Jackson County Public Schools

Kentucky Safe Schools Week October 20-26, 2024

Jackson County is thrilled to celebrate the success of our students on the 2023-2024 KSA assessment! We’re incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication from all students, teachers, and staff that made this achievement possible. Your commitment truly shines!

Interested in applying for a job with the Jackson County Public School system? Check out our new Employment Opportunities Page at https://jacksoncsd.schoolspring.com/. This new portal will allow you to view all available job postings and apply online! Please be aware that this page is new and is a work in progress. Therefore, it will be updated frequently over the next few weeks. This is new system for the school system and will make job postings and applications more accessible. In order to complete an application, you will need to create an account with PowerSchool School Spring. Interested applicants will use this account to apply for all job postings with JCPS. PowerSchool can also be accessed via the district homepage using the link "Employment Opportunities" located under the picture banner. If you have any questions, please contact Wes Bishop at wes.bishop@jackson.kyschools.us

There will be no school in Jackson County on Friday, September 27, 2024. Severe weather including strong winds and heavy rain could cause power outages and treacherous travel for our buses. We want to do all we can to ensure the safety of all our students and staff.

Members of FFA, JCMS FBLA, and the Generals Golf Team were recognized for their accomplishments during the board meeting Tuesday night. We are very proud of all these student. Go Generals!!

September 15, 2024 Dear Jackson County Public Schools, The Safety of our students and staff is our priority at all times. School will be back in session on Monday, September 16, 2024. We have planned diligently in order to provide extra police presence and safety protocol in place for every school. We want all students, parents and staff to feel safe while we are in session. All schools will be functioning on soft lockdown. This means the following: • SRO will be in the building at all times. • Instruction and activities will proceed inside the school as usual. • There will be no outside recess or activities. • If you sign out a student, you will remain outside and the SRO or principal will bring you the book and then your child. • Extra police presence will be on grounds, on bus routes and at all practices and games. We want all to feel safe and ready to get back to some normalcy. We look forward to seeing everyone back to school tomorrow. If you have any questions or concerns about our return, please feel free to contact me at (606) 287-7181 or call your school. We would like to thank our local law enforcement for providing us with the extra police coverage. Sincerely, Renee Smith, Superintendent Jackson County Public Schools

No School in Jackson County on Friday, September 13, 2024. This will be NTI Day 2. All staff will report to their school.

Staff in Jackson County will report to their schools tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, 2024 for NTI Day 1

Thursday, September 12, 2024 will be NTI Day 1 in Jackson County. Please visit your school's Facebook page for detailed information about your child's instructional day.

There will be no school in Jackson County on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

No School – Monday, September 9, 2024 The safety of our students and staff is our top priority in Jackson County Public Schools. We want to adhere on the side of caution and cancel school tomorrow, Monday, September 9, 2024.

Jackson County Schools is partnering with state and local officials to monitor the situation involving the person of interest still on the loose for the shooting. We will keep our school community updated as more information is received and a plan for tomorrow is developed. The safety of our students and staff is our primary focus and we will always put the safety of our school community first in our decision making.

Jackson County Fair Information

Let's Say Boo to Cancer--2 mile run/walk

Congratulation to the JCHS Boys Golf Team for being the All-A-Region Champions! They will be heading to the state championship! Congratulations to the JCHS Girls Golf Team for qualifying for the All-A State Tournament! Go GENERALS!!

JCHS Lady Generals Golf Scramble

Letter from Mrs. Smith regarding Tobacco-Free School Policy Dear Parents and Guardians: In an effort to allow all students, staff and community members the opportunity to have a tobacco free learning environment, Jackson County Public Schools approved a comprehensive tobacco-free school policy as outlined in House Bill 142. We have a district wide tobacco free policy which includes every school campus as well as athletic facilities. This is enforced at all times including school events and events after regular school hours, such as sporting events, etc. As a district, we appreciate your support implementing the policy. We have implemented this policy in an effort to create a healthy and positive learning environment, prevent tobacco use, and provide positive role modeling for students. Schools are a place where children develop lifelong behaviors, and we are committed to ensuring tobacco use in any form is not among those behaviors. We have installed signs about the policy throughout the school campus. We will also make regular announcements at school events to remind students and visitors of the policy and how it prohibits use of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or vapor at these events or on school property. There are many helpful resources for youth or adults in our community who use tobacco products and want to quit. Please visit My Life My Quit (https://ky.mylifemyquit.org/en-us/resources/parents-guardians/) to learn more about free quit support services available for youth and adults. The updated policy, link to the updated Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline as well as links to educational resources can be found on our Safe Schools Website at https://bit.ly/JCPSSafeSchools Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to a great year!

UPDATE: All phones are working!! Due to the PRTC outage, the district is experiencing issues with our phone service. We will update when all the issues have been resolved.

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff, Welcome back to another exciting school year at Jackson County Public Schools! As we prepare to embark on this new academic journey, we are filled with enthusiasm and anticipation for the opportunities and achievements that lie ahead. Our dedicated team of educators and staff has been hard at work to ensure that this year will be one of growth, learning, and success. We are committed to providing a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can reach their full potential. Whether you're returning to school or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our community. This year, we are focused on fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages collaboration and excellence. We look forward to celebrating the milestones and accomplishments of our students and working together with families to support each child's journey. Let's make this school year memorable and impactful. Here's to a fantastic year ahead filled with new experiences, friendships, and success! We are shaping our community one success at a time. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! It's a great day to be a General! Renee Smith JCPS Superintendent

JCHS/JCMS Parents that drop off at Sand Gap for Transport. Turn from 421 onto the divided lane. Drop-offs stay to the right of the lane. Buses on the left.