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Students in Jasper Unit 1 began the 2020-21 school year on Wednesday, August 12. There are several changes to the school day including checking temperatures and asking about COVID symptoms before entering the schools. In addition, at the Elementary when the students entered the school they went to their classrooms
Information from Jasper Unit 1 on the first week of school and COVID check in processes. Parents: As you may be aware, unfortunately, the COVID Check-In app being built for our district is not ready quite yet. It is currently with Google and Apple for approval before it can be
Jasper County Schools held their open houses and buddy nights on Monday, August 10. Those parents with students remote learning for the 2020-21 school year were able to pick up their devices and books at Newton Elementary. St. Thomas held their annual buddy night where kindergarten students had the opportunity
New Staff Orientation For JCCU1 Lexie Boggs, NE Teacher, Ashley Bergbower, NE Teacher, Samantha Herdes, NE Teacher, Megan Marks, HS Teacher, Julia Parish, HS Teacher, Megan McClard, HS Teacher, Kathleen Carey, HS Counselor
School supplies to bring to Open House or send 1st day Clear refillable water bottle (marked with child’s name) Child size mask needs to be worn daily An extra change of clothes needs to be left in child’s book bag to be used in case of accidents. Place clothes in
On Monday, August 10, 3:30 – 5:30 pm in the Newton Elementary Multipurpose Room there will be a device and textbook distribution for K-6 remote learners. Students will receive the following materials: Device and charger login information training tutorial/video information Procedures/steps in place to minimize risk and follow the guidelines
There will be a back to school open house for the first grade students at Newton Elementary on Monday, August 10th at 5:30 to 6:30 pm for Ms. Bergbower and Mrs. Kennedy and 6:45 – 7:45 pm for Mrs. Heuerman and Mrs. Zumbahlen. During this time the students will be
Sometimes in life we get to witness amazing events. On Sunday, August 2, several people had the opportunity to witness a World War II veteran achieve a lifelong dream of receiving his high school diploma. Robert Coad, a resident of Newton Care Center, COVID survivor, veteran, and holder of different
Newton Elementary will be offering an after school program to a limited number of students from 1:30 to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday when school is in session. At 3 pm, a parent, guardian, or caregiver will need to pick up the child(ren). This program will be limited to 100