WEEKLY EVENTS
January 26-February 1
WEEKLY EVENTS
January 26-February 1
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January 26-February 1
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
January 23, 2026
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
January 23, 2026
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Young Georgia Author's Competition
Young Georgia Author's Competition
Attention Eagle writers: The Young Georgia Authors competition is now open for entries! Submit your original work for a chance to win. Please see Mrs. Turco in room 466 if you have questions or to pick up an entry sheet. Submissions are due this Thursday, Jan 29th.
Dual Enrollment Interest
Dual Enrollment Interest
Students: If you completed our DE Interest Survey, please make certain you have checked your email and signed up for a mandatory meeting with Mr. Genaro!
Applications Open for Work-Based Learning
Applications Open for Work-Based Learning
Must be a current 11th or 12th-grade student
Priority consideration is given to seniors
Must have: valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and transportation
Must be on track for graduation
May qualify for one, two, or up to three WBL class blocks per semester
8th-Grade Trip
8th-Grade Trip
Only 10 spaces left for this year's 8th-grade Washington D.C./N.Y. trip!
April 1st-4th, 2026
Register today:
Worldstrides 800-468-5899
Trip ID:222074
Brew Crew Fridays
Brew Crew Fridays
Brew Crew will be selling Iced Coffee and Hot Chocolate on Fridays during all
high school lunches.
$2.00
Teach at JCSS
The Jackson County School System is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attend our JCSS Career Fair to join our team! It's always a great day to be an Eagle!
FFA Apparel
FFA Apparel
Support our Local FFA: Purchase your FFA SWAG using the QR code shown.
Store closes after March 13, 2026
Hunter Education
Hunter Education
2/12-2/13 @ EJMS
This certification course is open to all students in grades 6+! Students must attend both days!
Discovery Conference
Discovery Conference
Sign Up for the FFA Discovery Conference
Contact Hannah Dinkins with questions: hannah.dinkins@jcss.us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dinner & Jazz
Dinner & Jazz
Looking for the perfect Valentine’s date? Don’t miss the EJHS Jazz Dinner on Feb 9 from 6–8 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal catered by Olive Garden while listening to our jazz band. Tickets are $20 per person, benefiting the EJHS Band, and are available until Feb 6. Scan the QR code below and get your tickets now!
Senior Letters
Senior Letters
Senior Letters for the Class of 2026 are now being accepted!
Parents, family members, friends, and teachers are invited to write a letter to a senior. Letters may be mailed or dropped off at East Jackson High School by May 1st.
Letters will be distributed at Senior Sunset on May 13. Please be sure each letter is in an envelope labeled with the student’s full name.
Senior Letters are due by May 1st!
EJHS FAFSA Day
EJHS FAFSA Day
Seniors: Need assistance in completing your Financial Aid form for college? We are hosting a FAFSA Day on Tuesday, February 3rd from 8:30am-4:00pm in the EJHS Media Center.
Parents are invited to drop in throughout the day.
Denim & Diamonds
Denim & Diamonds
East Jackson Athletics Booster Club Reverse Raffle:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
5:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+
Tickets:
• $100 per ticket — includes entry for 2, dinner, and 1 chance to win $10,000
• $400 per table — includes entry for 8, dinner, and 4 chances to win $10,000
Tickets available now — please see a Head Coach or Coach Wheeler and Micki Borsa in the front office to purchase!
HS Golf Tryouts
HS Golf Tryouts
Interested in playing golf this season?
Join us for the interest meeting and tryouts.
Interest Meeting: 1/21 during TAA in the Main Gym
Tryouts: 1/28 at 3:30 PM – Double Oaks
Must have a valid physical on file and transportation to and from practice!
Save the Date for Prom 2026
Save the Date for Prom 2026
April 25, 2026 Commerce Civic Center 7:30-10:30pm
Tickets $55, March 2-April 19 | Tickets $65 After April 19
EAGLE SHOUTOUTS
STAR Student
STAR Student
STAR Student
STAR Student
January Rotary Student
January Rotary Student
Congratulations to William Bolt, our EJHS Rotary Student of the Month for January!
After high school, William plans to attend college at Georgia Southern to major in Environmental Science. He hopes to develop a career in conservation and one day become a published fiction author.
Teacher of the Month
Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to our January Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Tia Turco!
A huge thank-you to The Hardigree Team for sponsoring our monthly teacher recognitions and to Violet Aster Photography for providing this month’s special treat!
16 All-State Chorus Students
We are so proud of our choral students for once again earning an impressive number of spots in All-State Chorus! This is a huge honor and a testament to their talent, dedication, and hard work. Congratulations to director Dr. Todd Chandler and each of the 16 students on this outstanding achievement!
2A State Runner Up
2A State Runner Up
Our wrestling program has grown tremendously over the last few years, and this season was one for the books!
East Jackson Boys Wrestling is the 2A TEAM DUALS STATE RUNNER-UP!!! So proud of this historic season!
Mr. & Miss EJHS Candidates
Mr. & Miss EJHS Candidates
Congratulations to the 2026 nominees for Mr. and Miss EJHS. Candidates were chosen based on their leadership, heart, character, involvement, and being a role model. Mr. and Miss EJHS will be announced at half time of the boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 3.
SCHOLARSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarships/Opportunities
Scholarships/Opportunities
Students: Don't miss these scholarship opportunities!
Check them out by visiting:
EJHS Scholarship Opportunities
Eastside Eagle Foundation
Eastside Eagle Foundation
The Eastside Eagle Foundation is sponsoring 3 scholarships for graduating seniors! Deadline to apply is February 17, 2026.
Complete your applications online by visiting:
JCSS Foundation
JCSS Foundation
The JCSS Foundation will be sponsoring 15 scholarships this spring, with 9 dedicated to students who will be graduating from either JCSS high school, and 6 designated for JCSS alumni finishing their college degree!
Learn more by visiting: www.jcssfoundation.org/scholarships and apply online starting Monday, January 5!
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOOL MENUS & INFORMATION
High School 2526 Meal Prices (Reduced* | Students | Adults):
Breakfast: $.30* | $1.75 | $3.00
Lunch: $.40* | $2.75 | $5.00
*Free/Reduced: Meals provided free-of-charge for 2526 by the Department of Education for free/reduced-approved students. Apply for free/reduced meals. For more information on our school nutrition department,
visit the JCSS Nutrition Program page on our district website.
Breakfast-January 2026
Breakfast-January 2026
Lunch-January 2026
Lunch-January 2026
SCHOOL PAYMENTS
Make School Payments
Make School Payments
School Window is the payment platform for all JCSS schools. This platform does not require a login, and families can add multiple items from multiple schools to their cart before closing out payment. Furthermore, School Window does not charge families a credit card processing fee. Attached to this message is a family guide to help you learn more about School Window.
You can create your account and make payments by visiting the EJHS School Window Web Page.
Meal Pay Options
Meal Pay Options
Give your students instant access to meal pay funds! With LINQ Connect, you can manage meal balances for all your students in one place. Make secure payments easily from anywhere you have internet access. Feel good knowing your kids have lunch money when they need it.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
Raptor Safe App
Raptor Safe App
We are thrilled to announce that all JCSS schools are adopting the Raptor Safe mobile application as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety, while streamlining visitor management check-in at our schools. The Raptor Safe app builds upon existing visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for visitors.
What is the Raptor Safe App? The Raptor Safe app offers a convenient and secure way for visitors to manage and verify their identity before arriving at a school. With the Raptor Passport feature, visitors can pre-verify their identity, allowing for a seamless sign-in process when they arrive on campus.
How Does It Work? When visiting a school, visitors can use their secure QR code generated by the app to expedite the check-in process. QR codes automatically regenerate every 5 minutes to ensure security and prevent misuse.
Getting Started: Click Here to access the Raptor Safe Set Up Guide
Student Parking
Student Parking
Students must display a valid parking pass if parking on campus and MUST park in their own, designated spot. Passes are $70 for the full year or $35 for semester 2. Follow these steps to purchase your parking pass:
View EJHS parking map.
Create an account at gofan.co and select your spot.
Submit required proof of insurance, valid driver’s license, and student information.
Complete payment.
Pick up your pass.
STAY CONNECTED
STAY CONNECTED
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