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District News

Students Show Steady Improvement
Preliminary TAKS results bring happy news
for JISD students, staff and administrators
with three campuses "Exemplary" and one "Recognized".





JISD Hosts Dual Language Institute Training
Five Texas school districts recently participated in training
to effectively develop and implement the
Gómez & Gómez 50/50 Dual Language Model.





West Side Elementary
West Side Elementary Named Title I Distinguished Performance School
Jacksonville ISD's West Side Elementary has been named a 2008-2009 Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance School by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).




Retiring JISD superintendent Stuart Bird
JISD Superintendent Stuart Bird Retires
After 38 years of service, and six-and-one-half years
at the helm of JISD, superintendent Stuart Bird is retiring.

The community is invited to a public reception at the
Jacksonville Middle School Library on May 13, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
to wish him farewell.




Jacksonville Daily Progress
Board Hears Report on Improved TAKS
Report on March 23 board meeting from
Daily Progress includes board's farewell
gesture for retiring superintendent Stuart Bird
and some great news on 3rd, 5th, and
8th grade TAKS reading scores.




Jacksonville Education Foundation
Jacksonville Education Foundation a Reality!
With the stated mission of supporting
"improvement of academic performance
of Jacksonville Independent School District
and continuing education," the
Jacksonville Education Foundation begins
its first fund raising drive.




Lindy Finley, RTSBA Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations
Finley to Serve on TASBO Board
Jacksonville ISD Assistant Superintendent of
Finance and Operations, Lindy Finley, was recently
elected to the Texas Association of School Business
Officials (TASBO) Board of Directors during the
organization's annual conference.





Dr. Leslie Brinkman George, JISD Director of Special Education and Student Services.
Article Features Dr. Leslie Brinkman George
Jacksonville ISD Director of Special Education and
Student Services is featured in Texas School Business
article as president-elect of the Texas Council of
Administrators of Special Educators.

Web posting permission granted by:
Texas School Business, LLC. April, 2008.





JISD and the Crisis Center Form Patnership
New Partnership Formed
Jacksonville ISD and the Crisis Center of
Anderson and Cherokee County announce
the formation of a new partnership for
the 2008-2009 school year.



Recent Events Recent Events Experience Jacksonville ISD's sense of pride for our students, educators and staff with recent events, accomplishments and news.

Online Video Access Online Video Access Watch selected videos from our Educational Access Channel 20, JNDN-TV. This section features video projects from the Jacksonville High School Media Technology Department and the JISD Public Information Team.


J-Briefs:
Keep informed about what is going at Jacksonville
High School and JISD with this student-produced
news show. Filed: May 22, 2009.

Watch Smoke Signals, the JISD Athletics Roundup show featuring host Smoke Signals
The JISD Athletics Roundup show featuring host
"Doc" Shrode and a different JISD Athletics coach
discussing JISD athletics program each week.

Information Information Start here for general information about Jacksonville Independent School District. Includes links to school calendars, student handbook, school supply lists, State Academic Accountability Ratings and more...

Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meet the Board of Trustees, check the schedule for the next Board meeting and read summaries of previous Board meetings.

Campuses and Facilities Campuses and Facilities Visit Jacksonville ISD campus and facilities web pages.

Policy Policy Search the online manual containing policies governing the operation of Jacksonville Independent School District.

District History District History Explore the rich history of Jacksonville ISD and view photographs and historical information.


From the Superintendent :
Dr. Joe Wardell, JISD Superintendent Welcome! We're glad you decided to take a moment to tour our school district online. Our goal with this website is to provide you with a convenient way to find all the information you need about JISD. Please, let us know how we're doing.
     Dr. Joe Wardell,
     JISD Superintendent
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Mission Statement:Jacksonville ISD Mission Statement Slideshow
The mission of Jacksonville Independent School District, as a community-wide partnership with a shared sense of pride, is to ensure each student develops the educational capacity necessary to reach his or her full potential and become a contributing citizen in an ever-changing, competitive world; this is accomplished through highly-skilled, caring faculty, diverse community resources, advanced technology, and facilities that provide a positive learning environment.

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