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National School Counselor Appreciation Week, February 3-7, 2025
Lori Blankenship

National School Counselor Appreciation Week, February 3-7, 2025

Happy National School Counselor Week to our incredible school counselors at Jasper City Schools!

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students make a world of difference every single day. Whether providing guidance, lending a listening ear, or helping students reach their full potential, you are truly the heart of our schools.

Thank you to our amazing school counselors for all you do!

Pictured Left to Right: Cathy Jones- TRS; Jessica Elliott- MPS; Anna Graves & Beth Borders- MIS; Patrick Rider- JJHS; Bethany Jordan- JHS; Misty Whisenhunt- JHS

 

Jasper City School District recognized for achieving Marzano Level 2 Certification: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom
Lori Blankenship

Jasper City School District recognized for achieving Marzano Level 2 Certification: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom 

The Jasper City School System was recently recognized at the Marzano High Reliability Schools Summit in San Antonio, Texas. All five Jasper City Schools in the district have achieved Level 2 Certification: “Effective Teaching in Every Classroom”, which focuses on the responsibility of both school leaders and teachers in ensuring high-quality instruction. The Jasper City School District is the first school district in the state of Alabama to achieve HRS Level 2 Certification.

A big thank you to the principals, faculty, and all the staff involved in making this happen—your hard work is truly making a difference. This accomplishment is a testament to the commitment to excellence at Jasper City Schools!

 

January is School Board Appreciation Month
Lori Blankenship

January is School Board Appreciation Month 

January is School Board Member Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to thank our incredible Jasper City Schools Board of Education members! These dedicated community leaders volunteer countless hours to ensure our students receive the best possible education.

Their commitment to academic excellence and student success helps make Jasper City Schools a place where every child can thrive.

Thank you for your service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to our students, families, and staff. You truly make a difference in our community!

Join us in showing your appreciation for these amazing individuals!

JCS Superintendent: Dr. Ann Jackson

Board President : Willie Moore III

Board Vice-President: Teresa Sherer

Mary Beth Barber

Scott Thornley

Reed Pilling

 

PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident
Susan Chandler

PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident

Notice Regarding Cybersecurity Incident

Jasper City Schools was recently informed on January 7, 2025, of a cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the provider of our district’s student information system. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool identified unauthorized access to certain customer data through its PowerSource portal.

PowerSchool has confirmed that the incident has been contained, with no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity or disruptions to operations. The affected data may include personal information such as names, addresses, and email addresses. However, Social Security numbers were not involved.

PowerSchool will offer credit monitoring and identity protection services to those whose sensitive data was compromised. Please note that this may not apply to clients in Alabama, as our district does not collect or store highly sensitive data, such as Social Security numbers.

Jasper City Schools is actively working with PowerSchool to ensure that clear and timely communication is provided to families, educators, and other stakeholders. We are committed to keeping our community informed and addressing any concerns that may arise.