Students will start back to school Friday, Aug. 1, in the Jefferson City School System for the 2008-2009 school year. An estimated 2,624 students are expected to be on hand.
In the Jackson County School System, which starts back Aug. 7, some 530 additional students are expected to add growth to the system.
The county school system will also open one new school this year. The new Gum Springs Elementary School will hold its ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. Open house will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
Other key back to school dates are:
JEFFERSON CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM EVENTS
• Pre-planning for teachers in the Jefferson City School System will be held through Thursday, July 31.
•Jefferson High School will hold its registration on Thursday, July 31, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for 10th grade students; and from 1-3 p.m. for ninth grade students. JHS has scheduled two open house events for the 2008-2009 school year. The first open house will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, from 6-8 p.m. The second open house will be held on Jan. 26, 2009, from 6-8 p.m.
•Jefferson Middle School will hold its registration and open house on Thursday, July 31, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
•Jefferson Academy will hold its open house on Thursday, July 31, from noon to 4 p.m. Students new to the Jefferson City School System may register at the school between 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on any business day prior to the first day of school. However, parents are asked to register their students this week.
•Jefferson Elementary School will hold its open house on Thursday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to noon for pre-K to second grade students. New students registering at the school are asked to bring their birth certificate, immunization record, Social Security card and proof of reside
JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM EVENTS
•New students to the Jackson County School System may register at the Central Registration Office, located in Jefferson. For more information about registration requirements, visit the school system’s website or call 706-367-3511.
•New teacher orientation for the Jackson County School System will be held through Thursday, July 31. Pre-planning for the county school system will be held Friday, Aug. 1, through Wednesday, Aug. 6.
•West Jackson Primary School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
•West Jackson Intermediate School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
•West Jackson Middle School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m. The school will hold its “Panther Cub Day” for rising sixth grade students and their parents on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
•North Jackson Elementary School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
•South Jackson Elementary School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 4-7 p.m.
•Gordon Street Center will begin its first mini-mester on Thursday, Aug. 7. Complete information about the Gordon Street Center is available on the county school system’s website.
•Maysville Elementary School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
•East Jackson Middle School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m. The school will hold its “Eagle Day” for rising sixth grade students and their parents on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 9-11 a.m.
•East Jackson Elementary School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
•East Jackson Comprehensive High School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5-7 p.m. The school will hold its “Eagle Prep Day” for rising freshmen on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 8 a.m. to noon. Ninth grade orientation will be held on Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m.
•Benton Elementary School will hold its open house on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m.
•Kings Bridge Middle School will hold its “Eagle’s First Flight” on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
•Jackson County Comprehensive High School will hold its “Panther Prep Day” for new freshmen on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ninth grade parent orientation will be held on Aug. 5, from 6-7 p.m. Open house will be held on Aug. 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
