JJHS September 2026 Newsletter

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th– NO COLLABORATION (SCHOOL STARTS AT 8:00 am - BLACK DAY)

• Doors open at 7:15 am, school starts at 8:00 am.

* Students dropped off prior to 7:15 am will have to wait outside of the building.*

• Parents please remind your students that cell phones must be turned off and stored in a backpack once entering the school. This includes before school, after school and during lunch. Ear buds are not to be worn in the hallways at any time.

• Student messages should be called into the school before 2:00 pm to ensure we have time to get the information to your student.

• Students are not allowed to ride any bus that is not assigned. If your student is not assigned a bus route please contact the Jackson R2 School transportation department at 573-243-9507 to have the information updated.

• Parents please put your student’s name on their: lunch boxes, backpacks, water bottles, chromebook chargers, jackets etc. This will help the office return your students belongings should they end up in our lost and found.

Support Feed My Starving Children:

• Order Apparel, Tumblers, and Snacks online.
• This fundraiser helps our students attend the Feed My Starving Children Event in the Spring. Students and Staff pack boxes of food to support those in need. Last year we packed an incredible 54,432 meals, enough to feed 148 children for an entire year.

Support our Staff:

• Order Jackson T-shirts/Sweatshirts using this paper form.
• Cash or Check paid to the school (Checks made out to Jackson R2).
• Turn in form and money to the Junior High Main Office.

Student drop off/pick up is only in the lane that is closest to the building (right lane). The left lane is not to be used for drop off or pick up, this is a drive through lane only.

Thank You!

• Please keep students home if they are running a fever, vomiting etc.

• If your student will not be at school we ask that you call our office 573-243-9533 prior to 9:00 am.

• Students arriving to school after 8:25 am will need to be signed in by a parent or guardian (Students with Doctor’s notes can sign themselves in).

• JJHS does not require a parent phone call or note when signing your student out early UNLESS the person signing the student out is NOT a parent or emergency contact. Parents/Emergency Contacts can simply buzz into the school upon arrival and we will call the student out of class. Photo Id is required.

JJHS utilizes a tool to make sure all students are completing assignments, getting the help they need and succeeding . The ICU list is a communication tool that allows teachers to personalize interventions while informing all interested parties. Below is a brief description of the interventions to assist parents in understanding the ICU policies.

Advisory Guided Study: Teacher is reminding the student, guardians, and advisory teacher, they have work to complete for class. The student is being given extra time for absence, reteaching, etc. so the student can successfully complete the assignment. Students can request a pass from their teachers to visit them during advisory, proactive students will not be placed on the ICU list.

Working Lunch: This intervention is for students who need extra time and additional teacher support to complete their work. Teachers will be present to assist students with their assignments while they are enjoying their lunch.

Collaboration Academic Lab: Available on Wednesday beginning at 7:15 am until 8:15 am.

Afternoon Academic Lab: Available Monday thru Thursday from 3:05 until 4:00 pm. Academic lab can be assigned for students who need extra help and time, but cannot achieve their goals with the interventions listed above. Students can voluntarily go to academic lab. They will not be placed on the list if they are proactive.

Parents/Guardians can contact the JJHS Lifeguard, Mr. Spurgeon, if they have questions regarding the ICU list.

Students who missed orientation must have their picture taken, parents will be emailed proofs to purchase packages. Students unhappy with their pictures taken at orientation can have their picture retaken on September 18th during retakes.

ORDER ONLINE or PAY AT SCHOOL

• It will be open during Parent-Teacher conferences on Tuesday, September 29th and during Family Lunch on Friday, October 2nd.

Our Student Council sponsored Spirit Day this month is:

• 7th wear BLACK
• 8th wear RED

Show some spirit and dress up to match your grade level!

Join our art club to connect with creative individuals who share your passion for art! First meeting is Thursday, September 10, from 3:10-4:10 in Room 24 (Daniels' room).

Other Meeting Dates:

September 11th: @3:10-4:10 in Room 24

September 18th: @3:10-4:10 in Room 24

JJHS Chess Club is for anyone interested in playing chess, learning chess, or improving their game and hanging out with other students. No experience or skill level necessary. The first meeting will be held at 7:30am on September 14th in Room 42. Come on out and see what it’s all about.

Students interested in joining FBLA should pick up a membership application from Mrs. Mirly in room 29 and return it to Mrs. Mirly with the membership dues by Sept. 11th to guarantee a T-shirt. The first meeting will be on September 11th at 7:20am in the Library.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to all 7th and 8th-grade students. However, you must sign up through the link that Mrs. Stevens sent via email to attend the meetings.

The first meeting will be on Friday, September 18th from 8:05-8:30.

FCCLA is a hands-on club where students build real-life skills while making friends and having fun. Our focus is on teamwork, leadership, creativity, and life skills that will help students now and in the future. The club is open to all students and will be held during advisory. The first meeting is September 18th at 8:05 in Room 25!

• First Meeting of the school year on September 11th, listen to the announcements

• Meets the second Friday of the month during Tribe Time
• Starts at 8:05am (Room #11)

• No signup required, No guitar required, No experience required

• Cost = $0 (FREE) - Donations are welcomed email below

• Shirts are $20 while supplies last (checks payable Jackson R-2)

• Meet in Mr. Allen’s room #11, but we go outside weather permitting

• If you bring your own guitar/amp/gear store it on the racks by Room #17

• Any questions email Mr. Allen - ballen@jr2mail.org

• Hangout with fun people, make new friends, learn about music and the guitar…

• Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention and mental health awareness program committed to fostering a caring, supportive, and connected school community.
• Hope Squad members are selected through a school-wide student survey, with additional input from teachers, administrators, and counselors.
• Members will meet on the first Friday of each month to participate in activities and initiatives that promote mental health awareness, encourage connection, and support the well-being of their peers.

Our first meeting is September 4th in room #20 at 8:05am.

This is a club for anyone who is good at math and enjoys solving challenging problems. We start our team meetings in November in Advisory. Be on the lookout for the announcements with the date. We will compete at the Regional Middle School Math Contest online in February.

Student Council is a club based on leadership, school pride, and service. Student Council is already selected for this school year. If you are interested in running for the next school year, more information will be available in April. Student Council will run School-wide Spirit Days this year. We will also have the Concession Stand open during Advisory and Sporting Events.

The first meeting will be on Friday, September 25th.

Truman Book Club meets monthly during Advisory. We discuss the Truman nominee books we have read/are reading while enjoying a snack. Our first meeting will be on Friday, September 25 in the Library at 8:05.

• Breakfast: $2.35 (Extra Entrée $1.35).
• Students who have 1st breakfast and 2nd chance are charged $3.70 for the day.

• Lunch: $3.45 (Extra Entrée $2.45)
• Example of extra entrée: Burger tray and a slice of pizza $5.90 for the day.

• Lunch money can be paid through Campus Parent (service charge applies) or at any Jackson R2 School building in cash/check.