The Eagle Express
News & Updates from
South Jackson Elementary School
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Upcoming Events:
April 6th-10th, Spring Break
April 14th-20th, Book Fair
April 16th
PTO Meeting 5:00 PM
International Night & Family Book Fair, 5:30-7:00
April 30th, All Pro Dad, 7:00 AM, Gym
What an absolutely incredible week we’ve had at South Jackson! Our Books for Keeps event was nothing short of amazing. There’s something magical about putting books into the hands of children, and thanks to our wonderful volunteers, that magic was everywhere you looked. Thank you for helping make this event such a success! We can’t wait to hear students share about the stories they’ve discovered and the adventures they’ve begun. Moments like these help our literacy culture continue to grow stronger and brighter every day.
We also had a fantastic time at Farm Day with our kindergarten students, families, and first grade classes. With sunshine overhead and curiosity in full bloom, students explored agriculture in so many engaging ways. From learning about animals to understanding where our food comes from, it was a day full of hands-on learning and joyful discovery.
As we head into next week, we have a busy and exciting few days before Spring Break! It’s important that students are at school each day so they don’t miss out on all the fun and learning ahead.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Wednesday: No fooling, our final Eagle Experiences session—students will wrap up their explorations and celebrate their learning!
Friday: Career Day—a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about different career paths and dream big about their futures!
We are looking forward to finishing strong together before a well-deserved Spring Break. Thank you for your continued support in making South Jackson such a special place to learn and grow.
Books for Keeps was a huge success! Over 8,500 books are in the hands of our Eagles! Remember, Eagles read every day!
Scan the QR code or click this LINK to register for face-to-face Kindergarten Roundup.
Show your Eagle pride with SJES Spirit Wear! From comfy sweatshirts and sweatpants to tees and shorts, we’ve got the perfect gear for every Eagle. Let’s fill the halls with Eagle spirit! #greatdayatsj https://jacksoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/sjes.html
Don’t miss our next All Pro Dad meeting on March 26th at 7:00 AM in the gym! One morning a month, dads and their kids spend quality time together before school, making lasting memories. RSVP Here.
Registration for the 2026-27 Pre-Kindergarten Lottery is now OPEN! Families can visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/prek to learn more about eligibility requirements. Pre-K programs are available at all seven JCSS elementary schools. The lottery drawing will take place in March, and families will be notified of their enrollment status.
We are thrilled to announce 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
South Jackson Elementary is seeking Partners in Education for 2025–2026!
Do you know, visit, or own a business that wants to make a difference in our school community? We’d love for that business to join us as a Partner in Education!
Partnership packages include recognition opportunities such as:
✔️ Logo on our LED road sign
✔️ Logo in the yearbook
✔️ Logo in the Eagle Express parent newsletter
✔️ Table at Open House
Check out the flyer for details about available partnership packages. If you’re interested, please reach out. We’d love to connect!
We are so proud to recognize our 7 Mindsets “Live to Give” recipients! Together, they model what it truly means to give from the heart through kindness, support, and putting others first. Thank you for leading by example and making our school a better place each day.
Just a friendly reminder for our Eagle families—there’s no need to line up early for car rider pickup. Our line moves quickly and efficiently, taking only about 20 minutes from start to finish. Car rider dismissal begins at 2:40 and ends at 2:55. Arriving too early can block the school entrance, so we appreciate your help in keeping the process safe and smooth for all.
Safety is our top priority during arrival and dismissal. Help everyone stay on time and out of harm's way by following our trusty eagle timeline and car rider protocols. Staff will be on hand at the front of the school every day from 7:00-7:35 and 2:35-2:55 to ensure student safety.
South Jackson Elementary Named Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School
South Jackson Elementary School has been named a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, the highest honor bestowed upon the organization.
South Jackson Elementary School met the required criteria in nine performance areas of high performing schools required for the prestigious recognition. SJES was recognized for its student focus and support; school organization and culture; challenging standard and curriculum; active teaching and learning; technology and integration; professional community; leadership and education vitality; school, family and community partnerships; and indicators of success.
South Jackson Elementary School is the fifth school within the Jackson County School System to earn the prestigious honor, joining East Jackson Elementary School, Maysville Elementary School, East Jackson High School and West Jackson Middle School.
The Blue Ribbon Lighthouse certification lasts for five years for South Jackson Elementary School, during which time it will have the opportunity to collaborate on exemplary practices with other schools on a local, regional and national level, as well as providing mentoring and networking to schools actively seeking guidance and assistance on improvement initiatives.
Did you know we have our own Little Free Library? Located in the back parking lot near the trail entrance, this tiny library is filled with books waiting to be discovered. Feel free to stop by to take a book or leave a children's book for others to borrow; let's keep SJ Eagles reading!
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Here Comes The Bus for the Jackson County School System is now live! Here Comes The Bus allows for families and students to track the location of their school bus. The app will notify families of morning and afternoon arrival, and is a great transportation enhancement. Please note the app may take 24-48 hours to update. If after a problem with the application arises following the update window, please contact the JCSS Transportation Department via email at transportation@jcss.us. #SuccessatJCSS #AllAroundExcellence
Scan the QR code below for the SJ Road List.
Infinite Campus
All families should set up an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account. Click HERE to set up your child's account. This account allows you to receive important school messages through the Parent Square app. If you have trouble with this process, email Mrs. Embry at angie.embry@jcss.us After a parent portal account has been activated, please allow 24 hours for the information to sync with the Parent Square app to be able to message teachers. If you are unable to use Parent Square at any time, please send your child's teacher an email.
Thank you to our Partners in Education! Your support means so much to our school community.
Every day is a great day at SJ!
Every day is a great day at SJ!
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