GJCS Lauds Success of Little Wildcats Childcare

Monday night’s meeting of the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools confirmed staffing and calendar adjustments before providing an update on its Little Wildcats childcare program. 

A number of resignations and staff recommendations headed the agenda for the September Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools board meeting. Hiring approvals were granted for several Instructional Assistants at Jasper and Ireland Elementary Schools. New hires for Jasper Middle School include an ELA Department Head, Yearbook Advisor, and Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. 

The board authorized the addition of multiple field trips to the school calendar, beginning with class visits for Jasper and Ireland Elementary kindergarten students to Reid’s Orchard in Owensboro. The Jasper High School FFA will be attending the State Soils Judging Contest, the National FFA Convention, FIRE Camp, and a number of other exciting events. Jasper High School’s AP Psychology Class trip to the Museum of Illusions in St. Louis was also approved, and JHS Performing Arts will visit the Derby Dinner Theater in Louisville.  

Leading the night off in the Wildcat Spotlight and the Program Director for the Little Wildcats childcare program. The board received a comprehensive update on the program, with Superintendent Dr. Lorey calling it “a win-win-win.” Dr. Lorey noted that the program’s substantial benefits to the children, the school corporation, and the community at large are significant and growing each day. 

In other business, the board heard a 2025 Budget update. Also heard was an update on the Building and Maintenance projects, including the authorization for development of construction bid documents for the JMS and JHS kitchen improvement projects. A bus route addendum for bus 17 and School Improvement Plans also received approval. The board’s next meeting will be held Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jasper High School Community Room.


For more information on these and other updates, visit gjcs.k12.in.us.


- Drew Hasselbring