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Monday, December 8
- GEAR UP Algebra 1 Boot Camp
- Christmas Band Concert.....7:00 (auditorium)
Tuesday, December 9
- STAAR/EOC Algebra I Re-test
- Student Congressional Advisory Council at NASA
- Girls Basketball V vs. Tarkington.....6:00 (home)
- Boys Basketball F/JV/V vs. Buna......4:30/5:45/7:00 (away)
- Jasper Christmas Parade.....6:00
Wednesday, December 10
- College and Career Day
- Student Council Meeting.....7:15am (auditorium)
Thursday, December 11
- Top Dawg Shirts
- Public Safety Career Day.....8:00-12:00 (DETCCA)
- Fall Spotlight Night.....5:00-7:00 (main gym)
- Boys Basketball F/JV/V at Little Cypress-Mauriceville Tournament
Friday, December 12
- Bulldog Spirit Day
- Christmas Choir Concert.....7:00 (auditorium)
- Boys Basketball F/JV/V at Little Cypress-Mauriceville Tournament
Saturday, December 13
- GEAR UP Math is Money.....9:00-11:00 (Room 221)
- Boys Basketball F/JV/V at Little Cypress-Mauriceville Tournament
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Monday, December 8
- Christmas Band Concert.....7:00 (High School Auditorium)
Tuesday, December 9
- ELA Winter Benchmark
- Jasper Christmas Parade.....6:00
Wednesday, December 10
- Mental Health Lunch-N-Learn.....12:00 (library)
Thursday, December 11
- Science Winter Benchmark
- Girls Basketball vs. West Orange-Stark.....4:30 (home)
- Boys Basketball vs. West Orange-Stark.....4:30 (away)
Friday, December 12
- FCA Meeting.....7:00am (library)
Saturday, December 13
- Girls Basketball at Newton Tournament
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Tuesday, December 9
- Math NWEA MAP testing
- Jasper Christmas Parade.....6:00
Wednesday, December 10
- English Language Arts NWEA MAP testing
Thursday, December 11
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December 1-15
- 15 Days of Christmas Dress Up Days
Tuesday, December 9
- Jasper Christmas Parade.....6:00
Upcoming
December 18
December 19
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Monday, December 22-Friday, January 2
- Christmas Break (School Closed)
Monday, January 5
- Professional Development (Student Holiday)
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Monday, December 8
Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Grande Nachos with lettuce and tomato
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Orange
Tuesday, December 9
Bacon, Egg, and Sausage Croissant
Baked Chicken
Carrots
Turnip Greens
Cheesy Cornbread Muffin
Peaches
Wednesday, December 10
Kolache
Sloppy Joe
French Fries
Ranch Beans
Grapes
Thursday, December 11
Stuff Crust Breadstick
Beef Tamales
Whole Kernel Corn
Pinto Beans
Spanish Rice
Sliced Apples
Friday, December 12
Pancake and Sausage on a Stick
Cheeseburger
Burger Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
Celery Sticks (HS)
Pears
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Reading is a really, really GOOD THING!
Nearly 300 hundred were in attendance for Reading Under the Sea: Dive Into a Good Book, JISD's annual literacy event on December 2! Hosted by the BARK Express Committee and held at Jasper Junior High, the event featured Community Partner booths, a face painting station, balloon animals, read-alongs, games, food, and live music. Best of all, each child left the event with at least two new books!
Community Partners in attendance included Southeast Texas Food Bank, Lamar Institute of Technology, Jasper-Newton Health Department-WIC, Communities in Schools, and Region 5.
Huge accolades are in order for everyone who made the evening a success!
- Planning Committee-Dianne Pace, Joscelyn Adams, Emily Mathews, and Katy Pace
- Shonda Brown, Lindsay Jeansonne, Jessica Brown, Amanda Owens, Natalia Johnson, Rachel Bryan, Rachel Alvis, and Donald Johnson helped set up and worked the event
- Brenda Fleming and Kaylee Hill ran the face painting station
- Michael Kerr did the balloon animals (and wore a sweet inflatable yellow submarine!)
- Few and Jasper High School Parent Liaisons Charity Goodwin, Lisa Ratcliff, Jasmyne Hafford, and Jennifer Adams had tables
- Steven Courville brought a JHS Saxophone Quartet to provide music
- Principal Stephen Casey oversaw the event
- Officer John Hardin provided security
- Allen Hadnot and Jennifer Quintavalle provided new custom cornhole boards
- BARK Committee Member Stacy Shultz donated and popped popcorn
- United Methodist Church of the Pines volunteers Susan Stover, Linda McTernan, and Michelle Yentzen helped with food, read-alongs, and a special therapy dog guest for the kids
- The Jasper High School National Honor Society students ran the sign-in table and games
- The Jasper Junior High Students ran the craft table
- Student photographer Ian Schofield photographed attendees at the RUTS backdrop
- Estela Arriaga managed the Community Partners Tables and provided translation
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- From Joshelyn Strother, JHS Assistant Principal-A huge shout-out to our Jasper High School Choir and their amazing director, Mrs. Nathena Hafford! As they prepare for their upcoming Christmas concert, this talented group has been hard at work rehearsing several beautiful pieces. They sounded absolutely melodic and magical! Their harmonies filled the room with Christmas spirit, and their dedication shows in every note they sing. We are so proud of the effort, discipline, and heart they pour into their craft. Way to go, JHS Choir! Keep shining and making Jasper proud!
- From Jennifer Herrington, JISD CTE Director-I want to send out a BULLDOG BRAG to Daniel Chao and his Business students for earning their Industry Based Credentials this week. The following students have each tested and earned the Customer Service and Sales Specialist Certification awarded by the NRF Foundation: Ketavioes Boatner, Carlos Merlin Amador, Jasmine Smith, and Brandon Ramos. Well done Mr. Chao and your business partners.
- From Haley Vaught, Instructional Coach-I would like to brag on Mrs. Emilee Gerngross. She has gone above and beyond to make sure that a fellow teacher’s substitute has meaningful work and clear plans for his classes while he has been out. She has also stayed on top of getting all of their grades entered in a timely manner. I know this has been a huge task for her on top of managing her own responsibilities, but she continues to give 100% every single day. Her dedication has truly made a difference, and it does not go unnoticed.
- From Shana Hearnsberger, Instructional Coach-I would like to brag on Debbie Cordova and Lauren McSwain. These instructional coaches are team players who go above and beyond what is required to ensure student and teacher success. They are valuable assets to Jasper ISD.
- From the JHS Top Dawg Admin Team-the JHS Top Dawg Nutrition Team does an amazing job each and every day. They work hard to make sure our students are well taken care of from breakfast to lunch to after school meals. Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and the care you put into keeping our kids nourished and ready to learn. We appreciate you!
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Please click the link below for a message from Chief Hadnot regarding ways to report a threat and the consequences of making a threat against students, faculty and staff, and/or school property. |
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All are welcome to attend school board meetings either virtually or in person.
In Person: Meetings are held at the Jasper ISD Administration Building at 128 Park Street in the Board Room.
Join Virtually: All regular board meetings are broadcast online. Click here to access the link for the current board meeting as well as links to previous board meetings.
Meeting Schedule
- December 8, 2025
- January TBD, 2026
- February 9, 2026
- March TBD, 2026
- April 13, 2026
- May 11, 2026
Please note that dates and times are subject to change.
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Email askJISD@jasperisd.net to submit questions about anything and everything JISD related. We may not have the answer, but will do our best to find it and share it with the JISD community. |
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