EJMS Newsletter - Jan. 3rd

January 3rd

Happening this week:

Jan. 3rd:
- Students return to school.
- Students begin new connection courses
Jan. 5th:
- Wrestling @ Commerce Peach State Duals
Jan. 6th:
- Swim @ Habersham
Jan. 8th:
- Navy Basketball @ Home (EJCHS) Vs. West Jackson

The Jackson County School System will be hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Empower College and Career Center. Positions available include: K-12 Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Food Nutrition, Transportation, Custodial, Student Support Services and Facilities and Maintenance!

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

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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.