Area businesses, organizations, and community members:

Jefferson County Schools is collecting donations of snacks, drinks, and door prizes to be used to welcome teachers back to school for the 2026-2027 school year. We hope to create an exciting, encouraging environment to start our year off on a positive note. Teachers provide so many different services to the students and families of our communities, and we want to ensure that they know we care about them and are excited for a new year of growth and learning.

We would like to thank you ahead of time for your generous donation and your ongoing support of our staff, students, and families. Donations may be dropped off at the JCS Central Office (1221 Gay Street, Dandridge) through Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm. You are also welcome to reach out to one of our school or district leaders to arrange for a drop off at a school or for one of our team to arrange a pick-up.  

If you have any questions or would like additional verification, please feel free to contact any of the following supervisors at our district office (865-397-3194):

• Carol Baker, Human Resources 
• Trevor Collins, Data and Accountability 
• Heather LeMay, Exceptional Children's Services 
• Amy Sharp, Federal Programs 
• Carrie Trent, Student Support 
• Michelle Walker, Secondary Education and Assessment 
• Kristi Waltke, Elementary Education 
• Paige Bell, Communications Coordinator 

Thank you again for assisting us in any way you are able. 

 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Tommy Arnold, Director of Schools

 

P.O. Box 190
1221 Gay Street
Dandridge, TN 37725

Phone: 865-397-3194
Fax: 865-397-3301
www.jc-tn.net