Jag Wire September 4, 2026

🐾 JagWire Principal’s Notes 2026-2027

9/4/2026

     Congratulations, Jefferson Families! Whether your child is in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, a milestone has been completed - they have successfully started the school year and embarked on a new grade level! Just in this very short week, we have seen students helping one another in many ways, reconnecting and making new friendships, bravely trying new classes and new activities, and rising to the opportunities presented to them. Our teachers have noticed that students are showing up and putting effort into making good first impressions, that they are self-advocating for what they need this school year, and they are adapting to new expectations - whether they are new to the school or returning! We have many adults offering support in the hallways as students find classrooms and establish routines, and we will continue that support as we settle into the year.

     Some of the changes at Jefferson involve shifts in how we start our day - gathering first in the Library and Cafeteria before halls open, and with phones off and away from the start. This way of starting our day has gone well, and we still get a good 15 minutes of social time in the morning. Beyond that time, we are focused on using our class time well, having smooth transitions and an orderly lunch followed by some relaxation in Homeroom, and then returning to focused class time. 

     I hope you’re hearing some growing confidence at home - because students are bravely walking through their new schedules and routines, and forming new relationships with teachers and classmates to support their learning this year. They have a lot to be proud of in how they’ve started the year!

Have a great long weekend, and we will see you back on Tuesday, September 8!

 Janet Hubbard

Jefferson Middle School Family Newsletter

Welcome back, Jaguars! 💜🩶 We are off to a great start! Here are a few important reminders and updates for our Jefferson families.

🎟️ STATE FAIR TICKETS

State Fair tickets went home with students today. Students will be able to enjoy the State Fair with free entry. 

💻 CHROMEBOOKS COMING HOME

Over the coming week, 7th and 8th grade students will be bringing their Chromebooks home.

Please remind students to take good care of their devices and remember to bring them to school each day charged and ready to use.

🚌 ACTIVITIES BUS STARTS TUESDAY!

Our Activities Bus will begin running Tuesday, September 8! 🐾

Students on the West Side will be dropped at the stop they are picked up at in the morning. For students who live on the East side, the Activities Bus will drop students off at the following JAMs shuttle stops:

Students who use the Activities Bus will need to know their address and which stop they need to get off at and have arrangements in place to get home safely from that location.

Please talk with your student ahead of time so they know their designated stop and what their plan is once they arrive.

🏐⚽🏃 FALL SPORTS ARE HERE!

Ready to get involved? Fall sports registration is open and closes Friday, September 11.

🐾 First Practice: September 8

📝 Register online through Final Forms. Parents/guardians must upload the student’s completed sports physical to Final Forms before they can participate.

Get out there, represent JMS, and show your Jaguar Pride! 💜🩶

📸 SCHOOL PICTURES

Say cheese, Jaguars! 📸🐾

School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 17, during students’ Science classes.

🍎 BREAKFAST & LUNCH - Still free for now but please fill out forms!

Fuel up for a great day, Jaguars! 🐾

🍳 Breakfast: $2.85

🍕 Lunch: $4.30

Meals can be purchased through the OSD Payment Portal or in the JMS office with Ms. Nolan.

📌 Lunchroom Reminder: Students purchasing lunch in the cafeteria will use their student ID number. Cash will not be accepted in the lunchroom.

💜 Free & Reduced-Price Meals: Students who qualify will receive meals at their eligible free or reduced rate. Meal benefit forms are available in the JMS office and must be completed each school year by the end of September.

💜🩶 JAGUAR PRIDE!

Thank you, families, for helping us make Jefferson Middle School a place where every student can learn, grow, and feel supported.

Have a wonderful weekend, Jaguar families!