

JKSA Update
May 12, 2025
Important Information
Field DAY
All learners will participate in our annual HIVE Field Day on Thursday, May 22nd. We will have events outside (weather permitting) from 9:00-11:00. Learners will then move into the building for fun activities the remainder of the day. We encourage learners to wear sport attire in their HIVE color, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and will need a refillable water bottle.
Proof of Residency
You may begin emailing your Proof of Residency to the following email: jkstem_por@misdmail.org
PORs need to be a current water, electric or gas bill with a May service date or later. This is only required for 7th grade learners and those newly attending the district.
Current 6th and 7th Graders School Supplies
Please see the flyer below on how to purchase prepackaged school supplies for next school year. Orders are due by May 20th.
Field Trip Dates:
May 16 Extended Day Trip to Inner Space Caverns/Bullock Museum/State Capitol/Main Event (7th Grade)
May 20-21 Overnight Trip to Baylor and Texas A&M (8th Grade)
25-26 Schedule and Laptop Pickup
We will be passing schedules, laptops and issuing new school IDs August 7th from 8:30-12:00, 1:00-4:00, 5:00-7:00 and August 8th from 8:30-12:00. Any learners that do not attend schedule pick up will receive their schedule/laptop during the first three days of school. If you did not pre-purchase school supplies you may drop them off during this time, all pre-purchased supplies will be delivered to JKSA for your learner.
Bus Transportation
Learners who ride the bus at anytime, including a fieldtrip will required to have a SmartTag. The first tag will be provided to learners free of charge, all additional tags will cost $5. This is in addition to the cost of a school ID. We plan to start the SmartTag roll out to learners Monday, September 23rd. It may take us several days to ensure that all learners get a tag. For more information please use this link: https://www.mansfieldisd.org/departments/transportation/smart-tag
Cell Phone Policy
JKSA will follow the district policy regarding cell phones and other electronic devices. Please know that a warning will be issued the first time a device is taken up. All other collections will follow progressive discipline as outlined by the district.
MISD Fighting Policy
As always, when a physical altercation occurs on campus regardless of the location, a thorough investigation will be conducted. This year students who engage in a mutual fight will be considered for a placement at DAEP as well as being criminally trespassed from attending optional school activities at any MISD campus, such as sporting events, dances, homecoming, or prom.
Nurse- Deborah Ruhde deborahruhde@misdmail.org 682-314-1819
Scheduling or Behavior- Ryan Trowbridge ryantrowbridge@misdmail.org 817-299-5090
All other questions- Shaye Anne Atwood shayeatwood@misdmail.org 817-299-5090
Counseling- Amber Birdow- amberbidow@misdmail.org 817-299-5090
Counselor's Corner
My name is Brent Turner. I am the Boys Athletic Coordinator at Wester. We are excited about our incoming Asa Low and Jerry Knight 7th graders who are interested in plugging into our boy’s and girl’s athletic programs. We are also excited about our newly rezoned Mary Orr athletes who are ready to become a Wildcat.
Our Girls Athletic Coordinator, Coach Wylie, and I wanted to pass along some pertinent athletic information that will ensure a smooth summer transition into our programs. Attached parents/athletes will find some general summer athletic information to know, summer strength and conditioning work out flyers, as well as SportsYou flyers that will help both parents and athletes stay in touch with updates throughout the summer and 2025-2026 school year. We would greatly appreciate if these handouts could be attached to newsletters, posted on school websites, and/or distributed as hard copy handouts to anyone interested in becoming part of our outstanding athletic programs.
Feel free to pass this on to anyone that I may have missed on this email that could help us accomplish this goal of getting this information out by the most effective means possible. Any parents that may have questions are free to email myself or Coach Wylie at jillwylie@misdmail.org. We really appreciate your help with this. If there is anything you need from us, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
PTA News
PTA News
1. Our last PTA meeting will be held Tuesday May 13th at 6:30pm at JKSA
2. Yearbooks will be passed out on Thursday May 15th. We do have a few extras that will be sold that day for $40 cash, check, or Zelle jksaptatreasurer@gmail.com
3. We are having an 8th grade clap out on Monday May 19th 3:50-4:10. Parents please park in the parking lot north of the Willie Pigg Auditorium.
4. The last day of school May 22nd will be Field Day from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with a special treat provided by the PTA.
5. Parent please take this survery to help PTA know what programs you would like us to host next year https://forms.gle/K1FDrd6YNbt1KXwy5
6. We are selling school supply packs for next year to purchase click here https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ and enter code JKS000
Important Dates
May 12-16 Final Exams and Final Projects Due
5-13 PTA Meeting 6:30
5-16 7th Grade Field Trip to Austin
5-19 Senior Class of 2025 Clap Out 3:15-4:00 8th Grade Clap Out 4:00-4:15
8th Grade Laptop Collection (Bag, Charger, Laptop)
5-20/5-21 8th Grade Field Trip to Waco and College Station
5-21 6th and 7th Grade Laptop Collection (Bag, Charger, Laptop)
5-22 Field Day! Last Day of School
**If you have any questions about these dates or paperwork, please call the office and Mrs. Watson will be happy to help you. clairewatson@misdmail.org or 817-299-5090**
Wester Sports Information for Grades 7 & 8
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JKSA Bell Schedule
Contact Us Today
Email: shayeatwood@misdmail.org
Website: https://stem.mansfieldisd.org/
Location: 1524 North Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX, USA
Phone: 817-299-5090
Twitter: @JerryKnightSTEM