The Jackson Center Local School District is located in northeast Shelby County.
The district has one large building complex which houses over 500 students in
grades Pre-K through 12, with 41 certified staff members. The Jackson Center School
District has one of the lowest teacher/pupil ratio Shelby County, which provides
for excellent personal relationships between teachers, students and parents.
The curriculum and activities programs for students are designed to meet the
present and future needs of students as well as prepare them for out constantly
changing society.
Jackson
Center School District is the only school in Shelby County besides Sidney High
School that offers Advanced Placement classes. In addition, Jackson Center
offers Dual Enrollment courses through Urbana University. The school
district is the only school in Shelby County that has a Pre-Kindergarten.
In conjunction with the Upper Valley JVS, we offer comprehensive Vocational
Consumer Sciences and Vocational Agriculture programs.
Students from Jackson Center
have distinguished themselves with their achievements and accomplishments. The
Jackson Center School District achieved an Excellent Rating for the 2008-2009
school year. Students take academic studies seriously with a high percentage
making the Merit Roll (all 'A' grades) or the Honor Roll (all 'A' & 'B' grades).
Our students have also done well in music competitions, art contests, athletic
events, and drama productions. Our teachers and support staff do all that is
possible to provide an environment that is conducive to student participation
and achievement. |