Changes to Bus Stops for Students on Cul-de-Sacs Beginning September 2023 - Read More Information - Parent Forum to Ask Questions is Monday, June 12

Please view presentation and/or attend our Parent Forum June 12 at Crawford-Rodriguez

Middle School Environmental Science Summer STEM Camp - Three Different Sessions to Choose from Aug. 2, 3, 4 - Register Now!

Session 1: Tuesday, August 2, 2023 - Aquariums and More... Session 2: Wednesday, August 3, 2023 - Methods of Growing Food... Session 3: Thursday, August 4, 2023 - Getting to Know Your Neck of the Woods.

Jackson School District Approves 2023-2024 Budget Amid Funding Challenges and Announces a Special Question for Vote in November 2023

Presentations and Full Budget Details are Available for Viewing

JSD Needs NURSES: We are Looking for Both Full-Time and Substitute Nurses. Great Pay. Flexible Hours. Please help us by SHARING this information with people you know!

We provide training - all you need is your RN. We can walk you through the substitute certification process.

Junior Art & Musical Theater Summer Camp Registration is Open! Spots are Limited! For Students Entering Grades 4 through 9.

Camp runs July 17 - Aug. 3 (no weekends) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will learn all aspects of musical theater production, including vocal coaching, dancing & acting lessons and learning about costuming, painting & set design. All leads up to a performance of Music Man Jr.!

Parents: Why Haven't You Applied for Free and Reduced Lunch? It is SO important to Apply Now!

Think you don’t qualify? You might! Income limits have increased. See our step-by-step resources and videos to help. Apply now (by end of April) and benefits will continue through Sept. or Oct. of next year.

Update on State Aid Legislation: Even if Successful, Budget Remains in Crisis Due to $2.1 Million Loss This Year and $18.1 Million Lost Over 6 Years

Please Keep Up Your Efforts to Help by Contacting Decision-Makers!

$21 Million in State Aid Cuts Over 6 Years + Rising Costs Have Devastated Our District - HOW YOU CAN HELP

Learn the FACTS about our Tentative Budget, What is at Risk and How you can Call, Write & Educate Those Who Make School Funding Decisions

March 9, 2023 - Letter to the Community Regarding Our State Aid Crisis

The Jackson School District was recently shocked with the news that instead of losing the $2.5 million in state aid for next year that we expected, we would instead be cut by a devastating $6.2 million in state aid.

Child Care Summer Camp Registration Will be March 8 - April 4 - Spots are Limited

Camp is June 28 - Aug. 11 - Join us for 6 weeks of summer fun! Theme weeks, Movie Mondays, Trips Tuesdays & Thursdays, Arts & Crafts and Weekly Assemblies. New: The Rent the Chicken Program!

IMPORTANT - Announcing School Starting Time Changes For Next School Year 2023-2024

These changes allow us to restructure our bus runs to allow for enough time between runs - so buses can begin the next routes on time.

District Calendar for NEXT School Year - 2023-2024 - is Approved

This is the calendar for NEXT school year. As always, inclement weather or emergencies may impact these dates.

Calling All Jackson Residents! Please Help Us Contact Legislators to Gather Support for A-4461 - A Bill to Help us With Our Transportation Costs

We believe this bill benefits ALL students (public and nonpublic) and ALL taxpayers in Jackson - and we need your help!

Jan. 18, 2023 - Overview of 2023-2024 Budget Process - See Upcoming Meetings and Opportunities for Public Input

This information was presented at the Jan. 18, 2023 Board of Education meeting.

Jan. 4, 2023: Allison Barocas and Megan Gardella are Sworn in to Three-Year Terms. Congratulations!

The board also voted unanimously to select Giuseppe Palmeri to be the Board President and Tina Kas to be the Vice President.

Jackson Board of Education Appoints Resident Brian McCarron to Fill One-Year Unexpired Term

After publicly thanking the candidates who submitted letters of interest, the board voted unanimously to choose McCarron for the position. McCarron took the oath of office at the meeting and will serve on the board through the December 2023 meeting.

JSD Assessment and Testing Dates for 2022-2023 School Year

Sept. 1, 2022 - Jackson School District Overview of 2022-2023 School Year- Including COVID-Related Information for Families and Staff

We are looking forward to a great year! This information is available in both text and video format.

New Lunch Pricing for 2022-2023 and Free Lunch Program in Place During Pandemic has Expired - Families MUST APPLY NOW for Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility

Remember when your children had access to free breakfast and lunch for the past two years and you didn’t have to apply for it at all? That pandemic-related federal program has ended. Please read important information.

Does your child need to be bused to or from a caregiver either before of after school? If so, caregiver transportation request forms are due by Aug. 9.

This is only if your child goes to or from school from a caregiver outside of your home. Caregiver Forms Must Be Received by Aug. 9 in order to be in place for the first day of school. We will process forms after that date, but this is the deadline for arrangements to be in place by the first day of school.