Anson Jones Middle School

Cougar Community,

We have had an AMAZING start to our year. Our students have truly come to Jones Middle School ready to learn. We have been so impressed with your students' manners and positivity.

We will complete our first round of MAP testing on Friday, September 5th, so your student should be receiving those score reports through their English and Math teachers in the middle of September.

Our Volleyball and Football seasons have started and our student athletes are so excited to be out their playing and representing their school.

Our Fine Arts classes are progressing, and it so awesome to hear how talented our students are. We are looking forward to the start of our performance season.

In closing, our teachers, staff and administrators are truly grateful for the amazing students you have sent to us. Your help and support is critical in the success of all of our students. Also, please consider joining the AJMS PTA to continue to help out our community.

• If your student is needing immunizations, please contact our school nurse (dion.castaneda@nisd.net).
• For the 2025-2026 academic year, Parent/ Guardian written health excuses may only be accepted until the fifth absence of the year. Upon the student’s sixth health related absence, a doctor’s note must be provided.
• Remember, we are an AWAY for the DAY campus, so phones, earbuds, and smart watches must be Away for the School Day. Phones, earbuds, laptops and smart watches can only be used before and after school.
• Take a moment to review the dress code policy below.

We want to thank you for sending your student everyday. Please keep up the great work. Attendance truly matters!

Thank you,

Your Principal,

Javier Lazo

Anson Jones Middle School

The PRIDE of Pinn Rd.

School Motto:

Be great today and even better tomorrow

Here are some reminders:

• Students who are sick should stay home. A courtesy call to the attendance office and/or clinic is appreciated, and a note must always be turned in to be eligible for an absence to be excused.
• Student supervision and breakfast begins at 7:45 am.
• Breakfast Service ends at 8:30 am.

• Dismissal is at 3:55

If you would like to check your child's bus route, please go to NISD.net and click on Buses and Boundaries or click here on the Bus Routes.

Please consider joining our PTA to support your student's educational experience. Click on the link to the Join PTA website. JOINPTA

Please consider supporting our AJMS Dance/ Theater Students. Click on the picture for the QR code.

Starting this school year, Northside ISD will be instituting a change in the distribution of our student Chromebook devices. After careful consideration, we will be transitioning from the current model of assigning Chromebooks to each individual student, to a model where the devices stay in the possession of the classroom, under the supervision of the teacher. This decision is driven by our commitment to enhancing student focus and learning in the classroom, as well as ensuring the long-term sustainability of our technology devices and programs.

Our aim is to provide the most effective learning environment for all students. While technology is an invaluable tool, we've observed that a model with devices assigned to students can sometimes lead to increased distractions for students or device management issues like lost chargers, uncharged or broken devices, hindering their ability to fully engage with classroom lessons.

This shift to a class set model is a strategic move that will allow us to implement significant cost savings related to device life-cycle replacement responsibilities. These savings are imperative to ensure our district has continued funding and support of our overall technology program well into the future.

Our priority is to ensure all students have access to the necessary tools for a high-quality education. We will provide information at the start of the school year to students on how to check out a device for after-school use for homework or classroom assignments.

We believe this approach will enhance the learning environment, fostering focus and productivity, while also responsibly managing district resources. Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.

We continue to follow the AJMS Device Policy: AWAY FOR THE DAY. Our computer network is for educational use only, and having a device is a privilege, NOT a right. Phones, earbuds, personal laptops and smart watches must be Away for the School Day. Phones, earbuds, laptops and smart watches can only be used before and after school.

Please review the AJMS Dress Code Policy for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

September 1 - Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

September 3 - Fall MAP Reading

September 4 - AJMS VB vs Vale - 5:00 pm - Doors open at 4:45 pm

September 6 - AJMS FB vs Vale - 9:00 am - Gates open at 8:30 am

September 8 - AJMS PTA Membership Meeting - 5:00 pm

September 11 - AJMS VB vs Hobby - 5:00 pm - Doors open at 4:45 pm

September 13 - AJMS FB vs Hobby - 9:00 am - Gates open at 8:30 am

September 18 - AJMS VB vs Jordan - 5:00 pm - Doors open at 4:45 pm

September 20 - AJMS FB vs Jordan - 9:00 am - Gates open at 8:30 am

September 25 - AJMS VB vs Zachry - 5:00 pm - Doors open at 4:45 pm

September 27 - AJMS FB vs Zachry - 9:00 am - Gates open at 8:30 am

This year at Jones MS, our students will be taking the Math and Reading Math Assessments. There is an information letter below for you to read through. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our offices. 210-397-2100

AJMS has a new Facebook Page. Please visit the Facebook page and like it and follow it, so you can see many of our events and celebrations we are having on campus. Click the link below:

AJMS Facebook Page