JCSS Foundation

The Jackson County School System Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit established in May 2025, has announced its spring semester staff grant recipients. The Foundation awards seven grants to staff throughout the system, each for $1,000.  The seven grants are split into varying categories, to include: Literacy, Elementary STEM, Secondary STEM, CTAE, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education and Community Engagement.  The literacy grant is named in honor of Emily Dantzler, a longtime educator...

The JCSS Foundation made three strategic donations this fall, aligning with the organizations' mission of bettering the school system and Jackson County community.

2025-26 JCSS Teacher of the Year Kristin Butkovich, of Legacy Knoll Middle School. The Jackson County School System named its 2025-26 Teacher, Support Person and Bus Driver of the Year during the fourth annual Teacher and Support Person of the Year Banquet Thursday night in Braselton. The system honored each school-level Teacher and Support Person of the Year, along with a Support Person of the Year from the Central Office. The system also recognized three Bus Driver of the Year finalists...