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Week of March 12–16, 2018JASPER JR. HIGHJASPER HIGH SCHOOLMonday - Hotdog on WW Bun, shredded cheese cup, hotdog chili sauce, sauerkraut, vegeterian bean, chips, fruit, condiment.Tuesday - Salad … more
No school in Walker County or Jasper City dropped below a C in 2017-18, with many schools earning a B score.
County, city schools fare well on school report cards
The Alabama State Department of Education released report cards for all schools in the state last week, which show many schools in Walker County and Jasper City earning higher scores than last year … more
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Flu reported in city, county schools
Walker County and Jasper City Schools are reporting an increase of students being diagnosed with flu.  Jasper City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Jackson and Walker County Schools … more
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Memorial Park Elementary students enjoyed a pep rally on Friday to kick off their fundraising campaign for a new playground. Daily Mountain Eagle - Nicole Smith
School hosts fundraiser for new playground
Memorial Park Elementary School is enlisting the help of students to build the school’s very own playground. Students at Memorial Park have been using the neighboring playground beside the Jasper Natatorium during gym class, but school officials now have a goal to build a playground solely for their students. Memorial Park Principal Eric Rigsby said he is grateful that the school has been able to use the park’s play area, but said it can often become crowded with children from the school and Jasper community sharing the playground. more
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New math coach to help area teachers
A math coach has been secured to benefit Walker County, Jasper City and Winston County schools.Walker County Schools has negotiated an agreement with the Alabama Math, Science and Technology … more
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A few of the Jasper High School students recently recognized for earning a 30 or higher on the ACT.
Students recognized for high ACT scores
Eighteen students have been named members of the Jasper High School ACT 30+ Club.Jasper High students Morgan Aldridge, Grayson Barber, Jack Bryan, Rachel Fraley, Atticus Higgs, Spencer King, Reed … more
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Maddox Intermediate School Principal Marc Sargent, back and second from right, speaks to the Jasper City Board of Education in December.
Sargent reports absences down at Maddox
The principal of Maddox Intermediate School is reporting an increase in student attendance, in part thanks to a new incentive program. Principal Marc Sargent presented the school's continuous … more
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Pictured is Curry Middle School Coach Jamie Harding with London Farris. He was recently honored for encouraging Farris to join the school's volleyball team.
Curry coach honored for sports inclusion
There was hardly a dry eye at the Walker County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, as Curry Middle School Coach Jamie Harding was recognized for seeing past circumstance to embrace one girl's … more
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Local school enrollment trending with state data
Recent data released by the Alabama State Department of Education has revealed Walker County and Jasper City schools are both somewhat on trend with state enrollment data, and the school systems are … more
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Junior Achiever 2017-2018 Name: Seth Heaton Parents: Katrice Fields and Freddie Heaton School: Sumiton Middle School, Eighth Grade Honors: Beta Club, SGA, A Honors Interests: Basketball and football Goals: To be awarded an academic scholarship to a good college.
Head of the Class
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