Jerome Jt. School District No. 261
125 4th Avenue West Jerome, Idaho 83338
Telephone (208) 324-2392 • FAX (208) 324-7609
Mr. Brent Johnson, Superintendent of Schools
Jerome School District and Jiffy Lube/Burton Group announce the Excellence in Education recipients for February 2025: Summit Elementary Teacher, Jeanette Dolan; Jerome Middle School Teacher, Michelle Vielmas; and Jerome Middle School Registrar, Kathy Hornbacher.
The Excellence in Education award recognizes the outstanding work by the staff in the district and schools. The Jerome School District Superintendent, along with a committee of representatives from each building, reviews nominations received by staff, parents, students and community members, and then each month selects 1 elementary certified, 1 secondary certified, and 1classified staff member consisting of para-professionals, maintenance, food service, secretaries, to receive the award. An outstanding administrator is chosen once each semester.
Guidelines for selection are:
The Excellence in Education Award recipients for February, 2025 are:
Elementary certified recipient: Jeanette Dolan
Secondary certified recipient: Michelle Vielmas
Classified staff recipient: Kathy Hornbacher
The Excellence in Education Award program began in 2016 and continues through the 2024-2025 school year and has recognized the district’s outstanding teachers and classified staff each month, for a full list of award recipients contact the district office. The Jerome School District presents each recipient a plaque with a $50 gift card provided by Jiffy Lube/Burton Group at the monthly school board meetings.
