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![South Jackson Elementary Named Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750075998/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xpbeophcqj5rbt03cxhc/BlueRibbon1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750075998/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xpbeophcqj5rbt03cxhc/BlueRibbon1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750075998/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xpbeophcqj5rbt03cxhc/BlueRibbon1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750075998/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xpbeophcqj5rbt03cxhc/BlueRibbon1.png","width":1080}])
![JCSS Named 2025 USA Today Top Workplace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742492247/jacksonschoolsgaorg/fyrnrxjp9zsvl1rpvjby/481667026_1180993034028520_8571967253607091107_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742492247/jacksonschoolsgaorg/fyrnrxjp9zsvl1rpvjby/481667026_1180993034028520_8571967253607091107_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742492247/jacksonschoolsgaorg/fyrnrxjp9zsvl1rpvjby/481667026_1180993034028520_8571967253607091107_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742492247/jacksonschoolsgaorg/fyrnrxjp9zsvl1rpvjby/481667026_1180993034028520_8571967253607091107_n.jpg","width":1080}])
The Jackson County School System has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by the USA Today.
![SJES Night at Rock Lobsters Game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741282263/jacksonschoolsgaorg/jnckbbagemstj9oke64z/sjesrocklobsters.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741282263/jacksonschoolsgaorg/jnckbbagemstj9oke64z/sjesrocklobsters.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741282263/jacksonschoolsgaorg/jnckbbagemstj9oke64z/sjesrocklobsters.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741282263/jacksonschoolsgaorg/jnckbbagemstj9oke64z/sjesrocklobsters.png","width":1080}])
![EJES, GSES Qualify For State Robotics Competition; SJES Wins Core Values Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737985415/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ptb4r5re8t8iae1fshbb/EJES.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737985415/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ptb4r5re8t8iae1fshbb/EJES.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737985415/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ptb4r5re8t8iae1fshbb/EJES.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737985415/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ptb4r5re8t8iae1fshbb/EJES.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737985415/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ptb4r5re8t8iae1fshbb/EJES.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737985415/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ptb4r5re8t8iae1fshbb/EJES.jpg","width":2200}])
![JCSS To Send 22 Students To State Technology Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737729271/jacksonschoolsgaorg/auxkd0fq73ojdyt6izxt/Screenshot2025-01-23at41642PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737729271/jacksonschoolsgaorg/auxkd0fq73ojdyt6izxt/Screenshot2025-01-23at41642PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737729271/jacksonschoolsgaorg/auxkd0fq73ojdyt6izxt/Screenshot2025-01-23at41642PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737729271/jacksonschoolsgaorg/auxkd0fq73ojdyt6izxt/Screenshot2025-01-23at41642PM.png","width":850}])
The Jackson County School System will be sending a system-record 22 students to the State Technology Competition this March, following the regional competition in Barrow County last weekend.
![JCSS Announces District Technology Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733841593/jacksonschoolsgaorg/k4kkkzipht5qejw7sbeg/TECHNOLOGYCOMPETITIONWINNERSSOCIALMEDIA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733841593/jacksonschoolsgaorg/k4kkkzipht5qejw7sbeg/TECHNOLOGYCOMPETITIONWINNERSSOCIALMEDIA.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733841593/jacksonschoolsgaorg/k4kkkzipht5qejw7sbeg/TECHNOLOGYCOMPETITIONWINNERSSOCIALMEDIA.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733841593/jacksonschoolsgaorg/k4kkkzipht5qejw7sbeg/TECHNOLOGYCOMPETITIONWINNERSSOCIALMEDIA.png","width":1080}])
The Jackson County School System is pleased to announce the following individuals as the winners of the District Technology Competition. All winners will now advance to the regional competition held in Winder in January.
![SJES Earns BETA School of Merit Distinction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731523141/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hhsfh6qbeokmp3hczffh/sjesbeta.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731523141/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hhsfh6qbeokmp3hczffh/sjesbeta.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731523141/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hhsfh6qbeokmp3hczffh/sjesbeta.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731523141/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hhsfh6qbeokmp3hczffh/sjesbeta.png","width":1080}])
![Board of Education Earns Exemplary Honor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728329758/jacksonschoolsgaorg/egqidf3aunjd5n5ky74j/ExemplaryBOE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728329758/jacksonschoolsgaorg/egqidf3aunjd5n5ky74j/ExemplaryBOE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728329758/jacksonschoolsgaorg/egqidf3aunjd5n5ky74j/ExemplaryBOE.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728329758/jacksonschoolsgaorg/egqidf3aunjd5n5ky74j/ExemplaryBOE.png","width":1080}])
The Jackson County Board of Education has been named an Exemplary Board by the Georgia School Boards Association, the organization announced Monday. The honor marks the second-consecutive year the Jackson County BOE has been named an Exemplary Board.
![JCSS Proposes Pre-K Through 12th Grade Project On Hwy 332, Boone Road]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728044441/jacksonschoolsgaorg/y8mxtrf6fyfozvuybe1u/project.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728044441/jacksonschoolsgaorg/y8mxtrf6fyfozvuybe1u/project.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728044441/jacksonschoolsgaorg/y8mxtrf6fyfozvuybe1u/project.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728044441/jacksonschoolsgaorg/y8mxtrf6fyfozvuybe1u/project.png","width":1080}])
The Jackson County School System presented a plan to the Board of Education during the Thursday night Work Session that, if approved, would see three new schools constructed on the corner of Hwy. 332 and...
![JCSS Approved For Peach Education Tax Credit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726243866/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ts8nbhfg8njru1dmuxlv/PeachStateTax-Insta.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726243866/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ts8nbhfg8njru1dmuxlv/PeachStateTax-Insta.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726243866/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ts8nbhfg8njru1dmuxlv/PeachStateTax-Insta.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726243866/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ts8nbhfg8njru1dmuxlv/PeachStateTax-Insta.png","width":1080}])
![JCSS Named Top Workplace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724071116/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hexhmshog52f7nfrtt1u/TopWorkplace1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724071116/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hexhmshog52f7nfrtt1u/TopWorkplace1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724071116/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hexhmshog52f7nfrtt1u/TopWorkplace1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724071116/jacksonschoolsgaorg/hexhmshog52f7nfrtt1u/TopWorkplace1.png","width":1080}])
![JCSS Announces Back-to-School Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718052882/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xgzyxwxektxtw0kniyrc/httpwwwjacksonschoolsgaorgbacktoschool_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718052882/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xgzyxwxektxtw0kniyrc/httpwwwjacksonschoolsgaorgbacktoschool_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718052882/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xgzyxwxektxtw0kniyrc/httpwwwjacksonschoolsgaorgbacktoschool_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718052882/jacksonschoolsgaorg/xgzyxwxektxtw0kniyrc/httpwwwjacksonschoolsgaorgbacktoschool_1.png","width":1080}])
![MES, SJES to Benefit From UGA Grant Funded Google, Tides Foundation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717416971/jacksonschoolsgaorg/neympkmxh3d0gnznisfq/DistrictNewsTemplate_3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717416971/jacksonschoolsgaorg/neympkmxh3d0gnznisfq/DistrictNewsTemplate_3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717416971/jacksonschoolsgaorg/neympkmxh3d0gnznisfq/DistrictNewsTemplate_3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717416971/jacksonschoolsgaorg/neympkmxh3d0gnznisfq/DistrictNewsTemplate_3.png","width":1080}])
![Dr. Allison Approved As New Assistant Principal at South Jackson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715286336/jacksonschoolsgaorg/td48aen6zed6wzyd9ekq/SJESAPHire.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715286336/jacksonschoolsgaorg/td48aen6zed6wzyd9ekq/SJESAPHire.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715286336/jacksonschoolsgaorg/td48aen6zed6wzyd9ekq/SJESAPHire.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715286336/jacksonschoolsgaorg/td48aen6zed6wzyd9ekq/SJESAPHire.png","width":1080}])
Dr. Heather Allison has been approved to serve as the newest assistant principal at South Jackson Elementary School, following a vote by the Jackson County Board of Education on Thursday night.
Allison will become the second assistant principal at SJES, joining current assistant principal Dr. Em Smith Headley and principal Amy Adams. Allison currently serves as an Early Intervention Program teacher and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Coordinator at South Jackson Elementary, positions she has held since 2018.
![SJES Awarded TangerKids Grant For Playground Adaptive Communication Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700686772/jacksonschoolsgaorg/znlo48vbekxvwesfkrxc/WebsiteDistrictNews2_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700686772/jacksonschoolsgaorg/znlo48vbekxvwesfkrxc/WebsiteDistrictNews2_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700686772/jacksonschoolsgaorg/znlo48vbekxvwesfkrxc/WebsiteDistrictNews2_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700686772/jacksonschoolsgaorg/znlo48vbekxvwesfkrxc/WebsiteDistrictNews2_2.png","width":1080}])
![JCSS Recognized with GSBA Leading Edge Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700170419/jacksonschoolsgaorg/wlunrlfhpxhwghsve1mj/LeadingEdgeAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700170419/jacksonschoolsgaorg/wlunrlfhpxhwghsve1mj/LeadingEdgeAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700170419/jacksonschoolsgaorg/wlunrlfhpxhwghsve1mj/LeadingEdgeAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700170419/jacksonschoolsgaorg/wlunrlfhpxhwghsve1mj/LeadingEdgeAward.png","width":1080}])
![SJES Awarded Opportunity Grant for Mathematics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699382252/jacksonschoolsgaorg/lzfp7iav7bh0qwqwmiuc/WebsiteDistrictNews2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699382252/jacksonschoolsgaorg/lzfp7iav7bh0qwqwmiuc/WebsiteDistrictNews2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699382252/jacksonschoolsgaorg/lzfp7iav7bh0qwqwmiuc/WebsiteDistrictNews2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699382252/jacksonschoolsgaorg/lzfp7iav7bh0qwqwmiuc/WebsiteDistrictNews2.png","width":1080}])
![BOE Earns Exemplary Board Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696890294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/gk1ronjoetslzsgwfxev/ExemplaryBoard.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696890294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/gk1ronjoetslzsgwfxev/ExemplaryBoard.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696890294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/gk1ronjoetslzsgwfxev/ExemplaryBoard.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696890294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/gk1ronjoetslzsgwfxev/ExemplaryBoard.png","width":1080}])
![BOE Approves School Calendars For 2024-25, 2025-26]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":1080}])
![Test Scores Increase Throughout JCSS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":1080}])
The Jackson County School System saw an increase in scores from the End of Grade testing conducted at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year. The State of Georgia released the scores Friday.
Students take Georgia Milestones End of Grade tests in grades three through eight and End of Course tests in four high school courses.
![JCSS Leaders Visit Local Industry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":1080}])
School and district-leaders from within the Jackson County School System visited local industry leaders from Jackson County during a leadership retreat on Friday, June 9.
The retreat started Friday morning with 74 leaders visiting six industrial leaders. The goal of the retreat was for leaders to gain a better understanding of the industry located in Jackson County and the opportunities that are available after graduation for the over 10,000 students within the Jackson County School System.
![Headley Announced As New Assistant Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686758979/jacksonschoolsgaorg/c0tie4owy9vh2wyck18s/4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686758979/jacksonschoolsgaorg/c0tie4owy9vh2wyck18s/4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686758979/jacksonschoolsgaorg/c0tie4owy9vh2wyck18s/4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686758979/jacksonschoolsgaorg/c0tie4owy9vh2wyck18s/4.png","width":1080}])
South Jackson Elementary School announces the addition of Dr. Em Smith Headley as the new assistant principal for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
“I am excited for Dr. Headley to join me as a partner in the work at South Jackson. She is a great addition to the SJ family, as she brings a vast knowledge of academics, especially early literacy,” new South Jackson Elementary Principal Amy Adams said.