Set Sail: Our week at JJHS
November 9 - 14, 2026 (2nd 9weeks/Quarter)
Remembering our Why
Each day is different, but the overall goal remains the same. Our purpose is to help students grow as learners and as people, preparing them to move forward with confidence, responsibility, and direction. Each lesson, conversation, and expectation is an opportunity to support that growth. Purpose, in general, can be observed in their daily choices, too. Coming to school, giving their best effort, asking for help, and treating others with kindness all contribute to the future they are building. When challenges or distractions arise, remembering what they are working toward can help them stay on course.
As adults, we sometimes get caught up in completing tasks and meeting expectations, but a deeper sense of satisfaction often comes when we pause to remember our purpose. This simple act of reflection can help us regain our footing, renew our motivation, and move toward our goals with greater focus.
The same is true for our students. We want them to understand why their learning matters and how their daily efforts connect to their interests, goals, and future opportunities. At home, a conversation about what they hope to accomplish (and why it matters to them) can help make and/or establish that connection.
Go Vikes!
Lutis A. Moore, Jr., Principal
