Congratulation to Jackson County Golden Horseshoe winners for 2025: Isabella Reyes, Ravenswood Middle School / Faith Rogers, Ripley Middle School / Nikoloz Kikalishvili, Ripley Middle School / Jacob Buchanan, Ripley Middle School
Good evening - Our annual Jackson County Schools STEM night event will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ripley Elementary School. STEM night is open to all Jackson County elementary-age students. We are asking parents to accompany their children during the event. Many of our "exhibitors" will be local companies and community members who will share their knowledge and passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. For more information, please visit the Jackson County Board of Education website or click the following link. https://5il.co/3cm61
Parents and Guardians,
The Ravenswood Elementary Track Meet has been postponed due to a strong possibility of severe thunderstorms beginning at 6:00 p.m. this evening. Coaches will notify parents and athletes regarding the make-up date as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Is your child entering kindergarten this fall? Screenings are scheduled for April and May.
Parents and guardians,
The Ravenswood Elementary Track meet scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, has been rescheduled to Monday, April 14, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school. Thank you.
Good evening - Our annual Jackson County Schools STEM night event will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ripley Elementary School. STEM night is open to all Jackson County elementary-age students. We are asking parents to accompany their children during the event. Many of our "exhibitors" will be local companies and community members who will share their knowledge and passion for science, technology, engineering, and math. For more information, please visit the Jackson County Board of Education website or click the following link. https://5il.co/3cm61
Ripley Area Bus Parents and Guardians. Due to downed power lines. Buses will be later that normal to their scheduled stops. Please allowed for these delays. Thank you for your understanding.
Good morning parents and guardians,
Gilmore Elementary will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, due to a power outage. According to the power company, electricity will be restored around 10:00 a.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Have a wonderful day!
Good evening Parents and Guardians,
We hope your students had a wonderful Spring Break! As we return to school tomorrow, we are now in the home stretch with less than 45 days left in the academic year. This is a crucial time for students to stay focused, put forth their best effort, and finish strong.
Your support at home makes a huge difference in helping students stay motivated and engaged. Please encourage your child to attend school every day, complete assignments on time, and put forth their best effort in the classroom. Let’s make these last nine weeks count! Thank you for making a difference. Have a wonderful evening.
Good evening. This is a reminder that Jackson County Schools will be closed for Spring Break beginning Monday, March 24, 2025, through Friday, March 28, 2025. Also, by utilizing our NTI Days and Equivalent Time Days when schools were closed due to inclement weather, the last day of school for students is still May 30, 2025. Please have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing Spring Break.
Good morning, Jackson County Schools will now operate on an NTI Day for Thursday, February 20, 2025. Students should utilize their final instructional packet, number 5, or log in to the Canvas learning management system to complete their assignments. School personnel will be available at your child's school at 10:00 a.m. to answer any questions you may have. Thank you and have a great day
Date Correction: Jackson County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, February 20, 2025. Snow is expected to enter our area around midnight, lasting until 8:00 a.m. One to two inches of snow is expected. We will evaluate the roads again in the morning. Please have a wonderful evening.
Jackson County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for Thursday, February 20, 2025. Snow is expected to enter our area around midnight, lasting until 8:00 a.m. One to two inches of snow is expected. We will evaluate the roads again in the morning. Please have a wonderful evening.
Good evening parents and guardians. This is a friendly reminder that students will not attend school tomorrow, Monday, February 17, 2025, due to a professional learning day for school employees. If you would like to meet with your child's teacher, it is not too late. Please contact the school around 10:00 a.m. tomorrow to make arrangements. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Good afternoon. This is a friendly reminder that Communities In Schools is having a county-wide resource day located in the Ripley High School main lobby before the Ripley vs Ravenswood basketball game this evening. Start time is 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come out and learn what services are provided in Jackson County, and have an opportunity to win a prize. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Good morning. Jackson County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Thank you.
Good evening parents and guardians. This is a friendly reminder that students will not attend school next Monday, February 17, 2025, due to a professional learning day for school employees. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please contact the school or teacher as soon as possible. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your child's mid-year progress and ask any questions you may have. Thank you, and have a great day!
Good evening. Jackson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. School employees will operate on a Code A. The national weather briefing indicated that light snow will begin around 8 a.m. tomorrow. Heavy snow is expected between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please stay safe and have a wonderful evening.
Good evening,
This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools. Around 8:00 p.m. this evening, I have a weather debriefing with the National Weather Service on the timing and impact of the upcoming winter storm. I will send out a communication shortly after the meeting informing our school communities of the plan for tomorrow. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
Good evening- Communities In Schools is having a county-wide resource day located in the Ripley High School main lobby before the Ripley vs Ravenswood basketball game on Wednesday, February 12. Start time is 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come out and learn what services are provided in Jackson County, and have an opportunity to win a prize. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.
