Jefferson Middle School

JMS Parents and Families,

I hope your summer has been off to a great start! Please see the information below for some important things to know as we enter July.

Sincerely,

Mike Matteson

• July 4th- Independence Day
• July 21st-August 1st- Online Registration
• July 24th- 2025-26 Registration Help Day 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM at JHS Commons
• July 29th- 2025-26 Registration Help Day 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at JHS Commons
• August 13th- JMS Picture Day 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

All of the SDOJ websites have undergone a makeover! Take a minute to check out the new and improved Jefferson Middle School website, as well as the School District of Jefferson website!

Jefferson Middle School Cross Country practice for 6th, 7th and 8th graders begins Monday, August 18th, 2025 which is with the High School. This is optional, not required at all, but I will be there for those that want to get a jump on the season. You can come to one, three, all or none. The first official day of practice is Wednesday, September 4th the first day of school for all students.

Running logs: If you run 100 miles over the summer, log each time you run for a free 100 mile club t-shirt!

First Practice: August 18th (Optional) September 4th (Official)

Location: High School Commons (18th) Middle School Cafeteria (4th)

Time: 8:00 a.m. (14th) 3:15 (4th)

Students interested in participating...including the August 18th practice need to have the following turned in to the Middle School Office before they run…

*Physical Card or Alternate Year Card

*Concussion Agreement– signed by athlete AND parent

*$20 Athletic Fee

• Travel Release Form

• 100 Mile Long (feel free to print if interested).

Questions- email Coach Kawleski at kawleskij@sdoj.org

• September 8th

• October 6th

• November 3rd

• December 1st

• January 5th

• February 2nd

• March 2nd

• April 6th

• May 4th

• June 1st