Jones County Schools

2011 Outstanding Junior 4-Her

T. Prince, daughter of Chris and Jennifer Prince of Ellisville, was recently named the 2011 Outstanding Junior 4-Her. Click here to read more!

SJE Dynamic Dioramas

Third grade students at South Jones Elementary completed “Dynamic Dioramas” for a reading project assignment. Click here to read more!

SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL DONATES ITEMS FOR OFFICER DAVID LYONS

Faculty, Staff, and Students at South Jones High School recently donated items and packed boxes to send to Officer David Lyons in Afghanistan. Click here to read more!

Jones County Career Tech Student Council Spreads Christmas Spirit

The student council at the Jones County Career and Technical Education Center brought holiday cheer to the residents at Comfort Care Nursing Home. Click here to read more!

NEJ FBLA Supports Salvation Army

Each year at Christmas the Northeast Jones chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participates in the Salvation Army Christmas stocking project. Click here to read more!

WJHS Announces HOBY Recipient

T. Gieger was selected as the 2011 West Jones High School Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) recipient. T. is a 10th grade students who is on track to graduate with Highest Honors and Mississippi Scholars. She is active in numerous clubs and organizations that involve community service and leadership roles. She is also a member of the Varsity Cheerleader Squad. T. is the daughter of Chip and Congetta Gieger of the Calhoun Community.

NEJ Junior Beta Elects Officers

Northeast Jones Junior Beta recently elected officers for the 2011-2012 school year.

Pictured are (seated, l-r) E. Norwood – Vice
President, J. Walley – President, K. Roberson – Secretary; (standing, l-r) A. McCormick – Reporter, A. Rudolph – Treasurer, K. Smith – Chaplain.

NEJ Junior Beta is sponsored by Mrs. Ann Tucker and Mrs. Connie Wade.

Blackledge Signs With PRCC

B. Blackledge, 2011 graduate of Northeast Jones High School, recently signed a soccer scholarship with Pearl River Community College.

Pictured are (seated, l-r) Sherry Blackledge, B. Blackledge, Craig Blackledge; (standing, l-r) Coach Jack Byrd-PRCC, Coach Scott Tyson-NEJ, Cooper Pope-NEJ Supervising Principal, Coach Matt Reid-NEJ, Coach Keith Braddock-NEJ Athletic Director.

West Jones High School Senior Art Exhibit

You are cordially invited to the West Jones High School SENIOR ART EXHIBIT at Life Church located on HWY 84 West, Laurel, MS from 6:00 - 7:30pm in the evening, Thursday, December 8, 2011. Dress in semi-formal. Merry Christmas!!

left to right: M. Paniagua, S. Allen, R. Armburst, K. Rodriguez, K. Locke, M. Pruitt, A. Nguyen, S. Terry

NEJ FFA Officers Attend National Convention

Northeast Jones FFA Chapter Officers and Advisors recently traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the National FFA Convention. They were accompanied by NEJ FFA Alumni member Phyllis Wagnon.

Pictured are (rear, l-r) Ken Parker-Instructor/Advisor, T. Wagnon, R. Reynolds, Wendy Purvis-Instructor/Advisor, C. Avera; (front, l-r) M. Wagnon, A. Strickland, S. Walters, E. Parker.

Guthrie, Smith Sign With JCJC

Northeast Jones Lady Tiger Soccer stand-outs L. Guthrie and C. Smith (seated l-r) signed Friday to play soccer for the Jones County Junior College Bobcats next year. Guthrie and Smith have played soccer at NEJ for four years and were instrumental in their team winning back-to-back state championships!

Pictured (l-r) are Scott Tyson – NEJ Girls Soccer Coach, Sonny Guthrie, Linda Guthrie, Cooper Pope – NEJ Supervising Principal, Jamie Smith, Reggie Smith, and Delores Deasley, JCJC Women’s Soccer Head Coach.

SJE Sixth Grader Speaks About the Bahamas

Raymond Gaines, a sixth grade student at South Jones Elementary, had the opportunity to conduct research on the Bahamas. Click here to read more!

Laurel Rotary Club Visits SJE Third Grade

Mr. Gene Harlow and Mr. Ricky Smith from the Laurel Rotary Club visited South Jones Elementary third grade classes. Every student in third grade received a student dictionary from the Laurel Rotary Club. Students were thankful for the early Christmas gift.

Students from Mrs. Charla Parker’s class are pictured with Mr. Harlow and Mr. Smith.

SOUTH JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The South Jones Middle School has started a Student of the Month program. Winners each month will receive a prize bag and the chance to win an IPad at the end of the school year.

Student of the Month winners for November are:
(left to right) L. Soto - 7th grade and S. Taylor - 8th grade.

Congratulations to these students!

HOBY RECIPIENT ANNOUNCED AT SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL

Hanna Tolbert is in the tenth grade at South Jones High School and was selected as this year’s HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) candidate. She was selected by the faculty at South Jones. She will attend the leadership seminar this summer at Millsaps College in Jackson. Hanna is the daughter of Jola and Cory Tolbert of Laurel. Both of Hanna's parents teach at South Jones.

November Math Whiz Kids

South Jones Elementary chooses a student each month that displays excellence and hard work in math to represent their grade as a Math Whiz Kid. Click here to read more!

NEJ Junior Beta Contributes to
Christian Food Mission

The Northeast Jones Junior Beta Club recently presented a monetary donation to the Laurel Christian Food Mission as part of their annual service to the community.

Pictured (l-r) are K. Brown, P. Hodge, A. Clark, R. Smith-Christian Food Mission, O. Scarbrough, M. Brownlee, and S. Edwards.

NEJ Junior Beta is sponsored by Mrs. Ann Tucker, Mrs. Francis Hill, and Mrs. Connie Wade.

WJHS Choral Department Honors Veterans

West Jones High School Choral Department hosted a Veteran's Day Celebration in honor of the many service men and women who have unselfishly protected our country. Patriotic songs were performed by the combined choirs. The WJHS choral directors are Shane Cockrell and Jennifer Scrimpshire.

Pictured: WJHS choral member, K. Moss and her father, Mannix McLaurin--U.S. Army

SJHS Christmas Tree

SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WOULD LIKE TO THANK CHRIS SCHUBERT CONSTRUCTION FOR DONATING A 12-FOOT CHRISTMAS TREE FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

WJHS Students Score Advanced in English II and Algebra 1 State Tests

West Jones High School proudly recognizes the students who scored ADVANCED on the English II and Algebra I State Tests. Click here to read more!

1st Place Float (Christmas Parade) East Jones Elementary

1st Place Christmas Parade Float Winners! The East Jones Elementary Cubs in Motion and Cubs Elite, both under the direction of music teacher, Mrs. Angie Hodge, won the 1st Place float trophy again this year in the 2011 Laurel Sertoma Christmas Parade! This year's float theme was "Do you hear what I hear..." Congratulations EJE Cubs in Motion & Cubs Elite!