Early Childhood screenings are being scheduled for fall 2026 placement. If your child will be 3 on or before September 1st, please call to schedule an appointment for our next screening on March 13th. 618-498-5561 ext. 5

Colton Mueller made history by being the first JCMS Wrestler to make the IESA State Championship match! With a 3-1 lead in the 2nd period, he fell by injury default to take 2nd place.








JCMS Wrestling - IESA State Finals Results
The Panthers finished in 7th place as a team with a school record SIX All-State Medalists!
75 Roman Williams - 5th
135 Grayson Mangara - 6th
167 Caleb Olano - 6th
185 Brody White - 4th
215 Brody Olano - 5th
275 Colton Mueller - 2nd
School Records Broken:
🏅Highest state team finish (7th)
🏅Most state qualifiers (10)
🏅Most All-State Medalists (6)
🏅Roman Williams: 5th grade medalist
🏅Colton Mueller: first state finalist (2nd)
Congratulations on a historic season!







JCHS Softball opens their season opener with an 11-0 win over Collinsville at home! This victory marks 100 career wins as a Varsity Head Coach for Coach Crnokrak! Congratulations!

JCMS State Wrestling Update after session 3:
The Panthers advanced six wrestlers to the all-state podium!
Colton Mueller (275 lbs) won in double overtime to advance to the State Championship Match tonight!
Roman Williams 75, Grayson Mangara 135, Caleb Olano 167, Brody White 185, and Brody Olano are set to wrestle this afternoon to determine their place on the podium (3rd - 6th).
The Panthers are currently in 6th place in the team standings.





JCMS Wrestling - State Update, Round 2 Results
The Panthers advanced NINE wrestlers to Day Two and punched THREE tickets to the semifinals!
Semifinalists - Securing All State Honors:
Grayson Mangara 135
Brody White 185
Colton Mueller 275
Advancing in the Consolation Bracket:
Roman Williams 75
Wade Ball 119
Carter Scott 126
Bennett Leslie 155
Caleb Olano 167
Brody Olano 215
The Panthers are currently in 7th place in the team race! Big day tomorrow!



🚨ALL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Help us congratulate Abe Kribs , Andrew Koenig, and Shane Lamer on being named to the MVC All Conference Basketball Team! Jersey is proud of you!
#OnTheProwl#MVC#AllConference
Help us congratulate Abe Kribs , Andrew Koenig, and Shane Lamer on being named to the MVC All Conference Basketball Team! Jersey is proud of you!
#OnTheProwl#MVC#AllConference

🐾 Attention Future Panthers! 🐾
Kindergarten registration is here! ✨
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026? It’s time to get ready for their school journey!
📌 Pre-Registration/Screening (New Students Only):
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM
📞 Call 618-498-4322 or 618-556-5107 to schedule an appointment.
(Students currently enrolled in Jersey 100 Pre-K do not need to attend—Kindergarten packets will be sent home.)
📄 Bring to Pre-Registration:
• Proof of residency to identify current address
• Birth certificate
• Recent physical (if available)
Proof of residency may include: utility bill, driver’s license, lease, or occupancy permit.
Completed physicals/immunizations are required to finalize registration and may be turned in that evening if available.
It’s the start of something BIG for your little Panther—we can’t wait! 🐾💙
Kindergarten registration is here! ✨
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026? It’s time to get ready for their school journey!
📌 Pre-Registration/Screening (New Students Only):
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM
📞 Call 618-498-4322 or 618-556-5107 to schedule an appointment.
(Students currently enrolled in Jersey 100 Pre-K do not need to attend—Kindergarten packets will be sent home.)
📄 Bring to Pre-Registration:
• Proof of residency to identify current address
• Birth certificate
• Recent physical (if available)
Proof of residency may include: utility bill, driver’s license, lease, or occupancy permit.
Completed physicals/immunizations are required to finalize registration and may be turned in that evening if available.
It’s the start of something BIG for your little Panther—we can’t wait! 🐾💙

Help us congratulate Meredith Gray on her selection to the IBCA All State Special Mention Team! Way to go, Meredith! Jersey is proud of you!

Mrs. Goetten’s class wrapped up their Fiction Unit with Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess. Students loved listening to the author read using his boisterous voice and exciting inflections! We made props to retell the story, and Princess Elizabeth even left us a yummy Paper Bag Sandwich!

JCMS Wrestling State Update from NIU
The Panthers went 7-3 in the opening round and are currently at 6th place as a team!
Round 1 winners and advancing to tonight's quarterfinals:
Wade Ball 119, Carter Scott 126, Grayson Mangara 135, Bennett Leslie 155, Caleb Olano 167, Brody White 185, Colton Mueller 275.
Falling in Round 1 and moving to tonight's consolation round:
Roman Williams 75, Max Williams 105, Brody Olano 215








🚨ALL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Help us congratulate Meredith Gray and Cali Breden on being named to the MVC All Conference Basketball Team! Jersey is proud of you!
#OnTheProwl#MVC#AllConference
Help us congratulate Meredith Gray and Cali Breden on being named to the MVC All Conference Basketball Team! Jersey is proud of you!
#OnTheProwl#MVC#AllConference

Our JCHS Child Development classes had the opportunity to visit the preschool classroom today!
Students observed and interacted with the children while learning more about the developmental milestones typical for this age group.
It was a great hands-on experience that allowed students to see concepts from class come to life as they watched how preschoolers learn through play, communication, creativity, and social interaction. Experiences like this help our students better understand early childhood development and the importance of creating supportive learning environments for young children.
Thank you to the preschool staff and students for welcoming us into your classroom! 🐾💙









JCHS seniors Abigail Wedig and Jeremiah Kanallakan have been nominated as JCHS Scholar Musicians! They will both be in the running to receive the Telegraph Silver Medallion Musician Award at their banquet in April. Congratulations!

Grafton Elementary 4th graders helped celebrate Dr. Seuss Week by reading Dr. Seuss books to kindergarten and 1st grade students. It was a fun way to share stories, build friendships, and inspire a love of reading! 📚✨

Join us for our annual Family Learning Night on Thursday, March 19th from 5:00-7:00.

It's BOOK FAIR time at JCMS! Check out our website for more information. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/jerseycommunitymiddleschool1

📅 Friday, March 13, 2026
Jersey 100 will have a 2:00 p.m. dismissal as we wrap up the end of the third quarter! 🎉
Please note — there will be no Pre-K classes on this day.
Jersey 100 will have a 2:00 p.m. dismissal as we wrap up the end of the third quarter! 🎉
Please note — there will be no Pre-K classes on this day.

JCHS March Newsletter
Click link to view:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TYK4S1F1f7Wb6TxBUs6XWugSNM1ZkzKa/view?usp=sharing
Click link to view:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TYK4S1F1f7Wb6TxBUs6XWugSNM1ZkzKa/view?usp=sharing

Mrs. Lankford’s first graders are officially published! 📝🎨
To celebrate Read Across America Week, the class channeled their inner Mo Willems to write and illustrate their very own book. From the first brainstorm to the final drawing, these students learned exactly what it takes to bring a story to life. We are incredibly proud of our talented young creators!
To celebrate Read Across America Week, the class channeled their inner Mo Willems to write and illustrate their very own book. From the first brainstorm to the final drawing, these students learned exactly what it takes to bring a story to life. We are incredibly proud of our talented young creators!

