Dr. Westhafer Appointed To Georgia Literacy Task Force
West Jackson Elementary School's Dr. Stephanie Westhafer was appointed Tuesday to the Georgia Literacy Task Force by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.
September 1, 2026
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WJES Named Beta School of Merit
Ten schools within the Jackson County School System have been named 2025-26 National Beta Schools of Merit, the organization announced last week.
July 20, 2026
2026 School Supply Giveaway Information
Dear JCSS Families,As we prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, the Jackson County School System is once again excited to announce we will be hosting a School Supply Giveaway on Wednesday, J...
July 15, 2026
WJES Named Creative School By GaDOE
West Jackson Elementary School has been named a Creative School, Arts Integration School of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education.
June 4, 2026
BOE Approves Three New Elementary Assistant Principals
The Jackson County Board of Education approved the hires of three new elementary school assistant principals on Monday night. The Board approved Mrs. Kristen Muller for Gum Springs Elementary School,
April 22, 2026
WJES Named John W. Harris Leadership Award Winner
West Jackson Elementary School has been named a John W. Harris Leadership Award Winner by National Beta, the organization announced Wednesday. The award, named in recognition of Beta's Founder, John H
April 22, 2026
WJES' Westhafer Named Georgia Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
West Jackson Elementary School teacher Dr. Stephanie Westhafer has been named the Georgia Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year by Farm Bureau. The award recognizes educators who excel at integratin
April 22, 2026
Eight JCSS Schools Ranked Among Nation's Best Elementary, Middle Schools
Eight schools within the Jackson County School System have been ranked inside the U.S. News and World Report's latest rankings of the best elementary and middle schools in the country.
April 22, 2026
WJES' Swaim Named Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year
West Jackson Elementary School's Teresa Swaim has been named the Georgia Pre-K Teacher of the Year. Swaim was presented with the award during a surprise announcement at WJES on Tuesday morning in Hosc
April 22, 2026
WJES Named BETA School of Merit
West Jackson Elementary School has been named a 2025-26 National BETA School of Merit, the organization announced Friday.
April 22, 2026
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