Week of April 21st Newsletter
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Our Mission & Vision in Action at WJMS!
At West Jackson Middle School, our mission is to empower students, educators, and our community for success. We bring this to life through our Three Panther Pathways: Achievement, Collaboration, and Engagement.
Each week, we’ll highlight how our students, teachers, and families are demonstrating these pathways—whether it’s through academic excellence, teamwork, or innovative learning experiences.
How Can You Get Involved?
We’d love to hear from YOU! If you see a great example of the Panther Pathways in action—whether it’s your student showing leadership, a teacher going above and beyond, or a community member supporting our school—share it with us! Email rhawk@jcss.us or tag us on social media using #PantherPathways to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Together, we make WJMS a place where every Panther thrives!
School Announcements
School Announcements
April 21st: Spring Band Concert
April 25th: Coffee Shop Chorus Performance
April 28th-May 8th: End of Grade Testing
Upcoming Dates
Don't miss an amazing production this weekend! Come see our students and their hard work at The Spring Variety Show: A Magical Road Trip. Get your tickets now!
Help us celebrate the Teachers & Staff for Teacher Appreciation week! We have an Amazon Wish List with some items we are still in need of to make their week special. If you prefer, we also have a link below to make a monetary donation. Any amount helps. We appreciate you! Thank you!
Teacher Appreciation Week:
Amazon Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1189XBFAHMHOK?ref_=wl_share
Monetary Donation:
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/donate-to-teacher-appreciation-week-3
The lessons are taught, the students are prepared, the teachers are confident, and the dates are set. Please mark your calendar for this year's testing dates. For more information, click here.
We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our hardworking students and would like for you to go ahead and save the date for our awards celebration. More information to come for this exciting day!
School Updates
School Information
WJMS Families, it is incredibly important that students are coming to school each day with their Chromebooks and that the Chromebook is fully charged. When students do not have their resources, it puts the student behind in daily assignments which have to be completed at a later time. Please help us by reminding your student to have their supplies and be best prepared for the day!
As a reminder, students should not bring in any outside food from restaurants. This will help with concerns about food safety, potential disruptions in the classroom, managing food allergies among students, and maintaining the cleanliness of the school environment. Thank you for your help!
Families, please remember that 1st period instruction begins promptly at 8:45 AM each day. To ensure students are in class and ready to learn on time, they need to be in the building no later than 8:40 AM. This allows them time to get to their classrooms and prepare for the day ahead.
Thank you for your help in supporting a smooth start to the school day!
The student dress code policy at WJMS is based on the Jackson County School System Code of Conduct document issued to all students. Click here to revisit this document. We strive to make each day successful and encourage our students to be their best.
Students, please remember,
No hats, caps, head coverings (to include hoodies), bandanas, or stocking caps inside the building.
Clothing should not interfere with learning.
Clothing should not contain the following: gang symbols, racial or sexual connotations, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, double meanings, inappropriate slogans, profanity or obscene language.
Any clothing or accessories that have spikes or bullets.
No blankets worn around the body.
Your best school supply is a library card! JCSS has partnered with the Piedmont Regional Library System, and conveniently, your student ID number acts as a library card for your public library! The public library provides free access to books and online resources to help you succeed, as well as fun resources that help develop a lifelong love of reading.
To view the 2024-25 calendar, click here.
To view the 2025-26 calendar, click here.
School Menus
School Menus
Get involved at WJMS!
Get involved at WJMS!
Birthday Shout Outs
Birthday Shout Outs
Give your student a birthday shoutout on our digital signage. Click here to order your shoutout!
Boost your business and sponsor our school!
Boost your business and sponsor our school!
We are looking for dedicated families and businesses to sponsor our school. This is a great chance for you to give back to the community of students that becoming great leaders! Email wjmspantherspto@gmail.com for more information.
Snapshots From Around WJMS
7 Mindsets of the Month
WJMS Athletics
Athletic Accomplishments for the 2023-2024 School Year
Football - PAC IX Champions
Comp Cheer - PAC IX Runner-up
Volleyball - PAC IX Champions
Softball - PAC IX Runner-up
Boys Cross Country - PAC IX Champions
Girls Cross Country - PAC IX Runner-up
Boys and Girls Swimming - PAC IX Champions
Wrestling - PAC IX Champions
Boys Tennis - PAC IX Champions
Girls Tennis - PAC IX Runner-up
Boys and Girls Soccer - PAC IX Champions
Baseball - PAC IX Champions
Boys Golf - PAC IX Champions
Girls Golf - PAC IX Runner-up
WJMS Athletes in Action
It's tryout season and the excitement of next school year is ramping up! Take a look at these opportunities to tryout or prepare for your sport. Remember, all athletes participating in a school sport, must have a physical on file.
Thank you to our WJMS Sponsors!
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