In The Spotlight
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JCISD teachers get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Teachers, child care workers and other educators are part of the new wave of Michigan residents eligible to receive the vaccine starting January 11. Henry Ford Allegiance Health began administering the vaccine to Jackson County educators that day.
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Michigan ranks among top in nation for early childhood education
For the third straight year, Michigan has met all 10 quality standards for pre-kindergarten set forth by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
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Former JCISD board member recognized for commitment to students
JCISD Superintendent Kevin Oxley and JPS Superintendent Jeff Beal presented a special recognition to Mr. Robert Inman as a thank you for his years of service.
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Former hospital president and CEO appointed to Jackson County Intermediate School District Board of Education
Georgia Fojtasek, former president and CEO of Henry Ford Allegiance Health, was one of nine people interviewed to fill the seat left vacant after the resignation of Board Trustee Bob Inman.
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Career Center students celebrate JAC3 program accomplishments
Nearly a dozen students were honored for their accomplishments in the Jackson Area Career Center’s early/middle college program.
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Jackson County Superintendents working collaboratively on Return to Learn plans
The Jackson County Superintendent Association has been meeting regularly throughout the summer to support each other and work collaboratively on developing safe, responsive, and educationally sound plans for returning to school this fall.
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Career Center organizing community-wide livestock meat sale to help students
After the cancellation of the Jackson County Fair, Career Center staff found a new way to help the Agriscience/FFA students finish their animal projects.
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JCISD employee helping make celebrations special for families during COVID-19 pandemic
You’ve likely seen one in your neighborhood, or maybe you’ve even been a part of one: drive-by parties for people who are celebrating something special during the COVID-19 quarantine.
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Career Center greenhouses opening to public for annual sale
The Jackson Area Career Center is opening its greenhouses to the public for the 12th annual Agriscience/FFA Plant Sale on May 6 - May 8.
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JCISD bus drivers run normal routes to show students how much they're missed
The wheels on the bus haven’t been going ‘round and round’ lately, but that’s changing this week for Jackson County Intermediate School District school bus drivers.
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Jackson County ISD donates sensory bags to Jackson Police Department
The "Bubby's Backpacks" will help provide comfort and establish communication when officers come into contact with a non-verbal child or a child with autism.
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Hundreds of Jackson community leaders, students gather to celebrate MLK’s dream
A community breakfast to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what he stood for turned out to be the biggest in its history.
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Art assignment leads to prize, peer recognition for student with autism
What started out as an assignment to keep students busy while the teacher gets ready for class, turned into an impressive piece of art for a Parkside 8th grader with autism.
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Jackson Area Career Center instructor, former students honored by the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association
Manufacturing companies looking for skilled workers can be sure the best of the best get their start at the Jackson Area Career Center.
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Michigan sees dramatic growth in Early College participation, success
Early/Middle College student enrollment in Michigan has risen from 6,485 students in the 2014-2015 school year to 13,065 students in the 2018-2019 school year. Students have earned an average of 40 college credits through their programs.
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Students with disabilities will benefit from basketball tournament proceeds
Organizers of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament presented a check for more than $2,500 to the Lyle Torrant Center Friday afternoon..
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Michigan makes gains in national rankings on reading test
Michigan continues to climb in the national rankings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading test. It marks the second straight two-year testing cycle in which the state has gained in the national rankings.
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Jackson County ISD employees recognized for dedication to values
Each year, we honor 8 people who are nominated by their peers for their dedication to our values: Instruction, Leadership, Service & Community.
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Jackson County ISD awarded $500,000 behavioral health grant to create a system of care, intervention for students
Young children and families will benefit from a $500,000 grant awarded to the JCISD by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
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Career Center students win more awards than ever before at Jackson County Fair
The AgriScience/FFA students at the Jackson Area Career Center will have a lot to brag about when school starts next week.
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