MS Panther News
Our students are making headlines, and we want to share all the great news with you. We will keep this page updated with important announcements, news stories, and student shout outs. Please check in often and help us celebrate our students’ many achievements.
Our Builders Club is hosting a food drive on Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 and is asking for donations of non-perishable food items to help end world hunger. If you are willing to help, please bring in non-perishable food items to the drop-off locations each morning. Thank you for your support!
Picture retakes will take place on Thursday, November 7. Please visit the Barksdale website to place a picture order online using code 0094288AR. Dress your best, and be ready to smile!
JCMS eighth grade students will return to Washington, D.C. There will be an informational meeting held on Monday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the JCMS Auditorium to learn more about this exciting opportunity. At the meeting, we will discuss trip details, preparation, and costs. Registration for the trip will be opened after the meeting; a $200 deposit will be needed to register online. We also invite parents/guardians to join their students as chaperones.
JCMS will administer the PSAT on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. All eighth graders will take the PSAT 8, a valuable test that provides data to help support their academic growth as they begin the transition between middle school and high school, and to prepare them for maximizing their SAT score during their junior year of high school. Students should make sure to get a good night's rest, enjoy a protein-packed breakfast, and have their device charged for testing!
There will be a teen fall harvest party on Friday, October 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Vernon Gym at 29 Washington Street. The evening includes a movie, food, bonfire, and fun. We hope to see you there!