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Category: Education

Reduce TN Crashes Program Helping Teen Drivers

The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …

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Young Sportsman Deer Hunt Set for October 26-27

The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 26-27. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. They can use guns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain positioned to take immediate control of …

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Sequatchie County Schools will Release Early on Wednesday

The Sequatchie County School system will have an abbreviated school day on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This abbreviated day will allow staff to partner with local law enforcement to plan and review important safety practices. Car Rider Loading Time: 11:20 a.m. Bus Loading Time: 11:30 a.m. Please arrange your child’s pick-up and communicate any changes …

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New Jasper Middle School Open House

All current students and families are invited to the Open House at the new Jasper Middle School on Monday, October 21st, 2024. The school is located at 15 Highway 150 in Jasper. 5th and 7th Grades will tour from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM 6th and 8th Grades will tour from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Students will be …

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Marion County Student Charged with Threat of Mass Violence

On October 9, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM, the School Resource Deputy at Jasper Middle School and administration were notified of a concerning statement made by a 7th-grade student during an activity time. The SRD and the administration immediately began an investigation, and the student admitted to making the concerning statement. The student was taken …

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Marion County Uniting to Stop Bullying

Let’s unite against bullying and set a positive example for others. Remember, bullying is a sign of weakness, and we have the power to create a kinder world! Treat others as you wish to be treated, and let’s spread love, support, and respect everywhere we go. The Marion County Board of Education, in partnership with …

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School Threat at Jasper Middle School

On Thursday, the Jasper Middle School administration was informed of a threat made by a 6th grader during school. According to a short post on the school system’s Facebook page, law enforcement was contacted immediately. The student has been sent to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority. No other information was released.

Lack of Drivers Causes Changes for Friday School Bus Routes and Numbers in Sequatchie County

Due to the lack of substitute bus drivers, Sequatchie County Schools will dismiss bus #12 early at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4th. Bus routes will not run for number 8-1st load or 8-2nd load in the afternoon. Parents of students who ride bus #12 and wish for their child/children to remain at school for …

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City Of Whitwell Marion County Libraries Job Posting

The City of Whitwell and the Marion County Libraries are accepting applications for the following vacancy: LIBRARY ASSISTANT/CLERK – Part Time: – 18½ hours part-time position.  The primary functions of this position are as follows: Adding and deleting books from the systems; Assisting Library Director or Asst. Director as needed; Providing monthly reports of the …

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New SRD at Jasper Middle School

On Monday, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department introduced Deputy PJ Dickerson as the new School Resource Deputy at Jasper Middle School. PJ has always been passionate about serving our community and is living his dream as an SRD. Deputy Dickerson brings dedication and professionalism to the role. He is excited to be part of the …

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