Jackson County Public Schools

See the attached letter concerning extending the school day.

Jackson County Schools will be closed Tuesday, March 17, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day. Staff will not report.

Jackson County Schools will be closed for students, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. All staff will report to their buildings 8:30-3:30.

Child Abuse Prevention Event

Jackson County Public Schools in Collaboration with our Attendance Championship sponsor, Commonwealth’s Attorney Haley Jo Fields, will be rewarding a Weekly Attendance Championship amongst our 5 district schools.

The winner will be announced every Monday and the winning school will be rewarded with the Weekly Attendance Championship Belt for the week.

The competition begins today and the first winner will be awarded this upcoming Monday!

Good luck to all students and schools, we look forward to awarding our first Champion!

Jackson County Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day.

JCPS Statement regarding Bus Accident

I want to let everyone know that there has been a bus accident. Thankfully there are no serious injuries. All students have been examined by EMS and are being taken to the Jackson County Board of Education while parents are being contacted.

Help our our JAG program and donate some socks.

Jackson County Area Technology Center – Student Voice Survey Notification

Students at the Jackson County Area Technology Center will have the opportunity to participate in the Student Voice Survey. This anonymous survey provides students with an opportunity to share feedback regarding specific aspects of their classroom experience.

The survey will be administered during the school day and takes approximately 10–20 minutes to complete.

Only students who do not wish to participate are required to complete and return the opt-out form. If you do not want your child to participate, please sign and return the form by February 19, 2026. Forms are available at the ATC office.

This survey will be administered only to students enrolled in classes with the following instructors:

Automotive – Mr. Adkins
Carpentry – Mr. Maupin
Welding – Mr. Hurst
Health Science – Mrs. Bingham
Business Administration – Mrs. McQueen

If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Brian Harris at 606-287-2163.

Thank you for your continued support.

Jackson County Schools will be back in session Thursday, February 12, 2026. All bus routes will run like normal. We can't wait to see everyone!

Jackson County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 11, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day.

Jackson County Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day.

Jackson County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 5, 2026 & Friday, February 6, 2026. These will be traditional snow days.

Jackson County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 4, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day.

Monday, February 9, 2026 was originally on Jackson County Schools' calendar as a flex day for staff. It was approved to be used as an instructional day for students at our last board meeting. So, if school is back in session, Monday, February 9, 2026 will be an instructional day, in-person for students.