JMMS had a special event Friday afternoon as we thanked our students who participated in the St. Baldrick's event and have been displaying positive behaviors every day at JMMS. It was teachers v. students in half court basketball. The stands were full of cheering fans, there was music playing, and plenty of smiles to go around! Big thanks to the teachers who volunteered to play, and the students who took it easy on them (mostly...). Lots of fun had by all!

Upcoming OST testing dates:

• 4/2/25 - Grade 6 ELA Part 1
• 4/3/25 - Grade 6 ELA Part 2
• 4/8/25 - Grade 7 ELA Part 1
• 4/9/25 - Grade 7 ELA Part 2
• 4/10/25 - Grade 8 ELA Part 1
• 4/11/25 - Grade 8 ELA Part 2
• 4/22/25 - Grade 8 Math Part 1
• 4/23/25 - Grade 8 Math Part 2
• 4/24/25 - Grade 6 Math Part 1
• 4/25/25 - Grade 6 Math Part 2
• 4/28/25 - Grade 7 Math Part 1
• 4/29/25 - Grade 7 Math Part 2
• 5/1/25 - Grade 8 Science & Biology

Earlier in March, letters were mailed home to 7th grade Science students who are invited to test ITBS for subject acceleration. If your child was not referred for additional testing and you would like the opportunity to test in consideration for Biology in 8th grade, then please let your child's counselor know by March 21, 2025

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Also in March, letters were mailed home to current Accelerated 6th grade Math students (regarding 7th grade Accelerated Math). If your child was not referred for additional testing and you would like the opportunity to test in consideration for 7th grade Accelerated Math, then please let your child's counselor know by March 21, 2025.

Congratulations to Seana Carter on being named the Teacher of the Year for Jackson Local Schools! We are very fortunate to have Seana on our team, and she is definitely worthy of this recognition. Below is the write-up sent to the county regarding Mrs. Carter:

Huge shout out to Mackenzie, Gabby, Aarit, Conner, Jacob, Liam, Kayla, Yasreen, and AJ for their work on the Stark Idea Quest presentation. These amazing students worked together over the course of the past 8 weeks to dream up, design, and begin to implement the first every Jackson Haritage and Cultural Festival! This event will take place on Saturday May 17th from 10am-2pm at the Nash Family Amphitheater. More details in the coming weeks, but be sure to mark your calendar. You won't want to miss it!!

8th-grade students and parents- It is almost time to schedule classes for your freshman year of high school.

• 8th grade students will receive registration card and watch a video from Ms. Pitzo during Polar Time - Tuesday, April 1

• JSA Information Day at JMMS - Wednesday, April 2 during Science classes

• JAGS Information Day at JMMS - Thursday, April 3 during Social Studies classes

• 8th Grade Parent Night at JHS - Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30 pm

• Counselors from JHS will conduct individual meetings with 8th grade students on Tuesday, April 15 and Thursday, April 16 to submit courses for next school year. Students are to bring their registration card with a parent signature on those days.

Thanks to the generous donation provided by PATT earlier this year, the JMMS lunch spaces got a little bit of an upgrade! Two TV screens were installed in each of our three cafeterias to display announcements and other videos during lunch times. Students were excited to see the new screens up and running. The hope is to improve communication of information to students as they enjoy their lunch at JMMS. (Students were extra happy on Friday when they got to watch a little college basketball coverage!) This would not have been possible without the hard work of our parent group PATT, so THANK YOU!!!

Students who sold 20 or more items for our Fall Fundraiser earned a day at a Guardians Game. That game will be on May 28, 2025. Students who earned this price will receive more information and a permission slip in April.

Dear Parents,

Artificial intelligence is the defining technology of our times: in our voice-activated devices, smartphone face recognition systems, autonomous vehicles, and now in generative AI like ChatGPT. The potential for all students with diverse interests to apply this technology for good is limitless.

I’m excited to share with you that this summer, Jackson High School is offering an in-person project-based artificial intelligence program through Inspirit AI, an AI education program developed and taught by Stanford and MIT alumni and graduate students. The program will consist of 9 3.5-hour sessions on weekdays from June 16-27 (except June 19th).

Students from grades 6-12 who will learn the fundamental concepts of AI and gain a deeper understanding of how AI is used to build ChatGPT and generative AI, fight the COVID-19 pandemic, power self-driving cars, and more. Students will learn to program AI using Python, discuss ethics and bias within AI, and complete a group project applying AI to disciplines like healthcare, astronomy, finance, and more! No prior computer science experience is required to participate, and advanced cohorts are available. Separate middle and high school sections will be offered.

If your student may be interested in participating in this unique opportunity, please fill out this short interest form. The program is offered at cost of $1400 for 31.5 hours of hands-on learning with AI practitioners and graduate students from Stanford and MIT who will travel to Massillon to teach this pre-college program. Feel free to explore the program brochure for more information about the curriculum, schedule, projects, teaching team, and more!

Consequence reminders

1. After 4 Tardies to school per nine weeks consequences start to take effect. Tardy to school means students are not there at the 7:50 tardy bell.

2. Students are permitted to get 2 loaner chromebooks per nine weeks and receive just a verbal warning. After that, lunch detention and after-school detentions start to take effect.

3. Students are required to wear their badges to school every day. If a student forgets their badge, They are required to get a temporary badge. After so many times with temporary badges, consequences start to kick in. If a student loses their badge, they must order and pay for a new one in the Learning Commons

Thank you for reinforcing positive behaviors at home. These conversations with students are a tremendous help!!

Parents/Guardians of student-athletes please register your child now for their Sports Season using the following link: https://jacksonpolarbears.org/2024/06/24/2024-2025-sports-registration/

Even if your child is a Winter or Spring Sport Athlete, now is the time to register so that you can get your physical uploaded, get updates from our Athletic Office and have it done before the school year gets too hectic!! If you have questions you are welcome to call us here at Jackson High School and we will help you!! Thank you and GO BEARS!!!!

The Jackson Local School District has a page on the District's Website where information related to student enrichment opportunities (academics, arts, athletics) can be found. The website can be found by clicking on the link button below.

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.

P.A.T.T represents Parents and Teachers Together! One of our goals as the Parent Group is to create fun activities for the students, while showing our support to the teachers and staff. Various events throughout the school year are put on by the P.A.T.T. Another goal that we have is to raise funds for J.M.M.S, to allow for upgrades around the school!

Students, if you need volunteer hours...THIS COUNTS!!!!

Purple Star Schools is a program that supports military-connected children as they relocate to new schools due to a parent’s change in duty station.

Military children move every two to three years. The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school and keep them on track to be college, workforce, and life-ready. Military-connected refers to children of service members on active duty, and in the National Guard and Reserves.

School Liaison Office

The School Liaison Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base helps military-connected students transition from one school to another and helps military families navigate the school system. The School Liaison Office is the central point of contact for commanders, military families, and local school systems on school-related matters. School Liaison services are open to all military families across the state.

Military to Civilian Transitions

Founded by military spouses in 2009, Blue Star Families empowers military families to thrive as they serve. The organization is committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors. They support families on active duty, in the National Guard and reserves, and veterans.

The Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey, which gathered insights from over 100,000 respondents, sheds light on the challenges military families face. Over half the veterans that participated in the survey described their transition from the military to civilian life as difficult or very difficult. One of the top issues for transitioning service members was employment and career development. The Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program (OhioMVEP) assists service members, veterans, and spouses with starting careers in education. The program provides career counseling, hiring bonuses, and access to the SkillBridge apprenticeship program.

Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program

The Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program (OhioMVEP) assists service members, military veterans, and their spouses to start a career in an Ohio school. Contact Ohiomvep@education.ohio.gov with any questions.

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is a set of state laws in all 50 states that lowers barriers to education and eases the transition of military-connected students. MIC3Training.net offers access to on-demand training on the Compact. In addition to the online training, live online Compact 101 webinar trainings are available every month online and are free.

The Backpack Food Program, a partnership with RiverTree Jackson, is a service we are

pleased to offer to the families of Jackson Local Schools. The goal of this program is to send

home a variety of easy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks for your child over the weekend.

There are no income requirements for this program. The bags will be delivered to your child’s

school and be ready for pick up each week.

To apply to be part of the Backpack Food Program, all you need to do is fill out the quick

application form by clicking the link below:

Email: kgc3jc@bearworks.jackson.sparcc.org
Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Domain/442
Location: 7355 Mudbrook Street Northwest, Massillon, OH, USA
Phone: 330.830.8034
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJMMS/
Twitter: @The_JMMS