Jackson High School Newsletter

Here are the "Big 3" for the week ahead!

1. As the school year ends, please note our summer hours below. Please also note the announcements below regarding the schedule change deadline (June 4), our graduation date for the Class of 2026, and the mandatory athletic pre-season meeting dates for our athletes next year.

2. Please remember to utilize the Sandy Hook Tipline throughout the summer if you believe that a student is in need of help, especially regarding mental health.

3. I hope that all of our Jackson High School families have a great and safe summer. Please note our summer hours below. We will see you again in August!

Thank you, and Go Bears!

Mr. Ziders

At this time, nearly all students have had the opportunity to meet with their counselors and schedule their courses for next school year.

Please note that the Schedule Change Policy has been updated. Schedule changes can have a serious impact on class size, teacher assignments, and the master schedule. Minimizing schedule changes helps maintain a productive and organized learning environment. In order to balance class sizes, provide sufficient staff and resources, and allow teachers to plan and maintain course objectives and efficiency, a schedule change policy must be enforced. Students will have until June 4, 2025, to request a schedule change. There will be minimal schedule changes in August. Please see the NEW policy in its entirety by clicking on this link.

Please feel free to reach out to our Student Services Department with any questions.

Please mark your calendars as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026! Graduation will be held at Robert Fife Stadium on Saturday, 5/23/26 at 5:00. Our rain date will be Sunday, 5/24/26 at 2:00.

It’s hard to believe that another school year is quickly coming to an end! This is a friendly reminder for any student that has medication in the clinic:

• Medications must be picked up from school by a parent or guardian only.
• Students are NOT permitted to take medication home on the bus except for documented epi-pens and asthma inhalers.
• Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication by Friday, May 30.
• Any medication left in the clinic after May 30 will be disposed of.

Please do not hesitate to call me (330.834.4653) or email me (laf2jc@jackson.sparcc.org) if you have any questions or concerns. I hope you have a relaxing and fun-filled summer and I will see you in August!

Please know that students entering 12th grade must have 2 Meningococcal (A, C, Y, W-135) vaccines. STUDENTS may not be permitted to attend school next year until proof of these immunizations has been provided to the school or an exemption statement is on file at school. Immunizations may be obtained from your child’s healthcare provider, pharmacies, and the Stark County Health Department. Please submit a copy of your child’s immunization or complete an exemption form prior to the first day of school next year. You may submit an electronic copy to our School Nurse, Mrs. Lori Fisher at laf2jc@jackson.sparcc.org, drop off a copy of your child's records to the Main Office or mail a copy to Mrs. Fisher at school. Please contact Mrs. Fisher, should you have questions. Please know that exclusion from school will take place if correspondence is not received.

If you think you could qualify for free and reduced lunch status it is IMPORTANT that you fill out the application. In addition to free and reduced meals, your child(ren) may qualify for additional cost waivers for college entrance exams and other school fees. Contact your school counselor for more details, and visit the following webpage to access the form: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Page/161

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.

Email: miz2jc@jackson.sparcc.org
Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Page/732
Location: 7600 Fulton Drive Northwest, Massillon, OH, USA
Phone: 330-837-3501
Twitter: @mziders