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!
This week, Jennings County Schools begins ILEARN Checkpoint Testing! These checkpoints are a new component of the new ILEARN through-year assessment for English/Language Arts (ELA) and math. Each checkpoint has 20 to 25 questions and will show how your child is doing in key skills and concepts from the Indiana Academic Standards.
Students will complete checkpoint tests in their language arts and math classes. Here is our testing schedule:
- Tuesday, September 24 - English-Language Arts Test
- Wednesday, September 25 - English-Language Arts Test
- Thursday, September 26 - Math Test
- Friday, September 27 - Math Test
College Go Week is finally here!
You may have heard your students planning outfits for this upcoming week. This year, the theme is centered around Legos--"Build Your Career!". This week is dedicated to helping students explore different pathways after high school which include discussions about military, trade schools, and college. We hope that your student walks away from this week more knowledgeable about the many ways they can build a successful career, starting now!
Students can receive tickets for their participation in games, lunch trivia, and dressing up with the themes. JCMS dress code is still to be followed during this week (no hats, no slippers, no face paint).
Daily prizes will be given out, but Friday is the day where all of the awesome prizes will be on display. Students will place their participation tickets in the bags of the prizes they hope to win! Winners of those prizes will be announced at the end of the day next Friday.
- Monday: Dream Big - Wear appropriate pajamas.
- Tuesday: Trade and Military Day - Wear your favorite trade clothes, military branch, or camo to support the armed forces.
- Wednesday: Teacher Swap - Students dress like teachers, and teachers dress like students.
- Thursday: Build your Career - Dress as a Lego, or wear one color clothing.
- Friday: College Game Day - Wear your favorite sports gear.
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, September 11 and on Thursday, September 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We encourage attending conferences for fostering strong communication and collaboration between parents and educators. These meetings provide an opportunity for parents to gain insights into their child’s academic progress and behavior. By attending, parents can better understand their child’s strengths and areas for improvement, as well as discuss strategies to support learning at home. We look forward to seeing you!
Each year our Title 1 staff hosts an informational meeting for parents as we navigate a new school year. We want to make sure parents understand the support that we can offer. Please plan to attend our upcoming meeting on Thursday, August 22 in the JCMS library.
Parents will learn about opportunities offered to students through our Title 1 funds. Parents can meet the Title 1 and Tier 2 Panther Den Staff. We would love to meet you and discuss how we can help your student.