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Jefferson County School District’s accountability rating reaches an all-time high

The Jefferson County School District’s accountability rating reached an all-time high during the 2022-23 school year. The Mississippi State Board of Education approved official grades for Mississippi schools and districts Thursday, September 28, 2023, and Jefferson County School District earned 647 points, which equates to a B-rating.

Mon Oct 16 01:46 PM

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Two Jeff High seniors make history by earning an associate degree

When Copiah-Lincoln Community College calls the names of its graduates to receive the associate’s degree in a few weeks, history will be made in the Jefferson County School District. Carmen Micha'el Kennedy and Terrell Walker Jr. will earn their first college degree before they receive their high school diplomas.

Mon Oct 16 01:45 PM

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State Board of Education approves Jefferson County School District as one of five new Early Learning Collaboratives

The State Board of Education approved Jefferson County School District (JCSD) as an Early Learning Collaborative (ELC). As a result, JCSD joins a distinct group of 35 districts that will provide high-quality early childhood education pre-K programs to 4-year-old students.

Thu Aug 18 02:30 PM

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Jefferson County Elementary School Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Spring 2022 Assessment results exceed the state average

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) recently released the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Update for the 2021-22 school year, which showed that the Jefferson County Elementary School pre-K and kindergarten students' scores exceeded the state average.

Wed Aug 17 09:30 PM

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Jefferson County School District Earns Exemplary Status for its Gifted Education Program

Jefferson County School District received notification from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) that its Gifted Education Program earned Exemplary Status. The report noted that the evaluation was not an audit, but Jefferson County was compliant with Process Standard 17.8 on an exemplary level based on the documentation provided.

Wed Aug 17 09:30 PM

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Jefferson County School District Celebrates National School Counseling Week

We are super excited to join school districts throughout the United States to celebrate National School Counseling Week.

Mon Feb 07 11:19 AM

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Together, We Can Keep Our Citizens Safe And Our Children In School

Today, we face another challenge: COVID-19. As such, we must rely on that same courage and fortitude to overcome it.

Wed Dec 29 11:03 PM

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Under New Leadership, Jefferson County Marching Band Positively Impacts Students' Overall Educational Experience

Music has always been a part of the culture of the Jefferson County School District.

Tue Dec 14 08:30 PM

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Brinkley named Jefferson County Career and Technical Center's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year

The Jefferson County School District is pleased to announce that Ms. Shalonda Y. Brinkley has been named Jefferson County Career and Technical Center's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year.

Tue Dec 14 08:27 PM

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Ellis named Jefferson County High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year

The Jefferson County School District is pleased to announce that Ms. Nekisha S. Ellis has been named Jefferson County High School's 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year.

Tue Dec 14 08:24 PM