The Eagle Express
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South Jackson Elementary School
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Upcoming Events:
August 25th-29th-Everglow Forest Book Fair
August 28th, 5:00-7:00
PTO Meeting 5:00
Glow Time, Go Time Family Event, Book Fair Family Shop, & Title 1 Input Meeting
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.
What a wonderful start to the school year! It has been such a joy to see our students back in action—smiling faces, eager minds, and classrooms already glowing with energy and excitement. After a summer break full of adventures, we’re thrilled to be learning and growing together once again.
A huge thank you to all of our families for your support during this first week. Your partnership makes all the difference, and we appreciate the way you’ve helped us start strong.
As we settle into the rhythm of the year, we encourage you to stick with those important school-year bedtime and morning routines which help students arrive ready to work, learn, and shine each day.
We’re looking forward to all the bright moments ahead—thank you for being such a vital part of the South Jackson community!
Don’t forget to turn in your Color Our World Summer Reading Log!
We can’t wait to see all the amazing books you read over the summer. Be sure to bring your log to school and help us celebrate a colorful start to the year!
Our Literati Online Book Fair is now open!
Support South Jackson Elementary by shopping for books, STEM materials, teacher wishlists, or gift cards! Gift cards can be used later this month at our in-person book fair or online!
Start shopping here: https://literati.com/store/?school=south-jackson-elementary-sch-athens-ga
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.
South Jackson Elementary
The Free & Reduced meal application is now available. To apply, please click here. Upon clicking the link, you will be asked to search for the school district. Please enter "Jackson County School System". A prompt will come up to select "Jackson County School System (Jefferson, GA)". After selecting this option, please follow all prompts and fill out the information in its entirety to ensure the application is complete.
The Georgia Department of Education is once again paying the cost for the reduced meals, so any student approved through the application process will once again receive free meals throughout the entire 2025-26 school year.
Bus routes for the upcoming 2025-26 school year are now available. Please note, estimated arrival times will be made available at all Open House events, and the Here Comes The Bus application will become active on the first day of school, Thursday, July 31. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes to view the routes for this school year.
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.
Every day is a great day at SJ!
Every day is a great day at SJ!
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