Jersey CUSD 100

🐾 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! 🐾💙

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

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.

JCHS March Newsletter

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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!

Congratulations to JCHS Senior Abby Chin - Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award! You make Jersey proud!!!

JCHS Cheer!
Don't miss your chance to join the team-- check out the flyer and reach out to Coach Hansen with any questions.

JCHS Fine Arts competed at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble this past weekend, and Jersey was well represented!
There were 24 total entries: 14 instrumental and 10 vocal. JCHS received 4 Excellent ratings and 23 Superior ratings.
Jersey also earned three “Best of the Day” awards:

Vocal Quartet: George Pohlman, Benjamin Westfall, Loial McCoy, and Jeremiah Kanallakan

Vocal Trio: Amelia Miller, Anna Beauchamp, and Emma Beauchamp

Euphonium Solo: Benjamin Westfall

Congratulations to the JCHS Band and Choir on an outstanding performance! 🎶👏

This Week in Jersey Activities

JCHS Drafting students traveled to Lewis and Clark Community College to participate in the Illinois Design Educators Association Regional Drafting Competition. All of the students did a great job representing JCHS. Congratulations to Cooper Gillis for winning second place in the 3D Assembly Modeling category!

Record Breaking Announcement!!!! Morgan Allen set the JCHS Record in the High Jump by clearing 5’ 5.25” at the Top Times Qualifier meet held at Illinois College.  The leap is the best by any high school high jumper in Illinois this season. Way to go, Morgan!

JCMS Wrestling at the 2026 IESA Vandalia Wrestling Sectional: Our Panthers had a HISTORIC day, placing 2nd as a team with a school record 10 State Qualifiers! Next Stop: IESA State Wrestling Finals at Northern Illinois University! These kids are ready to make history! 75 Roman Williams - 2nd 105 Max Williams - 3rd 119 Wade Ball - CHAMP 126 Carter Scott - 2nd 135 Grayson Mangara - CHAMP 155 Bennett Leslie - 3rd 167 Caleb Olano - 3rd 185 Brody White - CHAMP 215 Brody Olano - 4th 275 Colton Mueller - 2nd Alternates: 85 Grant Jones 105 Andrew Ray