In order to make sure the Jacksonville’s children get a quality education, a lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes. This week, the community celebrates everyone who plays a part in giving the students of Kitty Stone Elementary and Jacksonville High School the best schooling possible.

This year’s theme is ‘Together we plant the seeds of success.’ It is important to thank everyone involved with the school system including cafeteria workers, office staff, nurses, housekeeping, administration and many others. The appreciation week kicked off last night with a dinner for all teachers and staff. It was a ‘garden picnic’ at the JSU Alumni House with music and entertainment from The Gold Saw and food from Java Jolt, Top O’ the River, The Rocket, BF Dawgs, Effina’s and Classic on Noble. It was truly a community effort to thank these educators.

During the rest of the week, parents will send in snacks for the teachers at both schools. Today, Kitty Stone teachers will have a flower gram delivery where students have the opportunity to send a note to their teachers. Friday, teachers will get a duty free lunch where parents watch the classes while teachers get a break for lunch.

At JHS, parent volunteers will cook breakfast one morning for the teachers and staff and set up goodies during the week for them to enjoy.

Appreciation Week organizers would like to thank the following business’s for their contributions that made this week possible: Dr. J Shan Young, Dr. Bidikov, Bruce Cunningham, DMD, Michael Herndon, D.O., Benjamin Ingram, MD, David Judge, MD. Eric Lafayette, DMD, Mohammed Shubair, MD, Beatrice Smith, MD, Duane Tippets, MD, Lowes, Top O’ the River, Marvins, Home Depot, Struts, Jeffersons, Effina’s, Classic on Noble, Food Outlet, Walmart, Winn Dixie, The Rocket, BF Dawgs, Burger King, Sonic, Chick Fil A, McDonnald’s, Hardees, Java Jolt, Top ‘O the River, The Rocket, Struts, Jefferson’s, JSU Chick-Fil-A, Lowe’s, Marvin’s, Home Depot, Dr. Judge, Nucleaners, Dr. Gao, JHS Key Club, K.L. Brown, JHS PTO, KSE PTO, JSU Campus Bookstore, The Jacksonvile News, The Golden Saw.