Jones Jaguars Newsletter

Good Afternoon Jaguar Nation!

We hope all our students and families enjoy a relaxing and fun Fall Break!

Our Jones Middle School Halloween Dance is happening Friday, October 17th! Students are encouraged to wear their best costumes and enjoy an evening of music, friends, and fun.

Dance Schedule:

• 🕔 6th Grade: 5:00–6:15 PM - Pick up and Drop off Front Car Line

• 🕡 7th & 8th Grades: 6:30–8:00 PM - Pick up and Drop off Back Car Line

Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️
Purchase online at: https://prosperisd.revtrak.net/jones-middle-school/#/v/JONES---2025-HALLOWEEN-DANCE

PTO also has a spirit night at STIX Ice House in McKinney on Wednesday 10/15. A portion of all proceeds goes to Jones Middle School!

Have a great fall break! Go Jags!

Zach DeVito
Principal

Jones Middle School

🗓️Friday, 10/10 - School Holiday- No School

📆Monday 10/13 - School Holiday- No School

📆Friday10/17 - School Halloween Dance

🔗 View our full calendar

Congratulations to our Jones Middle School Jag Athletes of the Month!

🏅 8th Grade: Kate Olson & Ty Golden
🏅 7th Grade: Elanor Holleman & Kylin Pizzo

We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both on and off the field!

The Jones Middle School orchestras delivered an incredible Fall Concert, with all three ensembles showcasing their first-quarter progress. Our talented students performed beautifully in front of a full audience — what an outstanding evening of music and growth!

Jones Middle School Guiding Coalition member, Ms. Jennerich, led staff in a collaborative session focused on team progress monitoring during our October 10th staff development day. Her leadership and dedication continue to strengthen our campus community!

Jones 8th grade students collaborated in the Jag Nation Flex Space to explore U.S. History, engaging in an interactive lesson about the Boston Tea Party. Their teamwork and curiosity brought history to life!

Your Jones Middle School Counseling Team is here to support every Jaguar's academic, personal, and college/career journey.

This Week’s Highlights:

The counselors will be visiting classrooms this month to talk about making healthy decisions.

If you would like to review the lessons, you can access them below or visit the Jones Middle School website.

From the homepage, click Menu → Counselor → Jones Counselor Corner → Guidance Schedule Topics.

• 6th Grade Lesson

• 7th Grade Lesson

• 8th Grade Lesson

Please also join our Twitter page to see what’s happening around Jones: @JonesCounselors

• 💬 Need to Talk? Students can request a meeting using our Counselor Request Form: Link

Wellness Reminder:
It's okay to ask for help. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to listen, we're here for you.

6th Grade Parent & Student 101 - Helpful Information

Do you have questions when it comes to Skyward, grades, tutoring, or what students are learning in 6th grade? Check out these helpful slides the 6th grade teachers put together. It has everything you need to know to make sure your child has a successful school year at Jones!

The Texas Legislature has mandated that children who meet certain grade criteria be screened for specific health problems. These screenings will take place at Jones Middle School during the school day on October 28th (Vision and Hearing Screening). If applicable, please be sure that your child wears their glasses on this day. Our second screening will be November 11th (Spinal Screening). If we are unable to fit all screenings in one day they may be completed on another day.

The required screenings are broken down by grade level as follows:

8th grade boys: Spinal screening
7th grade girls: Spinal screening
7th grade: hearing, vision and risk assessment for Type 2 Diabetes
All new-to-district students in 6th,and 8th grade: hearing & vision
All new to district 7th grade: hearing, vision and risk assessment for Type 2 Diabetes

For more information on the required screenings please visit

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/schoolhealth/tgshs-services/

Stay informed with everything happening at Jones:

• 🗓️ School Calendar – Link
  

• 📝 Student Handbook – Link

• 👕 Dress Code – Link

• 🍽️ Lunch Menus – Link

• 🚌 Bus Routes & Transportation Info – Link

• 💻 Student Technology Help – Link

• 💬 Report a Concern (tip411) – Link