News and Announcements

The second grade classes at Glade Elementary demonstrated their knowledge of text features through an "operation" of an informational text. Pictured above: Ms. Ulmer's class (C. Phillips and D. Fenton)

The 4th grade Star Reach students at Glade Elementary became junior scientists as they learned about the parts and function of a microscope as well as its history. They practiced making slides and focusing while calculating the level of magnification. They all agree that learning about science is MAGNIFICENT!

South Jones Elementary has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Allstate. Thank you to The Allstate Foundation and Allstate volunteer David Niezgoda for being a positive force for change by volunteering. His efforts enabled South Jones Elementary to receive an Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant. Pictured are: Juanna Warren, assistant principal; David Niezgoda, Allstate Agent; Mark Vaughn, assistant principal.

Here are some pictures from Mr. Paul Anderson's 5th grade class projects on building cell models. Students had to include the cell parts from their notebooks in the LEGO model and the paper tube model, as well as including labels for the parts. This was an enrichment activity for STAR Reach days.

The Glade Elementary Junior Beta Club recently inducted new members. Officers led the ceremony and challenged new members to strive to serve others, be good leaders, be of good character, and strive for academic excellence. Officers this year that led the induction ceremony were: E. Johnson, President; S. Staples, Chaplain; A. Belding, Secretary; B. Hearn, Reporter; R. Branch, Treasurer; and K. Taylor, Historian. Vice President, C. Norwood, were inducted at the ceremony. The Glade Junior Beta Club 6th grade inductees are C. Baucum, N. Brabham, B. Byrd, N. Carroll, A. Chastang, D. Forest, I. Howard, A. Jordan, S. Mack, N. McLain, E. Moore, C. Rose, J. Stokes, and V. Williamson. The 5th grade inductees are K. Bolton, B. Boreman, G. Conrad, A. Cruz-Rodriquez, D. Ellard, E. Gainey, M. Guardado, C. Hancock, M. Heathcock, B. Henley, A. Hodges, J. Johnson, J. Lowery, J. McAndrew, J. Morgan, C. Norwood, K. Van Orden, C. Rayner, and M. Williamson.

Jimmie S Williams is the Star Reach Gifted Education teacher for Glade Elementary. She has been a teacher for 22 years, and 18 of those has been in the field of Gifted Education for Jones County. Mrs.Williams is a graduate of Jones County Junior College, The University of Mississippi and William Carey. She is proud to call Laurel her hometown and resides there with her husband Glenn, and five daughters. She enjoys boating and fishing on the coast as well as playing with her new grand daughter in her spare time. She and her family attend Salem Heights Baptist Church. One of her goals as a teacher is to instill a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Pictured (L-R): Lisa Ishee (Supervising Principal), Amber Cochran, Brandi Sullivan, Regina Rogers, Amber Flynt, Tiffany Moss, Jennifer Allred, Stephanie McDonald, and Stephen Brown (Assistant Principal).

Pictured Left to Right: Kevin Lucas, James Walters, Nick Presley, Tadd Walters, and Scott Jackson.

Left to right row 1: Lori Dry, Mason Dry, Mackenzie Jordan, Amy Jordan second row: Left to right: Derrick Dry, Callie Shows (Jones Representative/Former West Jones Cheerleader) Coach Bender, Kallie Jordan, Derek Jordan, Kennedy Jordan, and John Robinson.

Pictured are : l-r---Kevin Rustin, dad; Dillon; Stone Rustin, brother; Vanessa Rustin, mom
Standing are : l-r---Coach Craig Winship; Braxton Rustin, brother; and Coach Josh Sullivan

Front row: Samuel Waldrop, 1st place; Christopher Martin, 1st place; Sean Dearman, Honorable Mention; Brandon Stringer, 1st place. Middle Row: Mackenzie Masters, 2nd place, Abbigail Williams, 1st place; Kade Matthews, H.M.; Eva Kiparizoska, 2nd place; J.P. Person, Best in Show; Cindy Ngo, 1st place; Angilique Thames, 1st and 2nd place; Faith Gavin, 3rd place; Jeanie Ni, 2nd place. Back: Katlin Clark, 2nd place; Karson Wardell, 3rd place; Nakiyah Jordan, 1st and 3rd place; Kristen Poore, 2nd place; Bailey Smith, H.M.; Hannah Harrison, 2nd place and H.M.; Kerry Pitts, H.M. Not pictured: Emmy Scruggs, 1st place; Rogelio Reynoso, 2nd place; Virginia Hosey, two 2nd places; Paulleen Lam, 3rd place; Emily Harrelson, 3rd place; Jaiden Mertins, 3rd place; Everitt Hosey, 3rd place; MaKayla Pollard, 3rd place; Kylie Williamson, H.M.; Julia Berry, H.M.; Lauren Stevens, H.M.; Sara Ellzie, H.M.; Mason Dry, H.M.; Annalise Todd, H.M.; Creed Broom, H.M.

West Jones High School Art Students recently participated in Congressman Steven Palazzo’s 4th Congressional District Student Art Contest. Mason Dry (pictured middle bottom) was voted Best-in-Show. Mason’s art will hang in the United States Capital for the duration of a year, along with other Congressional winners from around the U.S. Mason’s achievement won him airline tickets to the Congressional Art Forum in Washington, DC, this summer. Other West Jones students also placed in this competition. Painting: 1st place, Kayla Yates (left); 2nd place, Mason Dry. Mixed Media: 1st and 2nd place, J.P. Person; 3rd place, Sara Graves (middle left). Drawing: 3rd place, Mason Dry. Printmaking: 2nd place, Lauren Stevens (middle right). Overall runner-up, Katlin Clark (right).