JCMS 7th Grade Field Trip to the St. Louis Zoo!
What an unforgettable day our 7th graders had at the St. Louis Zoo on Thursday, April 24th! From watching playful sea lions and majestic elephants to exploring the beautiful zoo grounds with friends, it was a perfect mix of learning and fun. Huge thanks to our amazing staff and chaperones for making this adventure possible. Here’s to memories made, laughs shared, and curiosity sparked!
At East Elementary, we’ve been celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by learning about autism and embracing differences. Throughout the month, students participated in classroom activities and read-alouds focused on understanding and acceptance. Students also wrote how they can make a difference on handprints, which were assembled into an infinity symbol representing autism awareness.
We wrapped up the month with a special photo—our students spelling out the word AUTISM on the playground in their colorful shirts!
Thank you to our amazing students and families for supporting acceptance and making a difference!
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Grafton Elementary celebrated Earth Day by recycling books! Students swapped a book from home for a classmate's. Thanks, Mrs. Lumma, for the great idea! 🌍📚
Huge shout-out to our incredible students at Grafton who showed true grit and perseverance this month! 🎉 Their hard work and dedication are paying off, and we're so proud to celebrate their achievements. Congratulations to Waylon Legate, Rachel Blasdel, Nayomi Harris, Jaxon Cress, Colton Valstad, and Augustus White!
Today, 36 teams from all over our region came together to compete in the 5th & 6th Grade Jr. Olympiad, hosted by the Regional Office of Education. Jersey Community Middle School proudly sent four excellent teams to represent us! JCMS had two teams tie for 5th place and another one end up in 4th place. And our remaining teams were right behind them, with scores just a few points away. Students showcased their STEM skills in the following challenges: Building towers Designing wind-powered boats Protecting water balloons from bursting Solving tricky math puzzles Each team demonstrated incredible teamwork, creativity, and resilience—a true reflection of their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all of our participants—you made JCMS proud!
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Congratulations to the JCHS Academic Challenge Team on finishing 15th in the STATE at last week’s competition at EIU! 🧠📚
🔥 Special shoutout to our Top 20 finishers:
🏅 Jaxon Brunaugh – 8th in Engineering Graphics
🏅 Dax Goetten – 12th in Physics
👏 And kudos to those who finished in the top half of their events:
Matthew Weitzel – 24th out of 90 in Chemistry
Dawson Petrea – 26th out of 62 in Physics
Dinah Slusser – 26th out of 88 in English
Corah Derrick – 33rd out of 88 in English
Reese Lorton – 38th out of 88 in English
Jaxon Brunaugh – 40th out of 124 in Math
Dax Goetten – 56th out of 124 in Math
Proud of you all! #JCHSAcademicChallenge #PantherPride #JCHS #OnTheProwl
Tuesday, our 5th graders had an incredible Science Day at JCMS! The students rotated through a variety of hands-on learning stations, each offering exciting opportunities to explore Earth Day themes and other fascinating science topics.
Highlights included interactive presentations from Pere Marquette, where students learned about local ecosystems and conservation efforts, and Bayer, which shared engaging science activities connected to agriculture and sustainability. The local Farm Bureau also offered an insightful session on farming and food production, helping students connect science to their everyday lives.
One of the most fun and creative stations was all about the science behind Shrinky Dinks—students loved watching their artwork transform through heat and learning about the chemistry behind it!
It was a fantastic day full of learning, curiosity, and fun, and we’re so grateful to JCMS staff and all the community partners who made it possible!
JCHS Cheer Tryouts: May 1st at JCHS in the secondary gym. Prep clinics: April 28–30, 3:30–5:00 PM. Wear a white/blue Panther tee, shorts & cheer shoes. Questions? Contact Coach Hansen at maddy.hansen@jersey100.org.
Congratulations to Anna Beauchamp, JCHS Fine Arts Student of the Month! Anna was Fiona, the lead, in the Musical "Shrek". She also performs in the band, including Jazz, and is an ILMEA District Choir Member. Keep up the great work, Anna!
Grafton Elementary thanks our PTO for bringing Mr. Scott Isringhausen (Dept. of Fisheries) to present on Illinois' native fish, owls, deer, and other animals. What a wonderful learning experience! 🦉🦌🐟
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JCHS May Newsletter with end of the year important dates and information.
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JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Female Athletes of the Month for March! These outstanding athletes embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics. Congrats to Morgan Allen, Kamryn Drainer and Grace Russell! #OnTheProwl
Congrats to Cameron Judkins, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for March! Judkins is a junior member of the JCHS Track and Field team. He had a great month with three 1st place finishes, one 2nd place finish, and one 3rd place finish. Great job, Cameron! #OnTheProwl
Congrats to Anna Kribs, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for March! Anna is a Sophomore on the JCHS Softball team. The shortstop had a great month for the Panthers batting a cool .513 with 9 extra base hits as the leadoff hitter. Great Work, Anna! #OnTheProwl
🌟 Jersey 100 is beyond grateful for our amazing Administrative Professionals! 🌟
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible office staff for keeping our schools and offices running seamlessly. Your dedication, hard work, and support for our students, parents, and staff never go unnoticed. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙👏
#ThankYou #AdministrativeProfessionals #Jersey100
East – Heather Challans, Lori Tepen
West – Brittany Darr, Melinda Drainer
Grafton – Suzanne Darr
JCAP - Brandi Sullivan
JCMS – Kem Bartlett, Sandy Helderman
Transportation – Laury Capps, Amy Welch
JCHS – Beth Bartels, Lindsey Becker, Ann East, Amber Isringhausen, Jackie Shortal
District Office - Dee Heitzig, Heather Korte, Cassi Kuehnel, Caroline Sutton, Debbie Trochuck
The Virtual Backpack makes it easy for parents and students to access essential flyers, notes, and resources online. Visit the Virtual Backpack on the Jersey 100 website to stay updated anytime, anywhere! https://www.jersey100.org/page/virtual-backpack
JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Male Athletes of the Month for March! These outstanding athletes embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics. Congrats to Matthew Bishop, Adam Coffman, and Noah Borkowski! #OnTheProwl
