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Happy Holidays!

Wishing all of you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. We look forward to the new year and all the opportunities it will bring for our students and staff!

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Our JISD friends help make our district what it is — one big family! The support, collaboration, and shared spirit of students, staff, community, and parents contribute to the close-knit, inclusive environment that defines Jacksonville ISD. Together, we celebrate our traditions, lift each other up, and create lasting memories as one united district. We are proud to be Jacksonville Independent School District!

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We love our community! The support, collaboration, and shared spirit of students, staff, community, and parents contribute to the close-knit, inclusive environment that defines Jacksonville ISD. Together, we celebrate our traditions, lift each other up, and create lasting memories as one united district. We are proud to be Jacksonville Independent School District!

students at a spirit parade

Our JISD friends help make our district what it is — one big family! The support, collaboration, and shared spirit of students, staff, community, and parents contribute to the close-knit, inclusive environment that defines Jacksonville ISD. Together, we celebrate our traditions, lift each other up, and create lasting memories as one united district. We are proud to be Jacksonville Independent School District!

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Love Where You Live

Our JISD Ambassador Team had a blast visiting the Pumpkin Wonderland in downtown Jacksonville! It’s just one more reason we love our town — full of charm, community spirit, and fall fun.

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Happy Holidays!

Wishing all of you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. We look forward to the new year and all the opportunities it will bring for our students and staff.

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Jacksonville's Historic Stadium

We are proud of the Downtown Historic Tomato Bowl, located at the end of Commerce Street on Austin Street in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. One of the last remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, the Tomato Bowl has a rich 80+ year-long history. In 2025, the Tomato Bowl was voted the Best High School Stadium in Texas by Dave Campbell's Football.

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students at a pep rally

Our JISD friends help make our district what it is — one big family! The support, collaboration, and shared spirit of students, staff, community, and parents contribute to the close-knit, inclusive environment that defines Jacksonville ISD. Together, we celebrate our traditions, lift each other up, and create lasting memories as one united district. We are proud to be Jacksonville Independent School District!

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You Belong Here!

Our JISD friends help make our district what it is — one big family! The support, collaboration, and shared spirit of students, staff, community, and parents contribute to the close-knit, inclusive environment that defines Jacksonville ISD. Together, we celebrate our traditions, lift each other up, and create lasting memories as one united district. We are proud to be Jacksonville Independent School District!

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November 7, 2025

East Side Dudes at the Door

💙 Hey East Side Dudes! 💛It’s time for Dudes at the Door! 🙌🎉 Every Friday | 7:15–7:40 a.m.Dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures — come help us welcome our students with smiles, high fives, and...

December 9, 2025

FAFSA Workshop on THURSDAY

Good afternoon seniors and senior parents/guardians, Our Next FAFSA Workshop will be this Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm in the JHS cafeteria. I also wanted to send out a reminder about the ...

December 8, 2025

Portraits - Cap and Gown

Please see the information below from Mrs. Vining:Seniors, attached is the info for optional cap and gown photos on campus Jan. 14. Again, these are optional and not required; however, Prestige wil...

December 8, 2025

December TechLetter

Good morning, families! Enjoy our fifth issue of the Techletter below! Some links may not work in the image below, so you will have to view the PDF that is attached to this message (and linked at t...

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all of the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!   

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Our Mission

Mission Statement

Notices

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In compliance with federal law, our school district administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

 

 

 

In accordance with Texas Education Code § 26.006, parents and legal guardians are entitled to review teaching materials used in the instruction of their child. Upon request, the district shall make such instructional materials available for review within a reasonable timeframe. Additionally, the district’s instructional plans are publicly accessible on the district website under the Parents and Students section of the website.

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Words from our students…

“I THRIVE at JISD because we have an incredible support system of JISD teachers and staff. No matter what is going on in your personal life, as soon as you walk through those doors, a teacher is always ready to welcome you with a smile and encouraging words. Our teachers are so giving, and all we have to do is receive. We truly have the best of the best in JISD!” 

  - Natalie Gomez, JHS Alumna