Twenty 7th-grade band students recently competed in the IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Coolidge Junior High School in Granite City. They participated in 23 solo and ensemble events, earning impressive ratings: 3 Superior, 18 Excellent, and 2 Good. This marks the first time in recent history that the middle school has taken part in the Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Grafton Elementary would like to send a HUGE thank you to the JCHS Theatre Department for inviting our students to a sneak preview of their musical, Shrek! 💚 Our students had an absolutely wonderful time and were thoroughly entertained. We appreciate all the hard work!
Grafton Elementary had a blast with some fun team-building activities! Our Kindergarteners showed off their puffing power in a cotton ball race down the gym floor. Huge congrats to our winners: Benjamin A., Braxxtyn S., and Remington J.! 🎉
Calling all future kindergarteners!!! Do you have a student who will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025? If so, please call 618 498 4322 for kindergarten screening! Students who are currently enrolled in JCUSD Pre-Kindergarten programs do NOT need to schedule an appointment. We can't wait to meet our future Panthers!
Mrs. Goetten and Mrs. Davis' class got a visit from Lucky the Leprechaun! He was full of tricks and treats, and we had a blast hunting for shamrocks to decode his message. Check out all the fun!
Attention Senior Parents!! Do you still need to complete the FAFSA? We can help! Join us tonight, March 18th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the JCHS IMC to complete this graduation requirement.
Middle school families! Get ready for Lights, Learning, Action!—on Tuesday, March 18th! - our epic School Family Learning Night with a fun movie/red carpet theme! It’s going to be a night full of exciting games, cool activities, tasty snacks, and awesome prizes. Don’t forget to check out the book fair to find some great new reads. So, roll out the red carpet, bring your family, and join us for a night of games, snacks, prizes, and the Book Fair at Jersey Community Middle School from 5-7 p.m.
🌈 Mrs. Duggan's class used their math skills to analyze their Lucky Charms, then enjoyed the fruits of their labor.
JCHS Students were invited by Illinois Air National Guard to attend an Open Hangar Event at Scott Air Force Base.
Our students learned about career pathway opportunities in mechanics, finance, medical, and so much more.
Students who attended described this day as, "the best field trip EVER!"
This Week in Jersey Activities
Students at East Elementary had a fantastic time on Friday learning about bicycle safety from Officer T. — and they even got a special visit from Safety Pup!
Many lucky students had their names drawn to win some awesome prizes, including ice cream gift certificates, stuffed Safety Pup toys, and brand-new bicycle helmets.
Thank you, Officer T. and Safety Pup, for helping our students stay safe and smart on their bikes!
Kindness is contagious, and these Grafton Elementary students are spreading it! 🙌 Congratulations to Delilah H., Lillian C., Ayla S., Evee B., Bowen A., and Brynn K., our February Kindness Award winners.
Congrats to Maddox Williams, JCHS Co-Student Athlete of the Month for February! Williams is a member of the JCHS Wrestling team. He had a stellar freshman season finishing 32-9 overall and qualified for the IHSA State Wrestling tournament. Great job, Maddox! #OnTheProwl
JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Female Athletes of the Month for February! These outstanding athletes embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics. Congrats to Adalyn Hutchens, Cali Breden, Meryere Maynard, and Anna Phillips!
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Congratulations to Kiley Pickel, JCHS Fine Arts Student of the Month! Kiley is a devoted JCHS band member and plays in the Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble and the Musical Pit. She also helps with the 8th grade band as a leader. Keep up the great work, Kiley!
JCHS Athletics proudly recognizes our On the Prowl Male Athletes of the Month for February! These outstanding athletes embody the spirit of JCHS Athletics. Congrats to Aiden Kendall and Devin Eden!
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Congrats to Corree Yates, JCHS Student Athlete of the Month for February! Corree is a Senior on the JCHS Bowling team. She had a great month of bowling with stellar performances at the MVC Tournament, IHSA Regionals and IHSA Sectionals. Great Work, Corree! #OnTheProwl
Congratulations to Jeremiah Kanallakan, JCHS Fine Arts Student of the Month! Jeremiah is a lead in the musical, "Shrek", playing Lord Farquaad. Keep up the great work, Jeremiah!
Congrats to Nick Hartley, JCHS Co-Student Athlete of the Month for February! Hartley is a member of the JCHS Wrestling team. He had a great junior season finishing 29-12 overall and qualified for the IHSA State Wrestling tournament. Great job, Nick!
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Grafton Elementary loves our Pre-K friends & teachers! Thanks for a wonderful after-school playgroup! ❤️
