ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 6, 2024
EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Principal's Message, September 26, 2024
Please take a moment to view this week's Message from our Principal, Episode 11, September 26, 2024. We also encourage you to subscribe to our EJHS YouTube Channel to ensure you never miss a video update: https://www.youtube.com/@EastJacksonHighSchool.
8th Grade Students of the Month
Congratulations to our 8th Grade September Students of the Month! These high-flying eagles were treated to recognition certificates and a popcorn party.
SAT Scores Soar
Our Class of 2024 outperformed the state and national average on the SAT! Read more by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/news!
EJ Alumni Night
Attention East Jackson Alumni! Join us on October 18th for an evening of celebration, fellowship, and reminiscing as we honor our time at East Jackson.
We'll kick off the event at 6:00 PM in the large gym for reconnecting and socializing. Then, at 6:50 PM, we’ll head to the field for the final lineup to form the tunnel on the football field.
If you plan to attend, please sign up below! https://forms.gle/eiW2VwifmSphtoSx7
Save the Date for our Fall Festival
October Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulations to Ahnxy Middlebrooks, our October EJHS Rotary Student of the Month!
SAT, ACT, ASVAB
Save the date for the PSAT, ACT, and ASVAB. For more information about each of these tests, visit the links below.
Why Take the PSAT?
https://k12.collegeboard.org/.../sat.../why-offer-psat-nmsqt
Why Take the ACT?
https://www.act.org/.../en/reasons-to-take-the-act.html...
Why Take the ASVAB?
https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/87
Stock the Clinic
Please help us stock the EJHS Clinic! Below is a list of items that are helpful! Thank you!
Hometown Heroes Recognition Night
Due to the weather our Hometown Heroes Recognition Night will be rescheduled and will be announced at a later date.
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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