News and events - August 26, 2026

Passport/Picture Day is Thursday, August 27, 9 am - 5 pm.

Passport Day (Picture Day) will be held in the Rebel Gyms on the West side of the building. This is the first opportunity to pick up student class schedules once the student has had their picture taken. Students/families can enter door #58 to pick up their “Passport.”

Passport Day is intended to be an experience for parents/families and students. This is not a time for students to be dropped off at school without an adult accompanying them.

Students MUST have their school picture taken in order to pick up their class schedule. Lifetouch will be here taking student pictures. Photo packages will be available for families that would like to purchase them. Please use code EVTX237Q4.

Students will also be able to walk their schedule, put away school supplies in their locker, or put money into their lunch account. Teachers and Counselors WILL NOT be available.

For students not able to attend Passport Day, there will be a Picture Make-Up day on October 13.

If you are not happy with your pictures, or you missed Passport Day and the Make-Up day, retake day will be be November 17.

A reminder that parking is available in the Jackson East Lot, the West lot by CBPA, and across the street at Champlin Park High School north parking lot by the baseball field.

There is no parking in the JMS Bus loop during these events.

Tuesday, September 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Student schedules can be picked up in Rebel Gym #1.

This event is very informal and provides an opportunity for students to find their classrooms, meet their teachers, try their lockers, and familiarize themselves with the building. Parking is available in both the east and west parking lot as well as Champlin Park High School. No school pictures will be taken at Open House.

You can also deposit money in your child’s cafeteria account, visit the Community Ed office, and become a JMS Volunteer.

If you are unable to attend either Passport Day or Open House – schedules will be available online starting Friday, August 28, and in the Main Office on Friday, August 28, from 8 am – 12:30 pm.

All students will receive a new copy of their schedule the first day of school during Advisory. A list of student Advisory classes will be posted inside the entrances of the school on the first day of school.

Families must take action to access their student’s information in preparation for the upcoming school year. Downloading the new versions of the mobile app will enable parents and guardians to:

• Get teacher assignments and class schedules.

• Monitor academic progress, assignments and tests.

• Submit student absences.

• Pay fees for meals and/or activities.

• View your student’s grades and report card.

• Find transportation information, if applicable.

The updated versions of the apps are available to use and access now. Some families may no longer be able to login using the current or discontinued legacy version of the apps.

• ParentVUE app for families: Apple App Store | Google Play store.

• StudentVUE app for students: Apple App Store | Google Play store.

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It’s time to get ready for the upcoming school year! Families may complete back-to-school forms online:

• Visit ahschools.us

• Select “login” from the menu.

• Select “family login.”

• Proceed to complete back-to-school forms for the 2026-27 school year.

Why it matters: It’s important that each family completes the verification process and the online back-to-school forms before the first day of school. Verification ensures that each student’s school has confirmed emergency contact information and releases for the safety of each student.

What’s in it for you: Even if families’ contact information has not changed, it’s important to log in to access a variety of other student information in the coming weeks, including:

• Class schedules and teacher assignments.

• Transportation information, if relevant.

• Receive additional educational benefits, discounts and reduced fees.

• High school students will not be able to enroll in fall activities until the back to school verification process is complete.

Anywhere, on-the-go: Families may complete the verification on their own time, whenever it’s convenient. If you prefer to utilize the ParentVUE mobile app to access your student’s information, please note that the app has been updated. Read more about downloading the updated version of ParentVUE.

Questions? Contact your child’s school for assistance.

As a part of district budget reductions last school year, individual Volunteer Service Coordinator (VSC) positions at secondary sites were eliminated. This means there will no longer be a dedicated VSC at each secondary school. We have moved to a centralized model to manage all volunteer needs.

Volunteers are still a very important part of our school community and we will continue to work to support volunteer needs in our buildings and process volunteer applications in accordance with district risk management procedures.

Take a minute and complete Jackson MS Volunteer Application for this school year.

Send a message to MSVolunteerServicese@ahschools.us if you have general questions about volunteering or need assistance with the volunteer paperwork.

To view the district's Transportation Policy, please click here.

Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and engaging opportunity for middle school students and their families to support high school athletes as they participate in football, band, dance, and cheer. The following expectations are in place to ensure that all who attend experience a safe, welcoming, and positive environment.

All five Anoka-Hennepin traditional high schools (Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Champlin Park and Coon Rapids) have made the transition to online ticket sales for athletics and activities events. With the exception of some boys and girls hockey events, all ticket sales for events hosted by district schools will be online using Bound, the official mobile ticketing system for athletic events.

Middle school students:

• Students will be admitted to football games with a valid Bound ticket, accompanied by a valid ID and a guardian escort, with a 2:1 student-to-adult ratio.

• Unsupervised students will not be permitted entry.

• The student code of conduct for school extends to all Anoka-Hennepin school events. Students running, throwing objects, using profanity, or causing other disruptions will be required to sit with their guardian for the remainder of the game.

• If the student’s guardian is not present, an administrator on duty will call home and escort the students to the front of the gate to wait to be picked up.

• There will be no refunds if a student is removed from the game before its conclusion.

• If a guardian has to be called about a student’s behavior, the student will not be admitted to a football game for the remainder of the year.

• Significant disruptions and policy violations are subject to further disciplinary action.

• Students are not permitted to bring backpacks, footballs, soccer balls, etc., to games. Balls will be confiscated at the gate or by administration if brought to the stadium.

• Students still on campus 15 minutes after the conclusion of a game will not be permitted to return to a game for the remainder of the season.

Middle school guardians:

• Do not drop your student off unattended at the football game. It is expected that guardians supervise their students.

• Please review expectations of behavior with your student(s) before arrival and arrange for a meeting location at the end of the game.

• If your student is brought to you in the bleachers, please make sure your student remains with you for the duration of the game.

• As stated above, please be aware that students still on campus, unsupervised, 15 minutes after the conclusion of an event will not be permitted to attend future events.