Thank you for choosing the Jackson Local School District to enroll your child! We are excited to work with you to make sure your child succeeds. Our goal at Jackson Local is to nurture and challenge our students so they become lifelong learners and confident leaders. We believe education is a partnership, and we know you are an expert when it comes to your child. We hope you will share your expertise with us. We look forward to standing alongside you and sharing your child’s success in the years ahead. Again, thank you for choosing Jackson Local.

The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority, and timely communication with parents and guardians is essential. We want to ensure that families stay informed in a clear, consistent, and efficient manner. Our district uses a mass notification system to send important messages through three primary methods: phone calls, text messages, and emails.

To prioritize urgency, we classify these communications as follows:

- **Phone Calls:** Reserved for the most urgent notifications. This is our highest priority method for critical updates.

- **Text Messages:** Used for important updates that may not require an immediate call, but still require prompt attention.

- **Emails:** Sent for general updates or follow-up information that does not need urgent action.

In many cases, you may receive a communication through all three channels for maximum accessibility. However, if you happen to miss an urgent all-call from the district, or if your voicemail box is full and cannot receive our message, we ask that you avoid calling district offices directly. Instead, you can view the same message on our district’s website, where urgent notifications are posted as alerts.

This process ensures our staff can focus on the safety and security efforts in progress, without the additional burden of managing incoming calls. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep our schools safe and keep you informed.

Thank you for partnering with us to make sure every student’s safety is supported.

The Jackson School for the Arts performance of "Mary Poppins" scheduled for November 7, 9, and 10 and has attracted the attention of regional media outlets. WKYC spent a day at Jackson High School interviewing and taking video of our students performing and highlighted the STEAM integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math into the "Mary Poppins" production.

There are more than 150 students involved in the production of the show, including some of our young performers at the K-5 level. Students from our elementary school have parts in the show. Students from our engineering classes manufactured one of more than 100 props for the show. They used a 3D printer to fabricate a breakable vase used in the show. Visual arts students painted the vase to make it look real. Physics students learned about pulley systems being used to "fly" JSA actors and actresses on stage during the show.

An extraordinary fall sports season continues for the Polar Bears when the Jackson football team hosts its second straight playoff game at Robert Fife Stadium on Friday. The Polar Bears will play McKinley Friday at 7 PM for the right to advance in the football playoffs.

After district championships from boys soccer, girls soccer, and girls volleyball (as well as Federal League titles), all three teams advanced to the Sweet 16 before losing touch matches this past weekend.

Congratulations to boys and girls cross country for their team state meet qualifications and placements. Senior Eli Ilg finished third in the state.

Our cheerleaders went home with four first-place trophies on Sunday at the Rock 'Em Cheer Competition at Lake High School. First place in High School Game Day Division as well Grand Champions out of all the High School Game Day Divisions. First place in High School Non-Building as well as Grand Champions out of all the High School Non-Building Divisions!

We have exciting news. Niche.com has ranked Jackson Local School District as the best in Stark County, and we're among the top in Ohio and the nation! This success is thanks to our dedicated staff, supportive parents, hardworking students, and all of YOU in the Jackson community. Together, we are providing the best educational experience for our kids.

Thank you for being part of this achievement!

Some of items of note:

• No. 4 among 597 districts in Ohio for Best School Districts for Student-Athletes
• No. 27 among 607 districts in Ohio for Best School Districts
• No. 43 among 607 districts in Ohio for Best Places to Teach
• No. 2 in Northeast Ohio for Best School Districts for Student-Athletes
• No. 11 in Northeast Ohio for Best School Districts
• No. 1 in Stark County across the board in Niche.com rankings

Are you or someone you know looking for information on preschools in the Jackson Local School District area? Check out our preschool information page for more information.

Don't miss out! Local Jackson area preschool programs are accepting registrations now. Help your child develop socially, emotionally, and academically with an enriching program. When your child enrolls, they aren't just kindergarten ready, they're JACKSON KINDERGARTEN READY! Tuition reduction is available for those who qualify. Visit our preschool webpage to learn more and register today:

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The materials provided herein are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by the Jackson Local School District of any individuals or organizations involved nor of the messages conveyed within these materials. Absent a specific and express statement to the contrary, please be advised that the information promoted by these materials do not have an affiliation with, nor are they sponsored or endorsed by, the Jackson Local School District.

One of the most common Jackson Local School District Emergency Alerts is called a Shelter-in-Place. What is a Shelter-in-Place order and why might a building use one?

A building may use a Shelter-in-Place order for many reasons, including:

1. External Threats: There may be a nearby threat such as police activity, a dangerous individual, or a violent incident occurring close to the school, requiring students and staff to stay inside for their safety.
2. School-Wide Situations: In the case of an internal issue or disturbance within the school, the administration may call for a shelter-in-place order to control movement and secure the environment.
3. Weather Emergencies, Environmental Hazards, and Medical Emergencies.

Generally speaking, a Shelter-in-Place order is the least restrictive of the security alerts. However, a Shelter-in-Place order could be modified if the threat changes.

Disappearing messages in popular apps can impact students in negative ways including cyberbullying, escalating risky behaviors, and giving them a false sense of security. Do you know which apps have disappearing message features? Do you know the hidden risks?

This live virtual event is your opportunity to understand how and why disappearing messages are popular features for students to use and how you can help them navigate the digital world safely.

What You Will Learn:

• How these features function on popular platforms, like Snapchat and Instagram
• What “disappearing” truly means, and how messages are still potentially recoverable or accessible
• The hidden dangers, such as cyberbullying, impulsive decisions, and the long-term consequences of seemingly temporary interactions
• Hear from students and leading digital citizenship and mental health experts who will share practical strategies to protect and guide your teen’s digital behavior

If you miss the event, you can always watch the replay here: https://smartsocial.com/events

* The statistics above are estimates provided to our district based on the number of parents already enrolled and using SmartSocial resources.

Our Community Flyer webpage is bustling with enrichment opportunities for students this summer. From youth sports clinics led by our coaches and players, to engaging STEAM and Robotics programs, as well as leadership opportunities, there's something to inspire every child. To explore all these activities, please click the button below and start planning a fun and educational summer for your child.

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The materials provided herein are solely for informational purposes and do not constitute an endorsement by the Jackson Local School District of any individuals or organizations involved nor of the messages conveyed within these materials. Absent a specific and express statement to the contrary, please be advised that the activities promoted by these materials do not have an affiliation with, nor are they sponsored or endorsed by, the Jackson Local School District.

The Jackson High School sports season is upon us with student-athletes participating. If you would like to take in a game, please scan the QR code to see our spring sports schedules or click/touch here.

For the first time all six Jackson Local Schools (Amherst, Lake Cable, Sauder and Strausser Elementary Schools, Jackson Memorial Middle School, and Jackson High School) have been recognized as a best school by U.S. News & World Report. This is a an awesome national recognition by our schools. It is a testament to the collaboration between our schools, teachers, students, parents, and families. Thank you for your partnership in educating your child(ren)!

In order to purchase tickets to Jackson High School sporting events or pay athletic-related fees, you can do by visiting this website. The ticketing link remains the same, however, there has been a slight change to the location of that site on JacksonPolarBears.org. Please see the illustration below on how to navigate to this site from our athletic website.

The Home Access Center portal has been activated for all Jackson students. Parents should create their own accounts to access the portal. Please take a look at the video tutorial below for how to create your account.

Technical issues should be directed to your child's school.

The Jackson Local School District started an initiative this school year to share resources and tips with our parents. We are providing more resources from our district mental health partners. We hope you find value in these resources from our mental health experts.

United Way of Greater Stark County is pleased to join the partnership that supports StarkHelpCentral.com, a searchable community resource website supported by Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery (StarkMHAR), Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Educational Service Center, Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Stark County Family Court, and Stark County Family Council.

With this partnership, Stark County 2-1-1 will close its 2-1-1 information line and online database. This move will establish StarkHelpCentral.com as the primary source of information about community resources in Stark County.

Attached to this email is a brief guide that provides contact information for the most requested programs and services in our community. This resource guide will be direct mailed to residents of ZIP codes where most of 211’s calls originate. This will happen by the end of November.

For more community resources, go to StarkHelpCentral.com.

You can use the link below to our anonymous reporting system through Sandy Hook. Simply type in Jackson High School or Jackson Middle School and select the school for which you a reporting a tip.

Within the intent of the federal statutes (Rehabilitation Act of 1973-section 504 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA-public law 105-17), the Jackson Local School District continues its effort to locate and identify children with disabilities from birth through age 21. Children with disabilities have physical, emotional, and or mental impairments that may require special education. Public schools provide free and appropriate education regardless of a child’s disability. However, before these children can be served, they must be found. Many of these children are not visible because they may not function in the community’s mainstream, and many are preschoolers. Parents may not realize that programs and services are available through their school district or from agencies in their community. If you are aware of a child who may need a special education program or services, contact Kathy Brand, Jackson Local School District’s Special Programs Director with any question you may have regarding the above notice at 330-830-8006.

Striving for Excellence

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Superintendent: Christopher DiLoreto

Board of Education:

Tonya M. Wright, president

Lia Jones, Esq., vice president

Scott Gindlesberger

Christopher V. Goff, Esq.,

Thomas W. Winkhart, Esq.

Email: contactus@jackson.sparcc.org
Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/
Location: 7602 Fulton Drive Northwest, Massillon, OH, USA
Phone: (330) 830-8000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonLocalSchools
Twitter: @JacksonLocal_SD