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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! We hope your summer was filled with joy, adventure, and time spent with family and friends. As we prepare to embark on another exciting year of learning, growth, and fun, we want to extend a heartfelt welcome to both our new families and those returning to our school community.
Our entire staff is thrilled to see familiar faces and meet new ones. We have been busy over the summer planning an engaging curriculum and preparing our classrooms to ensure that this year is the best one yet. We can’t wait for the sound of laughter and the buzz of learning to fill our hallways again!
If you haven't already, make sure you go to the Switzerland County School Corporation Home page and complete the 2026-2027 school year registration. As always we ask that the information input into the system is accurate. If anything changes over the school year, please update your Skyward account. The phone number put in Skyward is used for Skylert notifications. These are alerts that go out during inclement weather, school updates and events.
As we gear up for a fantastic year ahead, please take time to review the Jefferson Craig Student Handbook. The student handbook is filled with important information concerning attendance, tardiness, discipline, cell phone/electronic devices, standards for chaperones, and much more. Any changes reflect our commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment for all our students. You can find a copy of the JC Student Handbook HERE .
Warmest regards,
Principal, Tony Spoores
Jefferson Craig Elementary
Upcoming Events to Mark on Your Calendar:
Kindergarten Jump Start: Week of July 27. This is free for our incoming kindergarten students. It is from 9-12pm each day. Lunch will be provided.
Back-to-School Open House: August 6, from 4 to 6pm – Join us for a chance to meet your child’s teacher(s) and learn more about the upcoming year.
First Student Day of School: August 10 – We can’t wait to see your child’s bright smile as they step into their new classroom!
Pacer Palooza: August 14 - Fun, Food, and Games from 5:30-7:30 pm before the high school football scrimmage.
We are excited about the opportunities this new school year will bring and are eager to work with you to make it a memorable and successful experience for your child.
CPR - Counseling Pacer Resilience
CPR - Counseling Pacer Resilience
Welcome to a wonderful new school year from your Jeff-Craig Counseling Team! We are School Counselor Amanda Kitts and INCompass Counselor Maisie Riley, and we are so grateful to be part of your child's journey this year.
Our goal is to support, encourage, and uplift our students and families every step of the way. Check back with us each month for positive tips, helpful resources, self-care ideas, and strategies to build confidence and resilience—both at school and at home!
We're here to help you shine and succeed!
At Jefferson Craig Elementary School, we are committed to creating a focused learning environment where every student can thrive. This year, JC is adopting a device-light approach to minimize distractions, reduce unnecessary screen time, and boost student engagement and collaboration.
To support this effort, student cell phones must be powered off and stored away upon arriving and through dismissal of school. Additionally, Chromebooks issued at Open House will stay at home, with school-provided devices used in class only when technology directly enhances learning.
By balancing intentional technology use with screen-free collaboration, we ensure students stay fully engaged while still building essential digital skills. We appreciate our families' partnership in supporting these expectations!
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