Good afternoon Jackson parents, students, and staff.
This is Mr. Kisner with a few announcements concerning our upcoming week. First, we invite everyone out to open house tomorrow evening from 5pm until 7pm. Doors will open at 5pm and students need to report to their HR to get their schedules. Jackson PTA will also have an information table setup during open house and membership forms available! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow evening.
I would also like to inform everyone that the first day of school is Wednesday, August 21. Doors to the school open at 7:30 and students enter the cafeteria doors. Students can be dropped off at the community building and use the cross walk to walk up to the school or you can turn up 32nd Street and come through the side parking lot and let students out at the cafeteria. Please make sure you pull as far down as possible and students need to exit as quickly as possible so we do not hold up traffic.
The bell to report to HR will be at 7:50 every morning! School starts at 8:00 am and dismissal is at 3:14 pm. All students need to be picked up either in the community parking lot or the parking area by the tennis courts. Please do not block traffic on the public streets or block the bus loading area. We thank you for your cooperation.
On the first day of school, all students will spend the morning in HR going over important information and procedures. We look forward to having all our students back and starting the 2024-2025 school year! Have a great evening and Go Generals!
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Good evening! This is Mr. Kisner with a quick message to all Jackson students, parents, and staff! We hope you have been enjoying your summer break! Tomorrow, August 9, all homeroom lists will be posted on the cafeteria windows at noon. Homerooms will be posted by grade levels. If you don’t see your name on a list, please call the school next week. Students will need to know their HR teacher for Open House on August 19 and the first day of school! We hope you have a great evening! Go Generals!
Good evening! This message is for all incoming 6th grade students and their parents. On August 13, we will have Tour de Jackson for incoming 6th graders from 9 am until 11 am. Students may be dropped off and will enter the building through the cafeteria. Students will sit at a table by their HR. You will be able to find your HR by the lists that will be on the cafeteria windows. If you do not see your name, please let a staff member know and we will try and get you set up before the end of the tour.
During the event, students will take a tour of the building, go over what their schedules look like, work on locks, go over IPad usage and be given the Wood County Acceptable Use Policy. All students in attendance will get a QR code to give to their parents to complete for the use of an IPad, this is called the Acceptable Use Policy. To receive an IPad during the first week of school, you will need to have this completed. If you use the provided QR code it will automatically be received, and your student will have it complete.
At 10:30, parents will have an opportunity to get information and ask questions if there is time. There will be an informational meeting with the administration from 10:30 – 11:00 am. The Tour de Jackson will be over at 11 am.
This is a voluntary event that will help your student gain some knowledge of the building before the beginning of school. Students will have another opportunity to come to open house on August 19 as well, and the first two days of school will be dedicated to getting students adjusted to middle school. Students do not need to bring anything to the tour. Thank you and have a great evening! Go Generals!
Good afternoon,
I wanted to resend this info concerning JMS tennis since the picture didn't go through earlier this week!
JMS Tennis
Practice will begin July 29th from
3:30-5:00 at the Jackson Park Tennis Courts. A Parent meeting will follow practice at 5:00.
Any Student interested in being part of the team will need a copy of their physical or have it on file at the office, a water bottle, and tennis racket.
If you have any questions email-Coach Jamie at Jamie.white@k12.wv.us
Good evening. This is Mr. Kisner with an announcement for our incoming 6th grade students and parents. On August 13, we will have Tour de Jackson from 9am until 11am. This is a time where students will get to meet with their 6th grade teachers, tour the building, work on locks, go over schedules, and hopefully get their IPads. There will also be a parent informational session in the gym at 10:30 am. This is not a required event, however it is a great opportunity for your student to come and see the school before the first day! We hope you have a great evening and we will be sending out more information concerning IPads closer to this date! Go Generals!
Cross Country will start Monday August 5 at 8 am at JMS. Must have current physical. Any 6, 7, 8th graders welcome! Questions call Coach Marks 304-481-1741.
In celebration of Independence Day, all Wood County Schools' offices will be closed. Offices will reopen on Friday, July 5th.
Just a reminder: The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials. To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, June 20th in celebration of West Virginia Day! Offices will reopen on Friday, June 21. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia_Day
The school year may be over, but it's never to early to mark your calendar! The 2024-2025 school year will host Open House on Monday, August 19. Elementary schools will be from 4 to 6 pm and middle and high schools (including WCTC/Caperton Center) from 5 to 7 pm. View event dates and details anytime on the WCS app or by visiting https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/calendar.
Sports physicals for $5! June 8 from 9am to 1pm at WVU Medicine MOV Medical Complex, 800 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna
(Behind the Grand Central Mall).
The Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board will offer two summer programs for students. The CTE Exploration Camp for incoming 8th-11th grade students will provide an opportunity to explore skilled trades of carpentry, welding, electrical as well as automotive, aviation, health care, and culinary. Camp will take place from July 10-12, 8:30am-3:00pm. The program includes virtual reality simulations, hands on projects, and guest speakers. Participants will earn certificates in workplace safety and customer service.
The Apprenticeship Readiness Program provides incoming and graduating seniors the opportunity to participate in an Apprenticeship Readiness program from June 24 through 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. This experience will include hands on projects, mentoring, and career information in Construction, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and more. The week-long event will include tours of local union training facilities and mentoring from master craftsmen as well as the use of Virtual Reality for students to simulate on-the-job experiences in addition to the hands-on projects. Transportation assistance is available. Space is limited space. Additional opportunities will be available to earn work and skills credentials.
To register or learn more, visit https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/summer2024.
JMS yearbooks arrived this morning. We will do our very best to have them sorted and to your homerooms to distribute during the final check in at 3 p.m.!
Extras are available, and Ms. Linville will be selling tomorrow on the patio (outside Mr. Boston's room and the art room hallway) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Books are $50, cash or check made payable to Jackson Middle School. If students have questions about orders, they should see her during that same time frame tomorrow on the patio.
Supplements will be in during the summer, and we will arrange a time for outgoing eighth graders to pick up.
This is a reminder concerning the 8th grade field trip for tomorrow. They can have their phones and may carry a drawstring bag if needed for Sunscreen or a hat. If students want to listen to music they will need to have headphones. They need to remember to bring money for lunch in the food court or their packed lunch if that was their choice. Have a great evening and Go Generals!
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff! This is a reminder that this Thursday 6th and 7th grade students will turn in their IPads! On Friday, 8th grade students will turn in their devices. Each student will need to have their device, charging chord, and charging block. If a student does not have any of these items, the county will note it and charge for these items. If you don’t have one of the items, you can turn these in next Monday or Tuesday as well. Also, I want to mention that students will be cleaning out lockers on Thursday and Friday; please look for these items coming home as well. Have a great evening and Go Generals!
Tomorrow, 5/29, will be the Jackson IReady celebration in the afternoon! Students need to have sunscreen, a change of clothes (if they plan to do waterside), and a towel! We ask students to wear a shirt and shorts over bathing suits for this event. In case of rain the events will be modified. Go Generals!
Good afternoon Jackson parents, students, and staff; we want to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day! This is a reminder that this Thursday 6th and 7th grade students will turn in their IPads! On Friday, 8th grade students will turn in their devices. Each student will need to have their device, charging chord, and charging block. If a student does not have any of these items, the county will note it and charge for these items. If you don’t have one of the items, you can turn these in next Monday or Tuesday as well. Have a great evening and Go Generals!
Join us for the USDA free summer meals program, a wonderful initiative aimed at ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. This program provides free meals for children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months, helping to bridge the nutrition gap that often occurs when school meals are not available. By participating in this program, you can help support the health and well-being of children in your community, ensuring they have the fuel they need to thrive and enjoy their summer activities to the fullest. Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
WCS Summer Nutrition Program is up and running this summer. For more information please see the following link:
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer-nutrition-program
Thanks!
