* I hope everyone had an amazing Fall Break!

* LEAPs will be Monday- Thursday of this upcoming week.

* There will not be school for students on Friday, October 22nd due to the scheduled professional development day for teachers.

* Girls on the Go is Wednesday, October 20th until 5:00pm

* Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, October 21st.

* Students are working on a reading challenge! Each homeroom is challenged to read 2021 minutes altogether by October 21st. Some homerooms have already reached that goal!  If your child's homeroom reaches their goal, they will get to dress up as their favorite book character on Friday, October 29th.

* Dates and activities to remember:

  * Picture Re-Take is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1st. 

  * Trunk or Treat at Central Office parking lot on October 29th. Roan Creek Elementary will be there to hand out treats. All children who come will receive a free ticket to the high school football game for that night.

We have rescheduled Picture re-take day to Monday, November 1st instead of Friday, October 29th due to the character dress up day that is currently scheduled for October 29th.

LEAPS NEWS!

We WILL have LEAPs on Thursday!

Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-3001 states that it is mandatory that all children attend school, and Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-3007 states that any child attending a public school who has five (5) unexcused absences during a school year is considered truant and in violation of the said law.  Students and families in violation of the said law are to be placed in the Progressive Truancy Intervention Program.

The Effects of Absenteeism is a form that must be completed by families that have been placed in the Progressive Truancy Intervention Plan.  All families will be notified if they are to complete this form.  Please click on the link below to begin.  It is important that you read and answer all questions.  Click submit at the bottom of the form once you are finished.  Please note that this form will be printed and placed in your child's attendance file.  A copy will be given to the Johnson County Juvenile Court if a petition is filed.

Effects of Absenteeism Form Link

We will begin a Reading Challenge on Monday, September 27th. Each homeroom is challenged to read for 2021 minutes beginning Monday, September 27th through October 21st.  Each homeroom that reaches this goal will be allowed to dress as their favorite book character on Friday, October 29th. Students will be given reading logs to document the time they read at home and the time you read to them.

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We at Johnson County Schools have had a lot of questions in regards to quarantine guidelines. We have put together a short video that you can view below that covers the most recent guidelines provided to us by the Tennessee Department of Health. You will also find a link below to the most recent Tennessee Department of Health Information.

Tennessee Department of Education Guidelines

Johnson County school Contract Tracing Guidelines

Johnson County Schools has published the COVID-19 Dashboard web page on our website. You can find it by referencing the following link.

Johnson County Schools COVID-19 Dashboard

Parents remember to log into the Parent Portal in Skyward and update your child's information for the Returning Student Registration.

 If you need assistance completing the registration, you may contact Ruth Ann Osborne at Johnson County Schools, (423) 727-2649.

The Johnson County Board of Education met in special session tonight to discuss and approve the 2021-2022 Reopening plan for the district

Johnson County School District has several ways to ensure staff, parents and students stay informed throughout the school year. To ensure you never miss an important announcement be sure to utilize the resources below! 

Parents and Caregivers,Johnson County Schools understands this unprecedented time can present many challenges and obstacles for students and families. Johnson County Schools' Student Support Services Team has been working in solidarity with the community to meet the needs of our students and families.These efforts stem from our school nutrition team preparing and serving meals; student support delivering basic necessities to families; and providing continuous resources and support through this challenging time.