Jackson County Public Schools is currently accepting bids for classroom furniture. The full list can be found at https://www.jackson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/buildings-grounds
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Summer Feeding Program
State Assessment Begins Next Week!
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Jackson County Public Schools Title I Programs is seeking input from parents and guardians. Please take a minute to complete the Title I survey: https://forms.gle/7zNcq6Ft4XyVCXV57
The responses are anonymous and assist in the creation of Title I programs for all Jackson County Schools. Thank you for your time and sharing your input!
The responses are anonymous and assist in the creation of Title I programs for all Jackson County Schools. Thank you for your time and sharing your input!
🏆 BIG WINS for Jackson County at State STLP! 🏆
Our students took over Rupp Arena and the Central Bank Center last Friday, and the results are in! We are bursting with pride for our creative, tech-savvy, and community-minded students. From robotics to cybersecurity, check out these highlights:
🐯 Sand Gap Elementary: Shout-out to our Tiger Tales News Team and PBIS crew! A huge congrats to Weston Rose for his State-level manipulated image, and a special high-five to Sadie for her amazing "ready for anything" spirit!
🎓 Tyner Elementary: Tyner brought the heat with an 8th-place finish in the K-5 Robot Royale! Congrats to State Semi-Finalist Cale Henson for "Line & Brush."
🎨 McKee Elementary: McKee’s Art Night project touched the hearts of many, and Junie Gabbard’s "Christmas Elf" story along with our Art Night Commercial took the stage at State!
⚔️ Jackson County High School: The Generals dominated the leaderboard!
🥈 2nd in State: Cybersecurity (Addi, Cosmo, & Shiloh)
🥉 3rd in State: JROTC Drone Team
✨ Top 7 in State: Kasey Bowman (Multi-Media Mashup)
👏 Plus incredible showcases from Cinderella’s Closet, The Generals Store, and Cinemania!
Way to represent, Jackson County!
Our students took over Rupp Arena and the Central Bank Center last Friday, and the results are in! We are bursting with pride for our creative, tech-savvy, and community-minded students. From robotics to cybersecurity, check out these highlights:
🐯 Sand Gap Elementary: Shout-out to our Tiger Tales News Team and PBIS crew! A huge congrats to Weston Rose for his State-level manipulated image, and a special high-five to Sadie for her amazing "ready for anything" spirit!
🎓 Tyner Elementary: Tyner brought the heat with an 8th-place finish in the K-5 Robot Royale! Congrats to State Semi-Finalist Cale Henson for "Line & Brush."
🎨 McKee Elementary: McKee’s Art Night project touched the hearts of many, and Junie Gabbard’s "Christmas Elf" story along with our Art Night Commercial took the stage at State!
⚔️ Jackson County High School: The Generals dominated the leaderboard!
🥈 2nd in State: Cybersecurity (Addi, Cosmo, & Shiloh)
🥉 3rd in State: JROTC Drone Team
✨ Top 7 in State: Kasey Bowman (Multi-Media Mashup)
👏 Plus incredible showcases from Cinderella’s Closet, The Generals Store, and Cinemania!
Way to represent, Jackson County!
Don't miss this exciting event!
The school year is wrapping up, and things are about to get busy! 🎓✨
Between field trips, awards ceremonies, and final performances, there’s a lot to keep track of as we head toward the end of the 25-26 session. Don’t miss a single milestone—stay in the loop with real-time updates, calendars, and announcements right at your fingertips.
📲 **Download the JCPS App today to stay up-to-date on all the end-of-year action!**
Apptegy Rooms is our essential two-way communication tool! If you received an invite, please take a minute to sign up. It’s the best way to message teachers directly and stay updated on what’s happening in your child's specific classroom.
Jackson County administrators complete yearlong National Institute for School and System Leadership (NISL)
The Regular Board Meeting Schedule for Jackson County Board of Education Meetings can be found on the JCPS Board of Education webpage.
https://www.jackson.kyschools.us/page/board-of-education
https://www.jackson.kyschools.us/page/board-of-education
Dear Jackson County Community,
I want to reach out to our community to clarify the false rumors that have been made against the Jackson County Board of Education and myself. We have been accused of frivolous spending while making budget cuts. I can assure you that our money is being spent as budgeted and there have been no cuts. Every year the budget is prepared by the District’s Finance Officer and me. As part of this process, we review all needs for the district, which include instructional needs, buildings & grounds needs, transportation needs, staffing needs, technology needs, and an assortment of other needs.
Our students come first. Since I was named Superintendent, I have worked to ensure that our students have the best for their education. All students in Jackson County have chrome books and are being instructed with the newest curriculum available. We are currently in the process of updating our chrome books to continue this trend of providing the best for our students. Since I became Superintendent, the district has provided new curriculum coaches to collaborate with our teachers to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction.
We have provided raises for our staff. My first year, all full-time staff, certified and classified received a $1500 extra service pay that they had never received before. We provide the staff with up-to-date resources and provide the best professional learning possible.
This school year, we opened the Little Generals Learning Center to provide our staff with assistance in childcare.
Since I have been here, the district sets aside $150,000 for each building for maintenance and repairs. I am constantly communicating with my staff and asking each principal what they need, whether it be for instruction or for their buildings. Since I became Superintendent, we have begun the renovation process of Sand Gap and Tyner. The renovation at JCMS is about to wrap up. The issue with heat and air at JCMS are being addressed. Issues arose in the process that began before I became Superintendent that were uncovered last summer and through constant communication with the construction crew, we are working through the issues.
The district budgets and purchases two new school buses each year. We purchase top of the line buses in this expenditure to ensure reliability and student safety.
The most recent are the purchases of vehicles. Just like with our bus fleet, we have a fleet of vehicles that must be updated. While many false rumors have circulated on this issue, none of the vehicles are new or have been purchased for me to drive for personal use. The money for these vehicles is in our budget and board approved. The vehicles purchased were purchased with multiple uses in mind. They transport students to and from different events, whether it be for ballgames, academic competitions, organizational events and competitions and school representation. This is a more cost-effective means of transportation for our district. By using these vehicles, we can save on fuel, drivers, and wear and tear on the bus fleet.
These vehicles are also used for staff. They are driven to meetings, professional learning, school business, and sporting events. In total, four vehicles were purchased this school year, the purchase prices were within the allotted budget.
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4WD, $26,505
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL SLT $48,184
• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth $28,390
• 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS $27,559
I have written this letter with the hopes of putting out the correct information. We always want to be transparent. Our goal is to serve our students, our staff, and the citizens of Jackson County. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the third Monday each month at 6:00 at the Central Office.
I want to reach out to our community to clarify the false rumors that have been made against the Jackson County Board of Education and myself. We have been accused of frivolous spending while making budget cuts. I can assure you that our money is being spent as budgeted and there have been no cuts. Every year the budget is prepared by the District’s Finance Officer and me. As part of this process, we review all needs for the district, which include instructional needs, buildings & grounds needs, transportation needs, staffing needs, technology needs, and an assortment of other needs.
Our students come first. Since I was named Superintendent, I have worked to ensure that our students have the best for their education. All students in Jackson County have chrome books and are being instructed with the newest curriculum available. We are currently in the process of updating our chrome books to continue this trend of providing the best for our students. Since I became Superintendent, the district has provided new curriculum coaches to collaborate with our teachers to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction.
We have provided raises for our staff. My first year, all full-time staff, certified and classified received a $1500 extra service pay that they had never received before. We provide the staff with up-to-date resources and provide the best professional learning possible.
This school year, we opened the Little Generals Learning Center to provide our staff with assistance in childcare.
Since I have been here, the district sets aside $150,000 for each building for maintenance and repairs. I am constantly communicating with my staff and asking each principal what they need, whether it be for instruction or for their buildings. Since I became Superintendent, we have begun the renovation process of Sand Gap and Tyner. The renovation at JCMS is about to wrap up. The issue with heat and air at JCMS are being addressed. Issues arose in the process that began before I became Superintendent that were uncovered last summer and through constant communication with the construction crew, we are working through the issues.
The district budgets and purchases two new school buses each year. We purchase top of the line buses in this expenditure to ensure reliability and student safety.
The most recent are the purchases of vehicles. Just like with our bus fleet, we have a fleet of vehicles that must be updated. While many false rumors have circulated on this issue, none of the vehicles are new or have been purchased for me to drive for personal use. The money for these vehicles is in our budget and board approved. The vehicles purchased were purchased with multiple uses in mind. They transport students to and from different events, whether it be for ballgames, academic competitions, organizational events and competitions and school representation. This is a more cost-effective means of transportation for our district. By using these vehicles, we can save on fuel, drivers, and wear and tear on the bus fleet.
These vehicles are also used for staff. They are driven to meetings, professional learning, school business, and sporting events. In total, four vehicles were purchased this school year, the purchase prices were within the allotted budget.
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4WD, $26,505
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL SLT $48,184
• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth $28,390
• 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS $27,559
I have written this letter with the hopes of putting out the correct information. We always want to be transparent. Our goal is to serve our students, our staff, and the citizens of Jackson County. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the third Monday each month at 6:00 at the Central Office.
Dear Jackson County Community,
I want to reach out to our community to clarify the false rumors that have been made against the Jackson County Board of Education and myself. We have been accused of frivolous spending while making budget cuts. I can assure you that our money is being spent as budgeted and there have been no cuts. Every year the budget is prepared by the District’s Finance Officer and me. As part of this process, we review all needs for the district, which include instructional needs, buildings & grounds needs, transportation needs, staffing needs, technology needs, and an assortment of other needs.
Our students come first. Since I was named Superintendent, I have worked to ensure that our students have the best for their education. All students in Jackson County have chrome books and are being instructed with the newest curriculum available. We are currently in the process of updating our chrome books to continue this trend of providing the best for our students. Since I became Superintendent, the district has provided new curriculum coaches to collaborate with our teachers to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction.
We have provided raises for our staff. My first year, all full-time staff, certified and classified received a $1500 extra service pay that they had never received before. We provide the staff with up-to-date resources and provide the best professional learning possible.
This school year, we opened the Little Generals Learning Center to provide our staff with assistance in childcare.
Since I have been here, the district sets aside $150,000 for each building for maintenance and repairs. I am constantly communicating with my staff and asking each principal what they need, whether it be for instruction or for their buildings. Since I became Superintendent, we have begun the renovation process of Sand Gap and Tyner. The renovation at JCMS is about to wrap up. The issue with heat and air at JCMS are being addressed. Issues arose in the process that began before I became Superintendent that were uncovered last summer and through constant communication with the construction crew, we are working through the issues.
The district budgets and purchases two new school buses each year. We purchase top of the line buses in this expenditure to ensure reliability and student safety.
The most recent are the purchases of vehicles. Just like with our bus fleet, we have a fleet of vehicles that must be updated. While many false rumors have circulated on this issue, none of the vehicles are new or have been purchased for me to drive for personal use. The money for these vehicles is in our budget and board approved. The vehicles purchased were purchased with multiple uses in mind. They transport students to and from different events, whether it be for ballgames, academic competitions, organizational events and competitions and school representation. This is a more cost-effective means of transportation for our district. By using these vehicles, we can save on fuel, drivers, and wear and tear on the bus fleet.
These vehicles are also used for staff. They are driven to meetings, professional learning, school business, and sporting events. In total, four vehicles were purchased this school year, the purchase prices were within the allotted budget.
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4WD, $26,505
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL SLT $48,184
• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth $28,390
• 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS $27,559
I have written this letter with the hopes of putting out the correct information. We always want to be transparent. Our goal is to serve our students, our staff, and the citizens of Jackson County. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the third Monday each month at 6:00 at the Central Office.
I want to reach out to our community to clarify the false rumors that have been made against the Jackson County Board of Education and myself. We have been accused of frivolous spending while making budget cuts. I can assure you that our money is being spent as budgeted and there have been no cuts. Every year the budget is prepared by the District’s Finance Officer and me. As part of this process, we review all needs for the district, which include instructional needs, buildings & grounds needs, transportation needs, staffing needs, technology needs, and an assortment of other needs.
Our students come first. Since I was named Superintendent, I have worked to ensure that our students have the best for their education. All students in Jackson County have chrome books and are being instructed with the newest curriculum available. We are currently in the process of updating our chrome books to continue this trend of providing the best for our students. Since I became Superintendent, the district has provided new curriculum coaches to collaborate with our teachers to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction.
We have provided raises for our staff. My first year, all full-time staff, certified and classified received a $1500 extra service pay that they had never received before. We provide the staff with up-to-date resources and provide the best professional learning possible.
This school year, we opened the Little Generals Learning Center to provide our staff with assistance in childcare.
Since I have been here, the district sets aside $150,000 for each building for maintenance and repairs. I am constantly communicating with my staff and asking each principal what they need, whether it be for instruction or for their buildings. Since I became Superintendent, we have begun the renovation process of Sand Gap and Tyner. The renovation at JCMS is about to wrap up. The issue with heat and air at JCMS are being addressed. Issues arose in the process that began before I became Superintendent that were uncovered last summer and through constant communication with the construction crew, we are working through the issues.
The district budgets and purchases two new school buses each year. We purchase top of the line buses in this expenditure to ensure reliability and student safety.
The most recent are the purchases of vehicles. Just like with our bus fleet, we have a fleet of vehicles that must be updated. While many false rumors have circulated on this issue, none of the vehicles are new or have been purchased for me to drive for personal use. The money for these vehicles is in our budget and board approved. The vehicles purchased were purchased with multiple uses in mind. They transport students to and from different events, whether it be for ballgames, academic competitions, organizational events and competitions and school representation. This is a more cost-effective means of transportation for our district. By using these vehicles, we can save on fuel, drivers, and wear and tear on the bus fleet.
These vehicles are also used for staff. They are driven to meetings, professional learning, school business, and sporting events. In total, four vehicles were purchased this school year, the purchase prices were within the allotted budget.
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4WD, $26,505
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL SLT $48,184
• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth $28,390
• 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS $27,559
I have written this letter with the hopes of putting out the correct information. We always want to be transparent. Our goal is to serve our students, our staff, and the citizens of Jackson County. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the third Monday each month at 6:00 at the Central Office.
Dear Jackson County Community,
I want to reach out to our community to clarify the false rumors that have been made against the Jackson County Board of Education and myself. We have been accused of frivolous spending while making budget cuts. I can assure you that our money is being spent as budgeted and there have been no cuts. Every year the budget is prepared by the District’s Finance Officer and me. As part of this process, we review all needs for the district, which include instructional needs, buildings & grounds needs, transportation needs, staffing needs, technology needs, and an assortment of other needs.
Our students come first. Since I was named Superintendent, I have worked to ensure that our students have the best for their education. All students in Jackson County have chrome books and are being instructed with the newest curriculum available. We are currently in the process of updating our chrome books to continue this trend of providing the best for our students. Since I became Superintendent, the district has provided new curriculum coaches to collaborate with our teachers to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction.
We have provided raises for our staff. My first year, all full-time staff, certified and classified received a $1500 extra service pay that they had never received before. We provide the staff with up-to-date resources and provide the best professional learning possible.
This school year, we opened the Little Generals Learning Center to provide our staff with assistance in childcare.
Since I have been here, the district sets aside $150,000 for each building for maintenance and repairs. I am constantly communicating with my staff and asking each principal what they need, whether it be for instruction or for their buildings. Since I became Superintendent, we have begun the renovation process of Sand Gap and Tyner. The renovation at JCMS is about to wrap up. The issue with heat and air at JCMS are being addressed. Issues arose in the process that began before I became Superintendent that were uncovered last summer and through constant communication with the construction crew, we are working through the issues.
The district budgets and purchases two new school buses each year. We purchase top of the line buses in this expenditure to ensure reliability and student safety.
The most recent are the purchases of vehicles. Just like with our bus fleet, we have a fleet of vehicles that must be updated. While many false rumors have circulated on this issue, none of the vehicles are new or have been purchased for me to drive for personal use. The money for these vehicles is in our budget and board approved. The vehicles purchased were purchased with multiple uses in mind. They transport students to and from different events, whether it be for ballgames, academic competitions, organizational events and competitions and school representation. This is a more cost-effective means of transportation for our district. By using these vehicles, we can save on fuel, drivers, and wear and tear on the bus fleet.
These vehicles are also used for staff. They are driven to meetings, professional learning, school business, and sporting events. In total, four vehicles were purchased this school year, the purchase prices were within the allotted budget.
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4WD, $26,505
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL SLT $48,184
• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth $28,390
• 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS $27,559
I have written this letter with the hopes of putting out the correct information. We always want to be transparent. Our goal is to serve our students, our staff, and the citizens of Jackson County. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the third Monday each month at 6:00 at the Central Office.
Sincerely,
Renee Smith, Superintendent
I want to reach out to our community to clarify the false rumors that have been made against the Jackson County Board of Education and myself. We have been accused of frivolous spending while making budget cuts. I can assure you that our money is being spent as budgeted and there have been no cuts. Every year the budget is prepared by the District’s Finance Officer and me. As part of this process, we review all needs for the district, which include instructional needs, buildings & grounds needs, transportation needs, staffing needs, technology needs, and an assortment of other needs.
Our students come first. Since I was named Superintendent, I have worked to ensure that our students have the best for their education. All students in Jackson County have chrome books and are being instructed with the newest curriculum available. We are currently in the process of updating our chrome books to continue this trend of providing the best for our students. Since I became Superintendent, the district has provided new curriculum coaches to collaborate with our teachers to make sure the students are receiving the best instruction.
We have provided raises for our staff. My first year, all full-time staff, certified and classified received a $1500 extra service pay that they had never received before. We provide the staff with up-to-date resources and provide the best professional learning possible.
This school year, we opened the Little Generals Learning Center to provide our staff with assistance in childcare.
Since I have been here, the district sets aside $150,000 for each building for maintenance and repairs. I am constantly communicating with my staff and asking each principal what they need, whether it be for instruction or for their buildings. Since I became Superintendent, we have begun the renovation process of Sand Gap and Tyner. The renovation at JCMS is about to wrap up. The issue with heat and air at JCMS are being addressed. Issues arose in the process that began before I became Superintendent that were uncovered last summer and through constant communication with the construction crew, we are working through the issues.
The district budgets and purchases two new school buses each year. We purchase top of the line buses in this expenditure to ensure reliability and student safety.
The most recent are the purchases of vehicles. Just like with our bus fleet, we have a fleet of vehicles that must be updated. While many false rumors have circulated on this issue, none of the vehicles are new or have been purchased for me to drive for personal use. The money for these vehicles is in our budget and board approved. The vehicles purchased were purchased with multiple uses in mind. They transport students to and from different events, whether it be for ballgames, academic competitions, organizational events and competitions and school representation. This is a more cost-effective means of transportation for our district. By using these vehicles, we can save on fuel, drivers, and wear and tear on the bus fleet.
These vehicles are also used for staff. They are driven to meetings, professional learning, school business, and sporting events. In total, four vehicles were purchased this school year, the purchase prices were within the allotted budget.
• 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4WD, $26,505
• 2022 GMC Yukon XL SLT $48,184
• 2022 Chevrolet Traverse LT Cloth $28,390
• 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS $27,559
I have written this letter with the hopes of putting out the correct information. We always want to be transparent. Our goal is to serve our students, our staff, and the citizens of Jackson County. Everyone is welcome to attend our monthly board meetings. They are held on the third Monday each month at 6:00 at the Central Office.
Sincerely,
Renee Smith, Superintendent
Jackson County students in grades 6–10 are invited to explore career opportunities at the Jackson County Area Technology Center After-School Camp. Students will have the chance to visit various shops and classrooms while participating in hands-on learning experiences. Each session will also include guest speakers, and a meal will be provided for all attendees.
Dates: April 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Students are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain a better understanding of the programs offered at the ATC.
Program Areas Offered:
Health Science / Nursing
Carpentry
Welding
Business Administration
Automotive Technology
Important: We are limited to 60 participants per session, and transportation will be provided via bus to the ATC.
Please use the link below to register and select program areas of interest. Additional details are included in the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9BNzzgnL8Jtctyx4QA0l86Md1gQhQGoCzZ_YGqNifsLO4dQ/viewform?usp=header
Dates: April 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Students are encouraged to attend all sessions to gain a better understanding of the programs offered at the ATC.
Program Areas Offered:
Health Science / Nursing
Carpentry
Welding
Business Administration
Automotive Technology
Important: We are limited to 60 participants per session, and transportation will be provided via bus to the ATC.
Please use the link below to register and select program areas of interest. Additional details are included in the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9BNzzgnL8Jtctyx4QA0l86Md1gQhQGoCzZ_YGqNifsLO4dQ/viewform?usp=header
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!
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!
