Education Stories

BOE names new assistant superintendent, director

Thursday, April 26. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Education named a current employee and a former employee to two positions in the central office during a brief called meeting on Thursday morning.

Jamie Hitzges — principal at North Jackson Elementary School — was named assistant superintendent for finance and information services, effective June 1. He will replace Jeff Sanchez, who is retiring on June 30.

The board also named April Howard — former assistant superintendent for teaching and learning for the Jackson County School System — the district’s director of curriculum and accountability, effective June 1. She will replace Kathy Miller, who is retiring from the position on June 30.
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Jefferson FFA competes in Forestry Field Day

Wednesday, April 25. 2012
IN PREPARATION for upcoming forestry competitions, members of the Jefferson City FFA Chapter participated in the Oconee Invitational Forestry Field Day on March 20. [Full Story »] 

JCCHS band wins national music festival

Wednesday, April 18. 2012
THE JACKSON COUNTY Comprehensive High School Band won the Southern Star Music Festival held March 30 - 31 in Atlanta. [Full Story »] 
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