Jones County Schools

SJE Parent of the Year

Mrs. Virginia Pearson of Ellisville was recently named South Jones Elementary’s Parent of the Year. Click here to read more.

WJMS Star Testers

West Jones Middle School students are gearing up for the MCT2. On the recent Math and English checkpoint tests, a challenge was made by the teachers and administrators that all who scored Advanced or one level higher than last year's score would be treated to an Ice Cream Float Party! Students accepted the challenge with a force! Pictured are the 7th and 8th grade Star Testers!

WJHS Tennis Players to State

Three West Jones High School Tennis players advanced to the State Tennis Tournament from the district tournament which was held in Stone County on April 16. L. Holifield, P. French, and K. Key will play in Jackson on May 7th in the first round of the State Tournament.

South Jones Middle School's
Students of the Month

The South Jones Middle School has started a Students 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 March are (left to right) H. Smith- 7th grade and J. Walters - 8th grade. Congratulations to these students.

South Jones Lady Braves Sign Athletic Scholarships

Congratulations to K. Wilson and C. Phillips of the South Jones Lady Braves for recently signing scholarships with Jones County Junior College's Lady Bobcats.
Front Row, Left to Right: Assistant Coach Dustin Millwood, C. Phillips, K. Wilson, Head Coach Sherri Cooley
Back Row, Left to Right: Supervising Principal Tommy Branch, Ladonna Phillips, Michelle Blackwell, Vanessa Wilson, and JCJC Lady Bobcat Head Coach Sandra Sumrall.

SJE Sixth Grade College Prep Day

Pictured Left to Right: C. Ellzey, Mrs. Tammy Flowers, A. Davis, and J. Butler

South Jones Elementary sixth grade students recently held a college prep day. The students were encourage to wear their favorite college t-shirt and come prepared to discuss their future educational plans. The sixth grade teachers and SJE faculty shared their own college experiences and valuable information to ignite the students’ excitement about the possibilities that await them. The students and faculty discussed and reviewed testing strategies, organizational skills, writing, reading comprehension, and mathematics.

Breakfast with the Principals at WJE

Ms. Erin Hill’s fourth grade class at West Jones Elementary broke the school’s record for the class They were treated to breakfast with the WJE principals. Click here to read more.

WJE Sixth Grade Showcase

The sixth grade students at West Jones Elementary presented a sixth grade showcase. The 6th grade band performed several songs, and the 6th grade Beta students, under the direction of Catrina Taylor, performed “Betas, Start Your Engines” to the tune of the song “Dynamite”. Beta students had also performed their song at the Beta convention. The finale of the showcase involved sixth grade students under the direction of Sally Wooten. They presented the play "Where were you in '72?”.

Sertoma Club's April Student of the Month

B. Cooley - 11th Grader
Pictured with Mr. Corey Tolbert

Lady Brave Inks Academic and Athletic Scholarship with Millsaps

Congratulations to K. Buxton, who recently signed an Academic and Athletic Scholarship with Millsaps. Surrounding her are coaches and teachers that have influenced and impacted her life.
Front Row: Lady Braves Head Coach & Proud Mom - Sherri Cooley, K. Buxton, Assistant Coach Dustin Millwood
Back Row: Jennifer Robinson - AP Calculus Teacher, Otha Keys - Media Specialist, Jenee Wright - Spanish Teacher, and Becky Chancellor - AP Government/Economics Teacher

South Jones Lady Braves Sign Athletic Scholarships

Last week in the East Jones Elementary Library, 3rd grade students learned all about the wonderful resources the library has to offer with Mrs. Leighan Griffin, EJE Media Specialist. Gearing up for the MCT2 test next month, students got to explore the differences between a dictionary and an encyclopedia. They also enjoyed learning about the different types of Atlases found in the library. Students participated in fun games such as; a fun round-robin Atlas game and a dictionary derby!

SJE Third Grade Students Learn How
to Save Money

Pictured Left to Right: E. Pitts, C. King, Mrs. Ola Mitchell, S. Tisdale, J. Gillum, Mr. Joshua Jones, and E. Arellano

South Jones Elementary third grade students were taught an important lesson on saving money by Mrs. Ola Mitchell, Assistant Vice-President and Mr. Joshua Jones, a Loan Officer from Community Bank of Ellisville. Students enjoyed listening to Mr. Jones read Bunny Money, by Rosemary Wells. The story taught the main characters, Max and Ruby, about the value of money. The third graders were given a bag of goodies from the bank representatives.

NEJ FFA Wins in State Competition
NEJ Junior FFA Livestock Evaluation Team members (l-r) M. Wagnon, Z. Hodge, H. Brewer, and P. Purvis (center) hold their State Competition 1st Place Trophy.	Junior FFA Poultry Evaluation Team members (l-r) D. Wolff, G. Dickerson, and R. Parker
Northeast Jones FFA members recently traveled to Mississippi State University for state competition. The Junior FFA Livestock Evaluation Team brought home top honors, winning first place while the Junior FFA Poultry Evaluation team captured second place. Their FFA advisors are Ken Parker and Wendy Purvis.

SJE Second Graders Enjoying Diary of a Worm

Pictured: Mrs. Amy Hodge’s second grade class with Mrs. Donna Bush, SJE Teacher Assistant and William Carey University Care-Y Cohort Teacher Apprentice

Mrs. Amy Hodge’s second grade glass enjoyed the week experiencing Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin. Mrs. Donna Bush, a SJE Teacher Assistant and William Carey University Carey-Y Cohort Teacher Apprentice, completed a week of student teaching with this second grade glass. Activities included journal entries, illustrating, stoplight vocabulary, sight word reviews, and reading comprehension reviews. The students celebrated at the end of the week eating dirt cake and worms during their snack time.

South Jones High School Art Students Win Awards

Congratulations to South Jones High School art students. S. McQuirter and Y. Perdomo for representing South Jones so well during the recent Lauren Rogers Museum of Arts art fair. McQuirter placed first place, and Perdomo placed third place in the prestigious competition. The students competed with art students from four area high schools. Pictured L-R: McQuirter, Perdomo