History of South Jones Elementary

In 1892, a two-storied school was established at the Deason Street location. This school was organized, owned, and operated by the city of Ellisville. In 1932, during the Great Depression, the city of Ellisville sold their franchise of a street car that ran from Ellisville to Laurel. With the proceeds of this sale, the city replaced the two-storied structure with what has been known as Ellisville Elementary, and continued to operate the school. Then, in 1954, Ellisville joined the Consolidation Program and many surrounding rural school students began attending Ellisville Elementary. In 1999, through state MAEP funding, the first phase of South Jones Elementary was completed on Warrior Road and housed grades 4-6. In 2008, the building was completed and grades K-3 joined South Jones Elementary.

Mission Statement

The Jones County School District is committed to the belief that students should be afforded a safe and orderly learning environment. This learning environment includes traveling to and from school, within all school facilities, on the school grounds, and while participating in or attending academic competitions, athletic events, extracurricular activities, and field trips sponsored by the school.

Philosophy

South Jones Elementary is dedicated to the mission of equal educational opportunity and excellence in the classroom. The staff is committed to quality instruction and pupil achievement. Our commitment incorporates the characteristics of the effective school. Our school embraces the concept that all children can learn. It is our desire that our students develop skills necessary to succeed in society.