WJES' Dr. Westhafer Appointed to Georgia Literacy Task Force
West Jackson Elementary School's Dr. Stephanie Westhafer was appointed Tuesday to the Georgia Literacy Task Force by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.
September 1, 2026
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JCSS Hosts Topping Out Ceremony at HHS
The Jackson County School System held a topping out ceremony on Tuesday morning for the new Hoschton High School.
September 1, 2026
JCSS Announces People of the Year
The Jackson County School System has announced its 2026 Teachers, Support Persons of the Year, along with the system's three Bus Driver of the Year finalists.
August 21, 2026
JCSS Approves FY27 Budget, Full Millage Rollback Rate
For the second consecutive year, the Jackson County Board of Education has approved a full millage rollback.
August 20, 2026
EJHS, JCHS Rank Among Nation's Best
Both high schools within the Jackson County School System have once again been ranked among the best in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report.
August 18, 2026
Jackson-Empower FFA Earns 3-Star Gold Emblem
The Jackson-Empower FFA program is once again a 3-star Gold Emblem Chapter, one of the nation's highest honors.
August 13, 2026
JCSS Sees Significant Increase in Georgia Milestones Test Scores
The Jackson County School System has seen another significant increase in test score data for the state’s Georgia Milestone Assessments.
August 10, 2026
Nine Jackson County High School students earn International Baccalaureate Diplomas
Marking the culmination of two years of rigorous academic study, nine recent graduates of Jackson County High School have earned the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
August 6, 2026
Advanced Placement Achievement Explodes In JCSS
The Jackson County School System continues to see an increase in student participation and achievement in Advanced Placement testing.
July 21, 2026
10 JCSS Schools Named 2025-26 Beta Schools of Merit
Ten schools within the Jackson County School System have been named 2025-26 National Beta Schools of Merit, the organization announced last week.
July 20, 2026
2026 School Supply Giveaway Information
Dear JCSS Families,As we prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, the Jackson County School System is once again excited to announce we will be hosting a School Supply Giveaway on Wednesday, J...
July 15, 2026
WJES Named Creative School By GaDOE
West Jackson Elementary School has been named a Creative School, Arts Integration School of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education.
June 4, 2026
WJES' Swaim Named Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year
West Jackson Elementary School's Teresa Swaim has been named the Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year. Swaim was presented with the award during a surprise announcement at WJES on Tuesday morning.
June 3, 2026
GSES Named Distinguished K-Kids Club
Gum Springs Elementary School has been named a K-Kids Distinguished Club by the Kiwanis International for the 2025-26 school year.
June 3, 2026
Dr. Leonard Approved As EJMS Assistant Principal
The Jackson County Board of Education has approved Dr. Susan Leonard as the new assistant principal at East Jackson Middle School. Dr. Leonard will begin her duties at EJMS this July.
June 3, 2026
EJHS, JCHS Named AP Honor Schools By GaDoe
East Jackson High School and Jackson County High School have both been named 2026 AP Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.
June 3, 2026
Jakes Approved As Principal of Empower
The Jackson County Board of Education has approved Mrs. Lacey Jakes as the new principal of the Empower College and Career Center. Jakes will begin her duties with Empower on July 1.
June 3, 2026
GaDoe Honors Five JCSS Schools
Five schools within the Jackson County School System were recognized by the Georgia Department of Education and state Superintendent Richard Woods during a ceremony at Legacy Knoll Middle School.
June 3, 2026
JCHS' Hayes Named Region 8 Athletic Director of the Year
For the second time in three years, Jackson County High School's Brad Hayes is the region's best athletic director.
June 3, 2026
EJHS Tolbert Named GHP Finalist
East Jackson High School's Titus Tolbert has been named a finalist for the prestigious Governor's Honors Program.
June 3, 2026
LKMS' Barber Named Region's Media Specialist of the Year
Legacy Knoll Middle School media specialist Meg Barber has been named the 2026 Georgia Library Media Association's Northeast Georgia Region Library Media Specialist of the Year.
June 3, 2026
Chase, Raettig Named Assistant Principals at JCHS
The Jackson County Board of Education has approved the hires of a pair of new assistant principals at Jackson County High School for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Announces 2026 Valedictorians, Salutatorian
The Jackson County School System is proud to announce its Class of 2026 Valedictorians and Salutatorian for both East Jackson High School and Jackson County High School.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Awarded Grab The Tab Grant To Wipe Away Student Meal Debt
The Jackson County School System has been named a winner of the Grab The Tab grant from Zee Zees. This grant will wipe away all current student meal debt within the system, which is currently at $73,0
June 3, 2026
Three JCSS Students Named GHP Finalists
Three students within the Jackson County School System have been named finalists for the prestigious Governor's Honors Program.
June 3, 2026
Malcolm Mitchell, Georgia Reads Visits HES
Former University of Georgia and New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell, now the Georgia Reads Literacy Coach for the state, visited Heroes Elementary School on Wednesday.
June 3, 2026
BOE Approves Three New Elementary Assistant Principals
The Jackson County Board of Education approved the hires of three new elementary school assistant principals on Monday night.
June 3, 2026
Ryan Brooks Appointed to Jackson County BOE
The Jackson County Board of Education voted Monday night to appoint Mr. Ryan Brooks to fill a now vacant seat for District 3. Brooks will be sworn in later this month during the Board of Education's a
June 3, 2026
JCSS Announces Leadership for HHS, New Principal for JCHS
The Jackson County Board of Education took a major step in opening the system's third high school on Monday night.
June 3, 2026
Peevy Named Assistant Principal at MES
Brittany Peevy has been approved as the new assistant principal at Maysville Elementary School following a Board of Education work session on Thursday night.
June 3, 2026
WJES Named John W. Harris Leadership Award Winner
West Jackson Elementary School has been named a John W. Harris Leadership Award Winner by National Beta, the organization announced Wednesday.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Awarded Georgia Reads Grant
The Jackson County School System has been awarded a Georgia Reads Community Award grant worth $20,000 to further strengthen local literacy initiatives throughout the school system.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Announces Three New Elementary Principals
The Jackson County Board of Education approved the hire of three elementary principals during a called meeting on Wednesday morning.
June 3, 2026
EJHS Named Gold Level AP Honor School
East Jackson High School has been named a Gold Level AP (Advanced Placement) Honor School, an accomplishment achieved by just 15 percent of high schools from throughout the nation.
June 3, 2026
Heroes Elementary School Named BETA School of Merit
Heroes Elementary School has been named a 2025-26 National BETA School of Merit, becoming the ninth school within the Jackson County School System to earn the distinction this year.
June 3, 2026
JCHS Recognized With 2024-25 College Success Award
Jackson County High School has been named a recipient of the 2024-25 College Success Award by GreatSchools.org, the organization announced over the Thanksgiving break.
June 3, 2026
GHSA Completes Region Alignments Ahead of 2026-28 Cycle
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has finalized its 2026-28 reclassification and region alignments.
June 3, 2026
EJHS Named Breakout School Award Winner by GASSP
East Jackson High School has been recognized as the Distinguished Breakout High School award winner by the Georgia Association of Secondary Principals (GASSP).
June 3, 2026
JCSS Shows Significant Improvement In Latest CCRPI Data
The Jackson County School System has shown notable improvement in the latest College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) results released by the Georgia Department of Education.
June 3, 2026
Five JCSS Schools Tabbed Literacy, Math Leaders by GaDoe
The Georgia Department of Education has recognized five schools within the Jackson County School System as Literacy or Math Leaders — two of which earned distinction in both categories.
June 3, 2026
Eight JCSS Schools Ranked Among Nation's Best Elementary, Middle Schools
Eight schools within the Jackson County School System have been ranked inside the U.S. News and World Report's latest rankings of the best elementary and middle schools in the country.
June 3, 2026
Empower Named Lighthouse School By Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
The Empower College and Career Center has been named a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, the highest honor bestowed upon the organization.
June 3, 2026
JCSS BOE Named Exemplary Board For Third Consecutive Year
The Jackson County Board of Education has once again been named an Exemplary Board by the Georgia Schools Boards Association.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Scores Above State, National Level on SAT Exams
Students within the Jackson County School System have once again achieved average scores higher than the state and national level on the SAT exam.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Class of 2025 Posts Graduation Rate of 95.2%
The Jackson County School System's graduating class of 2025 posted a 95.2 percent graduation rate, coming in eight points ahead of the state average, according to a release by GaDoe.
June 3, 2026
WJES Named BETA School of Merit
West Jackson Elementary School has been named a 2025-26 National BETA School of Merit, the organization announced Friday.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Approves Final Budget, Full Millage Rollback Rate
The Jackson County Board of Education approved the final Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on Thursday. The budget includes a full millage rollback rate, the first inside Jackson County since 2015.
June 3, 2026
Six JCSS Schools Named Heart Safe Schools by CHOA
Six schools within the Jackson County School System have been named Heart Safe Schools by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
June 3, 2026
JCHS' Cersey Named Semifinalist For National Merit Scholarship Program
Jackson County High School senior Drake Cersey has been named a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
June 3, 2026
Six JCSS Schools Named PBIS Distinguished Schools
Six schools within the Jackson County School System have been named PBIS Distinguished Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.
June 3, 2026
EJHS, JCHS Ranked Inside U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools
Both high schools within the Jackson County School System have one again been ranked inside the U.S. News & World Report's list of Best High Schools.
June 3, 2026
JCSS Named 2025 AJC Top Workplace, Education Industry Top Workplace
For the second consecutive year, the Jackson County School System has been named a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, along with an Education Industry Top Workplace.
June 3, 2026
Seven JCSS Schools Named BETA Schools of Merit
Seven schools within the Jackson County School System were named 2024-25 BETA Schools of Merit by the National BETA organization.
June 3, 2026
EJMS Opens Eagles Nest Food Pantry
East Jackson Middle School held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for the Eagles Nest, a locally operated food pantry for families of students attending any East Jackson school.
June 3, 2026
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