JHS Parent Newsletter

We will have four dances at the High School.

Homecoming: Saturday, September 21, 7-10 PM in the HS Event Center. This is a semi-formal dance for all Jackson High School Students. Due to the volume of students in attendance, we DO NOT allow guests from other schools for this dance only.

Silver Arrow: Saturday, December 7, 7-10 PM in the HS Event Center. This is a formal dance for all Jackson High School Students. Students are allowed to bring one guest. They will need to have their guest complete the Guest Permission form and submit it to the JHS office.

Barn-Warming Dance: Friday, October 11, 7:00-10:00 PM in the HS Old Gymnasium. This is a casual dance for all Jackson High School students.

Prom: Saturday, May 3, 7-10 PM in the HS Event Center. This is a formal dance for Juniors and Seniors only. Students are allowed to bring one guest. They will need to have their guest complete the Guest Permission form and submit it to the JHS office.

Students must be in good standing to attend dances. Students failing two or more classes will be placed on Admin Probation and will not be allowed to attend school dances or events. Students that have been suspended out of school for discipline reasons may not be allowed to attend school sponsored dances and events.

The theme this year for Homecoming is Mamma Mia. The dance will be held in the Event Center at the High School from 7:00 - 10:00PM.

Please remember that this is a semi-formal dance. Males are encouraged to wear dress pants or khakis, button up shirt with collar and tie, suit jacket is optional. Females are encouraged to wear cocktail length dresses or pantsuit. Below is a good example of the variety of different options.

Due to the volume of students attending, ONLY Jackson High School students may attend. No outside guests or visitors will be allowed.

Tickets are $8 and will go on sale September 9 using the following link,https://www.ticketsource.us/booking/t-movjykn, or the QR code above.

Concessions available for purchase include: Candy, Water and Sodas.

Every year, parents of seniors form a committee to organize and plan Project Graduation. They are asking senior parents and guardians to sign up for the Band app using the QR code to keep up to date about senior events and to get more information about ways to get involved.

If you were unable to make it to the first meeting, but are still interested in helping out, feel free to reach out to the following parents for more information: Brandi Bass, Amanda Bourner, Robin Masters, and Beth St. John.

On Wednesday, September 18, Scooter's Coffee is graciously giving 10% of all sales ALL DAY at the Jackson Location (601 E. Jackson Blvd) back to the High School! Please stop in that day to support our High School.

On Thursday, October 3 and Monday, October 7, Jackson High School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences in the High School Commons and Event Center from 4:30-7:30PM. Parents can meet with our teachers to discuss their child's progress. Parents are encouraged to enter through the Event Center Doors.

We ask that outside food not be brought in or delivered to school. At the High School, students are able to get breakfast before school starting at 7:30 AM. Second chance breakfast is offered between the first two periods each day to allow students to get breakfast if they missed it before school. We have four lunch shifts.

Menus & Costs

Parents may apply for Free or Reduced lunches by filling out the application through School Cafe.

We try to limit the number of visitors in the building.

ALL visitors must check in at the main office.

If you need to sign your student out, you may call the attendance office at (573) 243-9513 to arrange this and avoid the need to enter the building.

Students must have his/her student ID accessible at all times. They are encouraged to wear them on a lanyard around their neck or clipped on a lapel. Students are expected to bring their ID daily. Students without an ID may be subject to disciplinary action. If a student has lost their ID, they may pay $5 in the main office to have a new ID printed.

When students return on Monday, August 19th, students will NOT be allowed to use cell phones, digital watches with internet access, earbuds, or headphones during class time. These devices are expected to be out of sight and silenced during the entire class period. We recommend students leave them in their backpacks.

Students will be permitted to use their cell phones and digital watches before school, during passing periods, lunch, and during advisory privilege in privilege locations.

For students who require an electronic device for medical reasons, appropriate accommodations will be made.

If a parent or guardian needs to reach a student, we encourage you to use the student’s email account. In case of an emergency, please contact the main office at 573-243-9513. Our goal with this policy is to maximize student learning, reduce distractions, and support academic success.

Advisory Mods: Every Advisory period students may get help from their teachers or take assessments during our Mod times. We have two 30 min mods on these days to allow students time to get help from multiple teachers.

Success Center: Success Center is an after school tutoring program in the library from 3:00-5:00, Monday - Thursday. Students do not have to sign up. There are certified teachers able to help students who attend. Though we have a schedule with specific subjects for different days, students may get help on all of their classes at this time. Students may also make up tests/quizzes during this time.

Monday: Science

Tuesday: Math

Wednesday: ELA

Thursday: Math

Collaboration: Each collaboration we have a room available for students to make up tests and quizzes. Students can speak to their teachers ahead of time to make sure the test/quiz is accessible at this time.

ICU time 5th Hour Wednesdays: Every collaboration Wednesday, 5th hour is extended by 25 minutes for students to work on their assignments. They may ask their teacher for help during this time.

Please click on the following document for the instructions on adding lunch money to your student's lunch acct online.

Students may also pick up an envelope from the attendance office and drop money off in person

Student-Parent Handbook

Attendance Policy

Grading Policy

Bell Schedules

Red/Black/Green Days Calendar

Lunch Menus

Jackson R-2 Website