Jones School District Releases Preview of Back to School Protocol

On Thursday, July 16th, Jones Superintendent Carl Johnson released the preliminary back to school plan for the district. The plan was scheduled to be presented to the School Board on Monday, July 13, but the meeting was postponed due to a lack of quorum. Several members of the school board were self-quarantined due to close … Continue reading Jones School District Releases Preview of Back to School Protocol

Oak Hills Care Center Receives Generous Donation of Disinfectants

Teachers and staff at Jones Elementary give extra cleaning supplies to Oak Hills Care Center.

Students Line the Streets for the Teacher Parade Celebration

Corona Virus has shut down classrooms across the state, but teachers get creative to see their students.

Community Resources During COVID-19

During a crisis, our small town knows how to care for its people. Check out this list of our community's resources during the COVID-19 business closures.

Metropolitan Library System – Community Libraries Story Time

Are you missing the library and our programs? I know that I can speak for all of our Community Libraries' staff that we are missing our patrons! Our libraries may be closed, but our staff is working hard to bring our resources to our communities. Our Children's Librarians, Miss Mary and Miss Shana, are putting … Continue reading Metropolitan Library System – Community Libraries Story Time

Metropolitan Library System Updates

We may be closed, but our staff have been working hard behind the scenes to help connect you with community and educational resources. We’re updating our website with links to help families, individuals, employees, businesses, seniors, job seekers, and more through the COVID-19 health crisis. Make sure you check out the family resources as well … Continue reading Metropolitan Library System Updates

Jones School District Provides Meals During Shut-Down

Outside of Jones High School this morning, a group of administrators and nutrition staff gathered (6-feet apart, of course), to help distribute meals to children in the community during the state-wide school shut-down. Around 60 sack meals were given out this morning, from 9 am -11 am outside of the Steven's Chase Center. The breakfasts … Continue reading Jones School District Provides Meals During Shut-Down