College Go Week is finally here!

You may have heard your students planning outfits for this upcoming week. This year, the theme is centered around Legos--"Build Your Career!". This week is dedicated to helping students explore different pathways after high school which include discussions about Military, Trade Schools, and College. We hope that your student walks away from this week more knowledgeable about the many ways they can build a successful career, starting now!

Students can receive tickets for their participation in games, lunch trivia and dressing up with the themes. JCMS dress code is still to be followed during this week (no hats, no slippers, no face paint).

Daily prizes will be given out, but Friday is the day where all of the AWESOME prizes will be on display. Students will place their participation tickets in the bags of the prizes they hope to win! Winners of those prizes will be announced at the end of the day next Friday.

The Panther Perspective is Jennings County Middle School's student-run news source. Our mission is to spread awareness about the events happening at JCMS, keep our audience informed and have fun as writers and media creators.

Follow the link below to see this month's edition of The Panther Perspective!

Many students often want to know ahead of time what is served for lunch each day. Here is the upcoming October Lunch Menu. We appreciate all of the time and effort our lunch crew puts into making our lunches each day. Thank you to all of them!

This week, Jennings County Schools begins ILEARN Checkpoint Testing! These checkpoints are a new component of the new ILEARN through-year assessment for English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Each checkpoint has 20-25 questions and will show how your child is doing in key skills and concepts from the Indiana Academic Standards.

Students will complete checkpoint tests in their Language Arts and Math classes. Here is our testing schedule:

• Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - English-Language Arts Test

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - English-Language Arts Test
• Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Math Test
• Friday, September 27, 2024 - Math Test

Here are a few testing tips for this week:

• Get Plenty of Rest
• Make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night leading up to the test. A well-rested brain performs much better!
• Eat a Healthy Breakfast
• Fuel your brain with a balanced breakfast on test days. Include protein (eggs, yogurt), whole grains (toast, cereal), and fruits for long-lasting energy.
• Stay Calm and Positive
• Confidence is key! Take deep breaths, relax, and remind yourself that you’ve been preparing all year. A positive mindset can help you perform better.
• Bring Necessary Supplies
• Ensure you have all the materials you’ll need for the test— Chromebook, charger, and pencil/pen.

Residents of North Vernon are encouraged to complete the survey at the link below to provide insight on what you would like to see for the future of North Vernon's park system. The survey closes on September 20th!

Future of the North Vernon Park System Survey

Monday, September 23, 2024

• Girls Soccer @ Greensburg Jr High School - 5:30 - 7:30
• Boys Soccer @ Greensburg Jr High School - 6:30 - 8:30

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

• ILEARN ELA Checkpoint 1 Testing
• Boys Tennis (Home) - Madison @ JCHS - 5:30 - 7:30
• Boys Soccer @ Jac-Cen-Del - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
• Girls Volleyball (Home) - Batesville Middle School @ 5:30 - 7:30 (8th Grade Night)
• Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Columbus Central Middle School- 5:00

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

• ILEARN ELA Checkpoint 1 Testing
  
• Football - Columbus Central @ Columbus East High School - 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday, September 26, 2024

• ILEARN Math Checkpoint 1 Testing
• Boys and Girls Cross Country (Home) - 5:15 PM
• Volleyball (Home) - St. Johns - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday, September 27, 2024

• ILEARN Math Checkpoint 1 Testing
• Student Council Meeting during SRT

Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Girls Volleyball Tournament (Home) - 9:00 AM