Welcome to Jennings County Middle School — home of the proud Panthers!

Located in the heart of North Vernon, Indiana, JCMS is a welcoming and energetic school community where students are encouraged to learn, grow, lead, and shine. With approximately 550 students and 61 caring faculty and staff members, our school has the perfect middle school feel — big enough to offer exciting opportunities, but personal enough for students to feel known, supported, and connected.

At JCMS, we believe the middle school years are an important time for students to discover who they are, explore their interests, and build confidence for the future. Our dedicated staff works hard each day to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

One of the special things about JCMS is our team-based approach. Every student is part of a grade-level team with teachers for math, science, social studies, language arts, and health/PE. This structure helps create a smaller “school family” within the larger school, allowing students to build strong relationships with their teachers and classmates while receiving the support they need to be successful.

Our seventh-grade students also get the opportunity to explore a variety of related arts courses through nine-week rotations in art, music appreciation, engineering and technology, and media. This gives students a chance to try new things, discover new interests, and get a sneak peek at elective options for eighth grade. Seventh graders also take the learning lab, a class designed to provide extra support and enrichment in both math and language arts.

As students move into eighth grade, they have exciting opportunities to get a jumpstart on high school. Through courses such as preparing for college and careers and introduction to computer foundations, students can begin earning high school credits before they even leave middle school. These courses allow students to build confidence, prepare for what comes next, and open more doors for their future.

Beyond the classroom, JCMS offers students many opportunities to get involved, make connections, and be part of something meaningful. Through clubs, student organizations, extracurricular activities, and athletics, students are encouraged to explore their talents, try new experiences, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. Whether a student is interested in competing on a team, serving others, being creative, or simply finding a place to belong, there is something for every Panther at JCMS.

At Jennings County Middle School, we are proud to partner with families as we help students grow academically, socially, and personally. We want every student who walks through our doors to feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and ready to thrive.

Come see why JCMS is a place where Panthers belong, grow, lead, and thrive!