The Jacobs Journal

From a school’s perspective, vacations always seem to come at just the right time. Since February break, students and staff have been going nonstop with academics, events, and activities, and this upcoming week will provide a well deserved opportunity to recharge before the final stretch of the year.

The annual Talent Show is always a highlight, and last night was no exception. Coordinated and hosted entirely by our Elementary Student Council with Mrs. Rajan's support and guidance, the show is truly a student-run production. From collecting money at the door, running lights and sound, organizing and preparing the acts, hosting, and judging, the students do it all. It is a tremendous undertaking that requires hours of preparation, and their hard work was evident from start to finish. In return, the funds raised will go directly back to supporting student experiences here at the Jacobs, with Student Council helping guide how those funds are used. Most importantly, the performers had the chance to take the stage, showcase their talents, and enjoy a moment in the spotlight. It is not easy to get up there, and I could not have been more proud of every student who participated. You'll find photos and even some videos here.

When we return from break, we will continue what is quickly becoming a great tradition with our second annual Career Day Assembly. A variety of professionals from different fields will be joining us to share their experiences and hopefully inspire our students as they begin thinking about their own futures. Career Day will take place on Friday, May 1, and we encourage all elementary students to dress as a professional they aspire to become. It is always a fun day and a great way for students to start connecting their interests to future possibilities.

I hope you all enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun filled Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the year.

-Mr. Shaw

Do you want to learn how to support your child’s reading at home? Please join our Interventionist Team to learn some fun, engaging activities and strategies that you can use to help your child learn trick words, and to read fluently.

Attention families of students currently in Grade 4 or 5: Ten Applications for DARE Camp are available in the school office. During the week of July 27-31, Officer Mahoney will transport day campers to and from this FREE, activity-filled program. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Students will be enrolled on a first come/first served basis, so submit your application right away!

...Date TBD

Once we finish up Math for Grades 3 through 7, and STE for Grade 5, we will be done with MCAS for 2026. Donations are still being accepted for our MCAS "You Rock" snack and fidget toy boxes. Please click on the flyer for more information.

Grades 4 & 5

• Math: May 5 & 7

Grades 3, 6, & 7

• Math: May 12 & 14

Grade 5 Only

• STE: May 18 & 20

If your child has any books to return to the school library, now is the time! Mrs. Irby is preparing to send out overdue/fine notifications when we return from the April break.

The week after vacation, the following classes have library:

McMurdie, Rosado, Perniola, Hall, Lees, Massari, Campanini, and Shields

Preschool Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open! If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old at the start of the next school year, it's time to register for preschool! Please email Amy Hyde at ahyde@hullpublicschools.us for additional information.

If your child will be 5 years old by September 1 and is not already a student at the Jacobs Preschool, it's time to register for kindergarten! Please go to our website to start the registration process, or contact Katy Rae Abatuno at kabatuno@hullpublicschools.us for more information. Eligible students already enrolled in Hull Integrated Preschool at the Jacobs School will automatically advance to kindergarten ─ no re-registration is needed.

Send RAD Photos of your Pirates having fun in their Core Value T-Shirts or School Colors to lrajan@hullpublicschools.us and we'll add them to the slide show at our monthly assembly! Kids love seeing themselves and their friends on the big screen!

Apr 20 ─ No School (Patriots Day)

Apr 21-24 ─ No School (April Vacation)

Apr 27 ─ Back to school

Apr 27 ─ School Committee 6:30pm @ HHS

Apr 29 ─ 11:55 Dismissal

Apr 29 ─ Jacobs School Council 3:15pm

May 1 ─ Spirit Day/JES Assembly

May 1 ─ Career Day

May 1 ─ JES PTO Spring Dance! 5:00-6:30

May 1 ─ JES Spring Dance for Nature's Classroom! 7:00-8:30

May 4 ─ Star Wars Day!

May 5 & 7 ─ MCAS Math, Grades 4 & 5

May 8 ─ JMS Student Meeting

May 12 & 14 ─ MCAS Math, Grades 3, 6, & 7

May 13 ─ Kindergarten Orientation

May 15 ─ Grade 3 to Plimoth Patuxet Museums

May 18 & 20 ─ MCAS STE Grade 5

May 18 ─ Grade 4 Band Demo

May 20 ─ Kindergarten Screening, by appointment

May 20 ─ Jacobs School Council 3:15

May 21 ─ James & The Giant Peach Jacobs Theatre Production

May 25 ─ Memorial Day, No School

May 27 ─ 11:55 Dismissal

May 27 ─ Art/STEAM Show & Ice Cream Social 5-7pm

May 28 ─ JMS Evening Concert 6:30pm

Jacobs Calendar April 2026

Online Breakfast & Lunch Menus (for updates, and nutritional & allergen information)

Printable April 2026 Breakfast Menu

Printable April 2026 Lunch Menu

Lillian M. Jacobs School

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Title I Report Card Annual Letter 2026

Jacobs Elementary School 2026 Winter Concert

Jacobs Middle School 2026 Winter Concert

PTO Family Yoga Night 4/28/26 NEW!

Learn Lacrosse! Grades K-2!

PTO Riding 4 Dollars! 4/20/26 THIS MONDAY!

Experience Holly Hill Farm May 2 on Cohasset Common!

Hull Youth Soccer In-Town Registration is Open!

Learn to Sail at Hull Yacht Club!

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Junior Ranger Program

CORI Form -- (Required to participate in school activities, field trips, etc.) Submit completed forms at the school office. Don't forget to bring your ID!

Hull PTO Gift Card Program

Jacobs Has Talent!!! 4/15/26 NEW!

Playful Engineers 3/31/26

7th Grade Science Fair 3/26 & 3/27

Read-A-Thon Wrap-Up Assembly 3/20/26

Read-A-Thon & Dress-Up Days, March 2026

Grade 5 Visits South Shore Art Center 3/4/26

3rd Annual Staff v. JMS Student Basketball Game 2/13/26

NE Free Jacks Visit Jacobs!

100th + PATS + Free Jacks + Spirit Day 2/6/25

JES Winter Concert 2/5/26

Global School Play Day 2/4/26

JMS Winter Concert 1/29/26

Royal Tea Party 1/29/26

Jacobs Express/JMS STEAM Challenge 12/23/25

Jacobs Drama Club's Dear Edwina JR 12/18/25

5th Grade Watershed Program 11/21/25

1st Grade Balloon Parade!

Pep Rally & Turkey Trot 2025!

1st Grade Book-O-Lanterns 2025

Jacobs Halloween 2025

Preschoolers on the Firetruck!

Jacobs Garden - Summer 2025