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THE LEARNING CURVE – 84 Cafeteria Staff Bring A Little Extra Along With Nearly 70,000 Meals

THE LEARNING CURVE – 84 Cafeteria Staff Bring A Little Extra Along With Nearly 70,000 Meals

THE LEARNING CURVE is a column sponsored by Doug Ibbetson, Jefferson County School Commissioner, spotlighting those in the educational community who make a significant contribution to the success of Jefferson County School System. It takes many components and many people performing various necessary tasks to make a good learning environment for children. While most of […]

235th Anniversary Of Signing Of The U.S. Constitution Commemoration In Historic Dandridge

235th Anniversary Of Signing Of The U.S. Constitution Commemoration In Historic Dandridge

Bells rang out both in Dandridge and across America on Saturday afternoon, September 17, in commemoration of the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Just as the bells sounded throughout Philadelphia when the original document was signed, they rang again in joyful celebration as the Martha Dandridge Washington Chapter (MDW), National Society, […]

Elected Officials Take Oath Of Office

Elected Officials Take Oath Of Office

  On September 1, 2022 the elected officials of Jefferson County were sworn in via ceremony at the Historic Courthouse in Downtown Dandridge and conducted by Judge Duane Slone and Judge Will Roach III.

Chasity Osborne Crowned Homecoming Queen

Chasity Osborne Crowned Homecoming Queen

An exciting week of homecoming activities came to a close Friday night at halftime of the Jefferson County High School vs Dobyns-Bennett High School football Game. All the homecoming representatives, escorted by JROTC cadets, graced the field in their evening best, honoring each class that had elected them. Congratulations to the Jefferson County High School […]

School Board Approves 2019-2020 Calendar

School Board Approves 2019-2020 Calendar

The Jefferson County Board of School Commissioners convened at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse Thursday night for the monthly work session and meeting. To begin the meeting, Maury Middle School and New Market Elementary Schools were recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools. Reward schools are generally those that are improving in terms of achievement and growth […]

Welding at JCHS Brings Governor Lee and Other Dignitaries

Welding at JCHS Brings Governor Lee and Other Dignitaries

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee paid a visit to Jefferson County High School to help unveil a new state-of-the-art facility to train the next generation of industry workers. Lee, along with State Representatives Andy Farmer and Jeremy Faison, County Mayor Mark Potts, Director of Schools Dr. Shane Johnston, JCHS Principal Dr. Scott Walker, School Board Members, […]

Spirit of Nations Hosts 12th Annual Pow Wow

Spirit of Nations Hosts 12th Annual Pow Wow

Many traditions were displayed on Saturday as the Spirit of Nations held their 12th annual Pow Wow at Patriot Academy. Traditional Dance Competitions, children’s crafts, storytelling and a silent auction were among the many activities throughout the day. The theme for this years event was “Honoring the Elders”. The event, presented by Indian Creek Productions, […]

Congratulations Jefferson County High School Class of 2019

Congratulations Jefferson County High School Class of 2019

The moment that over 400 students have waited the last 13 years for, finally came around Saturday Morning. The community arrived in full force to honor the Jefferson County High School Class of 2019. The 44th Commencement Ceremony, was full of excitement, hope, and of course the Pomp and Circumstance that one would expect with […]

JCHS Seniors Recognized at Honors Night

JCHS Seniors Recognized at Honors Night

Graduation is just around the corner, and before the big ceremony on Saturday, Jefferson County High School took one last chance to honor its Class of 2019 with Honors Night. Countless scholarships were awarded, along with department awards, and students who were at the top of their class. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 for […]

Several Jefferson County Schools Earn Reward School for 2018

Several Jefferson County Schools Earn Reward School for 2018

On Tuesday, November 20, Dr. Shane Johnston, Director of Schools, presented the principal and faculty of each deserving school with their “Reward School” Banner. Banners were provided by the Tennessee State Department of Education.

Local Veterans Honored At 26th Annual Night Of Patriots

Local Veterans Honored At 26th Annual Night Of Patriots

Jefferson County High School presented the 26th annual Night of the Patriots performance on Thursday, November 8, 2018 in the James D. Swann Performing Arts Center. Local veterans were honored by students from several areas of study and extra curricular areas at Jefferson County High School. As has come to be expected, students and staff […]

Hawkins Hits 1000 Yards for Season in Homecoming Win

Hawkins Hits 1000 Yards for Season in Homecoming Win

Jefferson County High School hosted the William Blount Governors for the Homecoming 2018 game Friday night. The opening kickoff set the tone for the rest of the game.  A hard tackle by Patriots special teams caused a fumble, that was recovered by Blaine Garret.  The Jefferson County offense, who played more as a unit this […]

Jadah Rice Crowned 2018 Jefferson County High School Homecoming Queen

Jadah Rice Crowned 2018 Jefferson County High School Homecoming Queen

To wrap up an exiting week of events honoring Jefferson County Homecoming, the students of the high school crowned their Homecoming Queen.  The representatives were chosen by popular vote and escorted by Cadets of the Jefferson County JROTC. The 2018 Jefferson County Homecoming Queen is Jadah Rice. Jadah Rice is the daughter of Sara Northern, […]

Makenzi Penrod wins 2018 Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair

Makenzi Penrod wins 2018 Jefferson County Fairest of the Fair

After a day of celebrating the princes and princesses of Jefferson County, the main ceremony of the Fairest of the Fair Competition was held Saturday night. 7 lovely ladies from the surrounding area competed for the crown.  Contestants were interviewed by judges, performed a dance to Blake Shelton’s version of Footloose, and were also asked […]

Dandridge Hosts June Jubilee

Dandridge Hosts June Jubilee

Another June Jubilee is in the books. The third Saturday of June is always a treat for the Town of Dandridge, and this year was no different.  With more food than one could shake a stick at, and almost 100 vendors, there was definitely plenty to come see and do on the streets of the […]

JCHS Celebrates Senior Students With Honors Night

JCHS Celebrates Senior Students With Honors Night

Jefferson County High School celebrated its Seniors on Tuesday night with the annual Honors Night awards ceremony.  The Event, held at Carson Newman’s Student Activities Center, honored over 300 students with scholarships, class honors, and group honors.  A special time for the event was the honoring  of JoAnne Vest, this year’s JCHS Community Patriot, for […]

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