Child Care will be available on days students are attending in person

Child care registration will open Friday, Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. on the Child Care Academy website.

Aug. 6 - Student Groupings for In-Person Hybrid Learning Model

This announcement explains which In-Person Hybrid students are in Group 1 and Group 2. Schedules for all students (In-Person or All Remote) will come prior to school opening.

Aug. 5, 2020 - Newest Update to Parent Portal Forms - If you haven't submitted you have until 5 p.m. today

Parents who have not filled out form and parents who wish to change their choice before the submission deadline of 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 5)

Aug. 4, 20202 Update on Reopening Parent Choice Form on Parent Portal

This is an important notice about a system glitch that impacted some portal users after 9:45 p.m. last night and also about an option for parents to alter their choice on a completed form by midnight tonight.

July 28: Returning to Schools Framework for Parents

Please visit the Reopening Our Schools page for information and details. Choice form for parents must be submitted by Aug. 3.

July 23, 2020: Important Changes to School Calendar - First Day of School for Students is Now Sept. 8

This change allows us additional time for scheduling and training to ensure a strong start to the school year. See Calendar for details.

July 21, 2020: Planning for Fall: Timeline for Parents and Staff

We are committed to moving as quickly as we can to providing you with the information you need to make your own decisions and plans about the fall.

Jackson Academy of Digital Media Summer Film Camp is Happening! Register Now!

Three distinct 5-day sessions in film production, music video production and television production beginning on July 14th.

June 25: LIVE High School Graduations are Scheduled

Memorial on July 8. Liberty on July 9. Rain date July 10. See Details

June 19 - Virtual Graduations will Premiere Today!

Memorial at 1 p.m. Liberty at 4 p.m. - And beginning at noon, there will be a broadcast of a special performance of "Pomp and Circumstance" recorded by district musicians especially for the Class of 2020.

Jackson Child Care Summer Socialization Camp Has Openings!

We are able to open up our Child Care Summer Camp to a limited number of campers. See link to register. Deadline is Friday, June 19.

June 12: Updates for Graduation Dates for Both High Schools

See our updated schedule for both the Virtual and Live Graduations we are planning.

Summer Assignments are Posted

For Summer 2020 - ALL Summer Work (Except for AP Courses) is OPTIONAL.

June 24, 2020 Board of Education Meeting Details

See details about how the public can view and participate remotely.

Important Information on How District Can Support Students and Families During National Crisis

Please read about our response to a local incident and about how we can help families cope with national events.

NEW May 29: Graduation Plans for Class of 2020

Our goal is to create a collective experience that doesn’t leave anyone out, and that celebrates the journey they have been on for the past 13 years.

May 26 Graduation Update - Gov. Murphy Announces Districts May Hold Outdoor Graduations as of July 6, 2020

State will release guidance May 27 about how those ceremonies should be managed and organized under social distancing rules.

Food Pickup will be THURSDAY, May 28 (instead of Wednesday) This Week Only

ALSO: Please be advised that the meal pickup for school year will be June 17.

May 8: Mental Health Awareness Month Comes at a Good Time

We realize our graduates and families are eager to know what our plans will be but we do not want to make a decision before considering all options and before knowing what the landscape will be in the coming weeks.

Update May 4: Gov. Murphy Announces Schools Will Remain on Remote Instruction Until the End of the School Year

We will have more information on end-of-year events, summer and other plans in the coming weeks.

FYI: Gov. Murphy announces in briefing that he may have decision on schools early next week, possibly by Monday, May 4.

Meanwhile, we focus on the good. Check out our "We Got This" Page

Board of Education Approves Final 2020-2021 Budget

See Budget and Financial Information Page for Documents and Presentation

Gov. Murphy Announces Schools Will Remain Closed Until at Least May 15

As we planned, our Remote Learning Plans will continue on April 20 when Spring Break ends.

A Special Thank You... And Some Exciting News About the Superintendent Search

In appreciation of our hard-working staff and students - and announcing the appointment of Nicole Pormilli to take over as superintendent when Dr. Genco retires.

Moving Forward... Together. A public service announcement from the Jackson School District.

Jackson BOE's Tentative Budget Struggles Under S2 Funding Cuts

Read more about our budget and about how the Township is assisting the district.

District WILL Provide Breakfast and Lunch to Eligible Families During the Spring Break Holiday - Please Come to Us for Help, Even if You Have Not Yet Picked Up a Meal

We will use same pickup days, times and locations (click on message for details).

Kindergarten Registration Update: Parents please go online NOW to fill out the Pre-Registration Information So We Can Contact You When Schools Reopen

In-Person Registration is Postponed Until Further Notice - It is VERY IMPORTANT to get your information into our system so we can contact you individually to make an appointment when we reopen.

March 30 Begins Phase II of our Remote Learning Plans - And Details on Spring Break

Full Directions and Instructions will be on our Remote Learning Plan site March 30 at 8 a.m.

Has Your Financial Situation Changed? If so, you may qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch through the National School Lunch program.

Visit the Free and Reduced Meal Page on our Website

Schedule of District Breakfast and Lunches Being Provided to Eligible Families During Closure

Check Out Our Admin Team Reminding Us: It's NOT the end of the world as we know it! We'll be fine!

Premiers at 6 p.m. March 24th: Having some fun while working to keep kids connected to learning!

COVID-19: Update on Remote Learning Plans for Week 3 and Support Page on District Website

The next phase of our Remote Learning Plans will be posted March 30 at 8 a.m.

We are Still Here for You. We'll Get Through This Together.

See our Updated Administrative Contact List during this closure.

All Scheduled IEP Meetings Will Continue to be Held Via Telephone

If you have any questions, contact your case manager via email or call the district special education office.

Jackson School District will be CLOSED to students beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Remote Learning Plans will begin then.

This decision is being made to promote social distancing, which helps keep our students, staff and entire community safe.

COVID-19 Information - District Action Plan and Resources - Pandemic Response Plan

The Jackson School District is committed to providing real-time updates on this page to our COVID-19 response plans and decisions.

Spots still available in district's Pre-School Program for 2020-2021

Sign up now to get your choice of spots in full-day or half-day program. Taught by certified teachers.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: District is Appealing Loss of $1.35 Million in State Aid - and Possible Loss of $17 Million Over Next 7 Years

How you can help the Jackson School District Fight to Restore and Preserve Funding for Our Students