Jackson County Middle School

Next week will be red ribbon week.

PRI's Family Paint Night with professional artist Grace Henderson was a success! These students and families came out to enjoy an evening of art! Everyone got to paint their own Fall scene onto a metal bucket to take home. Below you can see the beautiful artwork guided by Grace and the big smiles from a peaceful and engaging event. Mr. Hensley wants to thank all the staff who helped make this event happen and everyone who came out to paint! We hope to see even more of you at more events like this soon!

Family Paint Night at JCMS! Tuesday, October 21st from 5:30 - 7:30.
Come join professional artist Grace Henderson to experience a lovely evening by painting a Fall scene on a cute bucket! All JCMS students and family/friends are welcome!
Food will NOT be provided. Only 30 spots are available! Please RSVP with Mr. Hensley at Lucas.Hensley@jackson.kyschools.us

Visit the technology table at the Back to School Bash tonight to learn more about our JCPS app. If you show us that you have the app downloaded, you will be entered into a drawing to win a Chromebook or SmartTV.

Hope to see you there!!

Effective for the 2025-2026 school year all employees will be required to have Direct Deposit set up for
payroll earnings. This includes Substitutes and all extra service payments in addition to all full-time and
part-time employees. The Direct Deposit Form that must be filled out and submitted to the Payroll
Department can be found on our website using the following link: https://aptg.co/DygTLB

Free Toy Giveaway!

Want to give your 4-year-old a successful start to kindergarten? Partners for Rural Impact has partnered with Waterford Upstart to bring families Bright Start Explorers – a free program designed to prepare your little one for kindergarten! In this program, families will receive access to Waterford Upstart, an online learning platform. With Waterford Upstart, children will gain skills in reading, math, and science in just 15-30 minutes a day. For families that need a tablet and/or internet access, we will provide that free of charge. Families will also be supported by caring coaches who offer guidance and encouragement tailored to their child’s progress. Give your child the tools they need to shine in kindergarten at no cost to you! Learn more and register at waterford.org/upstart. Children who turn 4 by July 31, 2025, and will not be enrolled in kindergarten in fall 2025 are eligible.

Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Petro, and Mrs. Lakes 7th grade English classes had the pleasure of spending the week with Mrs. Judy Sizemore creating “Where I’m From” poetry.

Today JCMS staff and students participated in Hats for Hospice and Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!

8th Grade Cap and Gown Sale

Welcome Mrs. Truett!

JCHS & JCMS Parents and Guardians, We need your help. We are asking all JCHS/JCMS Parents and Guardians to complete this survey today or tomorrow. Thanks so much for your help in this matter. https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpartnersruralimpact.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_2nrfLWub9pdSw50&data=05%7C02%7CDonna.Winkler%40partnersrural.org%7C55a54faab17b44ad4d5a08dd1f81b6fe%7C595266247ca243618a61063a61c37e6a%7C0%7C0%7C638701364156547017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aZOkXss5rYppUooWrVmTrIDecIyk6o52Kt9KCP6BjOk%3D&reserved=0

Thanksgiving Break

November I-Ready

Meet The Staff

Interested in applying for a job with the Jackson County Public School system? Check out our new Employment Opportunities Page at https://jacksoncsd.schoolspring.com/. This new portal will allow you to view all available job postings and apply online! Please be aware that this page is new and is a work in progress. Therefore, it will be updated frequently over the next few weeks. This is new system for the school system and will make job postings and applications more accessible. In order to complete an application, you will need to create an account with PowerSchool School Spring. Interested applicants will use this account to apply for all job postings with JCPS. PowerSchool can also be accessed via the district homepage using the link "Employment Opportunities" located under the picture banner. If you have any questions, please contact Wes Bishop at wes.bishop@jackson.kyschools.us

No School – Monday, September 9, 2024 The safety of our students and staff is our top priority in Jackson County Public Schools. We want to adhere on the side of caution and cancel school tomorrow, Monday, September 9, 2024.

Jackson County Schools is partnering with state and local officials to monitor the situation involving the person of interest still on the loose for the shooting. We will keep our school community updated as more information is received and a plan for tomorrow is developed. The safety of our students and staff is our primary focus and we will always put the safety of our school community first in our decision making.

UPDATE: All phones are working!! Due to the PRTC outage, the district is experiencing issues with our phone service. We will update when all the issues have been resolved.

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff, Welcome back to another exciting school year at Jackson County Public Schools! As we prepare to embark on this new academic journey, we are filled with enthusiasm and anticipation for the opportunities and achievements that lie ahead. Our dedicated team of educators and staff has been hard at work to ensure that this year will be one of growth, learning, and success. We are committed to providing a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can reach their full potential. Whether you're returning to school or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of our community. This year, we are focused on fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages collaboration and excellence. We look forward to celebrating the milestones and accomplishments of our students and working together with families to support each child's journey. Let's make this school year memorable and impactful. Here's to a fantastic year ahead filled with new experiences, friendships, and success! We are shaping our community one success at a time. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! It's a great day to be a General! Renee Smith JCPS Superintendent