Dear Returning and New Jefferson Middle School Families,
We are looking forward to school! In the upcoming school year, we will focus on helping students develop confidence and competence while supporting one another in a community that uplifts each student. I look forward to getting to know you and your family!
Janet Hubbard, Principal
🐾 JAG WIRE NEWS 🐾
Jefferson Middle School | 2026–2027 School Year
Welcome Back, Jaguar Families! 💜🩶
We are so excited to welcome our Jaguars back for another amazing school year! Here are some important dates, reminders, and information to help everyone start the year strong.
🎉 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
📅 August 28 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Are you new to Jefferson Middle School? Welcome to the Jaguar family! 🐾
Join us for New Student Orientation to meet staff, learn your way around the school, and get ready for an awesome year at JMS.
👕 P.E. SHIRTS AVAILABLE!
Students and families will be able to purchase JMS P.E. shirts for $10 during New Student Orientation.
🏫 OPEN HOUSE
📅 September 2 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
Come check out JMS before the first day of school!
Students and families can:
- 🐾 Meet teachers and staff
- 🗺️ Find classrooms
- 🎒 Get ready for the new school year
- 💜 Start the year with Jaguar pride!
👕 P.E. SHIRTS — $10
Didn't make it to New Student Orientation? No problem!
P.E. shirts will also be available for purchase for $10 during Open House.
We can't wait to see you!
🎒 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
📅 September 3
Welcome back, Jaguars! 🐾💜
The first day of school is September 3. Let's start the year with positive attitudes, kindness, responsibility, and plenty of Jaguar Pride!
📵 PHONES OFF & AWAY
A friendly reminder to all students:
Phones and personal electronics need to be OFF and AWAY all day.
Students should have all electronics put away when they enter the building and keep them away throughout the school day.
📞 Need to Reach Your Student?
Parents and guardians who need to contact their student during the school day should call the JMS office. We will be happy to take a message and make sure it gets to your student.
If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian during the school day, they may use the office phone to make the call.
Thank you for helping us keep our focus on learning, connection, and being our best Jaguar selves! 🐾
🚌 TRANSPORTATION & BUSING INFORMATION
🚌 Questions About Bus Routes?
As we get ready for the new school year, families are encouraged to connect with the OSD Transportation Department with questions about:
- 🚌 Bus routes
- 🏠 Bus stops
- ⏰ Pick-up and drop-off times
- 📝 Transportation changes
- ❓ Other busing questions or concerns
Please contact Transportation directly for the most up-to-date information about your student's bus route and schedule.
We know the first few days of school can be busy, so please plan ahead, check your student's route information, and allow extra time as everyone gets settled into the new school year.
