The Patriot Post

Thank you to all our Patriots who participated in this fun fundraiser! Ben Franklin beat PJ Jacobs with 247 to 126 points! All the diaper boxes and funds collected will go to this year's United Way of Portage County Campaign.

Ms. Knecht accepted defeat graciously and even twinned with her 'baby' girl today!

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 or feel free to grab a paper copy from the Main Office!

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).

Pictures were distributed to students on 10/15 and 10/16 during their PLC's.

*If pictures were purchased and retakes are needed, students should bring their original pictures to the photographer on picture retake day.

Any questions regarding school pictures, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-926-8274.

Students and Families,

Next week Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 we will have grade level assemblies. The assembly will be in the gym and we will follow this schedule:

• 2nd hour (08:32 - 09:20): 7th grade
• 3rd hour (09:24 - 10:14): 8th grade
• 4th hour (10:18 - 11:06): 9th grade

The assembly is titled, "One Pill Can Kill" and will talk about the dangers of substance misuse. There will be two speakers. Below are their biographies:

Fidel Arroyo Jr.: Fidel is the Community Outreach Specialist with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Chicago Field Division. With over 25 years of government service with three different Federal Departments: US Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Labor and US Department of Justice with the DEA. He is actively involved in community outreach and education and assisting in recruiting, often speaking at events to raise awareness about drug trends and prevention strategies. He currently works for the Office of the Special Agent in Charge Todd Smith of the Chicago DEA Field Division, where he continues to make significant contributions to public safety and drug education. Presentation includes information about One Pill Can Kill, Fentanyl Free America and other drug educational information.

Greg Czaczkowski: Special Agent Greg Czaczkowski has been an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration for 20 years. SA Czaczkowski began his career in the New York Division (NYD). SA Czaczkowski is the Division Training Coordinator and the Demand

In our district series, "In the Digital Age," we will explore the challenges children face online, including social media use and cyberbullying. Parents can expect practical tips, expert insights, and strategies to help protect their children and foster a safer digital environment.

Join us on October 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in SPASH Room 1322

Congratulations to our Students of the Month for September!

Students are nominated by staff each month who exemplify mastery of areas such as character, leadership, and citizenship, as well as, many different aspects of student life.

This week's Learning Center Lesson will be about Advocacy. The Key Objective: Empowering students with advocacy strategies - stop, support, and report.

October 22: Picture Retake Day

October 23: Professional Development Day - No School

October 30: No School

Website: https://pjjacobs.pointschools.net/
Location: 2400 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-345-5422
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJJacobsJuniorHigh

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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.