School districts across Florida are preparing for another difficult budget year, but in Jackson County, the numbers tell a particularly troubling story.

Students in Jackson County now have a new, more convenient way to earn their learner’s permit and driver’s license.

The evening’s presentations at the Jackson County School Board meeting began with a special recognition tied to item 3.1, celebrating an incredible milestone, students who have read 1,000 books before even starting kindergarten.

The Jackson County School Board took time Tuesday evening to recognize a truly special group of student-athletes: the Marianna K-8 Middle School softball team, the 2025–26 undefeated district champions.

The Jackson County School Board spent significant time working through a complex and emotionally charged discussion surrounding staffing allocations, budget limitations, and the long-term sustainability of the district.

All Jackson County Schools (Florida) will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 17th, to allow for a thorough spring cleaning of campuses and buses as we work to reduce the spread of illness.

The Jackson County School Board received a welcome boost during last week’s board meeting when representatives from United Way of Northwest Florida presented a donation totaling $6,400 to support local students.

At last week’s Jackson County School Board workshop, board members and district officials discussed staffing vacancies, including a discrepancy in the reported number of open teaching positions. No formal action was taken.

Sneads Elementary has been named a Florida School of Excellence for its outstanding academic performance, a distinction that highlights the hard work of students, teachers, and leaders at the school.

The Jackson County School Board returned a tradition this year that has been missing since the onslaught of Covid in 2019.