December 11, 2023
Happening this week:
Dec. 9th:
Wrestling- Panther Individuals
@ JCHS (9:00 am)
Dec. 11th:
PTO Candy Grams are for sale all week
Navy Basketball @ Westside
Dec. 12th:
EJMS Spelling Bee
Dec. 13th:
6th and 7th grade Baseball Interest Meeting @ 8:15 am in the gym
Oratorical Competition
Wrestling @ Hart Co.
Dec. 15th:
Club Day
EJMS 7th grade Chorus and Band- Elementary School Visits
Dec. 16th:
Wrestling League Tournament
Get your yearbook today, before prices go up on Jan. 1st!
Prices for 1st semester are as follows:
Yearbooks: $30
Yearbook with digital name imprinted on the cover: $35
7th grade ads: $15-$25
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/25282
It is Gameday and a Hometown Showdown between the Jackson County Panthers and the East Jackson Eagles! JV boys get the night started at 4:30, with varsity girls at 6 and boys at 7:30! We hope to have a packed gymnasium tonight as our two JCSS high schools compete on the hardwood! #SuccessatJCSS #BluePride #ProudtobeJC
In an effort to continuously grow and improve as a school system, the Jackson County School System is requesting your feedback through a survey which will be instrumental in helping us continue on our path of growth and improvement. We appreciate your partnership as we strive for academic and extracurricular excellence.
https://eprovesurveys.advanced.org/surveys/#/action/240015/p2167
The Clarke County School District has invited students from the Jackson County School System to participate in an upcoming 3-game adaptive basketball season. The cost is free and equipment and uniforms will be provided. Practices begin in December and games begin in January.
Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/46BNCM3 to sign up.
Pre-Kindergarten lottery registration for the 2024-25 school year opens this Friday, December 1. Families can register for the lottery through Friday, February 16. Please note this application does not guarantee admission into a Pre-K program inside the Jackson County School System, but is rather an application into the lottery. JCSS will hold a lottery drawing in March and families will be notified following the drawing. To register for the lottery, please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/register.
Buy Your Yearbook
Important Reminder
Bus Routes
Bus routes are available by visiting this link.
EJCHS's Blue Pride Podcast
Click Here to listen!
Here Comes the Bus
Chorus Newsletter
Click here to pay for school meals. Meal Costs: Breakfast costs $1.55 Lunch costs $2.60
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Clinic Information
The Jackson County School System will no longer be offering over-the-counter medications to students.
Medications including Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Pepto Bismol, Tums, and Benadryl will no longer be offered.
If your student(s) will require these medications during school hours, the medication must be brought to the school and registered into the clinic by a parent/guardian.
No medications should be kept in a student’s possession while at school without a physician’s approval and note
Click here to visit the link webpage for EJMS
If your child is out sick, please remember to turn in doctor/parent notes to the front office.
Click here to see the JCSS Attendance Policy for more information.
Canvas Information
Parents have access to Canvas Parent Observer accounts. These accounts will allow you to see an overview of what your child is learning and have access to a "Parent Resource" hub. This hub will have information specific to your child's teacher. You will find information about the teacher, contact information, a daily schedule, grade level standards, etc.
If you have an Infinite Campus parent portal account, you already have an account created! Please see the attached picture for your username and password.
Helpful Resources
Infinite Campus Parent Portal link
Infinite Campus Instructional Guide
Canvas Observer Link
Canvas Informational Guide
Thrilled to announce that Malachi Davenport and Mrs. Stephanie Harrison have been nominated for embodying the 'We Are Connected' mindset—embracing everyone, maximizing positive relationships, building their dream team, and leading with value. Their dedication to working with and for others, embracing diversity, and leveraging synergies is an inspiration to us all, proving that success is truly a collective effort.
EJMS Soccer Tryouts
Players MUST have a physical uploaded to RankOne.
Forms and instructions link: https://ejhsathletics.jacksonschoolsga.org/physicals
(See Coach Griswold for a hard copy)
Please fill out the Google Form linked below if you are interested in trying out for soccer. https://bit.ly/2324ejmssoccer
Check out the EJMS Fitness Leaderboards!!
Our latest MAX OUT week changed the boards a bit! Can’t wait to see the progress with our 7th graders to the end of the school year!
Follow the East Jackson Middle FFA Facebook page!
If you have any questions about FFA, email Mr. Youngblood at jyoungblood@jcss.us.
Mrs. Cragg
Makaylah Renrick
Congratulations to the EJMS Jr. Vet Science CDE (Career Development Event) team for placing 6th in the Area 2 contest! They were the second-highest-scoring middle school team in the event! Team members include Sidney Crouch, Ally Miller, Jessie Mathis, and Avril Avellaneda!
Stay Connected
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Instagram: @ejms_official