Elms Spring Plant sale now through May 15th, order flowers ,vegetables and more

Math Games from Pearson!

Help your student practice math with these fun games!

When it Comes to Reading... Every Minute Counts!

Research shows that when parents read with their children - great things happen! Please read more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

BOE Reorganization Meeting Features Swearing in of Board Members

Scott Sargent, Tara Rivera and Tzvi Herman are sworn in to their new terms.

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!

Reminder About In-Person Hybrid Synchronous Instruction Beginning Friday, Dec. 18

Also - Update to January Calendar (Color-Coded Hybrid Group Days)

Resource: Reopening Enrollment Dashboard and COVID-19 Cases by School

See this message and view the page for more information.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

See Our Newly Updated Web Page

We've added a ton of information about our events!

Visitors: Please Remember Photo ID

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