Patriot Academy Ribbon Cutting – Welcome Class of 2017
For the first time in more that 30 years, Jefferson County High School Main Campus is not the home to the freshman class. On Thursday, August 8, 2013 the Class of 2017 became the first class to inhabit the new Patriot Academy. After an early evening ribbon cutting ceremony, the school was opened to the […]
Afternoon Pick-Up of Students by Parents at Jefferson County High School
Parents, We have had a very good beginning of the school year. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in helping us provide an environment as safe as possible for your children and our students. As part of our ongoing effort to insure student safety we find it necessary to alter pick-up time by parents […]
First Day For Patriot Academy
Monday marked the nearing end of summer for the incoming Jefferson County High School freshman class. The students arrived to the Freshman Academy at 9 a.m. Following their arrival, students received class schedules and were sorted into four “teams.” Each team was then led to their designated wing of the school where they met with […]
Traffic Maps Released for Patriot Academy & JCHS
Dr. Scott Walker, Principal of Jefferson County High School Main and Auxiliary Campus, has released information for parents and students that will be driving freshmen to the new Patriot Academy regarding traffic flow. A map detailing drop off and access routes for the Patriot Academy can be viewed here. Principal Walker has also included access […]
JCHS Gets “ALL CLEAR” from Engineers
Jefferson County High School has been cleared for students and staff, according to information provided by Jefferson County School’s Director of Business Affairs, Michael Phagan, Monday morning, August 5, 2013. Phagan stated that the building had been cleared for occupation on Saturday, August 3, 2013, after viewing by both a structural engineer and Architect from […]
Firefighters Helping “Fill The Boot” for MDA
The Jefferson City Fire Department was busy Saturday morning encouraging shoppers at Walmart to Fill the Boot. The Fill the Boot program is just one of the many ways that local Fire Departments give back to the community and the Jefferson City Department has been active in the program for several years. The proceeds from […]
School Board – Cuts Made, Budget Passed
The Jefferson County School Board met in a Called Meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the Department of Education. The purpose of the meeting was to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and cuts in the amount of $174,750, as were approved by the Jefferson County Commission on Monday, July 29, 2013. Absent were […]
Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley in D.C.
The Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley recently enjoyed a great trip to Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. They were able to see the Constitution, Arlington cemetery, The Lincoln Memorial and the Washington D.C. Zoo. This was the first trip to Washington D.C. that they Boys and Girls Club have sponsored and each […]
Undercover Sting Operation Nets Multiple Arrests at Douglas Dam
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has rounded up eight suspects on charges of sexual battery and indecent exposure. According to Sheriff Ron Seals, the suspects were arrested on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Douglas Dam Reservation in Sevier County over the past few weeks. Seals said the SCSO and TVA Police have been […]
JCHS Waiting On “All Clear” From Engineers
The Jefferson County Department of Education released the following statement this morning regarding the evaluation process currently under way at Jefferson County High School. In light of the recent roof collapse of building 8, we are taking extra precaution to make sure that we don’t have any structural issues in any part of the main […]
Mayor Palmieri – No Veto, No Endorsement
Jefferson County Mayor Palmieri released a statement on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, regarding the fiscal year 2013-2014 budget and 10 cent additional ($2.15 total) tax levy that was approved by majority Commission vote on Monday evening. The Mayor stated that he is not comfortable with the budget itself, which includes a deficit of around $5 […]
Welcome Back Message from Jefferson County Dept. of Education
Jefferson County Schools Director, Dr. Charles Edmonds, and Central Office Administrators, Sherry Finchum and Ruth Pohlman, address issues important to teachers, support staff, parents, students and tax payers, as the 2013-2014 school year kicks off. Jefferson County Schools convene for their first day of class on August 8, 2013.
Commission Stands On Dime Property Tax Increase
The Jefferson County Commission held a Special Called Meeting to address the fiscal year 2013-2014 Budget Resolutions on Monday, July 29, 2013 in the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse. The Meeting was Called to Order by Commission Chairman Mills. Absent from Roll Call were Commissioners Tucker and Solomon. Chairman Mills stated that the resolution for the […]
County-Wide Firefighter Training Drill
Saturday was a day for practice drills for every Fire Department in Jefferson County. Firefighters converged on the boat ramp at The Point Marina & Resort to hone their skills in filling and deploying water to areas where a pressurized supply may not be available from hydrants. A scenario where hydrants are not available could […]
School Board’s Decision Not In Keeping With Separation of Church and State
The United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee has issued a judgment order in the case of David Kucera and Vickie F. Forgety vs. Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners, et al., finding for Kucera and Forgety. In keeping with the opinion of the Sixth Circuit of Appeals, the United States District Court Eastern […]
Fly Box, Road Problems & Recommendation for Designated Smoking for Fair Goers
The Jefferson County School Board met on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mount Horeb School. The Meeting was Called to Order by Chairman of the Board Potts. Absent from Roll Call was Board Member Lowery. Upon a Motion from Board Member Vines and 2nd by Board Member Rogers, the Agenda was Approved. The Consent Agenda […]
