Pick up your password to access Parent Portal to get your student's grades. See Mrs. Dugar or call the school at 471-2237.

 

 

Learning Today

Learning Today......Leading Tomorrow

GOOD NEWS AT JACKSON MIDDLE

 

Accolades for JMS band students:

All Region Band:
Taylor Wallace - Flute; Candace Craig - Clarinet

 

All County Band:
Taylor Wallace - Flute; Hayley Pou - Flute; Cassidy Pedro - Flute; Kayla Justus - Oboe; Candace Craig - Clarinet;
Brittany Winburn - Clarinet; Ashley Matlock - Clarinet; Kaela Hill - Clarinet; Robert Garrett - Trumpet;

Heather Hart - Trumpet; Meagan Williams - Trumpet; Chris Dennis - Trumpet; Jonathan Ketusky - Trombone;

J. D. Saye - Trombone; Tyler Cunningham - Trombone; Jodi Fogg - Snare; Joseph Derricott - Snare; Carlos

Sequiera - Snare

Karly Kinard - Tympani

JMS Junior Scholars are: Drew Stribling, Monica Hood, and Taylor Wallace. Justin Gordy, Karly Kinard, Kelsey Andrews, Katelyn Steed, and Heather Harte. Congratulations!

 

Honor Roll List for January 2010 - 2nd Quarter

 

JMS 2009-2010 Spelling Bee Winners Announced - Heather Harte, 8th grade-winner;Jonathan Ketusky, 7th grade-1st runner-up; Lydia Hicks, 6th grade-alternate

 

JMS Teachers recently presented a session on our Literacy Quest program at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference recently held at Kiawah Island, SC. Click here to get an idea of what your child is doing in Literacy Quest every day.

 

SCIENCE FAIR COMING

 

The Science Fair Handbook can be found here. Everything you need to know to produce a successful science fair project can be found in this handbook. The JMS Media Center has a few backboards for sale at $5.00 each. These backboards have the header included.

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

February 1, 2010: JMS vs. New Ellenton basketball game 5:30 P.M.

February 3, 2010: Early Release Day

February 8-12, 2010: NAEP Testing for 8th Graders

February 8, 2010: Parent/Faculty vs. Student Basketball Game (see flyer)

February 12, 2010: Valentine's Day Dance (5:30-7:30 P.M.)

February 15, 2010: President's Day (No School)

 

2009-2010 JMS Yearbooks on Sale Now

 

JMS Yearbooks on sale. Contact Mrs. Sharpton for additional information.

 

 

NEW CELL PHONE POLICY FOR AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

 

Please read the new cell phone policy for 2009-2010 so that you and your student will be informed.

 

 

 

EARLY RELEASE DATES FOR 2009-2010

 

This year the Aiken County School District has implemented early release days on the first Wednesday of the month in order for the teachers to attend four-hour training sessions. The students will be released two hours early. Please see the calendar for those dates.

 

 

 

2009-2010 Recommended Reading List

 

We would like for our students to keep reading throughout the year. This list is recommended by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians. Click here to view it.

 

A Guide for Parents

 

Find out what your student is studying in class. Check out the Family Friendly South Carolina Standards.

 

JMS Mission

The mission of Jackson Middle School is to provide a challenging, disciplined environment that promotes an enthusiasm for learning and encourages community involvement while preparing students for their next level of education.

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated February 5, 2010

Questions? Contact Linda Smith