With a change in the storm track, we have called buses 48, 46, 15, and 23 back to Newton Junior High School. These buses are Wheeler general area buses. Once the storm clears we will resume routes. More information will be shared as we progress through today.
The February Regular Board of Education meeting will be held on February 17, 2026 at the JCCU #1 Administrative Office, located at 1401 Clayton Ave., Newton, IL. The meeting agenda can be found here: https://aptg.co/6kZ_Zn.
Come join our team! We have several open positions at Jasper County Schools. Visit our website at go.jccu1.org/JobPostings for more details and to apply.
Parents, please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey to help out Jasper County Schools.
More info about the survey:
https://go.jccu1.org/5EssentialsLetter
Survey:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/
At this time, the Jasper County School District will look to be in session on January 30, 2026. If there is a change for tomorrow, a message will be sent from the Jasper County Unit Office.
Last night, Jasper County experienced high winds and drifting snow which resulted in new icy conditions for our country roads along with the previous snowfall amounts. The Jasper County School District will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026. All activities for tomorrow will be determined by noon.
Due to current road conditions throughout the county, Jasper County School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026. All high school activities will be determined by noon tomorrow.
Due to current road conditions throughout the county, Jasper County School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All school activities, events, and athletics are also cancelled.
Due to the inclement weather that we are currently experiencing, there will be no school for Jasper County Schools on Monday, January 26, 2026. All practices, activities, and games are cancelled for tomorrow.
The January Regular Board of Education meeting will be held on January 20, 2026 at the JCCU #1 Administrative Office, located at 1401 Clayton Ave., Newton, IL. The meeting agenda can be found here: https://aptg.co/CLmxDs.
Reminder: No School on Monday, January 19, 2026 as we honor Martin Luther King Jr.
Christmas Break
The December Regular Board of Education meeting will be held on December 15, 2025 at the JCCU #1 Administrative Office, located at 1401 Clayton Ave., Newton, IL. The meeting agenda can be found here: https://aptg.co/j6ttP-.
Although the main highways are clear, the country roads are still slick at this time. The Jasper County School District will be closed on December 12, 2025. All practices and games will be decided by noon today.
Please see the letter from Superintendent Joe Sornberger regarding the Newton Elementary School addition: https://go.jccu1.org/NESAdditionSuptLetter.
For additional information on the project, please visit our website: https://www.jaspercountyschools.net/documents/nes-building-project/21765756.
The November Regular Board of Education meeting will be held on November 17, 2025 at the JCCU #1 Administrative Office, located at 1401 Clayton Ave., Newton, IL. The meeting agenda can be found here: https://aptg.co/Gf4Fgq.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Come join our team! We have several open positions at Jasper County Schools. Visit our website at go.jccu1.org/JobPostings for more details and to apply.
The October Regular Board of Education meeting will be held on October 20, 2025 at the JCCU #1 Administrative Office, located at 1401 Clayton Ave., Newton, IL. The meeting agenda can be found here: https://5il.co/3rb84.
Reminder, there is NO SCHOOL Friday, October 17th.
