Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Jones County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:


Nondiscrimination Coordinator:

Dr. Larry Johnson, Deputy Superintendent

5204 Highway 11 North

Ellisville, MS 39437

601-649-5201

Email:  lgjohnson@jonesk12.org

Title IX Coordinator:

Dr. Will Parker, Assistant Superintendent

5204 Highway 11 North

Ellisville, MS 39437

601-649-5201

Email: wrparker@jonesk12.org

Section 504 Coordinator:

Kristy Boone, Director of Elementary Literacy- Elementary Science/Social Studies 504; MTSS

5204 Highway 11 North

Ellisville, MS 39437

601-649-5201

Email:  keboone@jonesk12.org

Chef for the Day
Chef for a Day

Mrs. Bailey Bradshaw’s and Ms. Julie Shows' students from South Jones Elementary participated in a hands-on "Chef for the Day" experience alongside our CTE culinary students, supported by health science students. Each student prepared a personal pan pizza and was recognized with certificates and ribbons for their achievement.

Coffee & Conversation Guest Speaker Mrs. Melissa Saucier
Keithco Petroleum

Mrs. Melissa Saucier, Marketing Consultant with Keithco Petroleum, visited the Career Tech for Coffee & Conversation. Mrs. Saucier encouraged students to pursue their goals while staying authentic. Her key points: be a sponge for knowledge, continuously improve, remain kind, and support others along the way. Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Melissa Saucier and Mrs. Devon Sellers, Work-Based Learning Instructor

Mrs. Smith's Health Science II First Aid Lab
HS II

How do we turn classroom knowledge into workplace-ready skills? By practicing under realistic conditions. In Mrs. Smith’s Health Science class, students not only learned first aid techniques but applied them in mock scenarios—stabilizing closed tarsal fractures with soft splints and managing a right‑upper sucking chest wound. This experiential approach develops technical competence, critical thinking, and confidence—key outcomes for any healthcare training program.

Mrs. Mauldin's Health Science II First Aid Lab
Mauldin Health Science

How do we turn classroom knowledge into workplace-ready skills? By practicing under realistic conditions. In Mrs. Mauldin's Health Science class, students not only learned first aid techniques but applied them in mock scenarios—stabilizing closed tarsal fractures with soft splints and managing a right‑upper sucking chest wound. This experiential approach develops technical competence, critical thinking, and confidence—key outcomes for any healthcare training program.

South Jones Life Skills Class Tours the Career Tech Center
Tours

South Jones Life Skills class dove into real-world experiences at the Jones County Career Technical Center. They iced cupcakes in the culinary lab, toured the Health Science lab, learned Drafting basics, explored Information Technology, and saw projects in Automotive Service, Welding, and Industrial Maintenance. These meaningful experiences help students discover possibilities and build confidence for life beyond the classroom.

Career Tech Center
Student of the Month 1

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
Student of the Month 2

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
November Student of the Month

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
Student of the Month 4

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
Student of the Month 5

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
Student of the Month 7

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
Student of the Month 8

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Career Tech Center
January Student of the Month

CTE teachers select one student from their program each month that best exemplifies employability skills. These skills include honesty, dependability, leadership, punctuality and a positive attitude. These students receive a certificate and a treat.

Spirit Gear
SkillsUSA Regional Competitions at Jones College
SkillsUSA

Proud to share that six Jones County Career & Technical students competed at the SkillsUSA Regional Competitions hosted at Jones College. Their participation highlights the value of hands-on, career-focused education in preparing students for the workforce.

  • Welding Fabrication Team: Brayden Blackledge, Jameson Rayner, Raiden Bishop
  • Automotive Service: Isaiah Skinner
  • Job Demonstration: Austin Wedgeworth
  • Extemporaneous Speech: Trinity Walden — 3rd Place

Thank you to SkillsUSA sponsors Brandi Edwards, Steven Myers, and Richard West for supporting student development.