Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Carter!

09/10/2026

In this photo from 2013, students at Emerson Elementary School in Seymour watch as the operation of a VEX robot is demonstrated.

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Sutter, Lillian and Madison!

Congratulations to Students of the Month Sutter McKinney (BCMS), Lillian Barger(BES), and Madison Darlage (BCHS)!

09/09/2026

Mr. Paul’s Intro to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Purple Day class learned about knife safety and practiced cutting banners today. Great job, Purple Day! 🦉💜

09/09/2026

This spotlight features Jackson County high school students who participate in Work-Based Learning. WBL consists of sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings that foster in-depth, firsthand engagement with the tasks required of a given career field that are aligned to curriculum and instruction.

Kyra Hellstrom, a senior at Brownstown Central High School, is doing WBL at Kay’s Kafe in Brownstown.

How long have you worked there?
Six weeks

What is your job title or role?
Barista

What are your responsibilities?
I make drinks, including coffee, tea, lemonade, refreshers and more. I also serve bakery foods. I clean the cafe, too.

What do you like about what you get to do?
I love making the drinks and that it's Christian-based.

How often are you there?
Five days a week, three hours and 30 minutes a day.

How do you benefit from Work-Based Learning?
I learn real-world work environments and how to manage my time well.

What would you say to other students to encourage them to do Work-Based Learning?
I would encourage students to do it to save money and to get connections before graduating high school.

What else are you involved in at school?
Theater, academic clubs, Chess Club, Riley Dance Marathon, National Honor Society and more.

What are you involved in outside of school?
Taekwondo and Scouting of America.

What are your plans after high school?
Go to law school, then go into the FBI.

09/09/2026

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09/09/2026

Congratulations to Jax!

We are proud to announce the 2026 Seymour Oktoberfest Parade Grand Marshal will be Jax Reinhart!

09/09/2026

Congratulations to Madison!

Congratulations to Madison Darlage as the student of the month and recognized at our Tuesday, September 8th school board meeting.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Congratulations to these Seymour Middle School students!

Seymour Middle School