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.

Please see the map for driving directions to and from Robert Fife Stadium for Saturday's Commencement. Mudbrook Street NW is only a two-lane road. Please allow plenty of time for your arrival for the 5 PM ceremony. Seniors should arrive at 3:30 PM. They must have a parking pass to access the senior parking on the east side (bus garage) of Jackson Memorial Middle School. Those passes are available during cap and gown distribution.

• Senior may be dropped off in the front turnaround (green box on the map) of JMMS. Township police and parking volunteers will be directing traffic.
• Guest parking is only available at the Sauder Elementary entrance, therefore you might find it more convenient to access Fife Stadium from Arlington Road to Mudbrook Street.
• Gates open at 3:30 PM. You may want to sit on the side of the stadium your graduate is on. Home side: Senior class officers and graduates A-Landon; Away side: graduates Lenkey-Zupp.
• Guests MUST BE SEATED AND NOT STANDING ALONG THE FENCE.
• Handicap seating is available on the home side of Fife Stadium only and some seating in the Sauder end zone.

Commencement is scheduled to start at 5 PM. Administrators evaluate weather conditions in the days leading up to the ceremony. In the event of inclement weather, parents and families will be contacted via text, email, phone as the district would normally communicate important information. That information will be shared on social media as well.

The immediate options are to delay commencement until 7 PM on Saturday in the event of inclement weather, or to postpone commencement until Sunday, May 19 at a time that is weather conducive.

To make the end of the school year a little easier for parents, here is a list of important dates that affect most students at Jackson High School or Jackson Memorial Middle School. The elementary schools will communicate elementary school Field Day dates. The last day of school release times will be communicated closer to those dates.

ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS: We continue our tradition of the last day (May 24) of school being a half day. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 PM with the intent that buses exit the parking lot at 12:25 PM. Parent pick-up will begin at 12:15 PM. Please note we will not serve breakfast on May 24.

JACKSON MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL: JMMS will have a half-day of school on May 24. We will begin dismissal from classes at 11:25 AM and buses will roll out at approximately 11:30am. Please make appropriate plans regarding your child departing from school early that day. (Via school bus or by parent pick-up is the safest way to depart JMMS.)

JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL: Students may leave once they have no exams left for that day. If they need to ride a bus they need to stay in the Commons until dismissal at 11:15 AM.

The Jackson Local School District is appreciative of the many local business who helped support our After-Prom for Jackson High School. Thanks to our After-Prom Committee for making the night such a great event for our students. Nearly 400 students participated in the event!

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.

If you’re looking for an science enrichment opportunity to encourage your child to explore this summer, Camp Invention is the place to be! During the new program coming to Strausser Elementary June 3-7, students entering grades 1-6 will team up for exciting STEM challenges, like designing a light-up ball game, starring in a prototyping game show and more! Spots are filling up, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to register today. Enroll before May 16 to save $15.

If your 5th grade student will advance to Jackson Memorial Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year and needs transportation, please email the Transportation Department at busgarage@jackson.sparcc.org prior to August 1st to arrange busing. Please include your student’s name, address, and if they will need AM and /or PM busing.

The Jackson Local School District has partnered with Social Media and app experts from SmartSocial.com to provide our parents with free access to the platform. Additionally, SmartSocial has added the availability of a free consultation with a life coach. This 30-minute virtual session normally would cost $100, but it is available for $10 to our parents who are signed up through the partnership link. As long as the appointment is kept, the $10 fee is refunded.

If you have not yet signed up for this free resource, you can do so here.

If you already have a SmartSocial account, you can look into the life coaching here.

Do you, a family member, or a friend have a child turning 5 on or before August 1, 2024? If so, it's time to register him/her for kindergarten at Jackson Local Schools!

As one of the top 5% of school districts in Ohio, with all four of our elementary schools ranked as "Best Schools" by U.S. News & World Report, Jackson Local is the perfect place for your child to start the educational journey.

Our dedicated teachers, engaging curriculum, and spotless facilities will ensure your child gets an exceptional education and has fun doing it. We aim for your child to thrive academically and socially here.

Don't miss out on being part of the Class of 2037 at Jackson Local Schools. Click the link below to register your kindergartener today!

Link: https://bit.ly/40izR2S

We can't wait to welcome your family into our top-ranked school district. See you in the fall!

The Jackson Local School District Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 student calendar its January meeting. The calendar is available for download below or by going 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 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.

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