Thank you for choosing the Jackson Local School District to enroll your child! We are excited to work with you to make sure your child succeeds. Our goal at Jackson Local is to nurture and challenge our students so they become lifelong learners and confident leaders. We believe education is a partnership, and we know you are an expert when it comes to your child. We hope you will share your expertise with us. We look forward to standing alongside you and sharing your child’s success in the years ahead. Again, thank you for choosing Jackson Local.

The final nine-week grading period has started. The grading period ends on May 24, the last day of school.

Spring break starts Monday, March 25 and runs through Monday, April 1. School resumes April 2.

Please be reminded Jackson Local, and all Stark County schools, will be closed April 8 for the solar eclipse and an abundance of caution on guidance from state and local emergency management officials planning for an influx of visitors to the region.

Jackson High School prom is May 11 and Jackson High School commencement is May 18.

🍯 Join us on a moving adventure to the Hundred Acre Wood! 🌳🎈 The Jackson School for the Arts proudly presents a delightful stage adaptation of A.A. Milne’s beloved classic, "Winnie the Pooh." Dive into a world where imagination roams free and the spirit of friendship fills the air.

Watch in wonder as Pooh Bear goes on a quest for honey, Tigger bounces with joy, and Piglet shows the courage that big hearts contain. With lively songs, vibrant costumes, and interactive storytelling, this production celebrates childhood wonder that speaks to the young and the young at heart.

Bring the entire family for 45 minutes of pure joy, laughter, and timeless tales of friendship and adventure. It’s not just a show; it’s an experience to cherish and a memory to hold dear.

🎟️ Tickets are just $5! A small price for a treasure trove of magical moments. Secure your spot in the Hundred Acre Wood by visiting https://bit.ly/3B8v4UF.

🗓️ Don’t let this chance bounce away! Join us for a story of friendship, adventure, and the simple joys of life, as told through the eyes of Winnie the Pooh and friends.

The spring edition of Polar Bear Pride is on its way to your mailbox near the end of this month. However, you and download a copy of the current version online by clicking no the button below.

Our food service staff at our six buildings is busy preparing our annual Spring Feast for students on Thursday, March 21. Here is the menu for that day:

Roasted Turkey (JHS, JMMS)

Baked Chicken Drumsticks (elementary)

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Stuffing

Buttered Corn or Green Beans

WG Split Top Dinner Roll

Applesauce

Poke Cake for Dessert

Loawfat Strawberry Sundae (elementary)

Milk

More than 200 Jackson School for the Arts and Spanish students from Jackson High School and Jackson Memorial Middle School welcome a few hundred students from neighboring districts to the JCPA on Monday for a cultural enrichment experience from the Flamenco Ballet Dance Company. Students from Field, North Canton, Manchester, Rittman, Minerva, Green, Ridgewood, Lake, Waynedale, Rootstown, Cardinal Mooney and Clear Fork were entertained by the "Latin Iberian Show." It was an immersive journey with classic Spanish dances and Brazilian samba.

The Jackson Local School District has a page on the District's Website where information related to student enrichment opportunities (academics, arts, athletics) can be found. The website can be found by clicking on the link button below.

The Jackson Local School District Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 student calendar its January meeting. The calendar is available for download below or by going here.

For the first time all six Jackson Local Schools (Amherst, Lake Cable, Sauder and Strausser Elementary Schools, Jackson Memorial Middle School, and Jackson High School) have been recognized as a best school by U.S. News & World Report. This is a an awesome national recognition by our schools. It is a testament to the collaboration between our schools, teachers, students, parents, and families. Thank you for your partnership in educating your child(ren)!

The Jackson Local School District has partnered with Social Media and app experts from SmartSocial.com to provide our parents with free access to the platform. Additionally, SmartSocial has added the availability of a free consultation with a life coach. This 30-minute virtual session normally would cost $100, but it is available for $10 to our parents who are signed up through the partnership link. As long as the appointment is kept, the $10 fee is refunded.

If you have not yet signed up for this free resource, you can do so here.

If you already have a SmartSocial account, you can look into the life coaching here.

In order to purchase tickets to Jackson High School sporting events or pay athletic-related fees, you can do by visiting this website. The ticketing link remains the same, however, there has been a slight change to the location of that site on JacksonPolarBears.org. Please see the illustration below on how to navigate to this site from our athletic website.

The Home Access Center portal has been activated for all Jackson students. Parents should create their own accounts to access the portal. Please take a look at the video tutorial below for how to create your account.

Technical issues should be directed to your child's school.

The Jackson High School sports season is upon us with student-athletes participating. If you would like to take in a game, please scan the QR code to see our spring sports schedules or click/touch here.

The Jackson Local School District started an initiative this school year to share resources and tips with our parents. We are providing more resources from our district mental health partners. We hope you find value in these resources from our mental health experts.

United Way of Greater Stark County is pleased to join the partnership that supports StarkHelpCentral.com, a searchable community resource website supported by Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR), Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Educational Service Center, Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Stark County Family Court, and Stark County Family Council.

With this partnership, Stark County 2-1-1 will close its 2-1-1 information line and online database. This move will establish StarkHelpCentral.com as the primary source of information about community resources in Stark County.

Attached to this email is a brief guide that provides contact information for the most requested programs and services in our community. This resource guide will be direct mailed to residents of ZIP codes where most of 211’s calls originate. This will happen by the end of November.

For more community resources, go to StarkHelpCentral.com.

You can use the link below to our anonymous reporting system through Sandy Hook. Simply type in Jackson High School or Jackson Middle School and select the school for which you a reporting a tip.

Within the intent of the federal statutes (Rehabilitation Act of 1973-section 504 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA-public law 105-17), the Jackson Local School District continues its effort to locate and identify children with disabilities from birth through age 21. Children with disabilities have physical, emotional, and or mental impairments that may require special education. Public schools provide free and appropriate education regardless of a child’s disability. However, before these children can be served, they must be found. Many of these children are not visible because they may not function in the community’s mainstream, and many are preschoolers. Parents may not realize that programs and services are available through their school district or from agencies in their community. If you are aware of a child who may need a special education program or services, contact Kathy Brand, Jackson Local School District’s Special Programs Director with any question you may have regarding the above notice at 330-830-8006.

Striving for Excellence

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Superintendent: Christopher DiLoreto

Board of Education:

Tonya M. Wright, president

Lia Jones, Esq., vice president

Scott Gindlesberger

Christopher V. Goff, Esq.,

Thomas W. Winkhart, Esq.

Email: contactus@jackson.sparcc.org
Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/
Location: 7602 Fulton Drive Northwest, Massillon, OH, USA
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonLocalSchools
Twitter: @JacksonLocal_SD