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NJSLA Testing for Spring is CANCELED - Also, Annual School Performance Reports are Online
We are pleased to report that this year’s New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) for this spring have been canceled and to inform you that the annual School Performance Reports are available online.
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Switlik Elementary School Earns National "Green Ribbon School" Award from U.S. Department of Education - One of Only Two Schools in the State!
Congratulations to the "Green Team" at Switlik for earning recognition for your innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.
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April 20 - Starting Tomorrow and For Two Weeks - There Will be Significant Bus Delays Due to Staffing Shortage
We will be keeping schools OPEN and we will continue all of our bus runs. However, if you have the ability to drive your child to and from school, this will expedite our bus travel times and will also ensure that more students are on time each day.
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March 25 - High School Update - Advancing to 5-Day In-Person Instruction on April 19
See information in both text and video formats. HS families who want to CHANGE their learning program must fill out linked form by March 31.
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Jackson Liberty High School Teams Up with NJ Forest Fire Service for Hands-On Lesson About Fire Safety and Prevention
Check out some media coverage by News12 and the Asbury Park Press of the "controlled burn" at Jackson Liberty High School, and the lessons being learned - more coverage will follow soon.
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On March 24, Please Help Us Fight for the Funding Our Students Deserve - Join the Efforts of the Save Our Schools (SOS) Coalition
Please consider sending an email and making a phone call to our lawmakers on Wednesday, March 24th. See link for information, letter and call templates and contact information.
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Jackson Child Care Summer Socialization Camp - Registration Has Begun! For Grades K-6
We are able to open up our Child Care Summer Camp to a limited number of campers. See link to register. Deadline is April 23.
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BOE Appoints New Board Member - John Spalthoff Will Serve One-Year Term
Mr. Spalthoff was sworn in to his term at the March 17, 2021 Board of Education meeting.
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Pandemic EBT Cards for Families Pandemic EBT — P-EBT for short — helps families buy groceries when students are learning remotely (from home) during COVID.
These funds will be available through September 2021 to some students. See flyers for more details.
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A Year of Resilience and Hope in the Jackson School District
One year after the pandemic started, we take a look back, as we continue to move forward.
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March 4 Update - Advancing to 5-Day In-Person Instruction for Middle Schools Beginning March 22
Please view our video or text-only presentation for more information. Middle School Parents - If you want to change your child's program, please submit change form by March 12.
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March 15 Virtual Workshop - “Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Ocean County College” - Pre-Register to Receive LINK to Virtual Workshop
View the Flyer - And click LINK in flyer to pre-register. Once you pre-register, you will be sent a link to join the virtual meeting.
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Feb. 10 Update - Advancing to 5-Day In-Person Instruction for Elementary Schools March 1
Please view our video or text-only presentation for more information. Elementary Parents - Look for Form to Let us Know if You Will be Changing Your Child's Program
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Kindergarten Registration Has Begun! Registration will be BY APPOINTMENT during February and March 2021. Fill out your Online Pre-Registration Form NOW, then call for an appointment.
Please do not wait to make an appointment. It is very important that ALL incoming kindergarten families register during February and March.
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Pre-School Program - Full-Day Programs Will be Offered at Every Elementary School for 2021-2022 - Pre-School Lottery Will be Feb. 15-26
This is a tuition-based program. Spots are offered through a lottery - see Pre-School page for more information and rates.
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See Opportunities for Public Input as we Begin the "Building a Budget" Process
We will post presentations and information as the process continues.
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Winter Sports Season: TWO Spectators Per Athlete are Allowed to Watch In Person - See How you Can Watch LIVESTREAM or Recorded Videos of our Home Games!
We will be livestreaming HOME high school games from both school gymnasiums - and recording as many middle school home games as we can. Stay Tuned!
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January Superintendent's Update on Synchronous Learning and The Road Ahead
Link will take you to the Reopening Page - Which has a Video and Text Version of This Update
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2020-2021 District Calendar Updated - And New 2021-2022 District Calendar Approved
Visit Calendar Page for both calendars. FYI the current year calendar shows color-coded in-person Hybrid days through March if they are necessary.
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BOE Reorganization Meeting Features Swearing in of Board Members
Scott Sargent, Tara Rivera and Tzvi Herman are sworn in to their new terms.
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New! Winter 2020 Edition: PRIDE in Education Newsletter
On behalf of the JEA, we invite you to read about the great things going on in our schools!
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Catching Up on Some Good News: Band Night 2020 - Jackson School District High School Marching Bands Unite for an Evening of Music
It was an emotional and proud moment for all - with limited rehearsal time and also adhering to the state health guidelines, this was a tremendous accomplishment!
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Reminder About In-Person Hybrid Synchronous Instruction Beginning Friday, Dec. 18
Also - Update to January Calendar (Color-Coded Hybrid Group Days)
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Resource: Reopening Enrollment Dashboard and COVID-19 Cases by School
See this message and view the page for more information.
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Need Tech Support ? The Help Desk is Here for You!
See all the help that is available to you on our new page - www.jacksonsd.org/helpdesk
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We Want to Help YOU Help Your Child! Please Sign Up for One of Our Amazing VIRTUAL "Parent University" Workshops
We can help you understand Google Classroom or Google Meet, or help you know how to use our curriculum and programs to help your child succeed. Fun, interactive sessions designed to help you engage with your child in learning. View list and use the PreRegistration Link to sign up for these virtual workshops.
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Wanted: Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Would you like to help support Jackson students and earn great pay for yourself? The Jackson School District is looking for sub teachers & paraprofessionals. Great pay. Please read more and SHARE this message for us!
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Substitute Drivers and Van Aides Needed!
Check out our job posting and video for information on how you can help our students while earning great pay! We will train.
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APPLY NOW for Free and Reduced Meals Through the National School Lunch Program
Please apply ASAP (by Oct. 5). Even if you have received benefits in the past, you must reapply to ensure there is no interruption to your benefits. You can apply online and get an immediate determination about your eligibility.
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Brief Video Message on Status of Our District and About Our Health and Safety Protocols
As we navigate this together, please know the health and safety of our students and staff is our first priority.
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NJ Travel Advisory States - Please stay informed about quarantine compliance expectations regarding travel for NJ residents
Please keep yourself informed of the states that are on this list. People visiting these states may not come to school until the 14-day quarantine period is over.
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Visit our page for live stream and video archive
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District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Raymond Milewski, 732-415-7020
See Our HIB Information Page
for our District & School Grades and Other Info
on Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
