Parnell Elementary Staff Member Turns Himself In
Photo Courtesy of Rita Shipp This is a follow up from a previously shared news report. A 53-year-old man connected to an ongoing...
Rita Shipp
Jun 25
Update: Parnell Employee No Longer with School Following Investigation
In a follow-up to the May 1st East Texas Banner article detailing an internal and external investigation at Parnell Elementary, school...
Rita Shipp
Jun 4
East Texas Students Excel at UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest
East Texas student musicians proved their talent and dedication at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest, bringing home top honors in...
Rita Shipp
May 26
JISD Celebrates 2025 Teachers of the Year
On Tuesday, May 20, the Jasper Independent School District (JISD) and the Jasper Public Schools Foundation proudly recognized four...
Rita Shipp
May 20
Beloved Jasper Educator and Coach David Burt Passes Away
Coach David Burt with his daughter, Ayden, both proud members of the Jasper ISD legacy. Photo courtesy of Facebook. Jasper ISD is...
Rita Shipp
May 17
Local Students Commit to SFA During DETCCA Decision Day Ceremony
Photo courtesy of Deep East Texas College & Career Academy On Tuesday, Deep East Texas College & Career Academy (DETCCA) celebrated SFA...
Rita Shipp
May 7
Jasper High School Celebrates Academic Excellence in the Class of 2025
Jasper High School is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Class of 2025. As graduation draws near, the...
Rita Shipp
May 5
Parnell Elementary staff member removed from campus amid ongoing investigation
Parnell Elementary School is cooperating with an active investigation involving a staff member, according to a letter sent to families on...
Rita Shipp
May 1
Jasper’s Rocsan Hadnot Crowned State Champion in High Jump
Photo courtesy of JISD. Jasper High School's Rocsan Hadnot has soared to new heights—literally and figuratively—earning the title of UIL...
Rita Shipp
May 1
Jasper High Art Students Shine in Congressional Art Contest
Gabbie Williams – 3rd Place Winner, 36th Congressional District Art Contest Several talented Jasper High School art students have made...
Rita Shipp
Apr 25
Jasper High Student Council Wins Big with Statewide Leadership Award
Photo courtesy of Jimell Powell - JISD Jasper High School’s Student Council just brought home major bragging rights—earning the elite...
Rita Shipp
Apr 24
Jasper ISD Welcomes Dr. Josh Hadnot as Director of Safety and Security
Dr. Josh Hadnot, Jasper ISD’s first Director of Safety and Security, returns to serve his hometown with a vision for proactive and...
Rita Shipp
Apr 21
Hard Work, Heart, and Hustle: Jasper ISD Students Shine Across the Board
From music to athletics and everything in between, Jasper ISD students are proving that hard work, heart, and hustle lead to success....
Rita Shipp
Apr 6
