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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 9-15, 2024

EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW


THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

 

NEWS FROM THE NEST


Message from Our Principal

Please take a moment to watch the latest Message from our Principal, Episode 8, September 6, 2024

Homecoming Court

Congratulations to our East Jackson High School 2024 Homecoming Court!

Homecoming Information

Mark your calendars for a fun week of Homecoming theme days. Tickets and guest forms are now available using the QR codes shown. Contact Ruth Wilson with any questions: rwilson@jcss.us.

Rotary Student of the Month

Congratulations to Keely Crow, our September EJHS Rotary Student of the Month!

Free/Reduced Lunch Application Deadline This Week

If your student is currently enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meals Program and receiving benefits, make sure to resubmit your application by 9/12 to avoid any disruption to your benefits. If you would like to enroll in the Free and Reduced Meals Program, please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/freeandreduced.

Click Here to Apply: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new 

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.

 


ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS


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

Attention juniors, seniors, and lettering athletes!! Scholastic Images will be on campus this Thursday, August 22 to talk about class rings, letter jackets and cap and gowns. Juniors will meet in the auditorium at 10:45-11:05 and Seniors at 11:10-11:30. There will be a late bus for Empower students.

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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