6th grade scholars have been learning how to write an effective argumentative essay. To build upon this learning, Mrs. Gates’ 6th grade students were challenged to write an argumentative rap about a topic that they feel strongly about in order to raise awareness. Then, the students had argumentative rap battles which were judged by the winners from the previous years. Scholars enjoyed this process and did an excellent job about conveying their message creatively. The Argumentative Rap Battle results are featured below. Congrats to the following groups for their awesome performances in the finale:
Grand Champions (Topic Chosen-Bullying):
Iyanah, Samiyah, Nancy, & Season
Reserve Grand Champions (Topic Chosen-Women’s Rights):
Dakotah, Emmani, Khennedi, & Lyric
3rd Place (Topic Chosen-Suicide Awareness):
Bentley, Jayvion, & Tristen (Not Pictured: AJ)
4th Place (Topic Chosen-War/Peace):
Izzy, Xavier, & Alijah (Not Pictured: Michael)
JMS Yearbooks for sale!
🎶 Our talented musical scholars in the Intermediate and Advanced Choirs performed at the Choral Performance Assessment (CPA) on Friday, March 7! 🎤 This marks the first time Jacksonville Middle School has been represented at this event, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and dedication. 🙌 Great job, everyone! Way to go! 👏🎵 #ProudMoment #JMSChoir #ChoralExcellence
Parenting can be challenging, especially when having to have hard conversations with your teen. Come join us for a free meal and conversation Monday, March 10th as Empowered hosts our parent forum on this topic. See you at 6:00 pm in the JMS cafe
Congrats to these JMS Mathletes!
Scoliosis Health Screenings will take place here at JMS on Monday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 12. All 8th grade scholars and 6th grade female scholars will be screened.
Good afternoon. All JMS scholars received their interim reports during 4th period today. Please check with your scholar to review their grades. Thank you so much for supporting the success of your JMS scholar.
JMS families,
Please join us for dinner and conversation. The Empowered program will host our next parent forum: improving communication with your child. Feel free to bring your scholars and come eat with us for free. Monday night 2/10/25, at 6:00 pm, in the JMS Cafeteria. See you there!
It is time for the City of Jacksonville Youth Sports sign up! They offer baseball, Co-ed tball, softball, Co-ed NFL Flag football, Co-ed soccer, Co-ed kickball, and High School Girls NFL Flag Football. Parents can register at the Jacksonville Community Center or online. If they have any questions, they can reach out to Rusty McCoy at (501) 690-1722. Some of the highlights from last season include the 12U softball team getting to go out onto the field at an Arkansas Travelers game last fall. They were out on the field for the National Anthem, they got to run the players out onto the field, and got to participate in on-field activities. They were able to work with Razorback Athletics as well and had players and families receive free tickets to a Razorback Football Game. They are continuing to work with the Arkansas Travelers and Razorback Athletics and will hopefully get to do these things again soon.
One of Mrs. Smith's ELA classes had a "Book Tasting" with our JMS Media Specialist Mrs. K. They had the chance to preview books pertaining to The Holocaust and the Resistance during WWII in order to choose the best fit book for them. They will use these books to write an essay answering the question "How does literature help us honor and remember the victims of The Holocaust?".
Hello, Scholars and family! Our upcoming Valentine Dance is happening on February 7th from 4:15 to 6:15. Tickets can be bought online with the QR code or next Tuesday & Thursday during lunch.
Tomorrow is our JMS Titan Family Chili Supper and Bingo Night! We really hope to see you there. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Hello JMS Parents,
Reminder: Tutoring for JMS students has started back for the 2nd semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:45-5:30p.m. Snacks are provided. Please call 501-457-8320 or email tamtaylor@jnsd.org for more information.
Thank you for all you do.
Tomorrow is the last day to preorder tickets and guarantee you a tasty bowl of chili and a lot of fun playing Bingo! There will be an assortment of prizes. You might even be the big winner of a new TV! Go to the QR code on the flyer below to reserve your spot!
Reminder: We are having a Family Chili and Bingo Night here at JMS on Tuesday, January 28. Please use the QR code on the attached flyer to preorder tickets. This will help us know how much food to prepare. We really hope to see you there!
Please see the flyer for information about our Family Chili and Bingo Night supporting our JMS Titan Family Organization. It includes a QR code to preorder tickets.
All JNPSD schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
Parents! Please join us tomorrow at 6 for a meal and some good discussion. The Empowered program will be leading a discussion on mental health. We hope to see you there!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well! As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the educational experience for all students, we are seeking your valuable feedback through our School Climate Survey.
Your thoughts and opinions are essential in helping us create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for our students. By completing this survey, you will provide us with the insights needed to make positive changes that directly impact our school community.
The survey is quick and easy to complete, and all responses are confidential. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for your support and for helping us continue to make our school an even better place for learning and growth.
Please select the link below to access and complete the climate survey. Thank you in advance.
Warm regards,
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenzRxvq6-_Lwc9AOSJACdKA20Y64bUA6mC4GBPB1K9e39RLw/viewform
Lloyd Howard, Ed.D.
Jacksonville Middle School
Assistant Principal
501.457.8320
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The JMS Advanced Choir performed at the Jacksonville Senior & Wellness Activity Center to celebrate the 100th birthday of one of their dear residents. It was such a wonderful celebration!
