In an extraordinary moment of pride and progress, Jefferson County School District proudly announces that seventeen seniors from Jefferson County High School will graduate with an Associate of Arts Degree from Copiah-Lincoln Community College on May 15, 2025—the largest cohort in the high school’s history to achieve this distinction.

Mon Apr 28 08:40 AM

On September 5, 2024, the Jefferson County School District celebrated the incredible generosity of Mr. Peter E. Walker and his family, who donated nearly $33,000 to purchase a digital message board for Jefferson County High School. This digital message board is not just a gift but a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, who also served in our district, and to his beloved son, a former scholar whose memory will forever remain in our hearts.

Wed Oct 02 08:17 AM

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, JCES was honored as an Emerging Science of Reading School by the Mississippi Department of Education! This prestigious designation is awarded to schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, transformed instructional practices, and created a school culture dedicated to building skillful, strong readers from kindergarten through third grade.

Mon Sep 30 11:53 AM

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

Mon Oct 16 01:46 PM