November 27, 2023
Happening this week:
Nov. 27th:
Basketball @ Legacy Knoll
Nov. 29th:
Wrestling @ Home 5:30
FFA Meeting @ 3:15
Nov. 30th:
Basketball @ Home 4:30
Dec. 1st:
Swim meet @ Habersham
Dec. 2nd:
Wrestling @ Home
Starting Dec. 5th!
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.
Buy Your Yearbook
Important Reminder
Bus Routes
Bus routes are available by visiting this link.
EJCHS's Blue Pride Podcast
Click Here to listen!
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.
National Special Education Day
Saturday, Dec. 2nd
A heartfelt appreciation goes out to our wonderful special education teachers who dedicate themselves to nurturing the unique abilities of every student. Their commitment to inclusivity and personalized learning ensures that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and beyond.
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!
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
Girls Basketball Fundraiser
We are the East Jackson Middle Lady Eagles Basketball team. We are excited to get this season started and are PUMPED about the future of this program! Thank you so much for visiting our fundraiser! This year's fundraiser is more important than ever and with your help, we can reach our goals of updating our team uniforms and equipment and providing lasting memories from our season with fun events to promote team bonding!
Costs are growing and it takes community support to accomplish what we want to do this year as a team, but with your help, we can have our best year ever! Every donation makes a difference so thank you for donating and sharing this page with others as well as on social media!
We are so grateful for your support and generosity!
-East Jackson Middle Lady Eagles
New sideline chairs!
Check out the EJMS Fitness Leaderboards!!
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
Join us on November 29th for our chapter meeting directly after school! Please check your email for the sign up!
Congratulations to our Jr. Floriculture team for placing 1ST in the Area 2 Career Development Event and will be moving on to the STATE Contest in February! Makaylah Renrick placed 2nd overall, Braylee Garrett placed 3rd overall, Ada Johnson placed 5th overall, and Anslee Bouchard placed 8th overall! Great job ladies!
Interested in becoming a supporter of our amazing students? See the opportunity above to meet our outstanding alumni and celebrate the Holidays all while supporting the FFA chapters in Jackson County.
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