Jackson County Intermediate School District

09/23/2026

🍎 Know an amazing educator? Nominate them for Jackson Magazine’s Top Teacher award!

Last year, two JCISD teachers made the Top 10 - Hadleigh Houghton, a special education teacher who leads a classroom at Northwest High School, and JACC Cosmetology instructor Lauren Sager, who was named Teacher of the Year! 🌟

JCISD teachers serve students all across Jackson County — in local special education classrooms, at our North and Central campuses, the Jackson County Youth Home, and at the Jackson Area Career Center.

❤️ Help us recognize the incredible educators making a difference for students every day - but don't wait too long! Nominations are due October 2!

👉 Nominate a Top Teacher: https://www.jacksonmagazine.com/awards/top-teachers/nomination/ Jackson Magazine JCISD North Campus Tigers JCISD Central Campus Jackson Area Career Center

09/21/2026

🎶 Looking for something fun to do with your littles this week? 🎶

👏 Join Great Start of Jackson County this Thursday, Sept. 24, at Ella Sharp Museum for a FREE family concert with award-winning musician and early childhood educator Jim Gill!

JCISD's Great Start Early Childhood Lead Consultant Kelly Sheppard recently stopped by JTV to talk about the upcoming concert and some of the other ways Great Start supports Jackson County families with young children — from connecting parents with resources and preschool opportunities to helping children get a strong start before they ever enter kindergarten.

📺 Check out Kelly's interview below, then make plans to join us Thursday for an evening of music, movement and FUN!

📍 Ella Sharp Museum
📅 Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6pm
🎶 FREE for families!

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09/17/2026

🎵 One night. One blanket. A whole lot of family fun!

Join award-winning musician and author Jim Gill for a FREE Sing-Along and Play-Along Concert designed to get children—and their grown-ups—singing, dancing and playing together.

📍 Ella Sharp Museum
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6–7 p.m.

Bring the kids, parents, grandparents and a blanket for your family to sit on. Be sure to arrive early—the first 100 families will take home a FREE book! 📖✨

👀 Want a sneak peek at the fun? Watch Jim’s “One From the Left” finger play:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CX-jFsVtR4

Great Start of Jackson County

A finger play that appears on Volume 2 of Jim Gill's Most Celebrate...

09/13/2026

⏰ Only 10 days left to nominate an outstanding educator for Michigan Teacher of the Year! 🍎

🤩 We know Jackson County is filled with dedicated, encouraging and caring teachers who make a difference for students every single day. Now is your chance to help one of them receive statewide recognition!

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0

Don’t wait — nominations close on September 23! JCISD Central Campus JCISD North Campus Tigers Jackson Area Career Center

Do you know a dedicated, encouraging, and caring teacher? Nominate them for Michigan Teacher of the Year by completing the online form. It is simple and only takes a few minutes. https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0

09/12/2026

🪕 A family concert where everyone gets to join the show!

Award-winning children’s musician and author Jim Gill is bringing his Sing-Along and Play-Along Concert to Jackson! Get ready for an energetic evening filled with singing, dancing, clapping, musical games and plenty of silliness. 🎶

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 Fourth St., Jackson
🎟️ FREE for the whole family!

Bring a blanket so your family can sit together. Plus, the first 100 families will receive a FREE book! 📚 Come ready to move, laugh and make some musical memories together! Great Start of Jackson County Ella Sharp Museum Jim Gill

09/11/2026

We’re off to a great start this school year! 🙌

🤩 JCISD North Campus Principal Brittany O'Rourke and Assistant Director of Special Education Scott Dukate from Central Campus recently stopped by JTV to talk about the start of the year and the work happening across our programs.

From supporting students and families to the incredible staff who make it all happen, the conversation offers a great look at how our teams work together to help students learn, grow and succeed.

Thanks to JTV for helping us share more about the people and programs that make JCISD special! JCISD North Campus Tigers JCISD Central Campus

🎥 Watch the interview here:

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09/05/2026

🎒 PreK spots are still available! ✨

If you have a little one who will be 4 by December 1, now is a great time to sign up for GSRP PreK for All! Most classrooms begin September 14, and there’s still time to enroll.

💙 NO-COST, high-quality PreK for Michigan 4-year-olds — regardless of family income! Options may include full- or half-day programs, meals and snacks, transportation, and more.

📍 New locations are available this year, too!
⭐ Fundamental Adventures – Albion Area
⭐ North Star Montessori

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit www.greatstartjackson.org to get started.

☎️ Questions or need help signing up? Call 517-768-5130. ☎️
Great Start of Jackson County

09/04/2026

THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

Join fellow social workers for a morning of professional development, resource sharing and networking!

📅 Friday, September 11 at JCISD Central Campus
Scan the QR code on the flier below or use the link to register:
https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/jcisd/

📣 Calling ALL social workers in Jackson County!

Whether you work in a school, private practice, DHHS, community mental health, a hospital or another setting, you’re invited to join JCISD’s monthly Circle of Practice Social Work Series.

📅 Friday, September 11
📍 JCISD Central Campus, 1226 S. Wisner Street in Jackson

Our FREE September session will feature:

🔹 Topic: EMDR 101
🔹 Presenter: Anne L. Starr, LPC
🔹 Presentation: 8:30–9:30 a.m.
🔹 Resource Sharing & Networking: 9:30–10 a.m.
🎓 Earn 1 CEU

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and please share this opportunity with other social workers in our community!

08/28/2026

❤️💙 One team. One mission. One incredible start to 2026–27!

From welcoming families and students at open houses and orientations to gathering our staff for One Big Welcome Back, our first week of the new school year was filled with excitement, connection and plenty of smiles!

A special shoutout to all who helped make Opening Day a success:
🍱 Grazing Thyme Cafe & Catering for the delicious charcuterie boxes
🍧 Kona Ice of Central Jackson Co. and RJ's Burgers & Ice Cream Co.- Jackson for the sweet treats
🏐 Student volunteers from the Lumen Christi Catholic School JV Volleyball Team for lending a hand throughout the event

🫶 These moments across our campuses show what One JCISD is all about: students, staff and families coming together with one shared purpose—helping every student learn, grow and succeed.

🌟 Here’s to a wonderful year ahead as One JCISD! 🌟
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08/21/2026

📣 Calling ALL social workers in Jackson County!

Whether you work in a school, private practice, DHHS, community mental health, a hospital or another setting, you’re invited to join JCISD’s monthly Circle of Practice Social Work Series.

📅 Friday, September 11
📍 JCISD Central Campus, 1226 S. Wisner Street in Jackson

Our FREE September session will feature:

🔹 Topic: EMDR 101
🔹 Presenter: Anne L. Starr, LPC
🔹 Presentation: 8:30–9:30 a.m.
🔹 Resource Sharing & Networking: 9:30–10 a.m.
🎓 Earn 1 CEU

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, and please share this opportunity with other social workers in our community!