Fine Arts leaders Kristy White and Christy Hayes visit the show to discuss Arts in the Dark - a first-time collaborative production between the District’s Fine Arts and Innovation departments that combines creativity, performance, and cutting-edge technology for a truly immersive audience experience. This unique event showcases the exceptional talents of JMCSS students while highlighting the district’s commitment to innovation and arts education.

Jackson Academic STEAM Academy (JASA) Principal Dr. Josie Currie joins us on this episode to share exciting details of JASA's new partnership with Union University. She'll also explain the meaning of PRINCESS-PAL. PLUS Coach Kendall Dancy, the new head coach of the JCM boys basketball team, provides a preview of his first season with the Cougars [and a cool story about his time as a professional basketball player].

In this episode of For the District, we shine a spotlight on the dedicated coaches behind the Greenpower Racing teams from Jackson-Madison County Schools. Hear how educators from Community Montessori, North Parkway, Rose Hill, Jackson Academic, Northeast, and Malesus helped guide their students through a season of engineering, teamwork, and perseverance—culminating in impressive first-place victories for Jackson Academic STEAM Academy and Malesus STEM Innovation Center at the prestigious Talladega Invitational.