is accepting non-perishable items to support Jackson County parents needing to take care of students during the upcoming holiday breaks. Lee said school officials wanted to honor Hardy in a way that kept focus on students. ... Read More »

The Jackson County School Board should have designs plans for a new career and technical education building in the coming days. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy told the school board on Thursday an architect will be getting plans to him for the new high school facility. The building will have four shops for classrooms. “There’s just two different ... Read More »

Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said the county is searching for a new nutrition supervisor to maintain the system’s quality of service. Current supervisor Hailey Sullivan accepted a new job with the state as a CTE consultant. Hardy said the county wants to get the most qualified candidate it can, but is not looking to change how school ... Read More »

Jackson County School District has found its new Director in Jason Hardy. Until his appointment Thursday night at the School Board meeting, Hardy served as the principal of Jackson County High School. Hardy received the majority of school board votes. “I’m super excited, my passion is Jackson County, I’m from here and moved away but I came back and the ... Read More »

Jackson County High School hoping to expand its Blue Devils Give Back program. The community service program started with about 70 student-athletes helping to set up Gainesboro’s American Made Music Fest. Principal Jason Hardy told board members Tuesday night they bused the students over and put them to work assisting the organizers. “We wanted to help with our community and ... Read More »

The Jackson County Board of Education met in a special called session Thursday night to interview five director of school candidates. All five candidates were allotted 30 minutes to answer questions. The board brought each member before them in an order decided randomly. First up was Jackson County Middle School Principal Gary Tinsley on how he would address personnel not ... Read More »

Jackson County High School will offer Advanced Placement classes for the first time ever next semester. Principal Jason Hardy said this became a reality thanks to the state recognizing this rural district with limited resources, does deserve access. Hardy said he is excited to give students a chance to push themselves and experience a college level course, for free. “We ... Read More »