FortifyFL is an application that can be downloaded to your smart phone to allow parents and students to anonymously report suspicious activity or threats directly to school officials, local law enforcement and FDLE.  You can download the application at: https://getfortifyfl.com.

Tiger Hotline allows anonymous texts for reporting of unsafe behaviors such as bullying, self-harm, drugs on campus, planned fights, and any other threat to the school environment.  The number of the person that is reporting is not seen, so the text should included important details.

SEE SOMETHING - SAY SOMETHING

The Jefferson County School Board will hold it's Regular Board Meeting, Monday, January 14, 2019 at 6 pm at the District Office, located at 1490 W Washington St. Monticello, FL 32344. Public is invited to attend

The District Office will be closed Monday, December 24, 2018, thru Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Medicare Retiree Advantage Rates:

One Medicare: $245.89

Two Medicare: $491.78

One Medicare + Spouse: $1,336.91

Medicare + Family: $2,264.29

These rates will go into effect January 1, 2019

The Jefferson County School Board voted on a new Insurance Plan with Capital Health Plan on Thursday night, December 13, 2018, at an Emergency Board Meeting, held at the district office.  The Board approved plan 3101 for Retiree's and Employee's, for 2019, with a unanimous vote.  

More information will be posted as soon as it's available.

The Jefferson County School Board will hold an Emergency Meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:00pm, at the School District Office, located at 1490 W Washington St., Monticello, FL 32344,  for the purpose of approving a Health Insurance plan for 2019.

Hurricane Michael continues to intensify.

Jefferson County School Board will hold a Special Board Meeting for the Adoption of the Final 2018/2019 Budget Monday, September 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The Regular School Board Meeting will immediately follow the Special Meeting. The public is invited to attend.  The meeting will be held at the District Office located at 1490 W Washington Street, Monticello, Fl 32344

Dear Parents, Students, Staff and Community Members:            

This week we face a tremendous challenge – a hurricane of epic proportions appears headed directly at Jefferson County.  Schools are closed on Monday, September 11 and Tuesday, September 12.  Monday’s planned School Board meeting is being reschedule to Monday, September 18, 2017

General Population Centers provide a temporary place to stay during an emergency, and offer basic needs like food and water, whereas, special needs shelters offer medical assistance.  The following shelters are open in our region – Jefferson Somerset School, located at 50 David Road,  is open as are Lawton Chiles High School (pet friendly) located at 7200 Lawton Chiles Ln, Tallahassee; Florida High School 3000 Schoolhouse Rd., Tallahassee (special needs shelter).  Madison County Central School (special needs shelter) located at Hwy 90 E, Madison will open on Saturday, September 8, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. 

Please contact the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center at 850.342.0211 for additional information or assistance.  Prepare for the storm and stay off the road – we will meet this challenge together.

Marianne Arbulu, Superintendent of Schools

The public is invited to a Special Meeting on July 20, 2017, at the 1490 West Washington St district office beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The purpose of the meeting is to obtain Board permission to advertise the TRIM notices.  The file can be viewed by clicking the following link:

https://app.eduportal.com/share/258c627e-6d53-11e7-9244-00155d645900

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for July 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will  be held at 1490 W. Washington Street in the board room. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet: https://app.eduportal.com/share/583170b2-658c-11e7-b319-00155d645900

A Jefferson County School Board Emergency Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 22 at 4:00 PM.  Agenda to be announced.

2017 3rd Grade Summer Reading Camp

Location:

Jefferson Elementary School
960 East Rocky Branch Road
Monticello, FL 32344

Dates:

June 1, 2017
June 5-8, 2017
June 12-15, 2017
June 19-22, 2017
June 26-29, 2017

Times:

Breakfast:  7:45 - 8:00 AM
Instruction:  8:00 - 11:00 AM
Lunch:  11:00 - 11:30 AM
Instruction:  11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dismissal:  2:00 PM

The Jefferson County School District is pleased to provide virtual courses with certified instructors for GED Preparatory classes and Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes for adult learners!

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A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for May 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will  be held at 1490 W. Washington Street in the board room. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet. Forward any questions to the district office at (850)342-0100. 

Regular School Board Meeting 5/8/2017/userfiles/204/my files/05-08-17 regular board meeting packet.pdf?id=1628

A Jefferson County School Board Emergency Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, June 22 at 4:00 PM.  Agenda to be announced.

Special Board Meeting Packet 04/18/17

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for April 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM. This meeting will be held at 1490 W. Washington Street, Monticello. Please view the link below to download the meeting packet. Questions may be directed to the District Office at (850)342-0100.

School Board Workshop April 13, 2017

A regular school board meeting has been scheduled for April 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the JCMHS Cafeteria on 50 David Road, Monticello. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. Contact the district office at (850)342-0100 with any questions.

Regular School Board Meeting April 10, 2017

A special School Board Meeting has been scheduled for April 6, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at 1490 W. Washington Street in Monticello. Please contact the District Office with any questions at (850)342-0100. Select the link below to download/view the meetings packet.

Special School Board Meeting April 6, 2017

The School Board Meeting for tonight, April 3, 2017, has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. Please forward any questions to the District Office at (850)342-0100.

Join FloridaShines’ Virtual College Week April 4-6. The three-day webinar event will provide school counselors, students and parents with information about college admissions, financial aid, and career planning. The event speakers are experts in their fields and ready to share their knowledge. Virtual College Night is a FREE event funded by the state of Florida.

VirtualCollegeWeek.org

Somerset Academy will have 2-3 representatives available to answer any questions the community may have on Monday, March 20th starting at 6:00 PM. The full team will be available on Tuesday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM prior to the School Board meeting. All activites will be at the JCMHS cafeteria. Please click "Read More" to view the flyer. 

A Jeffersosn County School Board Emergency Workshop has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM.  The reason for this Workshop is Charter Presentations and Discussion.  The Workshop will be held at the Jefferson County Middle/High School Cafeteria located at 50 David Road, Monticello, FL.  Any questions or concerns related to this Workshop can be directed to the District Office by calling 850-342-0100.

February 28, 2017 Emergency Workshop

A Jefferson County School Board workshop has been scheduled for February 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The Board Workshop scheduled for February 23, 2017 will now be held at JCMHS Cafeteria located at 50 David Road, Monticello, FL. Please select the link below to download/view the workshop packet. Contact the District Office at (850)342-0100 with any questions.

February 23, 2017 School Board Workshop Packet

Jefferson County School Board will meet on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM.  The meeting is held at the School Board Office 1490 West Washington Street.  Click here for the meeting packet

A special School Board Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 PM. It will be held at 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the meeting packet. All questions regarding this meeting may be directed to the District Office at (850)342-0100. 

Special School Board Meeting February 9, 2017

The Jefferson County Middle/High TOP Parent Meeting will be held Monday, February 6th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the JCMHS Media Center. The Jefferson County Elementary School TOP Parent Meeting will be held Monday, February 6th from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the JES Media Center. Any questions regarding these meetings may be directed to your child's school. 

The community is invited to attend a facilitated community forum to be held on Tuesday, January 31, at the Jefferson County Middle/High School cafeteria beginning at 6:00 PM. As a part of the district administration's strategic planning process, the forum is intended to capture and prioritize stakeholder concerns, issues, and potential solutions to improve our education system. Interested parties can call the District Office for further information. 

Jefferson and Aucilla went head to head the night of January 24, 2017 at the district spelling bee. The night proved to be first-rate for Jefferson as the first and second place prizes went to Jasicianna Tice and Moncia Campos, both 8th graders at JCMHS. Congratulations ladies! We are very proud of you!

Pictured L-R: Moncia Campos (2nd Place) & Jasicianna Tice (1st Place).

A Special School Board Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday 1/23/2017. All Board meetings are held at 1490 W. Washington Street.

Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Taking place January 23-27, 2017 at JCMHS the theme of Literacy Week is "Literacy Changes our World". Please view the flyer below for more details.

A special board meeting has been scheduled for 1/13/2017 at 10 AM. The meeting will take place at 1490 W. Washington Street, Monticello. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet.

Special Board Meeting 1/13/2017

Jefferson County School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2017 starting at 6:00 PM. School Board Meetings are held at the District Office at 1490 W. Washington Street. For more information please call 342-0100.

January 9, 2017 Regular Meeting Packet

Jefferson County School Board December Meeting - Dec 21, 2016 - 1490 West Washington Street.
 

Click more for links to Agenda and Packet

Jefferson County School Board will meet in Special Meeting 11/28/2016.

1490 West Washington Street
6:00 PM

Agenda

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. CALL TO SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. APPROVE AGENDA
5. SUPERINTENDENTS ADDRESS
6. AGENDA ITEMS
a. Discuss and Approve New Budget
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. FINAL COMMENTS

The Jefferson County School Board Reorganizational Meeting has been scheduled for November 22nd at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet. 

Reorganization Meeting November 22, 2016

Monticello Downtown Community Christmas will be held on Friday December 2nd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. East Dogwood Street will feature local nonprofit organizations selling homemade crafts and drinks, there will be also be free facepainting and free balloon animals!  The tree lighting is at 6:15pm and Santa arrives at 6:30 pm! 

Please view the flyer for more information.

A regular Board Meeting has been scheduled for October 10th at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet. 

October 10th Regular Board Meeting

Save the date! Dad's, take your child to school on 9/28. All father figures are welcome.

An emergency Board Meeting has been scheduled for September 27 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please view the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet.

September 27th Emergency Meeting

A special Board Meeting has been scheduled for September 20th at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please view the link below to download/view the meeting agenda.

September 20th Special Board Meeting

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for September 12th at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting Sept. 12th

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for August 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please click the link below to download the meeting packet. Please contact the district office with any questions. 

August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting Packet

A budget hearing has been scheduled for August 2, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view a copy of the agenda. 

Budget Hearing 08/02/2016

Turning Point will be having their open house on August 8th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Turning Point is located at 575 S. Water Street. Contact Nancy Whitty at (850)342-0525 with questions. 

Florida’s 2016 Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 5, and will end at midnight on Sunday, August 7.

Below is an excerpt from http://www.flgov.com/:

“I encourage parents and families throughout Florida to save money this weekend by shopping for the tax-free school supplies their children need in order to succeed in the classroom,” Governor Scott said. “Getting ready for a new school year can be expensive, and getting a tax break will help families stretch their hard-earned dollars.”

Throughout the weekend, Floridians will be able to purchase specific school supplies, clothing and footwear without paying state and local sales taxes. The tax exemption applies to specific items of clothing and footwear that cost $75 or less, as well as certain school supplies that cost $15 or less. Shoppers and retailers can find a list of tax-exempt items by visiting the Florida Department of Revenue’s website at http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/, in the “Current Topics” box.

A special School Board meeting has been scheduled for July 25 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the agenda packet.

Special Meeting July 25, 2016

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for June 28, 2016 at 5:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the agenda. 

School Board Workshop 6/28/2016

A Special School Board Meeting has been scheduled for June 28, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the agenda.

Special School Board Meeting 6/28/2016

An Executive Meeting has been scheduled for June 13, 2016 at 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the meeting agenda. 

Executive Meeting June 13, 2016

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for June 13, 2016 at 4:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting agenda. 

June 13, 2016 Workshop Agenda

A regular school board meeting has been scheduled for June 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. 

June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Packet

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONTRACTED LEGAL SERVICES

The Jefferson County School Board seeks an individual to provide direct and professional legal counsel and representation tothe School Board as the School Board Attorney on a contracted basis.

Candidates must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the practice of law.  In addition, candidates should have general knowledge of administrative law (specific knowledge of education law is preferred), as well as the ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents in preparing legal opinions and write contracts, policies, procedures and rules.  Interested firms or individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, fees and firm profile to the Jefferson County School Board, Attn:  School Board Attorney Advertisement, 1490 West Washington Street, Monticello, Florida 32344 by 5:00 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016.  Any questions regarding responsibilites and duties of a School Board Attorney, please call 850-342-0100.

Please be advised that the School Board will meet in a Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 5:00 pm to discuss School Board Attorney selection.  Interested firms or individual are invited to attend and give a short presentation.  At 6:00 pm, the School Board will convene a Special Meeting where the School Board will vote to select a School Board Attorney with whom to negotiate a contract for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

The Jefferson County Middle/High School will be providing summer school for students who have failed Algebra I, English I, and English II courses. The purpose of this summer program is to provide these student the opportunity for credit recovery. Students will be able to earn credits for the failed course(s), and students will have the opportunity to take the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) exam or the FSA English Language Arts (ELA) Reading assessment. Attached below is the Summer School 2016 Contract that must be filled out by the student's parent/guardian. Please contact the school if you have any questions. 

Summer School 2016 Contract

A Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for 5/23/2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the meeting agenda.

Special Board Meeting 5/23/2016

Please select the link below to download/print the application for the Edna B. Henry S.T.R.I.V.E $500 Scholarship. Only current graduating Jefferson County Seniors who plan to attend Florida A&M University as a full-time student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply. 

Edna B. Henry S.T.R.I.V.E Scholarship Application

A regular School Board Meeting has been scheduled for May 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet.

Regular School Board Meeting May 9, 2016

Pre K Recruitment for the 3 and 4 year old programs has now begun! Please encourage parents to contact the district office to enroll their students for the 2016-2017 school year.

A special meeting of the Jefferson County School Board will be held In the School Board Meeting Room at 1490 West Washington Street, Monticello, FL at 6:00 PM.

AGENDA

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. APPROVE THE AGENDA
4. CALL TO SIGN UP FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
6. AGENDA ITEMS
a. To Discuss & Consider Judges Order Regarding Proposed Redistricting Map
i. Agenda Item 1
Order on Motions for Summary Judgement (p. 3)
7. FINAL COMMENTS
8. ADJOURN

Click here for a PDF file of the Board Packet

This is a PDF file containing the approved Jefferson County School Calendar for the 16-17 School year. Download Calendar 

A regular School Board Meeting has been scheduled for March 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting March 7, 2016

The Jefferson County School Disitrict is delaying bus pick up until 9 AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 due to severe weather. If you have any questions, please call the Transportation Office at (850) 342-0537. 

The end of the school year is fast approaching! There will be field trips, school and class celebrations and other events where volunteers will be called upon! We need you to be ready! Please complete and submit a volunteer application no later than Monday, March 7, 2016 so that there is time for review, orientation and approval. Our success depends on you! Join us today as a volunteer. You may download an application from the district website, visit the schools' offices for a copy or call Ms. Gloria Cox at 850-342-0809 or 850-342-0965 for assistance!

An Executive Board Meeting has been scheduled for February 29, 2016 at 6:00 PM. This meeting is closed to the public. Please select the link below to download the meeting agenda. 

February 29, 2015 Executive Meeting

A special School Board meeting has been schedule for February 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the meeting packet. 

February 15, 2016 Special Meeting

You are invited to our FREE health

and community partner event at the

Quincy Farm Share site – ¼ miles west of Piggly Wiggly on Hwy 90 Friday, May 6, 2016

From 9:00am-2:00pm

There will be several organizations providing health screenings and other information. Farm Share will distribute free food to residents of Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Franklin and Wakulla Counties

For more information contact:

Dawn@farmshare.org 

 Dave@farmshare.org

sandra.porras-gutierrez@myflfamilies.com 

"Parent Engagement Matters!"

The Jefferson County School District is hosting 3 events to engage parents and students. Please click the 'Read More' link to view the flyer for these 3 events. 

                “Where There’s Breath, There’s Hope!” – Tonier Cain

Monticello, FL: The Jefferson County School District Exceptional Student Education program and SEDNET (The Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities), invites the community to attend its Family Night on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 6:00 p.m in the Kilpatrick Auditorium. Its guest speaker is Ms. Tonier Cain, Co-Founder and Vice President of Trauma Informed Centers of America.
 

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for February 8, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street.

The Jefferson County School District will be hosting a Community Engagement Night, "Where Questions Become Answers". The event will be held at the Kilpatrick Auditorium at 6:00 PM, January 21. Please select the Read More link to view the flyer. 

Community Engagement Night Flyer

Jefferson Elementary School is currently trying to raise $3000 to off-set the cost of sending our 4th graders to St. Augustine and our 5th graders to Epcot at the end of the year. Please donate what you can so we can send our students to these incredible locations. The students would greatly benefit from this opportunity to view historic sites and cutting edge science and technology. Funds are needed no later than the end of March to make the required reservations. The link to the Go Fund Me page is below.

https://www.gofundme.com/t2hsvb8k

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for January 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download a copy of the meeting packet.

Regular School Board Meeting January 11, 2016

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for January 7, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please view the link below to download a copy of the workshop agenda. A copy of the packet for the regular School Board Meeting has also been attached. Topics in the regular meeting packet will be discussed during the workshop.

Workshop Agenda January 7, 2016

Regular School Board Meeting Packet January 11, 2016

A Jefferson County School Board Workshop has been scheduled for 12/10/2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the read more link below to view/download the agenda.

School Board Workshop 12/10/2015 

A School Board Special Meeting has been scheduled for November 24, 2015 at 6 PM. Please select the link below to view the meeting packet.

November 24 ,2015 Special Meeting

Please select the "Read More" link below to view the flyer for the Monticello Community Christmas event held December 4, 2015. 

A regular Jefferson County School Board meeting has been scheduled for October 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting October 12, 2015

A Jefferson County School Board Workshop has been scheduled for October 8, 2015 at 5:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet.

School Board Workshop October 8, 2015

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15 to October 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group’s heritage and culture. Hispanic Heritage Week was approved by president Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and the length of it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period (September 15 – October 15). It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21, respectively.

Hispanic Heritage Month also celebrates the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in North America, starting with the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus on the morning of October 12, 1492. A map of late 18th-century North America shows this presence, from the small outpost of San Francisco founded in the desolate wilderness of Alta California in 1776, through the Spanish province of Texas with its vaqueros (cowboys), to the fortress of St. Augustine, Florida — the first continuous European settlement in North America, founded in 1565, forty-two years before the English landed in Jamestown, Virginia.

For more on Hispanic Heritage Month click here!

On October 7, 2015, the Jefferson County Health Department is sponsoring "Walk to School Day" from 7:00a.m. - 8:00a.m.  JES students, parents, and community leaders are walking from the corners of Chestnut Street, Cypress Street, Rocky Branch Road and Goldberg Street. If you would like additional information, please contact either Jackie Guyton at (850) 342-0907 or Errin Mays at (850) 342-0906.

Sixty classroom teachers in the Jefferson County School District received $230 to purchase classroom instructional materials and supplies for use in teaching their students. For the full story and photos, please select the "Read More" link below. 

Jefferson County Elementary school sponsored  Dads, Donuts and Coffee Day!  Greeted with hot coffee and donuts, fathers and father figures participated in becoming more familiar with Jefferson Elementary and learning how to become more involved on campus and in their child's education. Then the fathers participated in learning with their children in either a reading, math or science activity. "We had over 125 fathers to RSVP however there were more fathers that participate today," said Mr. Key. For more information on how you can become more involved at Jefferson Elementary School, please contact (850) 342-0115. Please select the images below to enlarge. 

The American Graduate Day broadcast, hosted by WFSU, will be aired on October 3 from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The broadcast will feature JCMHS Assistant Principal, Benny Bolden at 11:54 AM. Please see the flyer below for the times when local segments will be airing. 

American Graduate Day Flyer

All father-figures are invited to participate in an activity with their student on September 30, 2015 at 7:30 AM, JES Media Center. Please select the link below to download and fill out the RSVP form for this event. Please return the form to your student's teacher no later than September 25th. 

Dad's, Donuts, and Coffee Event Form

A special School Board meeting has been scheduled for September 21, 2015 at 5:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/view the meeting packet.

Special School Board Meeting September 21, 2015

Jefferson Elementary School is holding Curriculum Night on September 22, 2015 at 5:30 PM. Please select the flyer below to view full size. 

An essay contest was held for the Jefferson Elementary 4th grade last week to explain why it important to remember 9/11. The top three essays were highlighted during the community 9/11 ceremony on Friday, 9/11/2015 at the United Methodist Church.  The winners are Ruth Perez (First Place, cash prize of $75), Jaycie Breland (Second Place, cash prize of $50), and Elizabeth Houck (Thrid Place, cash prize of $25). Select the links below to view the winning essays. 

Ruth Perez (1st Place) Essay

Jaycie Breland (2nd Place) Essay

Elizabeth Houck (3rd Place) Essay

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for September 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting September 14, 2015

PARENTS! YOUR CHILD CAN DO IT!
Before you or your child becomes too stressed out about their future, know that staying in school to earn a diploma is the first important step to being successful in life. A diploma is the ticket to:

• Higher education at any college or university;
• A job; and
• High school graduates earn an average of $143/week more than dropouts.  Dropping out of high school could equal a $479/week loss of earning power.

?In looking beyond a job, a diploma can mean:

• A greater chance of living above the poverty line;
• More likely to qualify for car, home loans and student loans; and
• Graduating will boost your chld's self-esteem, and may allow your child to be an excellent role model for their siblings and friends.?

Your child's teachers, administration and District staff want to partner with you in ensuring your child's success.  We encourage you keep the lines of communication open and let us know what we are doing well or how we can improve.  We love to hear from you!

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for September 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting packet. 

School Board Workshop Packet September 8, 2015

The Jefferson County School Board will hold its Final Budget Hearing on September 8, 2015 at 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to view/download a copy of the meeting packet. 

Final Budget Hearing September 8, 2015

Please select the image below to download the 2015 Varisty Football Schedule Flyer. 

Jefferson Elementary School has partnered with Charleston Wrap for our major fundraising campaign this year. There are over 500 high quality items to choose from and every purchase you make earns much needed money for our school. 

Simply click the logo to the left of your screen or go to www.charlestonwrap.com to shop. All items purchased will ship directly to you and there is free shipping on all orders over $75. 

Please select the "Read More" link below to find out how to help our school!

Due to last Friday's inclement weather, the celebration of Sandy Sheppard's life was rescheduled for this Friday, September 4th at 6:45 PM. 

Please join us this Friday evening as we honor the life of Sandy Sheppard, wife Coach Aaron Sheppard, who passed away on August 18, 2015. Wear pink in honor of her fight against breast cancer. Select the flyer below to enlarge. 

A Jefferson County Special School Board Meeting has been scheduled for August 25, 2015 at 6:30 PM. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet. 

School Board Special Meeting August 25, 2015

A Jefferson County School Board Workshop has been scheduled for August 25, 2015 at 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of a meeting packet.

School Board Workshop August 25, 2015

The Jefferson School District office has returned to normal business hours Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

CONGRATULATIONS
NATIONAL FFA FINALIST JAKE LONG!
Jake will represent the District on the National stage in Louisville, Kentucky on October 28-31, 2015.  We are extremely proud of Jake and his efforts that will be receiving National attention this Fall. Any FFA members that wish to contribute towards Jake's trip may do so at the School District offices Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
 

A regular School Board Meeting has been scheduled for August 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download and view a copy of the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting August 10, 2015 

        OPEN HOUSE IS COMING!

JES:  August 13th @ 4:30 - 6:30 PM
JCMHS:  August 13th @ 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Turning Point:  August 11th (by invitation only)

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. 

For more information about parent's and student's rights under FERPA, please visit www2.ed.gov.
 

Click the following link to view the budget summary and capital outlay:

Budget Summary/Capital Outlay 2015-2016 Fiscal Year

Click the link below to downliad and view a copy of the Budget Hearing Packet:

Budget Hearing Packet August 3, 2015

The Jefferson County School District is advertising it's new Student Code of Conduct. Please select the link below to download and view a copy of the new Student Code of Conduct. 

2015-2016 Jefferson County Student Code of Conduct

Please note the following start times for Jefferson County Schools:

JES:        7:45 AM - 3:15 PM

JCMHS:  9:00 AM - 3:50 PM

Turning Point:  9:00 AM - 3:40 PM         

Questions may be directed to each school site.

A School Board workshop has been scheduled for July 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the packet. 

School Board Workshop July 23, 2015

A special School Board meeting has been scheduled on July 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet.

Special School Board Meeting July 23, 2015

Students turning four and five years old will need additional  shots prior to the start of school. The updated shot record needs to be turned into the school. Please check with your doctor in order to know what shots your child will need . If you need a copy of your childs shot record please come by the school to see the school nurse.

Students who will be in seventh grade next year will need a dose of Tdap (tetanu) . Please check with your Doctor and provide proof to school prior to August 17. Contact the School Nurse for more information.

Sandra Saunders, School Board Member District 2, will host a second Community Forum on Thursday, July 30th @ 6:30 PM. School Board members from each District along with Superintendent Al Cooksey and District Administrators will be present to entertain and answer questions from students, parents and community members in regards to the state of the school district and the upcoming school year.  The forum will be held in the JCMHS Cafetorium located at 50 David Road, Monticello.

We hope to see you there!

Students attending the 21st Century Performing Arts Conservatory program will hold an art exhibit on the Elementary School campus on July 15, 2015 from 9 AM - 4 PM. 

If you would like more information, please contact Curtis Hagan at (850)342-0964 or
curtis.hagan@jeffersonschooldistrict.org.

A regular School Board Meeting has been scheduled for July 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download/print a copy of the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting July 13, 2015

Jake Long, 11th grader at Jefferson Middle/High School, has won 1st place in his category and division at the AgriScience Fair with his research project entitled "Monitoring Wildlife Populations Based on Feeding". Mr. Long now qualifies to send his applications and a written report to the national level. Applications will be judged this summer.

Mr. Long also placed 2nd statewide in the Job Interview Career Development Event. This event is designed for FFA members to develop, practice and demonstrate skills needed in seeking employment in the agricultural industry.

Congratulations Jake Long!  

Students that need to obtain a passing score on Algebra 1 EOC can retake the exam on July 14-15. Makeups are scheduled for July 16. Also, students who took Biology 1, Algebra 2, US History or Geometry and missed the EOC during the Spring term can take the exam during this testing opportunity. Credit cannot be given in these courses for students that did not take the EOC.

Students can contact the school to see if they need to take one of the exams. 

Please contact the Guidance Office at (850)997-3555 should you have questions. 

Below you will find the lists of school supplies for each grade level. Please select the link to view the list and print it. Contact the school should you have any questions. 

Pre-K

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

2015-2016 Dress expectations have been released. Please select the "Read More" link to view the full story.

 
NEW TITLE I PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY

The Jefferson County School District announces open enrollment for its first Prekindergarten Academy.  The program will target eighteen (18) four-year olds who demonstrate academic need.  Students must be four years old by or before Sept. 1, 2015. This full-day program will be offered at NO COST to parents; however, parents will be responsible for transportation to and from school.
IMPORTANT: Potential scholars must participate in the screening scheduled by appointment only;
If selected, regular attendance is mandatory;
Parents/guardians must attend all four (4) Parent Meetings which will be scheduled throughout the 2015-2016 school year;
Title I Prekindergarten Academy begins August 24, 2015.

Parents are encouraged to contact Ms. Tomura Byrd in the Federal Programs Office at 342-0100 to schedule an appointment for the mandatory screening.

NOTE:  Children who qualify for another educational program through JCSD (i.e. ESE PreK) are not eligible for the Title I Prekindergarten Academy

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUSPENDED 

The Jefferson County School District announces that the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) has been suspended for the 2015-2016 school year, as determined by the Florida Department of Education.  Students who are zoned to attend public school in Jefferson County must attend.  OSP will not be offered for new participants.  Students who were granted the OSP in previous years will not be affected.

For more information on the suspension of OSP, please visit:  http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/K-12-scholarship-programs/osp

JCMHS Seniors will graduate tonight at 7:00 PM in the Kilpatrick Auditorium located on Water Street.

The teachers and staff of JES wish to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the local business and community groups that supported Teacher Appreciation Week which was May 4th - 8th.  The following helped to make the week extra special through their generosity and time:

• Christ Episcopal Church
• First Presbyterian Church
• John Denham House Bed and Breakfast
• Katrina's Kitchen
• Winn Dixie
• Farmes and Merchants Bank
• Piggly Wiggly
• Badcocks
• Tillman Funeral Home
• Monticello Health and Fitness
• JES PTO and SAC Committees
• Friends of the Library: Tri-County Electric, Walker's Dairy, Steve Hall and Waukeenah Fertilizer
• Beta Sigma Phi
• FUMC
• Walton Adams II
• Pizza Hut
• Triumphant Faith Church of God in Christ, Quincy
• Electric City Wheels
• Grinds

Elijah Key, Principal
Elizabeth DeCardenas, Assistant Principal

"Thanks to an outpouring of support from members of our community in Monticello and others across the country, I can happily report that we have met our goal of $5,000 dollars raised for the purchase of new books for the Jefferson Elementary School Library. On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff let me thank all of you so much for your generosity! Everyone here is eagerly anticipating the close of our fundraising campaign onMay 29th and the subsequent arrival of brand new books to our library. Additional donations in excess of our original goal will still be gladly accepted until the official end of the campaign later this month. Again, you have our great thanks and appreciation for the support." Benjamin Blue, Media Specialist, Jefferson Elementary School

A School Board meeting has been scheduled for May 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting May 11, 2015

The Jefferson Elementary School is now selling yearbooks. Yearbooks will be sold between 04/22 - 04/30. The price is $11.00 per book. All books must be pre-ordered. 

An Executive School Board Meeting has been scheduled for April 27, 2015 at 4:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. This meeting is closed to the public. Please select the link below to download a copy of the packet. 

Executive School Board Meeting April 27, 2015

A School Board Workshop will be held April 9, 2015 at 5:30 PM and the regular monthly meeting will be held April 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM. Both will be held at 1490 W. Washington Street. The information contained in the attached packet will be discussed at both. 

School Board Packet April 9, 2015 & April 13, 2015

(Back, L-R) Sean Prevatt, St. Johns County; Lisa Dorris, Suwannee County; Benjamin Blue, Taylor County. (Front, L-R) Reathea Knowles, Jefferson County; Carmen Bush, Holmes County; Lauren Jones, Nassau County.

The first class of new Florida school districts lunchroom directors graduated today from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' New Directors Academy. 

The new directors -  Benny Blue, Taylor County; Carmen Bush, Holmes County; Lauren Jones, Nassau County; Lisa Dorris, Suwannee County; Reathea Knowles, Jefferson County; and Sean Prevatt, St. Johns County - spent the past year in the program that included classroom instruction, online coaching, mentoring, and on-site collaboration to improve food service operation in schools across the state. 

Congratulations to Jefferson County's Reathea Knowles!

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY invites interested parties to participate in a public sale of surplus vehicles.  Vehicles include school buses, autos and golf carts. Interested parties can participate by visiting www.publicsurplus.com and complete the following steps:  (1) Log onto publicsurplus.com, (2) Select the region (Florida), (3) Select the agency (Jefferson County School Board).  Bidding will commence on March 18th and close on April 1, 2015.  All winning bids will be indicated on the public surplus website.  Please call the District Office at 850-342-0100 if any difficulties are encountered.  District staff may help individuals to log on, but may not assist bidders in placing bids for the merchandise.  All items are sold as-is, and merchandise pictures are available at www.publicsurplus.com.

The JES library is holding a spring fundraiser for the purchase of new books from Feb. 4th - May 29th, click "Read More" below for additional details 

JCMHS will conduct computer based testing for the FSA Writing for ninth graders begining at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, March 3, and tenth graders begining at 12:00 Noon

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for February 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the workshop packet. 

School Board Workshop Packet February 24, 2015

A Special School Board Meeting has been scheduled for February 16, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the packet.

Special Board Meeting February 16, 2015

Last Friday, the STEM Scholars showed their creative skills in the Engineering Design Challenge as they took bags of "stuff" and turned them into Rube Goldberg devices. Their ultimate goal, through a series of six transitions, was to dump a capsule that contained a sponge animal into a container and thus, "Grow an Animal". "We are extremely proud of our STEM Scholars. These students continue to be shining star of the good things that are happening at our school," stated Mr. Wille Saffo. Please view the photos from this event in the District Photo Gallery. 

A School Board Meeting will be held on February 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the board packet. 

Jefferson County School Board Meeting February 9, 2015

JCMHS Senior, Elicia Brewster, was featured on WFSU's Voices From the Classroom. The radio spot will air January 29, 2015 at 7:04 PM and again this weekend at 9:38 AM (Saturday and Sunday) on WFSU-FM 88.9. Click the link below to listen to the radio spot on WFSU's website. 

http://americangraduate.wfsu.org/blogs/voices-classroom/elicia-brewster/

On Saturday January 10, 2015, the JCMHS JV Cheerleaders competed in the Inferno Cheer and Dance Competition. The girls' hardwork paid off as they placed 1st in the Middle School Cheer division and the Best Jumps Overall. Congratulations JCMHS JV Cheerleaders!

January 12th's School Board Meeting has been MOVED from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Board Room at 1490 W. Washington Street.

A School Board Special Meeting has been scheduled for January 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the agenda. 

School Board Special Meeting January 12, 2015

A School Board Executive Meeting has been scheduled for January 20, 2015 at 2:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. This meeting is closed to the public. Please select the link below to download the agenda.

School Board Executive Meeting January 20, 2015 

Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed the week of January 5-9 as Florida First Responder Appreciation Week.  Every day, thousands of Floridians risk their lives to protect our families and provide us with safety and medical assistance any time we may need it.  The Jefferson County School District is proud of our local safety providers, and appreciate all that they do to ensure that our County's citizens are safe and well taken care of.  Special recognition is given to local law enforcement that provide the services of School Resource Officers on each of our campuses.  These gentlemen ensure that our students remain safe while they are on our campuses.

Jefferson County Middle/High School 12th grade student, Nikolas Branham, was recently the focus of a news story for the Washington Post. The story tells of Branham's difficult life and the descion he made to join the United States Army. The Jefferson County School District wishes you the very best in your future endeavors Nikolas. 

Select the link below to read this inspirational story of one of our very own. 

Football, the military, and one Florida high school student's difficult choice

 POLAR EXPRESS DAY at JES!  A favorite of JES students and staff returns again this year!  JES students will enjoy a day designed around Polar Express on Friday, December 19, 2014.  Parents may call the school at 342-0115 if information has not arrived home via your student's teacher.

Zackary Bell was named the district’s top 11th grader as this year’s Sunshine State Scholar for 2014- 2015. He has been a member of the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars program for three years. Zack Bell is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph and Cathy Bell of Monticello, Florida. He is an 11th grader at Jefferson County Middle/High School. He is an honor student and a member of JROTC Program.

The alternate STEM Sunshine State Scholar is Elicia Brewster. Elicia is an 11th grader at Jefferson County Middle/High. She is the daughter of Early and Stacy Brewster of Monticello, Florida.

Please congragulate both of these students when you see them!

A regular school board meeting will be held December 8, 2014 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Courthouse Annex on Water Street.  Please select the tab entitled, "School Board Information," for access to the Board packet. 

Please select the link below to view the morning annoucements from Jefferson Elementary School.

WJES Morning News 11/25/2014

CHANGE OF VENUE
School Board Special Meeting scheduled for Nov. 18th
will be held in the
WATER STREET AUDITORIUM
beginning at 5:30 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience

CHANGE OF VENUE FOR NOVEMBER 10TH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING!
The Jefferson County School Board will meet in the Water Street Auditorium for their monthly Board meeting on Nov. 10th.  Said meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
 

A regular School Board Meeting has been scheduled for November 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. 

November 10, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting

A School Board Special Meeting has been scheduled for November 18, 2014 at 5:30 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet. 

School Board Special Meeting November 18, 2014

October 27-31st is Red-Ribbon Week.  Beginning in 1985, Red Ribbon Week draws attention to the health and social-economic dangers of drug use. The 2014 theme for Red Ribbon week is, "Love Yourself-Be Drug Free." It is important to note that when we take good care of ourself, whether it is eating right, exercising, or not partaking in dangerous habits, we enable ourself to be a tool to serve others, and we are well on our way to living a long and productive life.  The Florida Department of Children and Families is the state's authority for mental health services.  If you know of someone who needs help with a substance abuse problem, the Department can be reached by calling, 877-229-9098 extension 326504.

A School Board workshop will be held October 29, 2014 at 1:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the workshop packet. 

School Board Workshop October 29, 2014

"Whether storming the beaches of Normandy, holding the line at Bunker Hill, or braving the perils of a Desert Storm, America's citizen soldiers have never failed to rise to the challenge (J. Reynell)." Originally labeled Armistice Day, in 1954 President Eisenhower changed the official name to Veteran's Day, in an effort to honor all who have faithfully served in our nation's Armed Services.
     Always observed on November 11th, Veteran's Day is a perfect opportunity to show support for our men and women who have served, and who currently serve in the Armed Services.  A voluntary service, these men and women choose to protect the freedoms we take for granted, and uphold the constitution; a document whose contents have become lesser known, yet it is that document that guarantees those rights and freedoms that our men and women serve to protect.
     Veteran's Day; a perfect opportunity to fly your flag, attend a parade or ceremony, or most importantly, shake the hand or hug the neck of a Veteran and sincerely thank them for their service.

As many in the community are aware, the United States has been experiencing a nationwide outbreak of the Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) associated with severe respiratory illness that has been especially harmful to children. At the same time, there may also be questions about the Ebola virus. To address both public concerns, the U.S. Department of Education and their federal health partners have a number of informational resources to share with the community.

Please click the 'Read More' link below to view this entire article along with the numerous resources that are being offered. 

WFSU spent some time in Jefferson County taping segments for the national broadcast of American Graduate Day. This was a 7 hour broadcast on Saturday, September 27th that WFSU aired. Three of our very own were featured during this program! Please select the "Read More" link below to view this news article and clips.

WFSU will be working with the Jefferson County Library to launch a series of Educational Workshops for parents and childcare providers. The first of this series will be held tomorrow, October 14th at 6:00 PM. The theme is Fall Fun. The library will be providing dinner. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Fall Fun Educational Workshop Flyer

The District is excited to announce that the Commissioner of Education, Pam Stewart, is coming to Jefferson Elementary School on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.  Mrs. Stewart will be reading to elementary students as a part of the school's Read for the Record initiative.  She will read to a few classes as will other, "celebrity" readers.  Additional readers include local elected officials, members of Altrusa, and District office staff.

A regular School Board meeting will be held Monday, October 13th at 6:00 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. 

October 13, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting

Congratulations goes to Briana Robinson, a Senior at JCMHS, who has been nominated by school administration for the Wendy's High School Heisman.  A high honor based upon athletic and leadership qualities.  The District commends Briana on her high work ethic, and her investment in other students through her tutoring.  She is a fine example of a stellar student, athlete, and classmate.

The McTeacher's Night Fundraiser will be held at the Monticello McDonald's Restaurant Thursday, October 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. All that is required is for you to buy dinner at the local McDonald's restaurant and McDonald's will give the Jefferson County School District 15% of the total sales made during those hours!

McTeacher Nights will be held once a month and give the district a wonderful opportunity to raise money for special projects, programs, and supplies we need.

A sign-in sheet will be made available to teachers, friends, parents, students, and all supporters to sign (by school) to determine what percentage of the money raised will be given back to each school. 

Below you will find the flyer for this event. Come out and support the TIGERS!

McTeacher's Night Flyer

Parents and Students:

Please be aware testing will be taking place on October 15, 2014 at JCMHS. Below you will find the list of tests and those that can take them:

- Readistep 7th & 8th Grade Testing

- FCAT 10 Retakes (11th & 12th Graders ONLY!)

- PSAT 9th/10th/11th* (ONLY those who have passed the FCAT!)

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Terrell Davis at (850)997-3555.

The Jefferson County School District will be hosting a Jefferson County Educator's Football Fiesta Night September 26 at 6:30 pm. Come by the District Office at 6:30 pm and bring a Mexican dish to share. You will get into the game for free and be recognized during half-time. Please select the image below to download the flyer for this event. This event is only for the educator's of the Jefferson County School District. Please contact Nancy Whitty with any questions.

Los padres / tutores :
A continuación encontrará el folleto para la Noche de Currículo Escuela Primaria, 7 de octubre. Por favor, seleccione la imagen para descargar una copia del folleto.

Saturday, September 27th, WFSU will be holding their third annual American Graduate Day. Three members of the Jefferson County School District will be featured: Elijah Key, JES Principal; Nancy Whitty, Director of Communications; and Stefan Roberts, JCMHS Student! Below you will find the flyer for this program. Select it to download a copy. Tune in and support our district!

Are you the parent of a high school Junior?  If you can answer, "yes" to that question, you may want to to utilize the following helpful hints:  1) check your child's status towards meeting high school graduation requirements.  It is as easy as calling the Guidance Counselor to make arrangements for your child and you to review your child's transcript.  Set up a time for you and your child to meet with the Counselor to determine the best college options.  2)  As a Junior, it is important to start keeping track of important dates, i.e. ACT and SAT test dates, application deadlines for colleges that spark an interest, as well as scholarship deadlines.  Keep a folder with the pertinent information to help keep you on track.  3).  Help your child contact colleges they are interested in and ask for information to be sent.  It is never too early to begin looking at the information to determine if a college can meet his/her needs.  4).  If your child needs community service hours in order to qualify for scholarships such as Bright Futures, contact entities that qualify and help your child make arrangements to begin donating their time -- Perhaps as a parent, you may want to volunteer right alongside your student!  5).  Help your child register for the ACT and SAT so he/she can begin taking the tests.  It is never too early, and your child can take it as many times as they want.  Colleges will look at their best scores.  Parents, your interest in, and encouragement of, your child goes a long way.  In the words of Charles Swindoll, "Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children."

Through the FloridaLearns STEM Scholars Project, talented and gifted high school students from small and rural districts across Florida participated in the 2014 STEM Immersion experience. This opportunity was made possible through a partnership with the University of Florida's Center for Pre-collegiate Education and Training.

In the PAEC-served area, 29 STEM Scholars and five teachers participated in a variety of experiences at the University of Florida and STEM Scholars were exposed to a variety of STEM Career Preparatory programs available at the university.

Please click "Read More" to continue reading this story.

Parents! We invite you to embrace this oportunity to become more informed about the curriculum that your child's teacher is using in his/her classroom.  Join school administration, teachers, Superintendent and School Board members for an exciting night of interacting with staff, using your child's curriculum, both paper and computer-based, and discovering more about the expectations of your child's teacher.

PTO will provide child care in the PE room, and a Spanish speaking interpreter will be available for our Spanish speaking parents.  A pizza party will be the reward for the class that has the most parents in attendance.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity and we will see you on Tuesday, October 7th beginning at 6:00 PM!

FSU Medical School will be on the campus of JCMHS to conduct FREE physicals between the hours of 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM Friday, Sept. 19th.  See Mr. Terrell Davis, Assistant Principal, for the necessary paperwork.  Please have paperwork completed and turned into Mr. Davis by the end of the day on Wed. September 17th.  Questions can be directed to the school by calling 997-3555.

“She’s wonderful!” Dr. McCombs’, principal of Jefferson Middle High School, replied when asked about the new face in the front office. Jamie Price, moved with her husband and two children from Central Florida a year ago as her husband took a job with Duke Energy. Their two children both attend Jefferson Middle High School. Although this is Jamie’s first experience as school secretary, she has worked in the capacity of a secretary for a real-estate broker and small business.  “I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity” said Mrs. Price. “The best part about my job is the wonderful people I work with. They are so helpful and friendly and have made me feel welcomed.” Mrs. Price also understands how important it is to be friendly and helpful to the public and the employees when they come into the school. She understands that a school secretary is usually the first face most of the public meets when they come into the office, and it is her responsibility to meet and interact with them tactfully and show courtesy.  She also understands that the public and employees depend on her for various information throughout the day, so it is equally important to her to be punctual, present, and informed at all times. Mrs. Price admits that the most challenging part of her job is learning new names and faces, but she is committed to greet all people with a smile and already shines professionally with Tiger P.R.I.D.E!  Welcome aboard Jamie Price! Jefferson Middle High and Jefferson County Schools are happy to welcome you and your family into our district!  

By: Nancy Whitty

Superintendent Al Cooksey challenged all Jefferson County employees to make a commitment to strive for Tiger P.R.I.D.E (Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence) as we unite together to move the district forward to a higher standard of excellence. Mr. Key, Principal of Jefferson Elementary School, recognized quickly that fifth grade teacher, Carol Revell, exhibited qualities of excellence in the rapport with her students and classroom instruction.  “She is well deserving because we have asked a lot from our teachers this year, and she has complied even with small requests”, explained Mr. Key. Mrs. Revell, a 35-year veteran of the Jefferson Elementary School, is one year away from retirement, yet still strives to stay  abreast of new educational  technology and provides her students with a quality education.  When asked how she felt that Mr. Key was quick to name her for showing Tiger P.R.I.D.E, Mrs. Revell responded, “It’s exciting and makes me want to work harder!”  Mrs. Revell’s bulletin board sums up the result of what a positive attitude and drive for personal excellence achieves… Success!

Each week the Jefferson County School District will continue to shine the spotlight on an employee who goes above and beyond to enrich the lives of our students and improve our schools by his/her dedication and commitment to Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Mrs. Revell has certainly set the bar high!

By: Nancy Whitty

Jefferson County honors Coach Harry Jacobs for his dedicated service in Track and Field. 

The Ministerial Association recently held a contest to all 4th grade students. Their task was to write an essay about "Remebering 9/11". The winners were:

1st Place: Corbin West (Click here to read essay)

2nd Place: Shunius Bellamy (Click here to read essay)

3rd Place: Sahara Silas (Click here to read essay)

Their essays were read Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Methodist Church in Monticello. 

Please support the JCMHS Band by visiting their car wash on Saturday, September 13th.  The car wash will be in the Burger King parking lot on South Jefferson Street.  Get your car washed for only $5.00!  All proceeds benefit the band by helping to raise funds towards uniforms, instrument repair and other miscellaneous materials needed for a successful band program.  THANK YOU!

A Special School Board Meeting has been scheduled for September 16, 2014 at 6:00 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. 

School Board Special Meeting, September 16

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for September 15, 2014 at 5:30 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please click the link below to download the packet. 

School Board Workshop, September 15, 2014

Are you the parent of a high school Freshman or Sophomore?  If you can answer yes to that question, here are a few things to remember:  Schedule a meeting with your student's guidance counselor to ensure your student is on the right track for graduation. Talk to the Guidance Counselor about college prep programs for your student.  Go to Florida Virtual Campus with your student and have them complete a College and Career Readiness Evaluation (www.flvc.org). Start smart with grades; encourage your student.  High school can be overwhelming at times, but it's much easier for your child to maintain a good grade point average than try and pull up a low one.  Sophomores need to register to take college entrance pre-tests.  Work with your school administrators to ensure that your student signs up to take the PSAT and PLAN.  The results will help your student decipher which areas require more study time before he/she takes the real test.  Students can practice for the SAT and ACT on line, and can sign up to receive "Question of the Day" emails to help them prepare for test day.  If your student is finding it difficult to find an after-school or summer job, encourage them to volunteer.  Volunteerism can instill or enhance life-long skills, enhance a student's resume for college entrance and can grant a student appreciation for those that work in different non-profit organizations like animal shelters, food banks, shelters, etc.

Please join us for the ESOL Parent Night at the Jefferson Elementary Media Center on September 15, 2014, 6:30 pm. Please click the image below to download the flyer or click the link below to access the Tiger Pride PowerPoint.

Por favor, únase a nosotros para la Noche de Padres de ESOL en la Jefferson Primaria biblioteca el 15 de septiembre de 2014, 18:30. Por favor, haga clic en la siguiente imagen para descargar el folleto o hacer clic en el siguiente enlace para acceder al PowerPoint Tiger Pride. 

Tiger Pride PowerPoint

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY and the SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS will be visiting acreage which will possibly be purchased for a new Middle/High School.  This visit will take place on Friday, September 5, 2014.  Questions pertaining to intent, or the land being considered, may be directed to the School District Offices Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by calling (850) 342-0100.

A budget hearing has been scheduled for September 8, 2014 at 5:30 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the appropriate link below to view the budget hearing packet. 

School Board Budget Hearing, September 8, 2014

School Volunteer Training will be held at the Bailar Public Library on September 5, 2014 at 10:00 am. Please contact Gloria Cox at (850)342-0100 for more information. Be sure to RSVP by August 29th. 

The Jefferson Tigers will be going up against Brookwood Friday August 22nd at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $6.00. The Tigers played Brookwood in May and won 32-18. Come and support our team to help them make a second win against tough opponents. GO TIGERS!!

A regular School Board meeting has been scheduled for August 11, 2014 at 6:00 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download a copy of the board packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting August 11, 2014

IN MEMORY OF 

Ms. Edna Henry

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ms. Edna Henry, a longtime employee and friend of the District. Ms. Edna will be missed and fondly remembered by all those who she touched in a special way through her service and love for people.

Open house for the Jefferson Elementary School will be held August 14th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm. 

Open house for the Jefferson Middle/High School will be held August 14th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

Please contact your child's school for more information.

Below you will find the link to the Budget Summary of the proposed operating budget revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year 2014-2015, Capital Outlay Projects Proposed Budget, and the Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay. Please contact the Jefferson County District Office with any questions. 

Proposed Tentative Budget 2014-2015

The Jefferson County Middle/High School has released its school supply list for the 2014-2015 school year. This list is valid for grade levels 6 - 12.
 

• 3" Binder
• Subject Dividers
• Notebook Paper
• Pencils
• Pens (black, blue, red)
• Pencil Pouch
• Highlighters
• 12 in. Ruler
• Pencil Sharpener

The dress code involving polo shirts is only for our Middle School students. The shirts can be purchased at Wal-Mart or JCPennys in Tallahassee for approximately $8/shirt. 

Orientation for all JCMHS students will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm. Please contact JCMHS for more information.

The Jefferson County School Board has scheduled a Special Meeting to take place on July 29, 2014 at 5:30 pm. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download or view the meeting packet.

School Board Special Meeting July 29, 2014. 

The Jefferson Elementary School has released its school supply list for the 2014-2015 school year. All grade levels have been listed. Please click the link below to view or download a copy of the school supply list. Please contact the Jefferson Elementary School for more information.

2014-2015 JES School Supply List

A School Board Special Meeting has been scheduled for July 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm. It will be held at the School Board location on 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download a copy of the Meeting Packet.

Special Meeting July 24, 2014

The Jefferson County School District is planning to host a Parent Party (formerly known as Parent University). This educational and fun-filled event will take place at JES August 5, 2014 6 - 8 pm and at JCMHS August 7, 2014 6 - 8 pm.

Vendor space is available for both events. Please RSVP by July 21st if you would like a space for Parent Party 2014.

Please contact Gloria Cox at 850.342.0100 for more information.

Communications between families and school personnel is essential for a child's future. However, some families cannot afford phone services. The Lifeline Assistance Program in Florida, which is part of the federal Universal Service Program., is designed for low-income households to obtain at least a $9.25 credit on their monthly phone bills or receive a free Lifeline cell phone and monthly minutes. 

Please click the article title to read more and to access the online application.

A message from Representative Richard Corcoran:

Dear Friend,

         During the 2014 Legislative Session, we worked hard to make sure Floridians are able to afford the necessities of life.  We cut taxes and fees by $500 million in our attempts to make Florida a more affordable place to live and raise a family, and we also realized the importance of giving Floridians three different sales tax holidays:  back-to-school, hurricane-preparedness, and energy efficient products.As we are fast-approaching the beginning of a new school year, the Legislature knew it was important to create a 3 Day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday to make purchasing necessary school supplies more affordable to all Floridians.  The sales tax holiday runs from August 1-3 and we encourage you and your family to take advantage of it now before you miss out on the savings!  The attached file is a great source of information regarding the 2014 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.

Richard

Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Information

Five students, Tanesea Jones, Samiya Howard, Allison Heffner, Ian Haselden, and Jacob Long, attended the State FFA Convention last week in Orlando, FL. While at the Convention, both the Jefferson County FFA and the Jefferson County Middle FFA were recognized for being new chapters in the state of Florida as well as achieving 100% membership. Jacob Long presented his Agriscience Fair project titled "Monitoring Wildlife Populations Based on Feeding" to a team of judges and won 2nd place in the state!

If you see any of these five students, congratulate them on their hard work in this program.

Please feel free to click the gallery link to see photos of this event.

The following agenda item, JCMHS Student Dress Code Change for 2014-2015, has been approved by the Jefferson County School Board on May 12, 2014. Please click the link to view the document.

JCMHS Student Dress Code Change 2014-2015

* JCPennys and Walmart in Tallahassee will have the orange, blue, white and black polos in stock.

JCMHS students and parents, please be aware of the following EOC testing dates:

Algebra 1 - July 14 @ 8:00 am

Civics - July 15 @ 8:00 am

Geometry - July 16 @ 8:00 am

Biology - July 17 @ 8:00 am

For more information, please contact Dr. Terrell Davis at 850.997.3555.

Parents, please be aware of the following items:

1. Parents entering their child into Pre-K for the first time will need to bring a copy of their child's current physical, an up-to-date immunization record, the social security card, and the birth certificate.

2. Parents of students entering kindergarten will need to bring a current immunization record showing proof that the child has had his/her five year old immunizations.

3. Students entering 7th grade will need to have a T-Dap (Tetanus) shot before August 18, 2014 and proof must be provided to the school clinic. 

If you have any questions, please call Jackie Guyton at 850.342.0907.

The public is invited to join a Parent Involvement workshop for the JES 21st CCLC Performing Arts Conservatory program. It will be held July 8, 2014. 7:00 pm at Greater Fellowship M.B. Church. Please select the image below to download the flyer.  

A new Technology Policies and Procedures Manual has been approved for advertising as of June 30, 2014. It will go before the Jefferson County School Board on August 11, 2014 for final adoption. Please feel free to view a copy of the manual by clicking the link below. You may direct any questions you have to the District Office. 

New Technology Policies and Procedures Manual

Director of Community Engagement, Mrs. Kim Kelling-Engstrom, WFSU, recently invited Mrs. Tammy McGriff, Federal Programs Specialist, to appear on Dimensions, the television production that highlights interesting events in the community. Pictured here, Mrs. McGriff shares information about the Super Why Camp for kindergarten students enrolled at Jefferson Elementary School. Please click the article to read more and to view the segment!

A Special Meeting has been scheduled for Monday June 23, 2014 at 5:30 pm. It will be held at 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet. 

June 23, 2014 Special Meeting Packet

The District Office will be closed on July 3-4, 2014 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

PERT Testing will be hosted by the Jefferson County Middle/High School and held in the Media Center on July 2 and August 4. It will begin at 8 am and end at 12 pm.

Please contact Dr. Terrell Davis at (850)997-3555 for registration.

Congratulations to all the Pre-K graduates! Please feel free to visit the gallery page for photos of the graduation event.

Congratulations to Taylor Clemens and Jakeia Morris who signed with Albany State University last week during a signing ceremony at JCMHS. Good luck in your future ventures!

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.  The Board will be reviewing certain policies for possible revisions.  Click on the link for School Board information to view the agenda.  The public is encouraged to attend.

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2014! Seniors, below you will find the 2014 Graduation Handbook. Click the link below to download a copy. Please feel free to visit the Student page for information on Financial Aid for the next stage in your education. 

2014 Graduation Handbook

Thank you so much to all of those who came out today to support JES and a big thank you to all of our sponsors as well! 

Race Results:

Race Photo Gallery:

Click Here

Thank You Sponsors!

Hayes Lawn Service

Norton & Thompson Hair Care

Goodman's BBQ of Perry, FL

Angela Gray, Property Appraiser 

Skyline Graphics Media

Myrtle Creek Farm

Monticello City Council

Mash Vending Inc.

Superintendent Al Cooksey

Morris Law Firm

Pinnacle Park Homes

Phil Barker

AAA Fix Door

Keith's Lawn Care

The Jefferson Elementary School is currently hosting the annual science fair. Please click the link below to view the Science Fair gallery. More photos will be added later and this story updated. 

2014 JES Science Fair Photo Gallery

A Jefferson County School Board Workshop has been scheduled for April 23, 2014 at 5:00 pm, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please click the link below to view the Workshop Packet. 

School Board Workshop Packet April 23, 2014

The after-school program, TCC 21st Century CCLC has been canceled for today, April 7, due to inclement weather per Mr. Alfreddie Hightower from National Weather Service.

The District wishes to acknowledge the recent retirement of Christine Ford, a veteran bus driver for the District.  Ms. Ford has retired after 35 years of service to our children, their families and our community.  Thank you Ms. Ford for your years of service and we wish you all the best as you enter into this new stage of the journey that we call, "life."

District Teacher of the Year Ms. Lia Hill, Science Teacher at JES.  Pictured with Ms. Hill is Superintendent Cooksey, Jerry Boatwright of Farmers and Merchants Bank, Dr. Gwen Coverson, Principal at JES and Nancy Whitty, AP at JES.  Ms. Hill will travel to Orlando to represent the District when the state-wide teacher of the year is selected.

JCMHS Teacher of the Year, Mr. Willie Saffo. Pictured with Superintendent Cooksey, and Jerry Boatwright of Farmers and Merchants Bank.

The Benefit Concert and Gospel Sing that was featured at the Old Jefferson High School Auditorium Saturday March 1st, was a great success. Many community members came to support our students and school district. Proceeds went to the Jefferson County Educational Foundation to repair and replace musical instruments for the High School band. Below you will find a video featuring "You Raise Me Up" performed by the Javacya Symphony Orchestra String Section. You may also find a gallery of photos from that night by clicking here.

On February 28, 2014 Ian Haselden, Alexis Glass, and Allison Heffner participated in the FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event. During this event, the students had to evaluate cattle, pigs, and sheep both for breeding and meat purposes. These students had never participated in this event before and have worked very hard for the last two months. The team placed 13th in the Semi-State Finals. Although only the top 7 teams will be going to the State Finals, it is a great accomplishment for these students and this program. Jefferson has not participated in these events for the last 30 years. If you happen to see these students, be sure to congratulate them on their success and hard work.

The Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools announces that all schools and school board offices will  be closed on Thursday, January 30.

Friday, December 20, 2013 is a student Early Release Day 

Buses will pickup students for transporting home on the following schedule 

Jefferson Elementary School - 11:30 AM

Jefferson Middle\High School - 12:00 Noon

School resumes for Students - January 7, 2014

There will be an Informational Parent Meeting At JCMHS Cafeteria on Tuesday, December 10 th at 6:00 PM sponsored by Title 1

Dinner will be served. Please join us for fellowship and important information. 

There will be Door Prizes!

Click this Link for Copy of JES Newsletter

The School Board will hold a workshop on December 9, 2013 at 5:00 PM at 1490 West Washington Street.

Item of Discussion - Old Howard Academy

School Board Meeting at 6:00 PM  - 1490 West Washington - 6:00 PM

Link to Meeting Packet

Letter from Governor Rick Scott

1. Website: www.flstandards.org
2. Email: flstandards@fldoe.org
3. Closest Public Meetings: October 17, 2013

Thursday, October 17, 2013
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Tallahassee Community College
Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education Auditorium
1528 Surgeons Drive
Tallahassee

The Lady Tigers will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Monththis Wednesday, October 9, 2013,

at their last home game, of the regular season.

We will also honor our senior players,as they play the last home game of their career.

Come help celebrate, as we take on the East Gadsden Jaguars! Show time is 6:00 PM.
Admission $1.00

JCMHS 2013 LADY TIGERS Wear PINK!

Visit the School web sites for more information! Just click on the drop down menu and select your school!

BRING YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND JOIN THE DISTRICT PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE FOR AN EVENING OF SHARING IDEAS, LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS AND JUST HAVING FUN AS A FAMILY. THERE WILL BE BINGO GAMES, ARTS & CRAFTS, SHARING OF TALENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
MEMORIAL M.B. CHURCH ANNEX
708 SECOND STREET
MONTICELLO, FLORIDA
TIME: 6:00 PM

There will be a special presentation to honor David Brumfield at the football game. Come out and support the football team in the home opener. Friday, September 6, kickoff at 7:30.

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
LOCATION: JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
TIME: 6:00PM

POTENTIAL, RETURNING AND NEW VOLUNTEERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ALONG WITH DISTRICT AND SCHOOL STAFF.

THE AGENDA WILL INCLUDE THE WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF OUR DISTRICT AND SCHOOL STAFF, OVERVIEW OF SCHOOL’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING/CHAPERONING IN JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS.

PLEASE CONTACT MS. EDNA HENRY, PARENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AT 850-342-0100 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IF NEEDED.

School Board Workshop - 

Dr. Wayne Blanton will be with us to discuss Board and District responsibilities with an emphasis on budget.

Purpose to cover the recent Charter Application.

The regularly scheduled meeting will be held at the old high school auditorium

The new Jefferson County Schools Website will be rolled out on Wednesday August 14, 2013

The Superintendent of Jefferson County announces that due to inclement weather, schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 29. 

A decision will be made by 3:45 PM on Wednesday in regards to school closure on Thursday. 

Check our website for updates.

Jefferson County Schools in collaboration with Southern Music Rising and the Education Foundation are sponsoring a Gospel Sing on Saturday, March 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the auditorium on Water Street, Monticello. Please contact Mr. Cliff Miller at cliffmiller15@gmail.com or 464-2819 for more information.  Tickets are on sale for $5 at 575 South Water Street, not the West Hwy 90 location.  50% of the proceeds will go towards the purchase of instruments for the band program at JCMHS.

Parents, please be aware: the Jefferson County School District is now implementing the use of an absence dialer. The Jefferson Elementary School takes attendance during the student's first period class. The Jefferson Middle/High School takes attendance every period. If your student is absent when attendance is taken and is marked "Unexcused", you will be called that day. The dialer will pull your phone number at 4 p.m. and then start dialing at 5 p.m. Cell phone numbers will be dialed first and then home phone numbers. This message is simply to inform you that your student missed class that day.

Please select the image to download a copy of the Showstopper Concert Flyer.

A School Board Workshop has been scheduled for January 29, 2015 at 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the packet. 

School Board Workshop January 29, 2015

ATTENTION!

UPDATE 03/03/2015 - The Jefferson County District Office phones should now be working. Please inform us if you are not able to get through. Contact us via email or stop by our office on Water Street. Thank you for your cooperation. 

JES, in conjunction with the JES Conservatory (CCLC 21st Century), is presenting the Wizard of Oz on Thursday, May 14th at 7:00 PM.  The production will be in the Kilpatrick Auditorium on Water Street.  JES and the District cordially invites that community to an evening of family-friendly entertainment, and the admission is FREE!

A Jefferson County School Board Workshop has been scheduled for June 4, 2015 at 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet. 

School Board Workshop June 4, 2015

A regular School Board has been scheduled for December 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please click the 'Read More' link below to view/download the meeting packet. 

A regular School Board Meeting has been scheduled for July 11, 2016 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W Washington Street. Please select the link below to download and view the meeting agenda. 

Regular School Board Meeting 7.6.2016

Jefferson County Schools will resume classes on Wednesday, September 7th following the power outages caused by Hurricane Hermine.  All faculty, staff and district employees are to report to work Tuesday, September 6th to do a safety assessment and address any & all department logistics necessary to run a safe school for our students.

The Jefferson Elementary School is hosting their Open House on August 23, 6 PM - 8 PM. Please contact the school at 342-0115 with any questions. 

The School Board of Jefferson County will meet in Special Session on Monday, October 17th beginning at 6:00 PM for the purpose of budget and personnel related matters.

This meeting will be held in the Board Room located at 1490 W. Washington Street. The meeting packet is located below and may downloaded/printed. Any questions may be directed to the District Office by calling (850)342-0100, Monday thru Firday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Special Board Meeting October 17, 2016

The School Board of Jefferson County will meet in Regular Session on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at 1490 W Washington Street. Please select the link below to view/download the meeting agenda. Direct all questions to the District Office at (850)342-0100.

Regular School Board Meeting November 14, 2016

Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 27, 2017.  Only students in grades 3 – 5 are eligible to participate.  In order for the student to receive an excused absence, the parent must submit the attached form to the school prior to April 27^th and must also submit to the school a written statement on the employer’s letterhead verifying that the student participated in the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day by May 1^st.

Take Your Daughters or Sons to Work Day Form

An informal Q&A session has been scheduled for March 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held at the JCMHS Cafeteria located at 50 David Road. Discussions will be with DOE's Chancellor Lyons and School Choice Director Adam Miller regarding the Charter School. Any questions about the meeting may be directed towards the District Office at (850)342-0100. 

A School Board meeting has been scheduled on March 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the JCMHS Cafeteria located at 50 David Road. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on the charter application. Please select the link below to download the meeting packet. Please direct any questions regarding this meeting to the District Office at (850)342-0100.

Special Meeting Packet March 21, 2017

Charter applicant materials available under Quick Links

DRAFT - Charter School Lease - FINAL 

The Jefferson Middle/High School will be hosting its Open House on August 29th at 6 PM in the JCMHS Cafeteria. Please see the attached flyer. Contact the school should you have any questions. 

The Jefferson County SWAT Chapter is holding their Kick-Off Orientation September 29th, 4 PM - 6 PM. The event will be held at the R.J. Bailer Public Library, 375 Water Street. Please view the attached flyer for more information. 

Please click HERE to register

This training is to help families of students with disabilities to better understand and effectively participate in the secondary transition process. 

• Individual educational plan (IEP) components  
• Self-advocacy and self-determination 
• Responsibilities of schools, families, and students
• Required and potential IEP team members
• Resources supporting family involvement in transition

Light Dinner Will Be Served!

Once again, it is time to select our district’s top 11th grade student in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to be honored at the 2016 Sunshine State Scholars Program in Orlando, Florida. Kheica Jones was named the district’s top 11th grader as this year’s JCMHS Sunshine State Scholar for 2015-2016.  Please select the 'Read More' link to view the full story.

The regular monthly school board meeting will be held on June 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please select the link below to download a copy of the meeting packet.

Regular School Board Meeting June 8, 2015

FLORIDA SENIOR DAY AT CAPITOL
 

Left: Jefferson County Adults with Disabilities Facilitator, Christina Newell, Right: Secretary of Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Samuel Verghese.

Secretary of Florida Department of Elder Affairs shakes the hand of one of our Senior Citizens during Florida Senior Day.

Left: Jefferson County Adults with Disablilites Facilitator, Christina Newell, Center: Jefferson County Senior Citizen, Henry Mitchell, Right: Jefferson County Senior Center Business Manager, Jennifer McElveen.

A HUGE SUCCESS FOR FLORIDA SENIOR DAY AT THE CAPITOL!!!

A regular School Board Meeting will be held on March 9, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download the packet. 

Regular School Board Meeting March 9, 2015

A Special School Board Meeting has been scheduled to immediately follow the scheduled workshop at 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the packet. 

Special School Board Meeting January 29, 2015

Policy revisions have been approved by the Jefferson County School Board as of 5/12/2014. The revised School Board policies are:
 

• 5.108, School Volunteers
• 6.510, Building Inspections
• 6.515, Tobacco-Free School Facilities
• 7.420, Wellness and Physical Education Policy
• 8.101, Student Progression Plan
• 8.201, The Curriculum
• 8.230, Academic and Career Planing

Please see the link "Policy Revisions 2013-2014" under "Quick Links" to view the approved revisions. 

The meeting has been rescheduled to Feburary 4 

The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm in the media center at the MHS school.

Here is a basic agenda for the meeting and the approved SAC By-Laws.   If you have a chance to take a look them before the meeting, that would be great! 

Please, please, please come if you can!  The more parents, JCMHS staff and community members we have involved, the better.  Please spread the word!  Parents, please send this to other parents.  Invite community members!!

Terri Long

(850) 717-9023

terri.long@dep.state.fl.us

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that students in 4^th, 8^th and 10^th grade will be taking the FCAT 2.0 Writing Test on Tuesday, February 25, 2014.  The FCAT 2.0 Writing Test is administered in one 60-minute session in which students write an essay in response to a prompt.  Later this spring, your student will receive a score for his/her writing on a scale from 1-6 score points.  You may visit http://fcat.fldoe.org/writing-prompts.asp to access writing prompt descriptions and scoring guides with sample essays.

CONGRATULATIONS! to Calvin Footman and Tanner Aman, both Seniors at JCMHS.  Calvin and Tanner represented the District at the recent High School All-Star Game

The Florida Youth Commission unites youth across the state of Florida in order to identity key issues facing Florida's next generation. The Florida Youth Commission aspires to not only connect Florida's youth, but also to guide and cultivate our future leaders. Learn more about the Youth Commission by visiting: www.flgov.com/fyc.

The Florida Youth Commission is seeking a diverse pool of applicants, and would sincerely appreciate the support of our community. The deadline for the Florida Youth Commission Application has been extended to Friday, June 6th. The selection notification will remain Friday, August 1, 2014. Please select the links below to download a copy of the application. 

FYC Student Application 2014
FYC Nominator Application 2014

A regular school board meeting has been scheduled for May 12, 2014 at 6:00 pm, 1490 West Washington Street. The public is invited to join. Please click the link below to view the School Board Meeting Packet.

School Board Meeting Packet May 12, 2014

A Special/Emergency School Board Meeting has been called for March 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Please select the link below to download a copy of the packet. 

Special/Emergency Meeting March 3, 2015 

The Jefferson County School Board recently formed a partnership with the Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to adopt the Jefferson County Elementary School and restore the playgrounds. This initiative is part of the AKA 1908 Playground Project as sorority members pledge to restore, refresh, and renew 1,908 existing community and school playgrounds in order to provide children with a healthy environment in which to play and to ensure their safety.

Please select the "Read More" link to view the full story.

Jefferson Middle School  will be hosting its Middle School Spelling Bee, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria.  

Click the "Read More" link below to access the meeting packets. Two meetings have been scheduled for Monday, November 9. A reorganization meeting has been scheduled for 5:30 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. A regular school board meeting has been schedule for 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. Both meetings packets are displayed below. Click the links to download/view the packets. 

Reorganization School Board Meeting November 9, 2015

Regular School Board Meeting November 9, 2015

The Summer Administration of End of Course exams for FSA ( Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry) and NGSS ( Biology 1, US History, and Civics) will be given starting July 11, 2016. If you need to take one of these exams please contact the following:

Mrs. Swain - 850-997-3555 at JCMHS

or

Mrs. Whitty - 850-342-0525 at Turning Point.

Please review the following documents for important information about these tests

FSA EOC tests

NGSS EOC tests

DRAFT - Transportation Contract for Charter School Students - FINAL

Parents, below you will find the link to the Somerset Inc. presentation that will be shown February 28, 2017 at the Jefferson County Emergency Board Workshop. The workshop will take place at the Jefferson Middle/High School at 6:00 PM. Please direct all questions regarding the meeting to the District Office at (850)342-0100.

Somerset Inc., Jefferson County Presentation Document

The Regular School Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:00 PM.  The meeting will take place in the Board Room located at 1490 West Washington Street, Monticello, FL.  Please select the link below to download/view the meeting packet. Questions may be directed to the District Office by calling 850-342-0100, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Regular School Board Meeting March 7, 2017 Packet

Jefferson County Middle High School assistant principal, G.Star Swain, received a $25,000 donation for the students of Jefferson County Middle High School from Toyota Motor Sales.  We are so proud of our assistant principal.  She is not only a vocalist, but she is a wife, a mother, an educator, a professional, and a doctoral student at Florida State University.  She is an example that there are no limits, only the limits we put on ourselves.  Thank you Mrs. Swain for living your dream and showing our students that they too can live their dreams! 

"This just happened!!!! This was so unexpected and all I could do was cry because I know how much my school and my babies need this!!!!#FromGood2Great #❤️JCMHS" - G. Start Swain

United States Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. Florida, District 2 will be hosting the annual United States Military Service Academy Day. Students can meet with Academy Representatives, Cadets, Midshipmen, and ROTC Staff during this event. Please view the attached flyer for more information.

DRAFT Charter Contract - Final 

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

is pleased to offer Full Time Virtual Instruction Programs for students in grades K -12.

The enrollment window for Fall 2016 Full Time Virtual Education Students is from May 10, 2016 to August 10, 2016.

The Jefferson County School District is holding a coat drive October 26th - November 9th. New or used, jackets, mittens, scarves, hats, coats and all sizes are accepted. Please select the "Read More" link to view the coat drive flyer and where collection bins are located.

The Jefferson County School District presents the 'Tis the Season Concert featuring the JES Conservatory, the JCMHS Band, live performances, and visual arts showcase. The event will be held December 15, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium on Water Street. Please select the 'Read More' link below to view the flyer and contact information. 

Jefferson County Middle High School STEM students traveled to Orlando Science Center and Universal Studios on a magnificent field trip last week. The students had an opportunity to participate in educational and fun activities on their two day stay in Orlando. Please select the "Read More" link to read the full story and view more pictures. 

A School Board Executive Meeting has been scheduled June 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM, 1490 W. Washington Street. This meeting is closed to the public. Please select the link below to download and view the agenda. 

School Board Executive Meeting June 1, 2015

STRENGTHENING THE JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success -- Henry Ford

Don't miss the community forum event on March 5th @ 6:00 PM on the campus of JCMHS!  Hosted by Sandra Saunders, School Board member for District 2, the evening is slated to be a time of questions and answers with the Superintendent, School Principals, guidance Counselors, Deans, Human Resources and Federal Programs, School Board members from the remaining districts may be attendance.  Come ready to submit your questions and receive answers to a wide variety of topics.

Click the image below to view the full FSA letter:

Please select the image below to view to flyer at full size. Contact Nancy Whitty at (850)342-0525 for more information.

Please select the image below to see the JES Conservatory Newsletter for February 2014.

Here is the 2014-2015 School Calender. Please select the image below to download a copy.

Saturday School starts on Saturday, January 25, 2014 for JCMHS students. The program runs from 8 am - 1pm Saturdays until April 5. (meals provided). The focus of Saturday School is to prepare our students for FCAT 2.0/ EOC and ACT. If you would like for your student attend please return Saturday School signup forms to front office. (Bus transportation is provided) If you would like more information please contact Mr. Davis (850)997-3555.

The first Tiger Dash 5K and Cub Run will be held at the Jefferson School Board Office at 575 South Water Street on Saturday May 17th starting at 8:30 am.

Registration forms are available HERE or at the Elementary School, Middle/High School, or the District Office. 

Information Flyer - Click Here

Congratulations to Ian Haselden, Allison Heffner and Jake Long for placing 7th out of 250 teams in the state of Florida that recently competed in a FFA Agriculture Sales Career Development event in Gainesville, FL.  The District is excited about re-introducing FFA and Agriculture on the campus of JCMHS, and this is an exciting result of the efforts of the instructor, Sarah Burleson, and the students taking the course.  This is the first time Jefferson County has ever competed in this event of three components:  Identifying the needs of customers and potential product to meet the needs, sales strategies and presenting sales strategies to a panel of judges.  The final step was an exit exam to indicate they understood the basic principles of selling.  Way to go students! We look forward to more great things in the Fall!

In January, students auditioned and were selected to represent Jefferson County in the Big Bend All District Band. The All District Band is comprised of students from Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties. Middle and High Schools from each district sends a group of students to audition then the top 100 students will be placed based on their audition scores. Three students from Jefferson County Middle/High were selected out of the 600+ students who auditioned:

Kahree Hill placed 6th chair MS trumpet.

Ashonee Anthony placed 1st chair MS baritone.

Damon Morris placed 8th chair HS trombone.

GO TIGERS!!!

Jefferson County Adults with Disabilities Facilitator, Christina Newell along with Jefferson County Senior Citizens, volunteer their time working together to restore the Jefferson County Adults with Disabilities Program Greenhouse.

Share your Chistmas Joy by donating a new toy for a boy or girl. Drop off locations for your donations are listed on the attached flyer. Please select the "Read More" link below to view the flyer. 

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST (FORMERLY GED)

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ADULT SCHOOL IS NOW ENROLLING FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST (FORMERLY GED).  TESTING DAYS ARE WEDNESDAY 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM  AND THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. LOCATED AT 575 SOUTH WATER STREET MONTICELLO, FL.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT VICKI BOLAND AT 850-342-0100.

Jefferson County Middle/High School Student, Zackary Bell, joined peers February 19 - 20, 2015 in Orlando, FL during the 2015 Sunshine State Scholars program. Bell was recognized as the district's highest-achieving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) student. Bell is a member of JROTC at Jefferson County Middle/High School where he serves as Battalion XO (Chief Executive Officer). Bell has aspirations of joining the United States Navy and pursuing a career in engineering.  

During the event, scholars recognized teachers in their district who have significantly influenced and guided them. Bell chose Mr. Wille Saffo, STEM Mentor Teacher and Advisor at JCMHS. "This is indeed an honor to have been chosen by one of your students. To know that you have touched and made a positive difference in the lives of your students is an awesome feeling and I thank Zack. We are extremely proud of Zack and congratulate him on his accomplishments," said Mr. Saffo.

Congratulations Zack! The Jefferson County School District wishes you the best of luck on your future endeavors!

FCAT Testing will begin on  the campuses of JES and JCMHS on Monday, April 14th with the administration of FCAT Reading retakes.  The remaining weeks of April will hold FCAT testing.  We ask that all stakeholders, from parents, students and teachers, to please work hard to ensure that our students are ready to test by being well rested, well fed and well instructed.  The District is ready, and looks forward to seeing our students perform well during this year's testing cycle.

Congratulations to CSM Nickolas Brannan, Cadet Lascelles Dykes, Cadet 1SG John Brooks, Cadet Captain Zack Bell, Cadet Jamari Greene, Cadet Dakota Hunt, Cadet Kaleb Norton, Cadet Leo Russell, Cadet Captain Tarion Jackson, Cadet Captain Ian Haselden, Cadet Raheem Trumpet, Cadet Diasia Robertson and Cadet Shay Jackson for bringing home gold in the Area II Dual Drill Competition, silver in the Armed Squad Exhibition Drill and Bronze in the Unarmed Squad Regulation Drill.  Thank you to 1SG Terry Walker for your outstanding leadership of the young men and women in the JROTC program at Jefferson Middle/High School.

For more information Contact:

Mr. Alfreddie Hightower

850-342-0136

Six Jefferson County Middle/High School students showed their pigs at the North Florida Livestock Show and Sale on February 16, 2015. The pigs were sorted by weight into classes and jugded on their muscle and leaness. Rebekah Price place 3rd in her class earning a blue ribbon. Allison Heffner placed 4th in her class earning a blue ribbon. Katherin Vinson placed 4th her class earning a blue ribbon. Rylee Price placed 5th in his class earning a blue ribbon. Both Erika Perez and Ian Haselden received red ribbons. Rebekah Price and Ian Haselden were asked back to the final showmanship round.

These students have been caring for these pigs for the past 4 months so they have put a lot of effort and time to get to this point. If you see these students, please offer your congratulations! Please click the images below to enlarge.

The District Office is proud to acknowledge Roxie Bellamy, 2014 Valedictorian, and Ja'lexia Sloan, 2014 Salutatorian.  Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.  We wish you all success in your future endeavors.

A community meeting, hosted by Sandra Saunders, Board Member Disitrict 2, has been scheduled for March 5, 2015 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Cafetorium of the JCMHS campus. All parents and stakeholders are invited to attend.

In an effort to improve system practices, Jefferson Elementary School is conducting a Stakeholder Survey (Agency).  We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey.

In order to complete the survey, please go to:

http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/0592119

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous.  Your honest opinion is appreciated.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

WCTV featured a story on September 22, 2015 about each JCMHS student receiving their own laptop to use in the classroom. Please view the video below for the full story.

WCTV featured a story September 22, 2015 on JCMHS Senior, Jacob Long. Jacob placed 1st in his division at the Florida Agriscience fair in July. His project was then selected as one the top 15 national finalists. Long's project focused on animal behavior based on feeding. Please view the video below for the full story. 

In an effort to improve system practices, Jefferson Elementary School is conducting a Parent Survey.  We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey.

In order to complete the survey, please go to:

http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/8604983

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous.  Your honest opinion is appreciated.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

An induction ceremony was held on April 10, 2014 on the campus of JCMHS to induct into the National Honor Society the following outstanding students:  Carlie Barber; Zachary Bell, Elicia Brewster, Keieychia Davis, Alexa Falzone, Allison Heffner, Jacob Long, Michael Mathis, Felix Serna, Tyshun Thurman, Tiana Jarrell, Briana Robinson, Stefan Roberts, Roxie Bellamy, Coby Brown, Phidell Lewis, Ja'lexia Sloan.  We congratulate each of you and encourage you to keep up the great work.

Students who have completed the FCAT, please complete the survey by clicking the following link: 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SP14CBTSTU

Adopt a JES Classroom! We already have 14 classrooms that are currently adopted, but we need 11 more. Your contributions can include: your time, classroom supplies, monetary, treats, baked goods, prizes, etc. Please click the image below to view the flyer!

In recognition of National CTE Month, Governor Rick Scott has issued this proclamation. Select the link below to view the document. 

National CTE Month Proclamation