Celebrating the life and legacy of the late, Rev. Jesse Jackson on today. 

Born Jesse Burns in Greenville, South Carolina on October 8, 1941 to Helen Burns, a 17 year old unwed high school student and Noah Robinson, her older married neighbor, young Jesse took the surname Jackson from his adopted father, Charles Jackson.

Jackson became a star high school quarterback and earned a football scholarship at the University of Illinois in 1959.  

Jackson’s introduction to the Movement came in 1965 when he traveled to Selma, Alabama to join in the campaign for voting rights.  While there Jackson met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the man who would launch his career as a national civil rights leader.  

ACCESS Testing will begin on Monday, January 12th. 

Why Self-Control Matters for Your Child’s Success

Self-control is more than just good behavior—it’s a key part of executive functioning, the brain’s “management system” that helps children plan, focus, and make good decisions. When kids practice self-control, they strengthen skills like organization, problem-solving, and working toward goals—all essential for school and life success. Encouraging routines, setting clear expectations, and modeling calm responses at home can help your child build these lifelong skills. 

Check out the field trip video from visiting Jonesboro Middle with our Rising 6th grade class! Taking Tara to the top because we rock, we cant be stopped!

Please check the Tara CLASSDOJO for the updated dates & times of the ceremonies. 

It's time to celebrate!

Celebration of February's perfect attendance will take place on Monday, March 31st.

Scholars will be celebrated with a sweet treat. 

One lucky winner will be picked for the grand prize! 

It’s that time of year again for Jonesboro Middle School (JMS) to host our 2025 Universal Day! This year’s event will take place on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. The program will begin at 9:00 AM and will last approximately an hour and a half.

Our rising 6th graders will gather in the JMS cafeteria, where they will be welcomed by our counseling department. Throughout the event, they will hear from representatives of the athletic department, fine arts department, various clubs, and our administrators. Students will also enjoy performances from our band.

*** Field trip for the students only! Will be chaperone by Admin

November's SOTM core word: polite and courteous

We honored our amazing SOTM nominees on 12/19.

Join Tara Elementary in celebrating the hardworking Custodial Staff. Thank you for all you do!

Please remember to send your child(ren) with a sick note upon their return from the doctor. Students who miss more than 10 consecutive days will be withdrawn. Be here! It's cool to learn ;)

Tara Staff,

Join us tomorrow as we wear our pink in celebration, in gratitude and in solidarity of our breast cancer survivors, at Tara Elementary School. 

Celebrate our survivors: Ms. Pennell, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Malis, and Dr. Ballantyne.

The next pink Friday(s):  10/18

Tara Elementary will celebrate starting on September 15th – October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to the United States, and to honor their resilience and determination. 

Small groups are an incredible opportunity for school counselors for students apart of Tier II Interventions. 

The Tier II Interventions acquires additional supports aside from the classroom setting. Tier II interventions include practices such as social skills groups, self-management, and academic supports.

Small groups are no more than 5 scholars with an identified lesson plan with parent/guardian signed permission.