Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School is proud to have partnered with United Way Region 8 for a “Community Conversation” with Jackson Parish Sheriff Brent Barnett on Monday, March 9. Included in the dialogue that was about topics such as community safety, infrastructure, and economic development were:

Michelle Saucer, United Way Region 8 Senior Community Impact Director
Sophia Higgins, 5th grader and the 2025-26 J-HES Student of the Year
Tyler Newton Jr., 4th grader and a J-HES Prospective Student of the Year
Tytus Campbell, 4th grader and a J-HES Prospective Student of the Year
Oliver Cox, 4th grader and a J-HES Prospective Student of the Year
Danielle Copeland, J-HES Principal

“I am very proud of our students for vocalizing their concerns, solutions, and aspirations for Jackson Parish. Our partnership with United Way benefits our current and prospective Student(s) of the Year. It creates experiences that students can expound on during their interview, which is an LDOE requirement.” – Danielle Copeland, J-HES Principal