Good evening,
This is Mr. Kisner with an important message to all incoming 6th graders and their parents. We will be having a small orientation for incoming 6th graders on August 10th and 11th. Please note that these dates have changed! This is an open format in which students can come on either day to learn more about Jackson Middle School. Students will get to take a group tour, receive their schedule and a map of the school, work on getting a lock open, and receive their iPad. In order for students to receive their iPad, a parent or guardian will need to stay and complete the Acceptable Use Policy. If you wish to take it home and then come back later you can do that, however the student will not receive their iPad until the form is turned in.
Again, the dates for this event are August 10th and 11th. Students with last names starting with A-K will come at 9am until 10:30am, students with last names starting with L-Z will attend from 1pm until 2:30pm. If you have siblings that do not have the same last name you may come at the same time. If you have any questions feel free to call the school at 304-420-9551.
I also encourage you to follow us on Facebook at Jackson Middle School or join or group on Facebook. You will receive lots of information this way. I want to also let you know that students will not need to bring anything these days, we will also have orientation for the first part of the day on August 19 for 6th grade when they come in. This is to go over procedures and acclimate students to Jackson. If you do not get this message please make sure to call the school and update your phone number, we want everyone to get all messages as we start to get ready for the school year! I will send out another message as we get closer to this event as well.
Have a great evening and welcome to Jackson…Go Generals!!
Jackson Tennis info
Jackson Middle School Cross Country will begin practice Monday August 2, 2021 at 10 am to 11:30 am at Jackson Middle School. Everyone, 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls and boys are eligible and welcome to participate. You must have a current physical on file or in hand to participate. Any questions or concerns please contact the coach, Sharon Marks at 304-481-1741 or runsharon@hotmail.com
Good evening. We invite you to contribute to our ARP/ESSER plan by providing input to the ideas generated in spending funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER), targeting K-12 education. Your input will guide our plan to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community which will be presented to the West Virginia Dept. of Education on July 19. Your input is vitally important. To provide input, please click the following link or visit our website. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/yfs5cvgh
Summer running for cross country will begin on Thursday, June 24 at 3:00 pm starting from Jackson Middle School and then run every Tuesday and Thursday. If you want to sign up for the remind account for cc 2021 to get information. You can reach Coach Marks for questions at 304-481-1741.
This is an updated message from Friday about Summer School for all incoming PHS freshman:
Due to the high demand of summer school requests at Parkersburg High School, it has become necessary to divide summer school into two daily sessions.
There will now be a morning session from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and an afternoon session from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Students with last names beginning with A-K, ALL students taking Driver's Ed or PE, and ALL STUDENTS WHO RIDE A BUS, should report to the morning session at 8:30 am, starting Monday, June 14th, in the auditorium.
Students with last names beginning with L-Z should report to the afternoon session beginning at 12:00 pm, starting on Monday, June 14th. In the auditorium.
Students will be provided with a grab and go lunch that may be picked up after the morning session, or before the afternoon session.
With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!”
Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience.
Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia.
I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults.
So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead.
Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!
Good evening...this is Mr. Kisner with a quick announcement! I hope you all have a great summer break, it has been a difficult year for many, so you deserve the break. I do want to mention that we have some Blessing of Hope food bags left and just want to offer them to anyone that can come and pick something up tomorrow at noon. Again, have a great summer and Go Generals!
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff;
This is a quick message concerning the Jackson Olympics which occurs the next two days. Students need to make sure you wear your Olympic shirts! Also, don’t forget a drawstring bag to carry your items in since we don’t have lockers anymore! We will work around some of the weather, but you may get a bit wet if we have some rain. Remember you should bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, and mask! Masks will be worn unless you are actively participating in an event! We hope you have a great time at the Olympics and respectively compete for your nation! Go Generals!
Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff,
This announcement is concerning turning in iPads and charging cables with blocks. Beginning this Friday, May 28, we will begin collecting student iPads along with the charging cables and blocks. Student iPads should not have stickers on the cases or anything inside the case. Teachers will collect iPads and cables through next Wednesday, June 2. Distance learning or Virtual students may bring their iPad, cable, and charger to the school beginning June 1.
Students that do not have a charging cable and block that will charge their iPad will be fined $25 and a debt card will be issued through Jackson Middle School. If you are issued a debt card, you can pay that debt with your teacher anytime.
Students that do not return their issued iPad will be invoiced by the county up to $250. If your iPad is damaged, the county could invoice you for the iPad depending on the damages. Jackson Middle School will simply collect the iPad and then the county will access those items.
Students will be assigned the iPad, cable, and block that they return to the school for the following year. Thank you for your help and Go Generals!!
This is a quick announcement concerning the Scholar’s Awards for 6th and 7th grade this evening. We will be trying to have the ceremony on the football field. Please be aware that there is a slight chance of rain, however it will be much nicer on the bleachers outdoors than indoors with a mask. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Students will sit on the right hand side of the bleachers if you are looking at them from the field. All others may sit in the next 4 sections of bleachers. Please try to socially distance and remember to respect all spectators. Thank you and have a great evening!
I also want to mention any student that signed up for the middle school summer camp, please make sure you return your permission form that was sent home today as soon as possible. Thank you again and Go Generals!
Good afternoon...sorry for late notice! There will be a PTA meeting at 3:30pm TODAY on the front campus of the school!
Good afternoon...this announcement is concerning the Jackson Scholars Awards. On the day of the event, scholars will be given 2 tickets. The Scholar Awards ceremony is scheduled to be outdoors at this time. As long as the event is outdoors, tickets will not be needed. If inclement weather occurs, students and parents will be notified by 330pm the day of the ceremony that the venue will be moved indoors. If this occurs, due to COVID limitations, we will only be able to accommodate 2 people per scholar due to the gym capacity. I thank you for your time and hope you have a great week!
Go Generals!
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff:
Parents would you be willing to complete the WV School climate survey that is on our webpage under the News section. This survey is available for any parents that would like to help make our school a better learning environment.
The Covid Vaccine Clinic for 12-15yo will be on Friday 5/21/21 from 1p-3p in the Jackson Middle School Nurses office. We will call students down alphabetically. Virtural students may come anytime 1p-3p. Anyone who still needs to turn in a consent form please turn in soon.
For questions regarding the vaccine clinic please call Nurse Angela at 304-420-9551
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff:
First, let me say that our students have been doing a great job on the General Summative Assessments! We have one day left, keep up the great work! I want to thank the parents for having students prepared and here on time!
I do want to mention that it has come to my attention that students are bringing various beverages to consume during the school day. Water or flavored water are the only beverages that students should be bringing to school. Students are not permitted to bring soda or energy drinks to consume during class. Please consider this as we finish out the school year!
Again, I thank everyone for your time and appreciate all your hard work! Go Generals!
Good evening Jackson parents, students, and staff:
Beginning tomorrow, all students will be taking the General summative Assessments. Students will test Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning of this week. All students need to be on time daily so they do not have to make up tests on a different day. In order to do your best please remember these simple items:
Please make sure you go to bed early so you get enough sleep.
Eat a good breakfast each morning.
Try your best on each assessment!
And last but not least, MAKE SURE YOUR IPAD IS CHARGED!
Good luck and we know you will all do great! Go Generals!
This message is for all 8th graders and their parents. Tomorrow, 8th grade will take the General Summative Assessment in Science. Please make sure you arrive on time for school so that you can test and do not have to make up the test. Students need to make sure they have their iPad fully charged so there are no interruptions to their assessment. Students should be well rested and eat breakfast so they can do their personal best on this assessment. We appreciate your help in assuring everyone does their very best and look forward to seeing our 8th graders tomorrow morning! Go Generals!
Yesterday, the FDA approved the use of the Pfizer - COVID vaccination for 12 to 15 year olds in the U.S. The West Virginia Department of Education has asked all counties to compile a list of students interested in receiving the vaccination (12 and up). Vaccinations could start as early as next week. If you are interested, please complete the following survey. Thank you. https://forms.office.com/r/WhNUycrKju
Good evening Jackson parents and students,
Beginning this week, distance learning students will be taking the GSA (General Summative Assessment) through out the day. All students need to remember we need to be as quiet as possible in hallways during transitions.
In order to do your best on the tests there are a couple simple things you need to do...
1)Please make sure you go to bed early so you get enough sleep.
2) Eat a good breakfast in the morning.
3) Try your hardest on the assessments!
4) Please MAKE SURE YOUR IPAD IS CHARGED TO 100% EVERY DAY!
Good luck! We know you will do your best!