Jones Jaguars Newsletter
Jaguar Journal
March 6, 2026
π¬ A Note from Mr. Zach DeVito
Good afternoon Jaguar Nation!
We have one week until Spring Break, and it has been an exciting couple of weeks at Jones with tremendous success in Fine Arts and athletics. Here are a few highlights:
Fine Arts UIL Success
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One Act Play delivered a fantastic performance at UIL and earned 3rd place in the district. This group of students showed tremendous growth throughout the process, and we are very proud of their work.
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Choir UIL β All three choirs earned the Sweepstakes Award for the second year in a row.
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Band UIL β Both the Non-Varsity and Sub Non-Varsity bands earned the Sweepstakes Award for the second year in a row. Our Varsity Band will perform after Spring Break.
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Orchestra UIL β Our orchestras will perform next week, and we look forward to supporting them.
Athletics Updates
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Track and Field had a strong showing at the Allen Meet, bringing home several medals. They will compete again next week at McKinney North.
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The Jones Tennis Team will compete next week at Rock Hill High School.
Next Week
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Spring Pep Rally β Thursday
Our spring pep rally will be a neon event, with each grade level wearing a designated neon color. The grade level with the best participation will win a break time.-
6th Grade: Neon Orange
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7th Grade: Neon Blue
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8th Grade: Neon Pink
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Teachers: Neon Yellow
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Have a great weekend. Go Jags! π
Zach DeVito
Principal
Jones Middle School
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Upcoming Dates
πMarch 9- Tennis
πMarch 12- Neon Pep Rally
πMarch 12- Track Meet @ McKinney North HS
π Counselorβs Corner
Your Jones Middle School Counseling Team is here to support every Jaguar's academic, personal, and college/career journey.
This Weekβs Highlights:
If you would like to review the lessons, you can access them below or you can visit the Jones Middle School website.
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Menu β Counselor β Jones Counselor Corner β Guidance Schedule Topics.
If you would like to request a schedule change for your child for the 2026β2027 school year, please complete the Course Change Request form below:
We will do our best to accommodate all requests; however, changes are subject to course availability.
Please submit this form only once. Requested changes may not be reflected in your childβs schedule until the conclusion of the current academic year.
The deadline to submit change requests is Wednesday, May 20th, at 11:59 PM.
No elective changes will be made after May 20, 2026.
Bridges Middle School Questions
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Need to Talk? Students can request a meeting using our Counselor Request Form: Link
Wellness Reminder:
It's okay to ask for help. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need someone to listen, we're here for you.
6th Grade Parent & Student 101 - Helpful Information
Do you have questions when it comes to Skyward, grades, tutoring, or what students are learning in 6th grade? Check out these helpful slides the 6th grade teachers put together. It has everything you need to know to make sure your child has a successful school year at Jones!