Jefferson Middle School News

JIMS is sponsoring a Rock-a-thon! Funds raised will enable the chorus and band programs to update instrument, software and music needs. Our last Rock-a-thon raised over $6,000 for both programs combined and we want to make this year’s rock-a-thon even more successful! We appreciate your support and help in this endeavor. Click for more details.

Jefferson City Schools is proud to announce the achievement and status of the
Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2022 Exemplary School
Board Recognition. This is the sixth consecutive year JCS has achieved
exemplary status.

JCS BOE Chairman Ronnie Hopkins, along with Superintendent Dr. Donna
McMullan and other board members, accepted the award at the 2022 Georgia
School Boards Association conference held in Atlanta last week.
The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school
governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to
foster educational community cultures in order to advance student learning
and achievement. The GSBA Board recognition program is a three-tiered
program with “exemplary” being the highest level.

The JCS BOE also was recognized with the 2022 Leading Edge Award at the
conference. This unique achievement recognizes the innovative design and
implementation of projects and programs throughout JCS that are having a
significant and positive impact on students.

“We are fortunate to have such a rich tradition of cooperation, service and
educational distinction throughout our system,” says McMullan. “Our Board of
Education is truly honored to be recognized for these awards. These
achievements are made possible by their dedication, exemplary service and high
standards for our students, staff and parents. We look forward to continuing the
legacy of educational excellence!”

JCS previously was awarded and still holds the title of Governance Team of
the Year.

Jefferson Middle School will host its annual 5K Glow Run on October 14, 2022, to support student success. The race will be an official 5K and will also include a one-mile family fun run. This event will be held in the evening with spectacular glow-in-the-dark effects like glow necklaces/bracelets and will include a Glow Run t-shirt. Refreshments and other fun activities will be available at the finish line for runners and spectators to enjoy. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Jefferson Middle School. As always, our community business partners are critical to our success, and we have some great sponsorship opportunities!

Grab your costume and come run among the musicians! The JMS band will host its Thriller Dash 5K on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 9:00 AM. The race will be held at the Jefferson Rec Department, and all proceeds will go towards the JMS band program. To guarantee a t-shirt with registration, participants must register before the October 19th deadline. Click here for the link to register. 

Come out and support the JMS exhibit this Saturday, September 10th, at the Elachee Nature Wildlife Festival and Snake Day. The exhibit will be open from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and will be exciting for all ages. Ms. McAuley and her seventh-grade volunteers will be ready to show you what they have on display. We hope to see you there!

We are so excited to release the 2021-2022 Annual Report. This document showcases last school year and all the amazing things that happened across our school system. Please take a moment to look through the Annual Report. 

We are excited about the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The following information will be helpful as your family prepares for the beginning of school. Our staff members look forward to welcoming students back to school on Friday, July 29, 2022! Please read through the following Back-to-School Guide. 

On Thursday, May 12th at 6:00 pm, there will be a Bass Fishing Informational Meeting for rising 7th-12th graders in the Jefferson Academy cafeteria. If you are interested in becoming an angler, make plans to attend and learn more about the team. 

You are invited to join our Outdoor Classroom Club students on Saturday, May 7th, from 10 am to 12 pm to tour trails, see wildlife habitats, and engage with student-led exhibits. Don't miss this exciting nature-filled day!

Join us Saturday, April 23rd, for a Spring Family Day and Art Show at the Wetlands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Transportation will be provided from Jefferson Memorial Stadium throughout the day. Bring your rain boots, and be prepared to get your feet wet! We hope to see you there.