The Hub City is known for education, industry, and innovation – North Parkway Middle School embodies those traits in several ways. Dr. Shemon Reaves, the principal of North Parkway, joins us along with student representatives to discuss...
Thursday 14th May 2026
For the District
For the District, the JMCSS Podcast, is a presentation of the Jackson-Madison County School System in partnership with Forever Communications.
Episode 111
For the District
For the District, the JMCSS Podcast, is a presentation of the Jackson-Madison County School System in partnership with Forever Communications.
School Board Appreciation Week was recently celebrated in the state of Tennessee. So it is a great time to focus on the crucial role an elected school board plays in our communities and schools. Harvey Walden is...
This morning we’ll visit with members of the upcoming theater production – ALL Shook Up! Carsen Cole from Liberty Tech and Khaliah Wade from Jackson Academic STEAM Academy are here to talk about their roles in the...
This morning, we’ll visit with Dr. Shari Baldwin, principal at South Side High School. She’ll recap her first semester in the big seat, and provide an overview of the exciting programs and activities at the South Jackson...
This week, we’ll visit with Rhonda Heard, School and Community Engagement Advisor for Jackson-Madison County Schools. We will discuss the Open Enrollment season for students, and the exciting magnet school options families can consider for 2025. Also...
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This week we’ll visit with Melissa Spurgeon, Chief of Staff for Jackson-Madison County Schools. We will discuss several important community partnerships JMCSS has gained through her work – as well as the impact of the JMCSS Gala;...
Madison Academic has earned a string of district and region championships in girls’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ golf, and cross country. We’re visiting with Mustangs soccer coach Jeremy Young and three outstanding students – Mary Kinsley Nye,...
This week, we’ll visit with the principal of Community Montessori – Dr. Melinda Harris…we’ll tell you why the popular PreK-8 school is earning national recognition. Plus, we’ll discover how Dr. Harris and her team balance the Montessori...
This morning we’ll visit with JMCSS School Board Vice Chairwoman Debbie Gaugh and we’ll also visit with a star student from Jackson-Academic STEAM Academy....