Do you have what it takes to dominate the buzzer? 
The JMS Academic Team is recruiting the fastest brains and fiercest thinkers in the school. If you’re sharp in lit, history, math, science, current events, geography, arts, or sports, step up and show us what you’ve got. This is your shot to represent JMS in high-stakes quiz battles where speed, smarts, and teamwork rule.  Only the bold will rise. Will it be you?
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Shhh… There’s a secret society meeting every Friday during the lunch periods. It’s where readers and writers unite—Tome Society Jr. and the creative writing crew. Stories are shared. Legends are born. Want in? (Come to the library Fridays starting August 22nd!) 

8th Grade Tome & Pen members support the JMS Writes Literary Magazine (Vol. 3). 

Volume 1 and Volume 2

It’s Game Time, Book Champs! Suit up for the JMS Battle of the Books—our reading showdown for grades 6–8! Draft your team, study the 5-playbook reads (available in September), and get ready to compete this January. Train hard with monthly book clubs, book talks, and hype promos. Victory goes to the team with the sharpest minds and fastest recall.

5 books. 1 champion. Who’s bringing home the trophy? Winning team also receives a free ticket to TomeCon 2026 to meet author Gordon Korman...and eat Chick-fil-A!