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🌱 Why Jacksboro Elementary’s cafeteria and gym project is still stalled

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Good morning to you Jacksboro! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Jacksboro Elementary's cafeteria and gym project is still stalled
  • Jacksboro says goodbye to a 55-year education leader
  • How Campbell County schools' first days are going under new leadership

Also on today's calendar: Steak Night and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
  • Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BOE attorney advises against advertising for JES bids (1450wlaf.com) — Renovation work at Jacksboro Elementary School's cafeteria and gym is on hold while the Campbell County Board of Education follows its attorney's advice not to seek new bids yet. The current contractor, still under contract for the $2.49 million project, may resume work after Labor Day as both sides pursue mediation to get the long-delayed expansion back on track.
   

• End of an era and what an era it was for Sharon Ridenour (1450wlaf.com) — A long chapter in Jacksboro's education leadership is closing as Sharon Mills Ridenour attends her final Campbell County Board of Education meeting after 55 years in local schools. Colleagues honored her with a proclamation, flowers, and a trophy, while welcoming newly elected District 2 board member Chris Honeycutt, who will take her seat next month.
   

• DOS McCoy pleased with good start shares director's report (1450wlaf.com) — Campbell County's new Director of Schools, based in Jacksboro, says the first days of the new school year have gone smoothly, with enrollment already climbing to 4,788 students including Pre-K. She also highlighted a busy summer feeding program that served more than 55,000 breakfasts and nearly 58,000 lunches to local children.
   

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Ok Jacksboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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