Superintendent

Welcome Back

Superintendent Message

2026-2027 School Year

A new school year always brings renewed excitement, fresh opportunities, and endless possibilities.  Whether your child is entering school for the first time, beginning their senior year, or somewhere in between, we are honored that you have entrusted Jeff Davis County Schools with their education.

This year is especially exciting as we prepare to welcome students into the new Jeff Davis Primary School.  This outstanding facility will provide an exceptional learning environment for our youngest students and, for the first time, will house our Pre-K program alongside our primary students.  Bringing these students together will create a smoother transition into kindergarten and strengthen the foundation for future success.

While we are excited about new facilities, our greatest investment will always be in our students.  Throughout the summer, we continued to strengthen our safety measures while our school and district leadership teams carefully reviewed last year's academic progress to identify opportunities for continued growth.  Our commitment remains simple: to provide every student with the safest possible learning environment and the highest quality education.

The true strength of Jeff Davis County Schools, however, is not found in our buildings—it's found in our people.  Every day, our teachers, support staff, administrators, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, maintenance workers, and many others invest in the lives of our students.  Their dedication, along with the unwavering support of our families and community, is what makes our school system so special.  

As we begin another school year, our vision remains unchanged: a relentless pursuit of excellence as we prepare students for life.  Whether we are helping a Pre-K student take those first steps into school or preparing a senior for the opportunities that lie ahead, our goal is the same—to ensure every student is ready for tomorrow.

Thank you for the trust you place in us each day.  It is an honor to serve the students and families of Jeff Davis County, and I look forward to another outstanding year.

And as always... GO JACKETS!

Sincerely,
Dr. Chris Roppe
Superintendent