West Jones Elementary was recently named the Top School of the Year for 2022-2023.  The Top School Program is a part of thePass the Torchprogram sponsored by the Jones County Dropout Prevention Team.

The goal of the program is to promote the importance of good attendance every day.  All schools in the district provide programs and incentives to encourage students to be at school on a regular basis.  ADA (Average Daily Attendance) reports are printed each month.  The school with the highest ADA becomes the TOP SCHOOL and receives the Pass the Torch trophy for the month.

The Dropout Prevention Team set the ADA Goal at 95%.  Several schools have achieved that goal this year.  West Jones Elementary not only achieved the 95% goal, but they have been the TOP SCHOOL three months this year.

Mr. Mark Vaughn, Supervising Principal at WJE, gave his teachers and staff the credit for keeping the students engaged and motived to be at school every day.

Congratulations, WJE!  You are TOP SCHOOL OF THE YEAR!

Pictured :

Mr. Vaughn with Superintendent Tommy Parker and School Board Members as he receives the TOP SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD from Dr. Marla Sumrall, Co-Chair of the Dropout Prevention Team.

The Northeast Jones team “NEJ Gold” composed of Jaden Graham, Andrew Hankins, and Ridge Jones has been invited to compete in the Mississippi Personal Finance Challenge 2023 State Championship for theHigh School Division!  The in-person competition is scheduled for Thursday, April 20th in Jackson.  This is such an honor as only 12 teams statewide have qualified for the High School Division.   These students are in Mrs. Angela Culpepper's Smart Start Dual Enrollment Course. Congratulations Ridge, Jaden and Andrew!

Pictured left to right: Ridge Jones, Jaden Graham, and Andrew Hankins