ARCHIVED WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Announcements: April 28-May 4, 2025
- Announcements: April 21-27, 2025
- Announcements: April 14-20, 2025
Announcements: April 28-May 4, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 28-MAY 4, 2025
EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Principal's Message
Please take a moment to view the latest Message from our Principal: Episode 36, April 25, 2025. We also encourage you to subscribe to our EJHS YouTube Channel to ensure you never miss a video update: https://www.youtube.
Senior Information
If you missed the senior meeting on April 24th, don't despair. Just visit our Class of 2025 web page for the meeting video and embedded documents with your Senior Upcoming Dates and Senior Reminders! We also sent this information out via ParentSquare and StudentSquare.
Super Smashers Final Four
Esports' Super Smashers recently took down the #2 team, making them the first team in school history to make it into the final 4!
Federal Programs Input Meeting
Please join us for the Annual Federal Programs Input Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Empower College and Career Center (either 10:00-11:00 or 3:30-5:30). We invite all staff, families, and community members to attend.
Kentucky Derby Day
Students please join us in the cafe during lunch for games and remember to dress in your derby best on Friday, May 2, 2025!
Yearbook Distribution
Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed during all lunches on April 29th and 30th. Contact Melanie Lawhorn with questions.
Administrative Professionals Day
We recently celebrate the unsung heroes behind the scenes who keep our school running smoothly. To all our administrative support staff - thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and positive attitude make all the difference in our daily operations. We couldn't do it without you! Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Save the Date for Awards Nights
SAVE THE DATE: AWARDS NIGHT 2025
Invitations are being emailed and delivered this week to students we will recognize at this year's Awards Night. Attendance is by invitation only, so be sure to check those emails and add the event to your calendars!
Botanical Gardens Investigation Lab &
Bear Hollow Zoo
Before Spring Break, Ms. Sherman's AP Biology class went on a field trip to the Botanical Gardens in Athens, GA. Students engaged in a stream investigation lab by collecting macroinvertebrate data and environmental parameter data of the Orange Creek Trail. This data is part of their ongoing ecology project about the Urban Stream Syndrome. After the lab, students visited Bear Hollow Zoo to observe and learn more about other wildlife that are native to Georgia.
Classes Visit Atlanta Safari
Ms. Ruth Wilson's Zoology and AP Environmental classes got the chance to get out of the classroom. Zoology students visited the Atlanta Safari where they saw emus, camels, and giraffes. The AP Environmental students ventured to the creek where they checked the pH of the water and looked for macroinvertebrates.
Seniors: Last Chance for
Graduation Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS East Jackson CLASS OF 2025! We cannot believe how quickly the year has gone by and before you know it, you will be walking across the stage at graduation! Make sure everyone knows how hard you have worked to achieve one of the best moments of your life and announce your graduation with class.
Not only will your announcements have your official school crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text just like collegiate announcements. We created packages to make ordering even easier, but you can always add more to them, so no one is left out! Orders will ship directly to your house and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out. See the attached flyer to pick which package is best for you and order as soon as possible!
Scan the QR Code on the Attached Flyer OR Click Here https://tinyurl.com/EJCHSann to order your Official East Jackson Graduation Announcements, so don’t wait!
We are so proud of you and honored to celebrate this milestone with you! Congratulations Class of 2025 Graduate!
Call for Sponsors
East Jackson High School is looking for sponsors for Staff Appreciation Week during the 1st week of May!
Interested in supporting our amazing staff? Email Micki Borsa at mborsa@jcss.us for more info!
EJHS Summer Camps
EJ Summer Camps are back for 2025! From sports to STEM, there's something for everyone!
Use the bottom left QR code to register- Robotics, Cooking & Football have their own!
Summer Robotics Camp
The EJHS Robotics Summer Camp will be on May 28th and 29th from 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/p6i3pTX8qfA7NWTK7
Senior Letters
Send a Senior Letter!
Senior parents, family members, friends, and teachers who would like to send a letter to a senior may do so by mailing it or dropping it off at EJHS by May 5th. Contact Stephanie Ware (sware@jcss.us) or Micki Borsa (mborsa@jcss.us) with any questions!
Summer Health & PE Course
ATTENTION JCSS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Are you interested in taking Health & PE this summer? Please register by May 2, 2025 using the QR code shown or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/jcsshpe25 to secure your spot! The cost is $200 per student. Contact Allison Howard with any questions: janet.howard@jcss.us.
Spring Testing
Help Stock the Clinic
Our clinic is in short supply of the following items: band-aids, 3oz drinking cups, deodorant, small bottles of water, Ziploc bags, wet wipes, Lysol spray, individually-wrapped snacks, and small individual boxes of cereal. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the EJHS front office at any time.
Brand New Graduation Venue
East Jackson High School is excited to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be held at the new Akins Ford Arena in Athens on Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. The new venue will allow for:
- Increased guest capacity to ensure more family members and friends can attend and share in this important occasion.
- Ample parking to provide a smooth arrival and departure experience for all attendees.
- Comfortable, climate-controlled environment that allows everyone to celebrate each graduate regardless of outdoor weather conditions.
- Improved sightlines to bring families closer to the stage and ensure that each graduate’s moment is clearly visible.
For additional information about the venue, please visit Akins Ford Arena’s website.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free/Reduced Lunch
The applications for free and reduced meals are still open for any student who has not yet applied this year! Please make sure you have money on your student's lunch account and complete the application if you would like to see if your student is eligible for free/reduced lunch.
Visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/freeandreduced for more information and to apply today.
Cell Phone Policy
EJHS has a zero tolerance policy regarding cell phones and other non-JCSS digital devices. Please be sure to review the cell phone policy.
ParentSquare/StudentSquare
We have moved to ParentSquare as a classroom, school, and district mass communication platform. Families should have received an invitation via the email address associated with your student in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Download the ParentSquare app today! (Note: you must have an active Infinite Campus portal account and be marked as a guardian to connect in ParentSquare).
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will be on campus on various days this year to take orders and answer questions.
Bus Riders from EJHS to Empower
Students opting to ride the bus from EJHS to Empower for morning classes should be sure to arrive on time to catch the AM Empower bus, which leaves our campus promptly at 7:45 each morning. Students who arrive late and miss the bus must report to the media center for a tardy pass. Students are reminded that multiple tardies result in disciplinary action.
Need Infinite Campus/Canvas Support?
Students and parents in need of Infinite Campus assistance should first try resetting passwords on your own with the help of this video guide: Reset Your Infinite Campus Password. If you are unable to change passwords or login, please complete the Infinite Campus Support Form for assistance and check your email within a couple of days for a resolution.
Weekly Updates
EJHS Students and Families:
Our weekly newsletter is now available. Be sure to check our Weekly Announcements page on our website under the "Families & Students" tab for this week's announcements (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Estudiantes y familias de EJHS:
Nuestro boletín semanal ya está disponible. Asegúrese de consultar nuestra página Anuncios semanales en nuestro sitio web en la pestaña "Familias y estudiantes" para ver los anuncios de esta semana (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Student Drivers
Bus Rider?
Bus rider information for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes. You can also keep track of your student's location while on the bus with the Here Comes the Bus App.
Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments
Pay at LINQ Connect
- Breakfast costs $1.45 in the elementary schools and $1.55 in the middle and high schools.
- Lunch costs $2.10 in the elementary schools and $2.60 in the middle and high schools.
- Adults can eat with their children at $2.75 for breakfast or $3.75 for lunch.
SchoolPay for All Other Payment Transactions
SchoolPay is the only way to complete transactions related to school services, including fundraisers, club dues, and dance tickets this year. We will be limiting cash and check transactions moving forward.
SchoolPay Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Student-Parking-Passes/SSEM8x.
Play Cards for the Public Library
EJCHS Students:
Did you know your JCSS student ID can be used to sign up for a PLAY CARD with our local public library? PLAY CARDS can be used to access a number of resources and provide other benefits. Please see the attached flyers to learn more!
Contact your media specialist, Renee Chandler, with questions or for more information (rchandler@jcss.us).
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Estudiantes de EJCHS:
¿Sabía que su identificación de estudiante de JCSS se puede utilizar para registrarse para obtener una PLAY CARD en nuestra biblioteca pública local? PLAY CARDS se puede utilizar para acceder a una serie de recursos y proporcionar otros beneficios. ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!
Comuníquese con su especialista en medios, Renee Chandler, si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información (rchandler@jcss.us).
If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may download the document (English and Spanish).
Announcements: April 21-27, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 21-27, 2025
EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Principal's Message
Please take a moment to view the latest Message from our Principal: Episode 35, April 18, 2025. We also encourage you to subscribe to our EJHS YouTube Channel to ensure you never miss a video update: https://www.youtube.
Federal Programs Survey
EJHS Students and Parents: Please take a moment to complete our Federal Programs Surveys: (STUDENT SURVEY | PARENT SURVEY)
The student link can also be found in your student Clever portal under District Surveys. Your input is important in helping us plan new initiatives to best support students and their families. Surveys will close after May 22, 2025.
STEM Kickoff
Our rising 9th graders gathered in the library for our STEM Kickoff! Students jumped into a hands-on challenge, using their creativity and problem-solving skills to build the tallest free-standing structure out of pipe cleaners. We’re so excited to see what these future scientists, engineers, and creators will accomplish next school year.
Seniors: Last Chance for
Graduation Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS East Jackson CLASS OF 2025! We cannot believe how quickly the year has gone by and before you know it, you will be walking across the stage at graduation! Make sure everyone knows how hard you have worked to achieve one of the best moments of your life and announce your graduation with class.
Not only will your announcements have your official school crest, but they will also be personalized with your name in the text just like collegiate announcements. We created packages to make ordering even easier, but you can always add more to them, so no one is left out! Orders will ship directly to your house and you will receive tracking information once the order ships out. See the attached flyer to pick which package is best for you and order as soon as possible!
Scan the QR Code on the Attached Flyer OR Click Here https://tinyurl.com/EJCHSann to order your Official East Jackson Graduation Announcements, so don’t wait!
We are so proud of you and honored to celebrate this milestone with you! Congratulations Class of 2025 Graduate!
Senior Next Steps
The countdown is on and our seniors are making plans for their next step in life. Congratulations Class of 2025! Make sure you search our Facebook post to find your senior photo!
Georgia Student Finance Commision
Brooklynn Brown is shown with Hal Wilkinson, a representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Mr. Wilkinson was here to assist students in applying for the Hope Scholarship and completing their FAFSA application.
Spring Special Olympics
East Jackson High is thrilled to host the county Spring Special Olympics today and tomorrow! The energy on campus is amazing as students and visitors cheer on these incredible athletes. From big smiles to even bigger hearts, the joy is contagious, and our kids are having an absolute blast — running, jumping, and playing their hearts out! Be sure to check our Facebook posts for more pics!
Call for Sponsors
East Jackson High School is looking for sponsors for Staff Appreciation Week during the 1st week of May!
Interested in supporting our amazing staff? Email Micki Borsa at mborsa@jcss.us for more info!
All Wrapped Up for a Good Cause
Today, the RISE STEM program hosted a fundraiser to support iServe Ministries. As part of the event, students were invited to purchase strips of duct tape to help tape Coach Wheeler to a wall! This creative and engaging activity not only brought students together but also raised funds for a great cause.
Drama Presents, Little Women
Come experience the timeless tale of Little Women! Follow the journey of four sisters as they navigate life in New England during the Civil War.
Shows will be Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th at 7:00 pm.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.
April Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to our April Teacher of the Month, Mr. Mac Channell! Special thanks to the Hardigree Team for sponsoring teacher recognitions each month and for this month's treat!
EJHS Mastery Chorale Wins in Spain!
We came. We saw. We conquered. The EJHS Mastery Chorale traveled to Spain during spring break and participated in an international choral competition, along with multiple choirs from all around the world. Our eagles made our school, JCSS school district, community, county, state, and country proud as they secured a championship win in the Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices division!!!
Choir members performed in such beautiful venues as the Parish Church of Sant Romà - Lloret de Mar, Basílica de Montserrat in Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, and the Golden Voices of Montserrat Gala Concert in Costa Brava. Our students and chaperones enjoyed sightseeing and shopping in Lloret de Mar, experiencing the sand and seaglass along the Mediterranean Sea, and visiting Barcelona to see the Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
If you'd like to hear their beautiful vocals and see highlights of their trip, visit this link https://youtu.be/vIFmv4C4Uy8 or view the video shown below:
What a successful and fun trip! Way to go, Eagles!!
One other exciting note...our students and director, Dr. Todd Chandler were also featured on channel 2 news!
To View the Channel 2 News Feature:
https://www.wsbtv.com/.../O7TOP34KLNGOVH2FZZWZ5XFX2Y/...
EJHS: 2025 Military Flagship School
East Jackson High School is one of just 25 schools in the state to have been named a Military Flagship School by the Georgia Department of Education! Read more by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/news.
EJHS proudly received its Military Flagship School banner from the Georgia Department of Education during a special ceremony honoring our commitment to military-connected students on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Superintendent Dr. Philip Brown also signed a proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child, celebrating and supporting the incredible students in our district whose parents serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. To top it off, EJHS presented a $1,500 donation to the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Schools Care in support of military families.
If you didn't have the chance to attend our ceremony in person, please enjoy this video: https://youtu.be/DqfoepvBJD0.
Class of 2025 Senior Week
Senior Week is here! Show your excitement by participating in the dress up days.
EJHS Summer Camps
EJ Summer Camps are back for 2025! From sports to STEM, there's something for everyone!
Use the bottom left QR code to register- Robotics, Cooking & Football have their own!
Summer Robotics Camp
The EJHS Robotics Summer Camp will be on May 28th and 29th from 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/p6i3pTX8qfA7NWTK7
Senior Class Meeting
ATTENTION SENIORS! Please plan to attend the Senior Meeting on Thursday, April 24th at 8:00 am in the Auditorium! There will be a late bus to Empower. Please contact Ms. Ware or Ms. Borsa with any questions.
Senior Letters
Send a Senior Letter!
Senior parents, family members, friends, and teachers who would like to send a letter to a senior may do so by mailing it or dropping it off at EJHS by May 5th. Contact Stephanie Ware (sware@jcss.us) or Micki Borsa (mborsa@jcss.us) with any questions!
Summer Health & PE Course
ATTENTION JCSS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Are you interested in taking Health & PE this summer? Please register by May 2, 2025 using the QR code shown or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/jcsshpe25 to secure your spot! The cost is $200 per student. Contact Allison Howard with any questions: janet.howard@jcss.us.
Southern Star Music Festival
Congratulations to Dr. Chandler and our chorus students on their success at the Southern Star Music Festival.
-Advanced Choir earned a silver rating.
-Mastery Chorale earned a gold rating and runners-up in the entire competition.
-Both the Men's and Women's Choirs earned gold ratings and took 1st place in their respective categories.
Eagle Exchange
JSLT is hosting a tailgate before the baseball game on April 18th at 4 pm. If you donated items to the Eagle Exchange, you have been entered into a raffle to win an iPad. Come to the tailgate for your chance to win! There will be free food, games, Kona Ice, free admission into the baseball game, and free Eagle gear to pickup from the Eagle Exchange. See you there!
Spring Testing
Help Stock the Clinic
Our clinic is in short supply of the following items: band-aids, 3oz drinking cups, deodorant, small bottles of water, Ziploc bags, wet wipes, Lysol spray, individually-wrapped snacks, and small individual boxes of cereal. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the EJHS front office at any time.
Library Student of the Month
Congratulations to our March Library Student of the Month, Lexi Kenyon!
Be sure to stop by the media center and participate in our monthly library competitions; you could be the next winner.
Call for Sponsors
East Jackson High School is looking for sponsors for Staff Appreciation Week during the 1st week of May!
Interested in supporting our amazing staff? Email Micki Borsa at mborsa@jcss.us for more info!
Brand New Graduation Venue
East Jackson High School is excited to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be held at the new Akins Ford Arena in Athens on Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. The new venue will allow for:
- Increased guest capacity to ensure more family members and friends can attend and share in this important occasion.
- Ample parking to provide a smooth arrival and departure experience for all attendees.
- Comfortable, climate-controlled environment that allows everyone to celebrate each graduate regardless of outdoor weather conditions.
- Improved sightlines to bring families closer to the stage and ensure that each graduate’s moment is clearly visible.
For additional information about the venue, please visit Akins Ford Arena’s website.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free/Reduced Lunch
The applications for free and reduced meals are still open for any student who has not yet applied this year! Please make sure you have money on your student's lunch account and complete the application if you would like to see if your student is eligible for free/reduced lunch.
Visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/freeandreduced for more information and to apply today.
Cell Phone Policy
EJHS has a zero tolerance policy regarding cell phones and other non-JCSS digital devices. Please be sure to review the cell phone policy.
ParentSquare/StudentSquare
We have moved to ParentSquare as a classroom, school, and district mass communication platform. Families should have received an invitation via the email address associated with your student in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Download the ParentSquare app today! (Note: you must have an active Infinite Campus portal account and be marked as a guardian to connect in ParentSquare).
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will be on campus on various days this year to take orders and answer questions.
Bus Riders from EJHS to Empower
Students opting to ride the bus from EJHS to Empower for morning classes should be sure to arrive on time to catch the AM Empower bus, which leaves our campus promptly at 7:45 each morning. Students who arrive late and miss the bus must report to the media center for a tardy pass. Students are reminded that multiple tardies result in disciplinary action.
Need Infinite Campus/Canvas Support?
Students and parents in need of Infinite Campus assistance should first try resetting passwords on your own with the help of this video guide: Reset Your Infinite Campus Password. If you are unable to change passwords or login, please complete the Infinite Campus Support Form for assistance and check your email within a couple of days for a resolution.
Weekly Updates
EJHS Students and Families:
Our weekly newsletter is now available. Be sure to check our Weekly Announcements page on our website under the "Families & Students" tab for this week's announcements (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Estudiantes y familias de EJHS:
Nuestro boletín semanal ya está disponible. Asegúrese de consultar nuestra página Anuncios semanales en nuestro sitio web en la pestaña "Familias y estudiantes" para ver los anuncios de esta semana (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Bus Rider?
Bus rider information for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes. You can also keep track of your student's location while on the bus with the Here Comes the Bus App.
Student Parking
Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments
Pay at LINQ Connect
- Breakfast costs $1.45 in the elementary schools and $1.55 in the middle and high schools.
- Lunch costs $2.10 in the elementary schools and $2.60 in the middle and high schools.
- Adults can eat with their children at $2.75 for breakfast or $3.75 for lunch.
SchoolPay for All Other Payment Transactions
SchoolPay is the only way to complete transactions related to school services, including fundraisers, club dues, and dance tickets this year. We will be limiting cash and check transactions moving forward.
SchoolPay Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Student-Parking-Passes/SSEM8x.
Play Cards for the Public Library
EJCHS Students:
Did you know your JCSS student ID can be used to sign up for a PLAY CARD with our local public library? PLAY CARDS can be used to access a number of resources and provide other benefits. Please see the attached flyers to learn more!
Contact your media specialist, Renee Chandler, with questions or for more information (rchandler@jcss.us).
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Estudiantes de EJCHS:
¿Sabía que su identificación de estudiante de JCSS se puede utilizar para registrarse para obtener una PLAY CARD en nuestra biblioteca pública local? PLAY CARDS se puede utilizar para acceder a una serie de recursos y proporcionar otros beneficios. ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!
Comuníquese con su especialista en medios, Renee Chandler, si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información (rchandler@jcss.us).
If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may download the document (English and Spanish).
Announcements: April 14-20, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENTS: APRIL 14-20, 2025
EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Principal's Message
Please take a moment to view the latest Message from our Principal: Episode 34, April 4, 2025. We also encourage you to subscribe to our EJHS YouTube Channel to ensure you never miss a video update: https://www.youtube.
EJHS Mastery Chorale Wins in Spain!
We came. We saw. We conquered. The EJHS Mastery Chorale traveled to Spain during spring break and participated in an international choral competition, along with multiple choirs from all around the world. Our eagles made our school, JCSS school district, community, county, state, and country proud as they secured a championship win in the Youth Choirs of Mixed Voices division!!!
Choir members performed in such beautiful venues as the Parish Church of Sant Romà - Lloret de Mar, Basílica de Montserrat in Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, and the Golden Voices of Montserrat Gala Concert in Costa Brava. Our students and chaperones enjoyed sightseeing and shopping in Lloret de Mar, experiencing the sand and seaglass along the Mediterranean Sea, and visiting Barcelona to see the Basílica de la Sagrada Família.
If you'd like to hear their beautiful vocals and see highlights of their trip, visit this link https://youtu.be/vIFmv4C4Uy8 or view the video shown below:
What a successful and fun trip! Way to go, Eagles!!
One other exciting note...our students and director, Dr. Todd Chandler were also featured on channel 2 news!
To View the Channel 2 News Feature:
https://www.wsbtv.com/.../O7TOP34KLNGOVH2FZZWZ5XFX2Y/...
EJHS: 2025 Military Flagship School
East Jackson High School is one of just 25 schools in the state to have been named a Military Flagship School by the Georgia Department of Education! Read more by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/news.
EJHS proudly received its Military Flagship School banner from the Georgia Department of Education during a special ceremony honoring our commitment to military-connected students on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Superintendent Dr. Philip Brown also signed a proclamation recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child, celebrating and supporting the incredible students in our district whose parents serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. To top it off, EJHS presented a $1,500 donation to the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Schools Care in support of military families.
If you didn't have the chance to attend our ceremony in person, please enjoy this video: https://youtu.be/DqfoepvBJD0.
Class of 2025 Senior Week
Seniors, next week is Senior Week. Show your excitement by participating in the dress up days.
EJHS Summer Camps
EJ Summer Camps are back for 2025! From sports to STEM, there's something for everyone!
Use the bottom left QR code to register- Robotics, Cooking & Football have their own!
Summer Robotics Camp
The EJHS Robotics Summer Camp will be on May 28th and 29th from 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register.
https://forms.gle/p6i3pTX8qfA7NWTK7
Senior Class Meeting
ATTENTION SENIORS! Please plan to attend the Senior Meeting on Thursday, April 24th at 8:00 am in the Auditorium! There will be a late bus to Empower. Please contact Ms. Ware or Ms. Borsa with any questions.
Senior Letters
Send a Senior Letter!
Senior parents, family members, friends, and teachers who would like to send a letter to a senior may do so by mailing it or dropping it off at EJHS by May 5th. Contact Stephanie Ware (sware@jcss.us) or Micki Borsa (mborsa@jcss.us) with any questions!
Summer Health & PE Course
ATTENTION JCSS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Are you interested in taking Health & PE this summer? Please register by May 2, 2025 using the QR code shown or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/jcsshpe25 to secure your spot! The cost is $200 per student. Contact Allison Howard with any questions: janet.howard@jcss.us.
Southern Star Music Festival
Congratulations to Dr. Chandler and our chorus students on their success at the Southern Star Music Festival.
-Advanced Choir earned a silver rating.
-Mastery Chorale earned a gold rating and runners-up in the entire competition.
-Both the Men's and Women's Choirs earned gold ratings and took 1st place in their respective categories.
Eagle Exchange
JSLT is hosting a tailgate before the baseball game on April 18th at 4 pm. If you donated items to the Eagle Exchange, you have been entered into a raffle to win an iPad. Come to the tailgate for your chance to win! There will be free food, games, Kona Ice, free admission into the baseball game, and free Eagle gear to pickup from the Eagle Exchange. See you there!
Spring Testing
Help Stock the Clinic
Our clinic is in short supply of the following items: band-aids, 3oz drinking cups, deodorant, small bottles of water, Ziploc bags, wet wipes, Lysol spray, individually-wrapped snacks, and small individual boxes of cereal. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the EJHS front office at any time.
Library Student of the Month
Congratulations to our March Library Student of the Month, Lexi Kenyon!
Be sure to stop by the media center and participate in our monthly library competitions; you could be the next winner.
Call for Sponsors
East Jackson High School is looking for sponsors for Staff Appreciation Week during the 1st week of May!
Interested in supporting our amazing staff? Email Micki Borsa at mborsa@jcss.us for more info!
Brand New Graduation Venue
East Jackson High School is excited to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be held at the new Akins Ford Arena in Athens on Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. The new venue will allow for:
- Increased guest capacity to ensure more family members and friends can attend and share in this important occasion.
- Ample parking to provide a smooth arrival and departure experience for all attendees.
- Comfortable, climate-controlled environment that allows everyone to celebrate each graduate regardless of outdoor weather conditions.
- Improved sightlines to bring families closer to the stage and ensure that each graduate’s moment is clearly visible.
For additional information about the venue, please visit Akins Ford Arena’s website.
Eastside Eagles Foundation
$10 for the Win
We are launching $10 FOR THE WIN! Support our community of Eagles by donating today.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free/Reduced Lunch
The applications for free and reduced meals are still open for any student who has not yet applied this year! Please make sure you have money on your student's lunch account and complete the application if you would like to see if your student is eligible for free/reduced lunch.
Visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/freeandreduced for more information and to apply today.
Cell Phone Policy
EJHS has a zero tolerance policy regarding cell phones and other non-JCSS digital devices. Please be sure to review the cell phone policy.
ParentSquare/StudentSquare
We have moved to ParentSquare as a classroom, school, and district mass communication platform. Families should have received an invitation via the email address associated with your student in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Download the ParentSquare app today! (Note: you must have an active Infinite Campus portal account and be marked as a guardian to connect in ParentSquare).
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will be on campus on various days this year to take orders and answer questions.
Bus Riders from EJHS to Empower
Students opting to ride the bus from EJHS to Empower for morning classes should be sure to arrive on time to catch the AM Empower bus, which leaves our campus promptly at 7:45 each morning. Students who arrive late and miss the bus must report to the media center for a tardy pass. Students are reminded that multiple tardies result in disciplinary action.
Need Infinite Campus/Canvas Support?
Students and parents in need of Infinite Campus assistance should first try resetting passwords on your own with the help of this video guide: Reset Your Infinite Campus Password. If you are unable to change passwords or login, please complete the Infinite Campus Support Form for assistance and check your email within a couple of days for a resolution.
Weekly Updates
EJHS Students and Families:
Our weekly newsletter is now available. Be sure to check our Weekly Announcements page on our website under the "Families & Students" tab for this week's announcements (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Estudiantes y familias de EJHS:
Nuestro boletín semanal ya está disponible. Asegúrese de consultar nuestra página Anuncios semanales en nuestro sitio web en la pestaña "Familias y estudiantes" para ver los anuncios de esta semana (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Bus Rider?
Bus rider information for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes. You can also keep track of your student's location while on the bus with the Here Comes the Bus App.
Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments
Pay at LINQ Connect
- Breakfast costs $1.45 in the elementary schools and $1.55 in the middle and high schools.
- Lunch costs $2.10 in the elementary schools and $2.60 in the middle and high schools.
- Adults can eat with their children at $2.75 for breakfast or $3.75 for lunch.
SchoolPay for All Other Payment Transactions
SchoolPay is the only way to complete transactions related to school services, including fundraisers, club dues, and dance tickets this year. We will be limiting cash and check transactions moving forward.
SchoolPay Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Student-Parking-Passes/SSEM8x.
Play Cards for the Public Library
EJCHS Students:
Did you know your JCSS student ID can be used to sign up for a PLAY CARD with our local public library? PLAY CARDS can be used to access a number of resources and provide other benefits. Please see the attached flyers to learn more!
Contact your media specialist, Renee Chandler, with questions or for more information (rchandler@jcss.us).
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Estudiantes de EJCHS:
¿Sabía que su identificación de estudiante de JCSS se puede utilizar para registrarse para obtener una PLAY CARD en nuestra biblioteca pública local? PLAY CARDS se puede utilizar para acceder a una serie de recursos y proporcionar otros beneficios. ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!
Comuníquese con su especialista en medios, Renee Chandler, si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información (rchandler@jcss.us).
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