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![Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692900801/jacksonschoolsgaorg/dtpbfpact1fc1hsovywr/EJCHSTOTY.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692900801/jacksonschoolsgaorg/dtpbfpact1fc1hsovywr/EJCHSTOTY.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692900801/jacksonschoolsgaorg/dtpbfpact1fc1hsovywr/EJCHSTOTY.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692900801/jacksonschoolsgaorg/dtpbfpact1fc1hsovywr/EJCHSTOTY.png","width":1080}])
![Three JCSS Seniors Honored by National Merit Scholarship Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695310203/jacksonschoolsgaorg/p4kwx3tea7desqclxcmf/1_4.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695310203/jacksonschoolsgaorg/p4kwx3tea7desqclxcmf/1_4.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695310203/jacksonschoolsgaorg/p4kwx3tea7desqclxcmf/1_4.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695310203/jacksonschoolsgaorg/p4kwx3tea7desqclxcmf/1_4.png","width":1080}])
![BOE Approves School Calendars For 2024-25, 2025-26]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694182274/jacksonschoolsgaorg/zefbnb8jubowpnlsbmga/SchoolCalendars.png","width":1080}])
![EJCHS, JCHS Ranked Among America’s Best High Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693333062/jacksonschoolsgaorg/antuc47hjvjr3mhv0abm/1_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693333062/jacksonschoolsgaorg/antuc47hjvjr3mhv0abm/1_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693333062/jacksonschoolsgaorg/antuc47hjvjr3mhv0abm/1_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1693333062/jacksonschoolsgaorg/antuc47hjvjr3mhv0abm/1_2.png","width":1080}])
![East Jackson Celebrates Student Success on AP Exams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692026658/jacksonschoolsgaorg/pnxj9poqtmkdqk7lhyzt/EJAPExams.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692026658/jacksonschoolsgaorg/pnxj9poqtmkdqk7lhyzt/EJAPExams.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692026658/jacksonschoolsgaorg/pnxj9poqtmkdqk7lhyzt/EJAPExams.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692026658/jacksonschoolsgaorg/pnxj9poqtmkdqk7lhyzt/EJAPExams.png","width":1080}])
![Test Scores Increase Throughout JCSS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1690550366/jacksonschoolsgaorg/ijhqrvxkuf7mxszbgsls/TestScores.png","width":1080}])
The Jackson County School System saw an increase in scores from the End of Grade testing conducted at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year. The State of Georgia released the scores Friday.
Students take Georgia Milestones End of Grade tests in grades three through eight and End of Course tests in four high school courses.
![East Jackson’s Merritt Named WBL New TOTY]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689020505/jacksonschoolsgaorg/mfs56sbtkqalsmuwneew/Merrittgraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689020505/jacksonschoolsgaorg/mfs56sbtkqalsmuwneew/Merrittgraphic.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689020505/jacksonschoolsgaorg/mfs56sbtkqalsmuwneew/Merrittgraphic.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1689020505/jacksonschoolsgaorg/mfs56sbtkqalsmuwneew/Merrittgraphic.png","width":1080}])
East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s Roshuanda Merritt was named the 2023 Work Based Learning New Teacher of the Year during the 76th Annual Georgia Association of Career & Technical Education Conference in Athens.
![JCSS Leaders Visit Local Industry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686572406/jacksonschoolsgaorg/nxu1phc98evt6n3xrqpi/LEADERSHIPRETREAT.png","width":1080}])
School and district-leaders from within the Jackson County School System visited local industry leaders from Jackson County during a leadership retreat on Friday, June 9.
The retreat started Friday morning with 74 leaders visiting six industrial leaders. The goal of the retreat was for leaders to gain a better understanding of the industry located in Jackson County and the opportunities that are available after graduation for the over 10,000 students within the Jackson County School System.
![Back to School Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686758294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/tqiqkhie8iheylkpvg0t/backtoschool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686758294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/tqiqkhie8iheylkpvg0t/backtoschool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686758294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/tqiqkhie8iheylkpvg0t/backtoschool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686758294/jacksonschoolsgaorg/tqiqkhie8iheylkpvg0t/backtoschool.png","width":1080}])
Be sure to check out our Back to School Web Page for important back-to-school updates throughout the summer.
![Wood, Smith, & Robertson Named Assistant Principals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686758412/jacksonschoolsgaorg/trki2p1vlwwxzrlqfy7b/newaps.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686758412/jacksonschoolsgaorg/trki2p1vlwwxzrlqfy7b/newaps.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1686758412/jacksonschoolsgaorg/trki2p1vlwwxzrlqfy7b/newaps.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686758412/jacksonschoolsgaorg/trki2p1vlwwxzrlqfy7b/newaps.png","width":1080}])
East Jackson Comprehensive High School has announced the appointment of Jessie Wood as an assistant principal for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. Wood is currently the instructional coach at EJCHS. Her appointment to assistant principal was approved by the Jackson County School System Board of Education during the March 13 meeting.
"I am thrilled to see Ms. Jessie Wood transition into the assistant principal role at EJCHS. She has demonstrated tremendous dedication and commitment to this school and the eastside community,” East Jackson Principal Dr. Matt Stratemeyer.