Future Educator Signing Day |
Congratulations to the following students who participated in the 2022 JHS Future Educator Signing Day. To open the ceremony, JHS Assistant Principal Bill Navas welcomed guests of the future educators. Next, a brief video from State Superintendent Richard Woods was shown prior to a video from some of Jefferson's alumni who are now educators. Superintendent Dr. McMullan closed out the signing ceremony by leading the students in their signing of the commitment certificate. More than a dozen students have signed letters of intent to become teachers. We are so proud of these individuals and wish them the best in their future teaching endeavors! |
Eli Adams
Conner Bray
Emily Byrd
Brian Habeck
Zoe Harrison
Lanie McCarty
Isabelle Mendoza
Avery Morrison
Kerrigan Nolan
Hope Ordonez
Grayson Riggott
Julia Stewart
Auldyn Walker
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JMS Outdoor Classroom Day |
On Saturday, May 7th, Jefferson Middle School hosted an Outdoor Classroom Family Day, and it was a great success! Students and families enjoyed animal demonstrations from Sandy Creek Nature Center, a scavenger hunt, a pond life sampling, geode cracking, and arts and crafts with rock painting and solar art. The new student-made geology and fossil exhibits were on display in honor of Angie Murrell. We would like to thank all of the community, staff, and student volunteers who made this fun and educational day a success! |
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Students from the JMS and JHS FFA hosted Ag Day for JES students on Friday, May 6th. Students had the opportunity to learn about animals, farming equipment, and plants and even got a greenhouse tour. Despite the inclement weather that day, everyone had a blast and got to enjoy some ice cream! Thank you to Ms. Webb, Mr. Jordan, Ms. Jones, and the Jefferson FFA for making Ag Day possible! |
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Students from JES, JA, and JMS enjoyed some friendly competition during field day. Each school has its own twist on field day, making it unique to those students. Thank you to all of the teachers who helped plan these fun-filled days and our parent volunteers for coming out to help and show support! |
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On Monday, May 16th, JMS hosted a Career Day for all students. During connections, the students were taken through each career path to see eight-minute presentations. Career day provided JMS students an opportunity to gain knowledge and explore jobs available in today’s market. Thank you to all of the local businesses and professionals who took time out of their workday to educate our students.
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2nd Grade Students Visit Jefferson Academy |
On Tuesday, May 17th, second-grade students had the opportunity to visit JA to learn more about the school and what to expect in their transition. Students were welcomed in the cafeteria by Mr. Whitworth and Ms. Vipperman before receiving a tour of the school from a fifth-grade tour guide. During their visit, second graders visited a third-grade classroom where they had the opportunity to ask questions about what to expect, visited each of the specials' classes, and took a peek at the school's playground. Jefferson Academy is looking forward to welcoming this group of students to their building next school year! |
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Senior Week 2022 was full of food, fun, and laughter. The Class of 2022 kicked off their senior week on Wednesday, May 18th, with a senior walk through the halls of JES and outside at JA and JMS. That same evening, seniors lined up their cars, trailers, and even tractors for the senior parade. On Thursday, May 19th, Jefferson Church provided breakfast at Memorial Stadium followed by a senior picnic that afternoon with bounce houses, food trucks, and other activities. Thank you to all of our sponsors who made senior week possible! |
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Bass Fishing
Cole Griggs and Camden Gunter competed in the GHSA State Bass Fishing Championships at Clarks Hill in Augusta. With the largest bag of fish winning, Cole and Camden brought home 8th place in the state competition! It was an excellent season for our Anglers!
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Golf
Our girls finished in 2nd place at the Area 3 AAAA tournament with a score of 308, which qualified them for the state tournament. The boys finished 5th, and the girls finished in 6th place at the State Championship Tournament. Individually, Tanner Bronnum finished in 7th place, and AK Patton finished in 12th place. Congratulations on a great season!
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Soccer
The Lady Dragons competed in the Region 8 AAAA State Championship against Marist on May 5th. It was the first time in Jefferson's history that the girl's soccer team had competed for a state title. Despite their perseverance, the girls lost in overtime by one point. We are so proud of their hard work and all of their accomplishments this season! Well done, Lady Dragons!
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Tennis
The boy’s tennis team traveled to take on a really good Columbus High School in the Final 4 round of the State AAAA Playoffs. Unfortunately, our boys lost, but they battled through to the very end and had a fantastic season. Great job!
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Track and Field
Our track Dragons traveled to North Oconee for Sectionals, and almost all of the team qualified for state. Those who qualified headed to the state meet in Albany on May 13th and 14th. Jada Pittman won the state long jump competition, and Matthew Schroeder won the 800 and 1600 meter run! Overall our girls finished in 2nd place, and our boys finished in 3rd place at the Region 8 AAAA State Track Meet. Congratulations to our two State Champions, and a job well done to the entire track and field team!
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Summer sports camps will begin at the end of this month. To see the complete list of options, please click the button below. |
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Summer Special Education Programs
The Georgia Department of Education shared this information containing summer camps and other summer events for students with disabilities. This resource guide was published by the Metro East Georgia Learning Resource System. We hope you will find this resource guide helpful in identifying community, state, and regional programs available to children and youth with disabilities.
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CHAMPS Graduation
Each year, fifth-grade students participate in the CHAMPS program, offered through a partnership with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and led by Officer Frazier. Over the course of the semester, students participate in lessons geared toward encouraging children to choose healthy activities and methods promoting safety. Students complete this program by writing an essay explaining what they have learned before taking part in the CHAMPS graduation. Congratulations to all of our fifth-grade CHAMPS graduates, and thank you to Officer Frazier and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for their partnership in this program.
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JMS Wax Museum
Fifth-grade students from JA visited the JMS "Wax Museum" on Monday, May 9th. Sixth graders researched a person from history and then transformed themselves into that person for their museum presentation. Fifth-grade students walked around and asked questions to learn more about the historical figures.
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8th Grade Picnic
The JMS 8th grade teachers continued the tradition of sponsoring an 8th-grade picnic for students on Thursday, May 12th. Students were served pizza and snacks while enjoying bounce house obstacle courses, corn hole games, four square, Kona Ice, and other fun activities.
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Jefferson Foundation Brick Sales
Click here to access the order form. Bricks will be placed in The Arena courtyard. Personalize your brick to honor a loved one, support your alma mater, or give a unique gift!
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Storey Named Area II FFA Vice President
JHS student Emma Storey was recently elected as the Area II FFA Vice President at the 2021-2022 Area II Banquet on May 12th, hosted at Emmanuel College. This will be her third year serving as an area officer. Prior offices that Emma has held were Treasurer and Junior Representative. To be elected as an area officer, candidates must complete an application process and take a test of their FFA knowledge, as well as give a one-minute campaign speech. Delegates then vote on the candidates for office. Congratulations to Emma on this notable accomplishment!
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Wells Chosen for UGA Internship
Rising JHS senior Rachel Wells plans to be a Veterinarian and is currently both an AP and dual enrollment student. She recently applied to the University of Georgia's Young Scholars Program and was accepted. This summer, Rachel will participate in this six-week paid internship program. Congratulations, Rachel!
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Dr. Metzger Graduates from UGA
Trevor Metzger, Director of Special Education here at JCS, recently graduated with his Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia. Congratulations, Dr. Metzger!
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