JAG TN Polk County High School

05/13/2026

This week, we are celebrating our seniors and all they have accomplished, but we are also celebrating an incredible victory for students in Polk County.

At Monday night’s meeting, the Polk County School Board committed to funding the JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program at both Polk County High School and Copper Basin High School. This commitment ensures that JAG can continue serving and supporting students as they prepare for successful futures.

We want to sincerely thank the Polk County School Board members for their support and belief in this program. We also extend our gratitude to Dr. James Jones, Dr. Jason Bell, Dr. Ryan Goodman, Mrs. Rachel Lowe, and Mrs. Holly Smith for standing behind our students and the mission of JAG.

Most importantly, thank you to every student, former student, community member, parent, and guardian who wrote letters to our state representatives and submitted testimonies for the school board. Those testimonies are attached to this post for the public to read. Your voices, your stories, and your support are what made this possible.

JAG’s motto is “Improving young lives forever,” and everyone who wrote in, spoke on behalf of this program, and helped raise and support these seniors is a part of that mission. This achievement belongs to all of you.

Thank you sincerely for believing in our students and investing in the future of Polk County. ❤️

05/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the baccalaureate service to pray for blessings over our graduates! Also a big thank you to First Baptist Church of Benton for hosting us and Pastor Robbie Speights for delivering the message. Only two days left until graduation! 

05/12/2026

More pics from the senior parade!

05/12/2026

Senior parade! The Class Of 2026 visited South Polk Elementary School, Benton Elementary School and Chilhowee Middle School! Thank you for all the wonderful cards and gifts and well wishes! What a special day!

05/12/2026

🐾Class of 2026-Don’t forget!🎓

05/10/2026

JAG UPDATE! Unfortunately, JAG funds will not be increased at the state level for the upcoming school year (THANK YOU to everyone who wrote and called our state representatives. They have both said that they support our class and will work to get the program fully funded next year.)

So, in order to keep the JAG class at Polk County High School and Copper Basin High School, we will have to ask for local funding.

PLEASE join us at the Polk County School Board Meeting tomorrow, Monday, May 11th at 7pm at Copper Basin Elementary School to show your support for keeping JAG at PCHS and CBHS. And PLEASE fill out the attached google form to explain to our school board members why JAG should remain at both high schools. Thank you! ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

On May 11th at 7pm at Copper Basin Elementary School the Polk County School Board will be meeting. At this meeting, JAG teachers Melissa Fugate, Tanner Plemons and Zulma Youngs will be speaking on behalf of keeping the JAG class at Polk County High School and Copper Basin High School. Along with som...

05/10/2026

Attention Class of 2026! Here is the link to your graduation video and photo order form!

05/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!