The Patriot Post
October 12, 2026
Ultimate Bottoms-Up Battle!
PJ Jacobs vs Ben Franklin
1 Box of Diapers = 5 points
Every $5 donated = 1point
The losing school's principal will need to carry a crying baby doll all day Friday, October 16th. Ms. Knecht has upped the stakes today and will carry TWO crying baby dolls if PJ's WINS! 👶🍼
Help us to raise the most points and support the United Way of Portage County!
Picture Retake Day
If your student missed their picture day or would like their photo retaken, School Picture Retake Day is on October 22nd. You can still order on mylifetouch.com. Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTQ9FQKC
Picture Retake takes place outside the gym, on the gym landing. Students are called down by Grade and Last Name (for example, Grade 7 - last name A-H).
*If pictures were purchased and retakes are needed, students should bring their original pictures to the photographer on picture retake day.
Pictures from the initial picture day will be distributed this week!
Any questions regarding school pictures, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-926-8274.
PJ Jacobs - Official Spirit Wear Store
30% OFF PJ Jacobs HOODIES & QUARTER ZIPS! Hoodie season is here! Now through Sunday, save 30% OFF Hoodies & Quarter Zips from our PJ Jacobs Spirit Wear Store!
Hoodies starting at just $32.89!
Stay warm, show your school pride, and grab some new PJ Jacobs gear for the whole family! SHOP HERE: https://1stplace.sale/103079
This Week's Learning Center Lesson
This week's Learning Center Lesson will be a follow-up to last week's lesson on bullying.
Students will Define bullying, learn the Types and Impacts, and learn to Respond and Report.
Winter Sports Meeting Tonight!
P.J. Jacobs Students:
Welcome to Athletics at P.J. Jacobs for the Winter of 2026-2027! We are excited for you to have the opportunity to compete on our Winter Sports Teams. Here is the initial information for you and OUR TEAMS to be organized:
Winter Sports - Meet the TEAM: Monday, October 12th, at P.J. Jacobs, 6:30 TEAM Meetings
Winter Sports Sign Up LINK
Winter Sports Newsletter LINK
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Fink, Athletic Director at dfink@pointschools.net
Be Good, Do Good.
P.J. Athletics Store
P.J. Jacobs Family:
If you are interested we have opened an online store through MADA for P.J. Athletics. If you are interested, here is the LINK. The online store closes on Sunday night, October 18th.
Thank you for the continued support of OUR Student Athletes!
Be Good, Do Good.
Upcoming Events
October 22: Picture Retake Day
October 23: Professional Development Day - No School
October 30: No School
Athletic Calendars
Thank you for reading! We'll see you next week!
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P.J. Jacobs Junior High School
Website: https://pjjacobs.pointschools.net/
Location: 2400 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-345-5422
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJJacobsJuniorHigh
Parent Partner Information
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Hmong Contact
Yog xav tau kev pab txhais cov lus no, thov hu rau Mai Kou Yang ntawm 715-343-7139 lossis sau email rau: myang@capmail.org.
Spanish Contact
Si necesita ayuda traduciendo información que se encuentra en el correo electrónico, por favor, contacte a Soleyl Delgado al correo sdelgado@pointschools.net o llame al 715-498-1976.