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.

By the end of this week, students and staff across all six Jackson Local School buildings will have participated in “Shelter in Place” safety drills. We are proud of how our students and staff have performed in five of the six buildings that have gone through the drill, demonstrating preparedness and understanding during these important exercises. These drills, which are required by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, will continue throughout the school year. They serve as a valuable opportunity for everyone to understand their roles and responsibilities during different safety alerts.

What is a "Shelter in Place" Alert?

A “Shelter in Place” is one of the least restrictive emergency alerts. During this time, normal classroom operations continue with all students remaining in their classrooms.

Why Would We Use a "Shelter in Place" Alert?

• External Threats: When there is a nearby situation, such as police activity, a dangerous individual, or an incident outside the school, staying indoors helps ensure everyone’s safety.
• School-Wide Situations: If there is an internal issue or disturbance, this alert helps maintain order by limiting movement within the building.
• Weather Emergencies, Environmental Hazards, and Medical Emergencies: In certain situations, such as severe weather or a hazardous condition, a “Shelter in Place” alert allows staff to keep students safe while addressing the issue.

The safety and security of our students and staff are always our top priorities. We appreciate your continued support and partnership in creating a safe environment for everyone at Jackson Local Schools.

As we approach the holiday season, here is a reminder of the Jackson Local School District's winter break schedule:

• Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 20
• Winter Break: Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3
• Classes Resume: Monday, January 6
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We hope all of our families, students, and staff enjoy a safe and restful break. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in the new year!

As we approach the winter months, we want to remind our families of our procedures in the event of inclement weather. The Jackson Local School District is committed to keeping you informed as quickly as possible about weather-related school closings or delays.

How We Notify Families
If a decision is made to delay or cancel school, you will receive notifications via:

• Phone Call
• Text Message
• Email

In addition, closing information will be posted simultaneously on the district’s website for your convenience.

Your child’s safety is always our top priority. We encourage you to ensure your contact information is up-to-date in our system to ensure you receive timely notifications. You can update your contact information by reaching out to your child's building secretary. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe and informed!

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.

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.

📣 Calling all future lacrosse stars in Polar Bear Country! 🥍✨

The 2025 Jackson Girls Lacrosse season is almost here, and we’re ready to welcome K-8th grade athletes for an unforgettable season of fun, teamwork, and competition! 💜💛

🏆 Kickoff Meetings:
📅 January 14th
📍 Jackson High School, Distance Learning Lab
🧸 Youth (K-6th): 6:30 PM
👩‍🎓 M/S (7th-8th): 7:30 PM

📋 Sign up now at: www.jacksongirlslacrosse.com
📅 Registration runs through February!

Let’s make this season one for the record books! 🌟
#PolarBearPride #JacksonGirlsLacrosse

Our partners at SmartSocial will provide every parent who attends a virtual live SmartSocial event a $5 gift card to Starbucks. Please visit here to register for an upcoming event. You will find these events full of information that educates our parents on the latest trends on social media and other platforms. Please visit here to sign up for a live event.

* 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