Jackson STEM Middle School

When middle school students stay organized, they’re not just keeping their binders neat—they’re building habits that lay the foundation for academic success and lifelong responsibility.

Ms. Neville’s AVID binder spot checks yielded amazing results! Great job, kiddos—keep it up!

AVID Elective students had an amazing week getting to know each other with relational capacity activities.

Jackson's STEM students are hard at work!

#6CsofEngineering
#Collaborationiskey
#thinkingtoday
#leadingtomorrow

Volleyball tryouts will be July 31st and August 1st from 3:30-5:00pm. Physical paperwork must be turned in to Coach Mckie by July 29th.

This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway

Football Tryouts will be Thursday July 31st and Friday August 1st from 3:30-5:45pm at SBHS. All athletes must ride the transportation bus over to SBHS. Physical paperwork must be submitted to Coach Mckie by Tuesday July 29th.

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Come one, come all, to Jackson’s big night,
Meet your teachers and start the year right!
With door prizes waiting and snacks to share,
We hope to see every family there!
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Welcome back to school! The first day of school is Monday, July 21, 2025. Attached are copies of regular bell schedule and activity/bell schedule.

We are thrilled to welcome you and your students to a brand-new school year at Jackson Middle! As we prepare for an exciting start on Monday, July 21, we want to ensure you feel informed and ready for a smooth transition.

JOIN PROTEAM TODAY!
The ProTeam Program aims to interest middle school students in the education profession and build positive learning experiences through leadership skill building.

To join ProTeam, you should:
a. Be an 8th grade student
b. Want to be a good or strong leader in your school
c. Be able to maintain an overall average of C in all classes
d. Have no more than two (2) disciplinary actions/referrals (lunch detention included)
e. Maintain good attendance at school for the year

If you are interested in joining ProTeam, get an application from the front office.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO MS. HOLLOWAY OR MRS. AKINS
BEFORE FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025

We enjoyed seeing all the smiling faces of new and returning students and their families tonight as they followed school schedules to meet teachers and staff members.

Interested in football? Silver Bluff will be hosting a football camp at the Dog Pound on July 26th. See attached flyer for more information

Pick up your schedule, explore the halls, Say hello to the team who’ll guide you through it all. We can’t wait to see you — don’t be late, Let’s make this school year truly great!

Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.

We’re gearing up for another amazing school year, and we need YOUR help to make sure every student starts off strong! Every donation—big or small—makes a huge difference in a child’s education. Let’s come together and show what the JMS community is all about! Spread the word, share this post, and let’s fill those backpacks with love and learning! #JMSSupplyDrive #BackToSchool #CommunityStrong #SupportOurStudents

Good Morning, Just a reminder, registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Please get your student(s) registered as soon as possible. If you are not able to upload the needed documents, please email them to JMSattendance@acpsd.net. Thank you

The JMS Summer Reading Challenge, "Splash Into Stories" kicks off on June 1, 2025 for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Reading 20 minutes a day, June 1 - July 31. Current JMS students with internet access can log their reading minutes in the Beanstack app through ClassLink. Students without internet and rising 6th graders are to use the attached sheet to track summer reading and turn in completed form to the JMS Library Media Center by August 6, 2025, and signed by a parent. Students will unlock prizes at 60, 120, 240, 300, 420, 540 and 600 minutes. Prizes will be awarded in August.

Staff members ended the 2024-25 school year with a luncheon to fellowship and say goodbye to staff members who are retiring or making career changes. Happy retirement to Mrs. Stikeleather and Ms. Gaines! Best wishes to Mr. Caser, Ms. Mills, Mrs. Satterfield, and Mrs. McCarty as they make career changes.

Please see the attached graphic regarding laptops, chargers, and library books. Laptops not returned by June 2nd will be reported as lost or stolen to the police department. Unpaid library fines over $15 will be placed in Powerschool Parent Portal by June 3rd. There are only 15 yearbooks left! Please pay Dr. Williams in the Media Center, with exact amount or by check made out to JMS, The last day to purchase is Thur., May 29, 2025.

Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.