Jacksonville Middle School

7th grade parents: Here is the newsletter from Dr. Shephard, our 7th grade assistant principal. Read for information pertaining to our 7th grade scholars.

Please be advised that balloons, flowers, candy, and stuffed animals are not allowed on campus. The front office will not accept Valentine's deliveries. We encourage families to celebrate these special moments at home to avoid classroom distractions. Thank you for your support!

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Caleb Davis and Thor Millard were named to the All-Star Tournament Team this past Saturday at the 6A-3 Junior High Conference Tournament. To be named you must score an average of fifty points per game. Thor scored an average of 53 points per game. Caleb scored an average of 70 points per game.

Congrats to our JMS Quiz Bowl team for placing 3rd in the 6A-3 Junior High Quiz Bowl Conference!

Monday, February 16 will be a regular school day for scholars.

Reminder: JMS Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 4 to 7. We are looking forward to meeting with you about your child's academic progress and success.

Attention Parents: JMS Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, February 5 from 4 to 7PM. We would love to meet with you about your child's progress and look forward to working with you to encourage your child's academic success. Because teachers will be meeting with parents, tutoring will be canceled this Thursday. Thank you for your understanding.

You’re invited to our FREE Community Literacy Night on February 10 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Jacksonville Community Center. Families can enjoy free books, literacy activities, and family fun — plus we’ll be giving away flat-screen TVs and door prizes. This event is free and open to the community,

8th grade families: We are having Family Night with Gear Up on January 29 from 4PM to 5PM. If you have an 8th grade student, we would love to see you there!

Parents of current 8th grade scholars are invited to CTE Pathway Night on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6–8 PM at Jacksonville High School. Learn about academies and CTE pathways as scholars prepare for 9th grade next school year.

Parents of current 6th & 7th grade scholars are invited to a STEAM Academy Parent Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 PM at Jacksonville Middle School Cafeteria. Learn about courses and virtual learning options.

Good afternoon, JMS Families! Report cards are coming home today. Please check with your scholar and go over their grades. Thank you so much for working with us to encourage their academic success!

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all JNPSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. We encourage our families to take this day to reflect, serve, and honor Dr. King’s legacy.

Click on the link to watch a video message from Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Owoh. https://youtu.be/kTtlRu3GoSk?si=xz3jSVI8pMHD4lS5

6th Grade Winter Newsletter

Art 1 and Visual Arts have been busy creating some amazing work lately! 🎨 In Visual Arts, students focused on observational drawing, practicing contour drawings to slow down and really see what they were drawing, then applying value and shading to still life artwork to make their drawings look more realistic. We are so proud of these 6th grade artists for their focus, creativity, and willingness to try new techniques—watching their skills grow has been incredibly rewarding!

Art 1 and Visual Arts have been busy creating some amazing work lately! 🎨 Art 1 students just finished their landscape drawings using oil pastels, where they learned how to build color, blend smoothly, and create depth in a scene. We are so proud of these 6th grade artists for their focus, creativity, and willingness to try new techniques—watching their skills grow has been incredibly rewarding!

JMS would like to thank our community partners that are supporting our new chapter of National Junior Honor Society.