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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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Students honored for completing JAC3 Early/Middle College program
Four Jackson County students will be leaving high school with more than just a diploma this year.
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Hot week at Summer Space Camp wraps up with family picnic in cool cafeteria
Dozens of students and their loved ones enjoyed a summer barbecue in the Torrant Cafeteria after Mother Nature cut Camp Week short.
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Students wander through 'Wonderland' during Torrant Art Festival
Students from the Lyle Torrant Center got a chance to see what it was like when Alice fell down the rabbit hole during the school's annual Art Festival..
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Summer coding camp immerses students, teachers in technology-based projects
Nearly three dozen students and teachers from around Jackson and Hillsdale counties will start the new school year with a unique skill: coding.
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Hundreds gather to celebrate milestone for special needs students
Another group of young adults with special needs are marking a huge milestone in their lives.
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Incumbents retain seats in 2019 JCISD Board of Education Biennial Election
Vice President Douglas Schedeler was elected to 4-year term, while Secretary Robert Inman and Trustee Erin Slater both won 6-year terms.
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First class of interns graduate from new workplace preparation program
Seven young adults from the Kit Young Center became the first graduates of a new program that is helping people with disabilities get real work experience.
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Dozens of Career Center students recognized in first-ever Signing Day
Career Center students who have a plan to further their career goals – whether that is enlisting in the military, entering the workforce, working and continuing their technical training or attending college – were recognized.
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Spotlight on Success: Career Center alum uses talents for local documentary
A 2017 graduate of the Jackson Area Career Center is using her talents to contribute to an upcoming documentary created by Jackson College's award-winning Heritage Center students.
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Career Center Agriscience greenhouses opening to community for annual Plant Sale
A vast selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and hanging baskets will available for sale to the public during the first two Saturdays in May.
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Career Center Fire Cadet named first recipient of “Future Hero” Award
There’s a new plaque hanging up on the wall of the Fire/EMS Academy at the Jackson Area Career Center – one that aims to inspire public safety and public service students to go the extra mile.
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Jackson County Intermediate School District Board of Education Biennial Election
Three positions on the Board of Education of the Jackson County Intermediate School District will be filled at the Biennial Election to be held on Monday, June 3rd, at 6 p.m.
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