Student Support Services
JCSS Student Support Services believes that the physical, emotional, and mental health of a child are crucial to student success and achievement.
Welcome to Student Services! Our mission is to support the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of students within the Jackson County School System. The Student Services Department consists of School Social Workers, School Counselors, School Nurses, 504 Plans, PBIS [ Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports] and Before & After School programs. Our goal is to provide support for student success!
Helpful Links
▶︎ Georgia Department of Education Office of Whole Child Supports
▶︎ Georgia Department of Education Whole Child Toolkit
Areas of Responsibility
Student Health Services
School Social Workers
Alternative School
Join Our Team
To view and apply for open positions within the Student Support Services Department, Click Here.
Meet Our Team
Jason Wester | Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
Strategic Planning, Growth Enrollment Projections, Athletics, Leadership Development, School Councils
Email: jwester@jcss.us
Nick Gast | Director of Student Support Services
Discipline, Project Aware, Social Workers, School Counselors, Student Health, Alternative School
Email: nicholas.gast@jcss.us
Jennifer Lance | Student Support Services Assistant
Email: jlance@jcss.us