JANS – The Piney Woods School invites alumni, students, families, and supporters to its 116th Founder’s Weekend celebration, October 31 – November 2, 2025. For more than a century, Founder’s Weekend has been a time to honor the bold vision of Dr. Laurence C. Jones. In 1909, he established Piney Woods with $1.65, a Bible, and a dream. This year marks the school’s 116th Founder’s Celebration, a milestone reflecting both the endurance of its legacy and the promise of its future. The 2025 theme, “A Legacy of Braving Uncharted Territory,” pays tribute to those courageous beginnings while celebrating how the school continues to revitalize its campus, expand its mission, and pursue excellence for generations to come.
A Living Legacy
Born out of faith, sacrifice, and determination, The Piney Woods School has grown into one of the nation’s oldest historically African American boarding schools. Its mission – educating the whole child through academics, character development, and practical life skills – remains as vital today as ever…