Jefferson County Schools Update – CORONAVIRUS

Published by Editor on March 23, 2020.
Published under Covid-19 Area Business & Govt Information

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Update concerning the coronavirus facing our nation and community. Academic resources and meal distribution sites being provided by Jefferson County Schools.

ACADEMICS

Jefferson County Schools is providing a list of academic resources for students to use during the next two weeks while we all experience this extended school closure. The list is posted on the Jefferson County Schools District webpage, district social media outlets, and copies will be provided at the meal distribution sites beginning on Tuesday.

The resource list is divided into grade strands and provides opportunities for students to gain additional practice. The work on these sites will not be graded and is intended for practice and remediation. High School students that are involved in some classes such as AP and Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment, will continue to work with their teachers utilizing technology.

Classroom teachers in all grades will continue to communicate with parents using email and other apps during this time.

STUDENT NUTRITION

Jefferson County Schools will provide free meals to children 18 years old and under during the extended school closure beginning March 24, 2020.

  • Sites
    • Dandridge Elementary 780 South Highway 92, Dandridge, TN 37725
    • Jefferson Middle 361 W. Broadway Blvd., Jefferson City, TN 37760
    • Patriot Academy 419 West Dumplin Valley, Jefferson City, TN 37760
    • Rush Strong School 3081 W. Old AJ Hwy., Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
    • Talbott Elementary 848 Talbott-Kansas Road, Talbott, TN 37877
    • White Pine School 3060 Roy Messer Hwy., White Pine, TN 37890
  • Announcements
  • Students must be present in car
  • Breakfast & Lunch Served Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • 3 meals will be given Tuesday and 2 meals will be given on Friday.
  • Drive thru, meal pick up at each location. No one gets out of the car
  • Meals contain all 5 components – handed out in pre-packed container.

I want to make you aware that the State Health numbers now reflect a second confirmed case of coronavirus in Jefferson County. No other information is available at this time but should this second confirmation have ties to our school system I will make the appropriate notifications and update our parents.

One final reminder, Jefferson County Schools will remain closed through Friday, April 3, 2020. My office will continue to stay in contact with state and local officials and I will provide updates as needed. Your support, patience, and understanding is appreciated.

Dr. Shane Johnston, Jefferson County, TN Director Of Schools