Welcome to the Jefferson County School District's website! We are elated that you are visiting the site and hope that you find all the information and the well being of our students that you are looking for concerning
Jefferson County School District. Whether you are a parent, student, prospective or current employee, or even perhaps an industry representative exploring the possibility of locating in our area, we hope that you find our commitment to education to be one of the endless possibilities. Thank you for your commitment to public education.
Together we can and will continue to keep Jefferson County School District moving forward.
Public Notice - Intent to Apply for 21st CCLC Grant
Jefferson County School District intends to apply for the FY24 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.
RFP Document Location
RFP's for the school district can be located at the top of the page under the News tab.
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COVID-19
Please visit our website and Facebook page for the latest updates regarding COVID-19.
Instructional Resources for Students
Students and parents are encouraged to visit our Instructional Resources page for additional instructional resources.
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.
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.
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.
When Copiah-Lincoln Community College calls the names of its graduates to receive the associate’s degree in a few weeks, history will be made in the Jefferson County School District. Carmen Micha'el Kennedy and Terrell Walker Jr. will earn their first college degree before they receive their high school diplomas.
