Support for Parents
Mental Health Support, Community Resources, & More!
Your JC Family and Community Engagement Coordinators-
Shelley Edwards (sdunlap@jones.k12.ga.us - 478-986-3032 Ext. 1284)
Shelby Henderson (shelby.henderson@jones.k12.ga.us - 478-986-3032 Ext. 1285)
Safety Resources for Home
Truth Initiative: Inspiring Lives Free From Smoking, Vaping, and Nicotine
Attendance Counts
Everyday Health
The Importance of Sleep
Online Safety and Copyright Piracy
Should You Limit Screentime?
Mental Health Resources
APEX School-Based Mental Health Counseling Program
The APEX counseling program, funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), was created to increase students' access to mental health services by providing school-based mental health counseling during the school day. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school counselor for details about the referral process for the APEX counseling program.
Parenting Resources
Georgia PTA
Our mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. With your help, we can continue to work towards PTA's goal of a quality education and nurturing environment for every child.
National Parent Helpline
Parent Guidance
Are you worried about your child?
We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.https://parentguidance.org/
Parent to Parent of Georgia
We support Georgia families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.
Local Parent Support Groups
Community Resources
Mrs. Shelley Edwards , Family Engagement Coordinator
sdunlap@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1284
Mrs. Shelby Henderson, Family Engagement Coordinator
shelby.henderson@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1285
Mrs. Leslie Poythress, Executive Director of Family Engagement
lpoythress@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1282
Mrs. Charlotte Foskey, Executive Director of Federal Programs
cfoskey@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032 Ext. 1233
Mr. Charles Lundy, Superintendent of Schools
clundy@jones.k12.ga.us or (478) 986-3032
Website: https://www.jones.k12.ga.us/
Location: 125 Stewart Avenue, Gray, GA, USA
Phone: 478-986-3032