Douglas Lake Exceeds Full-Pool This Week
If Douglas Lake appears to be bursting at the seams it is not a figment of imagination. Lake levels for Douglas exceeded full pool this week, ahead of what is expected to be a wet weekend. Full pool for Douglas is 990.00 but Tuesday’s readings were 993.93. Though the waters are certainly lapping the shores, […]
Underwood New Supervisor of Special Education for Jefferson County Schools & Lemons Assistant Principal for Jefferson Middle
In an announcement from Jefferson County Director of Schools, Shane Johnston – Today we are excited to announce Mrs. Jessi Underwood has been hired as the Supervisor of Special Education for Jefferson County Schools. “Mrs. Underwood brings classroom experience as a special education teacher as well as building level administrative experience to this position and […]
Jefferson County Schools Requests Input For School Opening Plan
Jefferson County Department of Education continues to develop plans for re-opening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year. District leadership teams have been studying four different plans to begin school in August, but the scenarios are designed to allow for transition from one scenario to another as smoothly as possible in the event circumstances become […]
Jefferson County Schools Announce Two New Assistant Principals
Jefferson County Schools announce placement of two new assistant principals. The new assistant principals will begin work in mid-July in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year. JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Jessica Estepp has been named the assistant principal at Jefferson Elementary School. Mrs. Estepp is finishing her educational specialist degree from the University of Tennessee in July […]
Waltke, New Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
In a statement from Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Schools – Mrs. Kristi Waltke has been hired as the Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. She will also continue to oversee the district’s comprehensive Response to Intervention program. “This is an exciting day for Mrs. Waltke and for Jefferson County Schools. Over the years, she […]
New Pricipals Announced For Jefferson Middle and Maury Middle Scool
Jefferson County Schools announce new lead principals for Jefferson Middle School and Maury Middle School. This announcement follows the completion of interviews over the last month. “Every child deserves highly effective teachers and every school deserves highly effective leaders. It is our goal to provide highly effective leadership teams at each school location. These moves […]
2020 National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22
The 2020 National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22 and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating to promote the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season starts in full force. National Safe Boating Week is annually held the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Boating partners across the United States and […]
Jefferson County High School to Honor Graduating 2020 Seniors
Jefferson County High School is proud to announce plans for the 45th Commencement Exercises for the Graduating Class of 2020. Although we have had many challenges since our schools closed their doors in March due to COVID-19, providing a graduation for our senior students has been a priority. In order to comply with state and […]
Jefferson County 2020-2021 Budget Approved
Despite the difficulty of navigating budget meetings due to space restrictions associated with the Covid-19 virus, the Jefferson County Budget Committee managed to approve the County side of the fiscal year 2020-21 budget at their last April budget meeting. The recommended document, which will go before the full body for approval, came in with no […]
Jefferson County Offices To Re-Open May 4, 2020
Jefferson County Mayor, Mark Potts – Jefferson County Offices will open to the public on May 04 with limited access to offices. The courthouse may be accessed through the ADA entrance. Customers will see the courthouse security officer who will contact the appropriate office. County offices will limit the number of customers allowed in their […]
Jefferson County Offices Announce Plan to Reopen
Jefferson County Offices will open to the public on May 04 with limited access to offices. The courthouse may be accessed through the ADA entrance. Customers will see the courthouse security officer who will contact the appropriate office. County offices will limit the number of customers allowed in their office to reduce exposure. Sneeze screens […]
Jefferson County to Participate in Property Evaluation Program
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP). The counties include Campbell, Dyer, Jefferson, and Rhea. This round brings the total number of counties that have participated in PEP to 56. Since its inception in […]
New Jefferson County High School Principal Announced
Jefferson County Department of Education proudly announces Dr. Kevin Cline as the new principal of Jefferson County High School. The vacancy at Jefferson County High School is the result of the upcoming retirement of Dr. Scott Walker. Jefferson County Schools received several applications, held initial interviews with four candidates, and then narrowed the field to […]
Jefferson County Schools Closed for Remainder of School Year
Yesterday, Governor Bill Lee encouraged schools to remain closed the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. Jefferson County Schools will honor that request and remain closed through the balance of the current academic school year which is scheduled to end May 22, 2020. Following the Governor’s announcement, Tennessee Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn sent school […]
