Monster Madness Crazy Sock Day was fun for everyone at East Elementary today. Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th is Troll Tuesday Crazy Hair Day. READ MORE >

Grafton fourth graders had a fun afternoon learning all about bones from radiological technician (and class mom), Mary Federle. We saw some real x-rays, learned how to keep our bones healthy, and met a radiologist. It is great that we have the technology to learn from experts. #Jersey100proud READ MORE >

Picture day for East Elementary students that are "in-person" will be on Tuesday, October 20th. Picture day for "remote" learners will be on Tuesday, November 17th. READ MORE >

Students at East Elementary participated in the Great ShakeOut 2020 Earthquake Drill at 10:15 on 10/15.. READ MORE >

On October 8th, students enjoyed apples from Eckerts Orchard at lunch! READ MORE >

Mrs. Brunaugh is new to our district. She is teaching fourth grade at East Elementary. Mrs. Brunaugh came to East Elementary from Carrollton, Illinois where she has taught the last nine years. She and her husband, Ryan, live in Jerseyville with their two children, Kennedy who is four years old, and Dawson who is six months old. She has been a great fit and we... READ MORE >

East Elementary secretary, Lori Tepen comes to us from JCHS, where she worked as a paraprofessional. Lori and her husband Kevin live in Jerseyville and have four adult daughters. They welcomed their first granddaughter in May. " I am very excited to be working with such wonderful students and staff at East, everyone has been very welcoming and helpful, making the... READ MORE >

Ms. Stringer is our new school nurse. Ms. Stringer is from Carrollton, Illinois. She graduated from SIUE with a BSN. Ms. Stringer has previous nursing experience at Gateway Regional Medical Center and we are so fortunate to have her at East Elementary this year. READ MORE >

Shout out to Claire Stephens, East Elementary's first Positive Office Referral for the 20-21 School Year. Claire was referred to the office for her positive character. She called her mother to share the good news and is looking forward to a treat with her mom this evening. She also wants everyone to know... she is smiling under her mask. READ MORE >

Students at East Elementary are enjoying their music class outside with our music teacher, Mrs. Churchman. Being outside, they are able to socially distance themselves from each other, take a break from wearing their mask, and enjoy making music with the bucket drums. READ MORE >

It is an exciting day at East Elementary. Students and their guardians are taking back to school photographs of their students in front of our East Elementary backdrop, visiting different tables to hear about our daily wellness checks, and getting student orientation packets before their individual “Meet The Teacher “ meeting. East orientation meetings are... READ MORE >

The first day of school for students:JCMS -AUGUST 20 - 2pm dismissalJCHS - AUGUST 20 - 12:30pm dismissal (Bus riders will remain at JCHS until 2pm)Elementary- August 24th -2pm dismissalPreK - August 25Reminder: Students will attend in-person learning Monday- Thursday. All students will have remote learning on Fridays.Bus riders please check Family Access for bus... READ MORE >

Please enjoy our VIRTUAL TOUR of Jersey Community Middle School.I know this will not be the same as a traditional tour but we are trying our best to ease anxiety and help our students feel comfortable about returning to JCMS. Please be on the lookout for the upcoming VIRTUAL "Meet the Teachers" links and videos. We will also be sending out additional... READ MORE >

We are EXCITED to share a Virtual Orientation video for new students to Jersey Community Middle School. Please be on the lookout for our Virtual Tour and our "Meet the Teacher" videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS5PgWYCZvY&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >

Face masks can cause communication barriers for individuals with a hearing loss because of reduced visual and auditory input. For younger students, face masks may cause anxiety or uncertainty in the classroom because the masks can prevent facial expressions being seen. Jersey 100 understands the importance of wearing a face mask and for that reason the district... READ MORE >

New Student registration will be held at Grafton Elementary on Tuesday, August 4th from 12-7 pm. Due to mandated capacity restrictions, we ask that only one parent/guardian enter the building if possible. It is not necessary for students to attend registration. If you have already completed online registration for this school year, it is not necessary to attend... READ MORE >

New Student registration will be held at Jersey Community Middle School on Tuesday, August 4th from 12-7 pm. Due to mandated capacity restrictions, we ask that only one parent/guardian enter the building if possible. It is not necessary for students to attend registration. If you have already completed online registration for this school year, it is not... READ MORE >

New Student registration will be held at East Elementary on Tuesday, August 4th from 12-7 pm. Due to mandated capacity restrictions, we ask that only one parent/guardian enter the building if possible. It is not necessary for students to attend registration. If you have already completed online registration for this school year, it is not necessary to attend... READ MORE >

We have several children graduating from the Birth-to-Three Program and transitioning to Prekindergarten. The children graduating from the Birth-to-Three Program received graduation gifts to celebrate their success! This exciting transition leaves several openings for next year! Please call (618)498-5561 ext. 5, if you have children ages 0 to 3 years old or... READ MORE >

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The Birth-To-Three Program is going to be having several openings coming soon! We are looking for families with children ages 0-3 or expecting mothers! This program offers lots of fun activities and groups. FREE books at every visit and lots of other perks! If you are interested call (618)498-5561 ext. 5 READ MORE >

Wednesday, May 27, 2pm - 5pmDue to recent construction at Grafton Elementary, the drop off & pick up line is being moved to the bus line. See map and details below.Stop at the first blue star and give the volunteer your child's grade & full name. (A sign in the passenger side window will help).Proceed to the drop off area (orange triangles) to return completed... READ MORE >

Packet Drop Off & Personal Belonging Pick Up- Tuesday, May 26th Completed packets of student work may be dropped off at East Elementary on Tuesday, May 26th from 9:00 am- 3:00 pm with the grade level specific times below. You will also be able to pick up any personal belongings that were left in the classroom. Please remain in your vehicle. Teachers will be... READ MORE >

Packet Drop Off & Personal Belonging Pick Up Completed packets of student work may be dropped off at Grafton Elementary on Wednesday, May 27th from 2pm- 5pm. You will also be able to pick up any personal belongings that were left in the classroom. Please remain in your vehicle. Volunteers will be available to collect your child’s work and bring the belongings... READ MORE >

PACKET DROP OFF DETAILS:Many students at West had personal belongings left at school and/or ordered school pictures. Your child’s teacher will contact you if they have belongings and/or pictures that need to be picked up. Depending on grade level, remote learning packets may need to be returned. Again, your child’s teacher will notify you regarding what you may... READ MORE >

Jersey Community High School is proud to honor our Class of 2020 Graduates. Please click the link below to view our Virtual Graduation: READ MORE >

The JCHS Staff would like to say a few words to our Class of 2020 Graduates. Please click the link below to view the video: READ MORE >

JCHS is proud to recognize the achievements of our Class of 2020 scholarship and award recipients. Please click the link below to view our Virtual Honors Banquet: https://youtu.be/7lcOekAzilE READ MORE >

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May 13, 2020 Dear JCMS Students and Families, The purpose of this communication is to share as much information about the close of our school year and hopefully answer as many questions as possible that have been brought up by students and families. We have been as proactive as possible to provide the best possible learning experience for students during this... READ MORE >

Exciting news for Jersey School District. Please click on the link below to watch a video that combines friendship and dedication. The video features two of our teachers, Erica Heitzig & Emily DeSherlia.https://youtu.be/9pGC2-t7XRo READ MORE >

The Jersey CUSD No. 100 2020-21 School Calendar is now ready! Please click the link for next year's school dates. Approved 2020-21 School Calendar READ MORE >

Please click the link below to view the video the East Elementary Character Council created for our character words Courage & Perseverance https://youtu.be/QUU21t1V4K0 READ MORE >

Thanks to the parents and guardians who have been amazing “Co-Teachers” during our remote learning time. We appreciate YOU! READ MORE >

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Join us as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week! We love our teachers. I would encourage you to send a special message to your teacher via email, message, or US mail. They are missing you so much. #ThankATeacher Click HERE for a special message from the teachers at Grafton. READ MORE >

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**Update** We think we have the audio fixed. Sorry for the technical difficulties. We are SOOOO proud of the hard work that the Grafton students and families are completing at home. Click HERE to see some familiar faces learning at home. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH! READ MORE >

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Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day to all of the Jersey School District Elementary administrative assistants. We are all so lucky to have such great individuals in our office! Thanks for all you do! READ MORE >

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4th Quarter Grading Guidelines KDG - 4th GradeYou may be wondering how your child will be assessed during this “Remote Learning Period”. Like you, we wonder what the rest of this school year will look like. At this time, we are holding the third quarter report cards until we learn more about the future of this school year. Under no circumstances will your child... READ MORE >

East Elementary Family Reading Night was originally scheduled for this evening. Please enjoy our guest reader, Jersey County's very own Miss Jersey County Fair Queen, Sara Lamer (Mrs. Lamer's niece) read her favorite book "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss."Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss READ MORE >

If your student is not getting a packet digitally one can pick up a paper packet on Friday, April 3rd from 10:00-2:00. Pull up by the office doors at East Elementary & a staff member will come to you to get the student & their teacher’s name. Packets will be delivered to each vehicle, You will not need to get out of your vechicle. READ MORE >

Panther Spirit is our focus next week! We have great activities to show your Panther Pride. You can send pictures or messages to your child's teacher through email or a messaging platform (SeeSaw, Google Classroom, etc). READ MORE >

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East Elementary Be a True Blue Friend VideoPlease click on the link above and enjoy the pictures of our East Family wearing blue and defining a good friend. READ MORE >

Click on the link below to see East Elementary's "You Can Count on Me" pictures from our Friendship Week Spirit Week. https://docs.google.com/presen... READ MORE >

Below is a link to a video that will help you find the Resources Landing Page on our Jersey 100 Web-page. This link has resources for our K- 7th grade students.Jersey 100 Online Resources Landing Page READ MORE >

Join us in celebrating Friendship Week March 23-27. We would love to receive a picture of you! Monday 3/23- YOU CAN COUNT ON MEWear clothing with numbers. Write about what friends to togetherTuesday 3/24- BE A TRUE BLUE FRIENDWear blue from head to toe. Write about what makes a good friendWednesday 3/25- FRIENDSHIP WARMS THE HEARTWear your favorite exercise... READ MORE >

Join us in celebrating Friendship Week March 23 - March 27. We would love to receive a pic of you! Monday - You can count on me!- Wear clothing with numbers.Write about what friends do together. Tuesday - Be a true blue friend!- Wear blue from head to toe.Write about what makes a good friend. Wednesday - Friendship warms the heart!- Wear your favorite... READ MORE >

Students at East Elementary made the best out of their day. Each grade level rotated through different stations. The stations focused on healthy living. The topics covered were ways to stay healthy, social emotional learning techniques, fitness activities & an art station. READ MORE >

Jersey 100 Families: Due to the state mandated school closure, we are planning to offer OPAA Grab 'n Go breakfast and lunch to ALL students in the district. This survey will help us plan for the distribution of the Grab 'n Go meals. Meal prices will be the same that your students are charged for breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria, and meals may be picked up... READ MORE >

We would like to say Thank You to the District 100 Foundation for their continued generosity to our schools, teachers, and students! READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Noble's class read about Wolves in Fact and Fiction and wrote narrative stories based on what they learned. Students then made their stories come to life by making videos with green screen technology. The students not only write their own narrative they also filmed and published their own video. READ MORE >

Every day the 4th graders took turns reading to the 1st graders. READ MORE >

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Fourth grade students at East Elementary participated in the St Louis Symphony Orchestra “Picture The Music” Project. This was a collaborative project involving Art and Music. Student’s artwork was selected from each fourth-grade class and sent to the St. Louis Symphony. Annabelle Kadell’s artwork was selected by the symphony’s panel of judges as a finalist.Her... READ MORE >

Words are not enough to thank everyone from JCMS and JCHS that took part in Saturday’s tournament!! Everyone in attendance agreed that they couldn’t have asked for any better basketball games than what they witnessed! Every game was exciting-the Panthers claimed the silver medal in an exciting game they lost by 1 point! Thanks again to all student and staff... READ MORE >

Students and staff at JCMS and JCHS have truly been unified as they all prepared for tomorrow’s Middle School Unified Basketball Tournament! Classes throughout JCMS have made awesome banners to welcome the other unified teams! JCHS students have made the posters and programs and varsity basketball players will be helping officiate and run score tables! State... READ MORE >

Our character trait for February was Fairness. These children were the recipients of the Fairness Award! READ MORE >

We got a visit from the Science Center today! READ MORE >

Every Grafton first grader scored in Tier 1 in Istaion so we had a sundae party to celebrate! READ MORE >

Sixth grader Cali Breden’s Unified Basketball Tournament design was chosen from almost 200 entries in the poster contest held this week at JCMS. Her winning poster is being used around Jersey 100 to promote the upcoming tournament being held at JCMS this Saturday February 22nd. Unified teams, Special Olympics athletes and their unified partners will be competing... READ MORE >

Grafton Pre-K students had a pizza 🍕 party for Valentines Day! READ MORE >

Please help us at East Elementary! We need more completed parent surveys to reach a minimum of 20% participation. Please consider taking a few minutes to help us gather your input. Go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent to take the survey. Thanks! READ MORE >

Today while the students were away, the faculty and staff of Jersey 100 were busy improving their craft through various professional development opportunities. We are blessed to be led by educators and other professionals in training related to Seizure Smart Laws, Mental Health, Fine Motor Skills, Autism, CPR, CPI, Restraint and Time Out, Digital Citizenship,... READ MORE >

Come out and see our own Mr. Henry play against the Harlem Wizards at JCHS on February 29th! READ MORE >

East students were recognized for showing integrity. Congratulations to these awesome students. We challenge everyone to be honest this month so that we can fill our entry way with hearts recognizing your honesty. READ MORE >

These are the students from Grafton Elementary who were chosen for our January character trait, Citizenship.. READ MORE >

We are 100 days smarter! Kindergarten students at Grafton Elementary worked as a team to count out 100 objects to create their 100 day project. Students also enjoyed a special 100 day snack! READ MORE >

Mrs. Nobleś third grade students invite you to visit their video wax museum. They researched a person they admire in history and then wrote a brief paper explaining why that person is important. READ MORE >

Recently, 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students were announced at JCMS during lunch periods. High Honor Roll students must earn a GPA of 4.75-5.0 and Honor Roll students earn a GPA of 4.5-4.74. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!!The following Students were recognized for their achievement:7th Grade High Honor Roll - Phillip L. Balfour, Jayce C. Baro, Grace N. Bechtold, Bryce... READ MORE >

Jersey CUSD No.100 has entered into a Solar Power Purchase agreement with Clean Energy Design Group (CEDG). CEDG is currently installing solar panels on the roofs at JCHS, JCMS and West Elementary. This Power Purchase Agreement will allow the District to purchase electricity produced by the solar array system at a greatly reduced rate. Estimated energy savings... READ MORE >

Mrs. Emily Fry's students read the book Stone Soup and then created their own Stone Soup. It was a great lesson on working together as a team. READ MORE >

East Elementary recognized students that showed kindness during the month of December today. Congratulations to the Kindness award winners. In January East student will focus on promoting integrity. Thanks to the Character Council for organizing a great assembly and thanks to the video club for creating the videos. READ MORE >

Students at East Elementary collected and donated 2,375 items to the local Salvation Army food pantry. Thanks to everyone that donated and for the Character Council for scheduling the food drive this year. READ MORE >

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Several students from JCMS and East Elementary were able to go Famous Footwear this week to get a new pair of shoes. We would like to thank the charity All God's Children, the volunteers that fitted and shopped with each child and the staff at Famous Footwear for giving our students this opportunity. READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Noble's room read the book: Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade By: Melissa SweetThe students then designed and created their own balloon characters, programmed a robot to carry the balloon and filmed their balloon using a green screen. It was not easy to get the robot to carry the balloon correctly and many... READ MORE >

Students and Staff at East Elementary would like to thank our generous community for always supporting us. We are also very thankful for the monetary donations we have recently received to help pay lunch accounts and supporting our student's needs. A special thank you to Brad Hagen and the Grafton Oyster Bar Staff, First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, Jerseyville... READ MORE >

The video club at JCMS created their first video for December. JCMS is a great place to learn and work! We hope everyone has a great Holiday break. READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Cummings' and Mrs. Isringhausen's AM PreK class celebrated the holidays with a special visitor before their classroom party. Ho! Ho! Ho! READ MORE >

Due to weather, we have been forced to postpone our breakfast for former employees that was scheduled for Tuesday Dec. 17. We will send out new invites for a future date after the New Year. READ MORE >

Due to weather, we will be rescheduling our 5th and 7th grade trips to Edison’s. We will try to schedule them for a date after we return from our holiday break. Thanks. READ MORE >

These are the students at Grafton grades K-4 that received the Trustworthiness Character Award for December. Great job guys! READ MORE >

Under the direction of Mrs. Kim Wackerly, the students at Grafton Elementary presented a holiday music program on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The Kindergarten students sang several songs before the older students performed "How the Penguins Saved Christmas." READ MORE >

JCHS will again run our Winter Semester Final schedule over a four day period beginning Monday, December 16 and continuing through Thursday, December 19. For those students who are absent during one or both of the Final days on Wednesday, December 18 and/or Thursday, December 19, the makeup date will be Friday, December 20. The expanded Final’s schedule allows us... READ MORE >

A look at the three year history and FY21 projection of the Jersey 100 Tax RateTHAT'S RIGHT!! Our tax rate has gone DOWN! See the chart below: FY18FY19FY20ProjectedFY21Tax RATE4.5824.5244.2764.25Inc/Dec0.06343(-0.058)(-0.248)(-0.026)Inc/Dec %1.42%(-1.27%)(-5.48%)(-0.61%) Some key factors: April 2015 - CSFST passed by voters45% of the CSFST funds are... READ MORE >

The Character Council purchased sixty-one pair of pajamas and seventeen blankets to donate to the Hayes family for their “P.J’s From Heaven Charity”. These donations go directly to the hospital for children going through cancer treatment. Mrs. Goetten and Mrs. Isakson sponsor the Character Council. READ MORE >

These are photographs of the a few members of the East Elementary Tech Club during our monthly Character Award Assembly. This club is facilitated by Ms. Fessler. Please make sure you check out the video of the assembly. READ MORE >

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Seventh grade JCMS students from Band and Chorus classes recently put their talents on display at our annual Holiday concert. Led by Mr. Waylon Schroeder, students did a wonderful job and made us very proud. READ MORE >

The S.T.A.R (Sit Together and Read) Program at East Elementary is a hit with our second grade students. Students look forward to reading with volunteers before school. The program is every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:45-8:15. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact Kim Anderson at kim.anderson@jersey100.org or 618-498-3814. READ MORE >

Young Native Americans Squanto (Quincy DeSherlia) and Samoset (Mason Green) visited the 2nd graders to talk about life in the 1620s. They answered questions and brought several artifacts like animal pelts, Chief Massasoit’s headdress, and real arrowheads. Second grade students have learned so much about the lives of Native Americans and Pilgrims over the past two... READ MORE >

Third grade students in Mrs. E. Fry and Mrs. Jacobs' class had fun learning about Thanksgiving by making Thanksgiving Bracelets, Homemade Butter, Pumpkin Pie in a Bag, and Thankful Turkeys! READ MORE >

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We are so proud of these students!! This is not an easy feat. Great job first graders!! READ MORE >

Fourth Grade students at East Elementary got to tour Busch Stadium. The students spent the day learning about the history of baseball, how to create a logo, and how statistics are used in baseball. The best part of the trip was that they got to visit parts of the stadium many have never seen. The students were in the dugout and the broadcast booth. They also... READ MORE >

Mrs. Crone’s class learned all about domestic and wild turkeys and their differences. They then made a lap book to take home and share with their families. READ MORE >

East Elementary will be starting our S.T.A.R (Sit Together and Read) Program for students in 2nd grade on December 3rd. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link below to get more information.East Elementary S.T.A.R. Program Volunteer Information READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Noble’s class worked on an engineering STEM challenge in which they needed to design a tower to withstand the strong winds of a hurricane simulated by a hairdryer. READ MORE >

Members of the QEM volunteer fire department came and gave the students of Grafton Elementary an assembly this morning. They talked about the importance of making an escape plan in case of a fire at home. Make sure you have working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors! READ MORE >

Mrs. Medford’s third grade class sent letters to their military pen pals. Students and Staff at East Elementary are thankful for our Veterans & individuals in the military. READ MORE >

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Mrs. Heitzig’s design class made these monsters for the second grade class. The students in Mrs. Crone’s class designed their monsters after reading the book, I Need My Monster. They sent the directions and picture to Mrs. Heitzig’s class and her students sewed them. READ MORE >

We will be hosting a Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences. READ MORE >

The Illinois State Board of Education Report Card Designates Jersey CUSD No. 100 Schools As Commendable FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (11-06-19)Brad Tuttle, Superintendent READ MORE >

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Bus 41 is running at least 15-20 minutes late Thursday, Oct. 31 during the AM. READ MORE >

These ladies truly deserve to be called superheroes! If you think Pre-K isn’t the hardest job in the district try getting 20 3 and 4 year olds dressed in costumes, then parade them around a school full of people where they look half scared to death without a meltdown! Then sugar them up, change them back into clothes, send them home, and turn around and do it again! READ MORE >

October Character Trait was Responsibility. These 5 students showed just what it means to be responsible. Good job kids! READ MORE >

The students in Mrs. Desherlia's class coded Sphero robots to complete a maze challenge. The students had to determine the speed, angle and time of each move the robot made. Completing the challenge took a lot of perseverance. The students never gave up even when they were frustrated. They changed one variable at a time until the robot followed the correct... READ MORE >

Students & Staff at East Elementary enjoyed their visit from the Jersey High School Football Team and Cheerleaders. Good Luck Tonight! READ MORE >

The fourth grade tech club at East Elementary interviewed Ms. Munie the new art teacher. The students worked independently to write the interview questions, video tape the interview, create the graphics, and produce the video. Everyone at East Elementary loves having art class! Thanks Ms. Munie READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Lamer, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Margherio's classes put their knowledge of coding and geography to good use. The students placed the continents on a map and then programmed Ozobots to follow Ferdinand Magellan's trip around the world. This was not an easy task and coding the robot can be frustrating, but the students persevered. and did a great... READ MORE >

Thank you to everyone that submitted videos/pictures and thanks Miss Kolkmeyer for making the video! #PantherProud READ MORE >

Grafton PTO will host its third annual trivia night on March 14, 2020. Tables will fill up fast. Contact Nikki Mooney for details (mooneynichole@gmail.com). READ MORE >

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Grafton Elementary students celebrated great attendance during Spirit Week. We were happy to have EVERY student in attendance today!! READ MORE >

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Thanks to Mrs. Jones and her students for helping us all learn what it means to be a panther. Thanks to Jack Dohrn and Bernie Dohrn for your expert video editing skills. We are all proud panthers! #ProudPanthers READ MORE >

A message from our partners at PlayOn! Sport and the NFHSnetwork.com...Hey everyone, This is a reminder that the cost of our Monthly subscription pass will go up from $9.99 to $10.99 as of October 22, 2019.* There will be no changes to the cost of an Annual Pass. This is the only price increase in the 7-year history of the NFHS Network, and it will allow us to... READ MORE >

Ms. Laura and Mr. Henry participated in Spirit Week. Today was hats off to good attendance! READ MORE >

These are the Character trait Respect winners!When asked what Respect meant to her our Kindergarten winner, Evie said, “Obeying my teacher!” Good job and Congrats to our winners! READ MORE >

This 4th grade student made her crazy socks for today! Great way to show school spirit! READ MORE >

Students at Grafton Elementary kicked off Spirit Week with Pajama Day. The focus of Spirit Week, which coincides with JCHS Homecoming Week, is promoting student attendance. Today's theme was "Get Out of Bed and Get to School." READ MORE >

This is what $250.00 worth of adventures, learning, discussions, and vocabulary looks like! We are beyond excited to dive into these stories. This class is doing an amazing job of making connections, asking questions, and making predictions while reading...all of the things good readers do. The excitement could not be contained when the kids saw all of these new... READ MORE >

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Watch out... the East Elementary Technology Club is out with the new Padcaster interviewing individuals. This group will meet with Mrs. Fessler throughout the year. Through technology, they will be "telling our story" at East Elementary School. Stay tuned... READ MORE >

Third grade classes at East Elementary made different apple treats after studying apples this week. They learned how different varieties of apples came to be through the process of selection and tasted different varieties in a taste test. READ MORE >

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The following students auditioned and were selected for Alton Youth Symphony. They participated in extra practices before and after school and also practiced many hours on their own. We are SO proud of you!!!!JCMSJacob BelletKatreona BenedictLogan FieldsBenjamin JamisonSarah RoblesSt. FrancisCorah DerrickMeredith DoughertyJovee HilemanReese LortonKennedy... READ MORE >

Students and Staff at East Elementary pay tribute to our neighbor Mr. Coleman. We will miss him. READ MORE >

Students and Staff at East Elementary pay tribute to our neighbor Mr. Coleman. We will miss him. READ MORE >

Please Watch the Video of Grandparents Day created by Marley Cazier and Makenna Brunaugh. https://spark.adobe.com/video/... READ MORE >

International Dot Day is a day to celebrate being brave enough to “make our mark” and making every day a day to make someone smile! Whether that is saying something kind or showing a random act of kindness at school, home or in the community. The students in Mrs., Campbell’s class created a Dot Day class book and used Quiver to bring their dots to life. The... READ MORE >

The students of Mrs. Snyders and Mrs. Medford got a special visit from PFC Landon Crawford today while he is home on leave from his deployment to Kuwait. He is the nephew of Mrs. Snyders and the next door neighbor of Mrs. Medford. Thank you for your service, PFC Crawford. READ MORE >

JCUSD #100 Birth to Three celebrated the beginning of the school year with some play time at Lions Club Park and ice cream donated by the Jerseyville Dairy Queen! READ MORE >

Fourth grade student, Olivia Behl, and Mrs. Anderson delivered a thank you note and some cookies you our wonderful neighbor. He is always looking out for the students and staff at East Elementary. READ MORE >

The students in the picture are our Character Award winners for Responsibility at East Elementary. The character word for September is RESPECT. READ MORE >

Mrs. DeSherlia was the recipient of the Scholastic Book Club Award. She was chosen from 124,177 other applications. She will receive $250.00 and 250 bonus points for her classroom library. Congratulations Mrs. DeSherlia and thank you for all you do at East Elementary! READ MORE >

In collaboration with the City of Grafton's Art in the Park, Grafton Elementary student artists created their own piece of art based on the theme "Grafton Strong." One selection from each grade will be on display at this weekend's Art in the Park event at Grove Memorial Park in Grafton. The event takes place Sat, Sept 7th from 10a-6p and on Sun, Sept 8 from... READ MORE >

Our 4th graders had a wonderful time tie dyeing shirts on Friday. They’ve been reading the novel, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. We wanted to incorporate the setting of the story, which took place during the 1970’s. What better way to do that than to make tie dyed shirts. As you can tell from the pictures, the students and teachers loved this activity! READ MORE >

Friday was “Drill Day” at East Elementary. Students and staff participated in multiple drills throughout the day. Safety is a top priority at all of the schools in the Jersey School District. READ MORE >

Fourth Grade Uriah RobinsonThird Grade Jena PegramSecond Grade Davis FrostFirst Grade Rayanna MyersKindergarten Koltyn Smith READ MORE >

All elementary students are enjoying the new art program in our district. Today at East Elementary, Ms. Munie taught students about abstract lines. READ MORE >

The JCMS Cross Country team had a strong showing at their home opener on Thursday August 29th against Trimpe Middle School. Abby Fraley finished first for the JCMS girls and Jaxon Brunaugh finished first for the JCMS boys. READ MORE >

JCUSD #100 Birth-to-Three Program received a donation of diapers from the First Presbyterian Church of Jerseyville. Dave and Susie Evans delivered the diapers to the Birth-to-Three Staff. This donation goes to the families involved in the program. READ MORE >

Today Mrs. Noble’s class read the book Rosie Revere, Engineer about pursuing one’s passion with persistence and not giving up on creative ideas. Students were then given the STEM challenge to design and build a house out of a choice of materials from our maker space collection. READ MORE >

The JCHS volleyball team hosted a “Canned Food Drive” Scrimmage tonight. The girls will donate the food to the local Salvation Army. The players and coaches want to thank all that came out to support them and the Salvation Army. READ MORE >

Third grade students in Mrs. S, Fry’s class added icing to cupcakes and sprinkled kindness. They also wrote a paragraph about how they can sprinkle kindness to others. READ MORE >

Debbie Batton and Lindsey Becker are the two smiling faces that greet the students in the office at Jerseyville West Elementary. These two both go above and beyond to help the students and make sure they feel comfortable at school. They are both multitasking all day long, yet they are always seem calm and collected. If anyone student or staff is having a... READ MORE >

The staff at JCMS goes above and beyond to work together to help all their students. At JCMS every person on the staff steps up and helps each other and the students daily. It is a very positive place to work and the students are the lucky recipients of this great effort. This board was just created to recognize all the amazing things the staff does. It... READ MORE >

Miss Jersey County, Sara Lamer, visited Mrs. Lamer’s class at East Elementary. She talked about growing up in El Salvador and how proud she was to represent Jersey County as she travels off to college at the U of I. She even let us use bobby pins from her crown box for our Mystery Science experiment. READ MORE >

Watch our video. It was a great start to a great year. READ MORE >

We started off our year with a get to know our staff this morning at Grafton! It is so good to be back! READ MORE >

It was a great day to be a 5th grader at JCMS today. READ MORE >

The first day of Kindergarten can be a little scary, but Mrs. Siemer is striving to make the first day a great experience. She made a video of herself reading her future students a story and sent it a link to her students with a QR code. Welcome to all the 2019/2020 students. We hope you have a great year! #Jersey100Proud READ MORE >

As a student, I always looked forward to going back to school to learn and reconnect with my classmates. This year will be my twenty-fifth year to go back to school as an educator and I am so excited for the students at East Elementary to come back to school. Everyone at East Elementary has been working hard and preparing for another GREAT School Year! I cannot... READ MORE >

Today’s Back to School Countdown features a 3rd grade teacher...”Growing up way out in the country, back-to-school meant seeing my friends every day. Now as a teacher, I can't wait to get back to school and see my teacher friends every day, and make friends with the kiddos, too. “- Melissa Medford, 3rd Grade Teacher READ MORE >

Good Evening! We are pumped and excited at JCMS to welcome our students for a fantastic school year. Our first day of student attendance is Thursday, August 15. We will be hosting a Meet the Teacher Night on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:30-7:30. This open house format gives you some time to tour the building and meet teachers. Fifth-grade students can even drop... READ MORE >

The West Elementary Back to School continues!!!! Mrs. Becca Leslie, first grade educator at West Elementary, shares some thoughts on going back to school. “I have always loved the beginning of the school year! Students are bright-eyed and ready to learn. Teachers are rested and excited to meet their classes. Kids can’t wait to use their new school supplies and... READ MORE >

Today’s Back to School Countdown features a 2nd Grade East Elementary Educator...”I am beyond excited to start the upcoming school year at East Elementary and in 2nd grade! I cannot wait to share smiles, stories and so much more on our classroom couch! Each week we will honor a student to share all about him/herself. The bulletin board is for that student’s art,... READ MORE >

This back to school countdown features our school nurse and school secretary...”We are both excited for our first “first” day at East Elementary!”- Nurse Katie Vanausdoll & secretary Heather Challans READ MORE >

Today’s Back to school countdown features an East Elementary paraprofessional...”I have so many first day of school memories I thought I would begin with my first day of kindergarten. I went to Godfrey School, which back then was a K-6 elementary building. I had been there once for registration and that was it. On my first day my mom was going to park and walk me... READ MORE >

Today’s back to school countdown features a 3rd grade teacher at East Elementary...”This picture is of me in 3rd grade. I always loved school and was excited for the first day. As a teacher, I love going in and getting my classroom ready and planning new activities for my students in the upcoming year. I love the excitement of the first day and meeting the new... READ MORE >

Christine Herkert, 5th Grade Teacher at JCMS shares her thoughts about the start of the new year . . . "Each year before school starts, I will go back through my notes, cards, pictures, etc. that students and parents have given me throughout the years. I cherish these acts of kindness and love. It brings a smile to my face and a warmth in my heart of all the great... READ MORE >

Today’s back to school countdown features a fourth grade teacher...“My favorite thing about the start of a new school year is the smell of new crayons.”- Misty Isakson, 4th grade READ MORE >

"I only attended Illini Jr High School (what it was called back in the late 70's) my 9th grade year. Coming from St. Francis it was a big change for me, getting to move classrooms, having a different teacher for each subject and meeting all kinds of new friends. My favorite memory was during basketball season. The 9th grade team was separate from the high school... READ MORE >

Today's Back to School Countdown Features a 4th Grade Teacher... "As a kid, back to school time held so many feelings - excitement of a new year with a new teacher, anticipation of reuniting with old friends, and nervousness about making new friends. I always loved the annual shopping trip with my mom and sister to fill our supply lists, buy our new school shoes,... READ MORE >

Today's Back to School Countdown Features a 4th Grade Teacher... "Summer is such a special time for teachers. We get to spend more time with our biological kids, take classes and other professional development as students, and plan and prep for a whole new classroom full of creative young minds. Nothing says back to school better than the smell of brand new... READ MORE >

West Elementary Pre-K teacher, Mrs. Jamie Anderson, shares some thoughts on her love of Pre-K! "I love being able to teach in the same building I went to grade school in. As a Pre-K teacher, I take great pride in helping my students fall in love with school. For most, it is often their first experience with school and starting it off right is important for not... READ MORE >

"The beginning of the school year gives us new, exciting adventures. Every school year is different, and that is what still makes it fun after twelve years of teaching. I can't wait for the 2019-2020 year to begin!" - Mrs. Toni Goetten - JCMS 7th Grade ELA Teacher READ MORE >

Today we hear from Mrs. Heineman - Life Basics Educator at JCMS (Pictured above in 7th grade)"From the time I entered school in kindergarten, I always wanted to be a teacher. I love school, and of course I loved when summer came, but when the school supplies started coming back in the stores, I was super excited and ready to get back to school. I couldn’t wait to... READ MORE >

The West Elementary Back to School continues!!!! Mrs. Becca Leslie, first grade educator at West Elementary, shares some thoughts on going back to school. “I have always loved the beginning of the school year! Students are bright-eyed and ready to learn. Teachers are rested and excited to meet their classes. Kids can’t wait to use their new school supplies and... READ MORE >

Today we read from the words of Rita Robertson as we countdown the start of the year. Only 9 more school days remain. . ."As we approach the beginning of a new school year, I am always amazed at how much the students have grown over the summer. I look forward to seeing the excitement in the students eyes as they return to school, so full of life and happy to see... READ MORE >

Today's Back to School Countdown Features 4th Grade Teacher Carrie Margherio..." What I love most about back to school time is decorating my classroom. I try really hard to make my classroom inviting for everyone that enters. I love seeing the reactions of my the students when they first enter the classroom." - Carrie Margherio, 4th Grade Teacher at East Elementary READ MORE >

The West Back to School Countdown continues!!! Mrs. Lynn Goetten, kindergarten educator at West, recounts her first days as a teacher. "My first experience with 5 year old students was during my student teaching in Jacksonville. I had a cooperating teacher that taught me that kids learn best through hands on experience. The feeling of capturing these kiddos... READ MORE >

Today's Back to School Countdown Features a 3rd Grade Teacher... "When I was in grade school, my favorite part about going back to school was meeting my new teacher and seeing friends I hadn't seen in a while. Leading up to the first day of school I loved going shopping for new school supplies and as soon as I brought them home I would organize and label all of my... READ MORE >

Ms. Stacy Beauchamp, West Elementary first grade educator shares her excitement about the first day of school."I LOVE back to school time! I always have. When I was a kid I couldn’t wait for registration day to find out my teacher and peek in my new classroom. I begged my mom to go get my school supplies. Oh, the Laura Frank notebooks and folders! I spent seven... READ MORE >

The JCHS volleyball team (represented by Head Coach Toni Goetten & Assistant coach Sue Long) donated breakfast sandwiches to the Jersey County Police Dept, Jerseyville Police Dept, and Jerseyville Hospital. READ MORE >

My first school picture (1988 Kindergarten West Elementary) and my yearbook photo (2019 at JCMS) "What I LOVE about school starting is that it is a new beginning! It’s a clean slate to set new goals, meet new people and to make improvements! ️ My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the growth in students throughout the schoolyear. Being able to witness... READ MORE >

Mrs. Lisa Beuttel, first grade educator at West Elementary, shared a fun back to school fact!"I love that my daughter, Natalie (Mrs. Zedolek), shares my love of teaching and is also a teacher in the district. I think we might be the only mother/daughter pair of teachers in JCUSD 100!" READ MORE >

My name is Ashley Hermens and I am the Kindergarten teacher at Grafton Elementary. Looking back, some of my fondest school memories are from Mrs. Heitzig’s Kindergarten class. She made learning fun and exciting. I couldn’t wait to go back to school each day. I am looking forward to sharing that excitement with my Kindergarten students this year. READ MORE >

Today we feature Mrs. Freeman as she reflects about her first day at Illini Middle School (Now JCMS) . . ."My most vivid memory was when I stepped foot into my classroom for the first time after being hired by Jack Holmes to teach seventh grade science. I sat on a stool in front of the classroom before students had arrived. It was the best feeling ever! I... READ MORE >

Today's Back to School Countdown Features a 2nd Grade East Elementary Educator... "Before the school year begins, I have so much fun setting my classroom up for my students. I get excited thinking about all of the memories we will make throughout the year. I had so many wonderful teachers in our district when I was young, and I’m happy to be following in their... READ MORE >

Today's Back to school countdown features a 5th grade JCMS educator..."My favorite thing about back to school time is the excitement and anticipation. I can’t wait to meet my new students. When they walk in on the first day, the energy is always so fun and positive with a hint of nerves. I aim to make the first day, and the days that follow, unexpected, fun, and... READ MORE >

The Back to School Countdown continues! Mrs. Stacey Kuebrich, West Elementary Early Childhood Special Education teacher, shares her story. "I am always excited for the first day of school! When I was getting ready to enter kindergarten, I was so excited about getting to go to school that my Mom made me a cake for my birthday (which is at the end of July) with "my... READ MORE >

Our back to school countdown continues with some memories from one of our many valuable paraprofessionals!"My name is Beth Smilack. I am a paraprofessional at JCMS working in Mrs. Heineman’s Life Basics classroom - home of some of the coolest kiddos in the school!My fondest memories of middle school are also my favorite school memories of all because that was when... READ MORE >

West Elementary is joining the back to school countdown fun! Stay tuned throughout the next two weeks as we share fun pictures and stories from our staff as they share their excitement about going back to school!West Elementary kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Julia Davis, is the first to share her back to school memories. She says, "I was excited for my first day of... READ MORE >

East Elementary Principal, Mrs. Anderson, had a great idea about highlighting our district teachers as we countdown the start of our school year. Please be on the lookout for numerous posts highlighting our teachers favorite things about back to school time, their favorite middle school memories, or what they are excited about for this school year. Jersey... READ MORE >

Teachers and staff spend countless hours learning and researching in the summer to prepare for the next school year. This summer teachers had the opportunity to personalize their learning and earn Learner Badges. The focus of the professional development was to research best practices for the classroom and discover how technology can enhance learning. ... READ MORE >

The Jersey Panthers had a successful 2019 summer volleyball camp this week. They had 2 sessions each day (3rd-7th grades) & (8th - 12th grades). All campers worked hard to improve their skills! The following athletes earned camper of the week awards: Kinley White-4th grade, Islee Hileman-5th grade, Ava Burney-7th grade, and Taylor Wilkenson-8th grade. I READ MORE >

During the 2018 and 2019 school year, the West Elementary and Grafton Elementary Preschool for All programs were required to complete monitoring visits conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education. During the monitoring visits, assessors collected evidence using the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-Third Edition (ECERS-3) and the ISBE Compliance... READ MORE >

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Youth Summer Camps are well underway at JCHS! Camp forms can be found on the Jersey 100 website. To navigate to the forms you may follow the instructions below or use the link. Go to jersey100.org then to: Menu/Documents/For Parents/General Forms & Information/Summer Camps OR Use this link to go directly to the folder. Summer Camps Folder READ MORE >

Jersey athletes helped Claude & Bill Collins load up donations made by our community to take back to all of those affected by the flood in Calhoun County. Thank you to all who donated! READ MORE >

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Second and third grade students lined the halls while our 4th grade students walked them one last time. After walking the halls, they enjoyed an ice cream sundae bar on the playground. A shoutout to Jerseyville McDonalds for donating ice cream cups for all of our 4th grade students. #GoJerseyPanthers #Jersey100Proud READ MORE >

Jersey High School football team came to East Elementary to help the Red Cross and staff set the school up as a shelter. #GoJerseyPanthers #Jersey100Proud READ MORE >

The libraries at West and Grafton Elementary Schools will be open June 17th - July 25th! West Elementary - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m)Grafton Elementary - Thursday (12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) Note: Closed July 4th READ MORE >

Illinois State High School Clay Target League State Tournament 2019Jersey Panthers Shooting TeamCongratulations to Ben Simpson - 1st in High Gun Junior Varsity READ MORE >

East Elementary 3rd Grade Spelling Bee Winners (from left to right)Atticus Marshall 1st place Makenna Brunaugh 2nd placeWillow Scott 3rd place READ MORE >

Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 will be administering speech, vision, hearing, and developmental screenings during the month of June for prekindergarten age children. If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2019 that you would like screened for prekindergarten or early childhood placement for the fall of 2019, please call... READ MORE >

The first grade students go to see a opossum, a red tail hawk, and a screech owl. Thanks to the Treehouse Wildlife center for the visit. READ MORE >

The second grade students in Mrs. Desherlia's classroom selected one place in the world they would love to visit. The students then made a slide show about their selected destination. Make sure you check out their impressive green screen title pages below. The students got to explore places all over the world using 360 degree views from Google Map Treks on... READ MORE >

Third Grade students created devices to save an egg from a two story drop. Many of the eggs survived. The devices were very creative and protective. READ MORE >

Character winners for the month of May! READ MORE >

This year several students were sent to the office for Positive Office Referrals. Click on the link below to see the students at East Elementary that were sent to the office for a Positive Office Referral. East Elementary 2018-2019 Positive Office Referrals READ MORE >

Important dates for the upcoming 2019-20 school year(updated 5/24/2019) Friday, June 7th – Online Registration Closes Tuesday, July 16th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – School and Sports Physicals, Immunization Clinic, JCHS Thursday, August 1st, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm – New Student Registration, All School Buildings Wednesday, August 14th – District Institute Thursday,... READ MORE >

The Summer Send Off event scheduled for Thursday May 23rd has been moved to Friday May 24th due to weather conditions. To all parents that have volunteered to help - if you can still help tomorrow, we would greatly appreciate it. If any other parents are available to help at stations on Friday, please email brenda.mccreary@jersey100.org. Thank you for your... READ MORE >

Important dates for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. Friday, June 7th – Online Registration Closes Tuesday, July 16th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – School and Sports Physicals, Immunization Clinic, JCHS Thursday, August 8th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm – New Student Registration, All School Buildings Wednesday, August 14th – District Institute Thursday, August 15th –... READ MORE >

Grafton PE teacher, Justin Wilhite set up our bowling trip this year. Mrs. Miller, along with the rest of the teachers and parents helped the students learn how to bowl. Thanks Mr. Wilhite! We will miss you Mrs. Miller. Congrats on your retirement. READ MORE >

Workers from Monsanto who are a part off the Bayer Crop Science Group came to Grafton and showed each class what happens when you use dry ice or liquid nitrogen! It was so cool, well actually it was freeezing cold!! 😂 READ MORE >

Students in Ms. Herkert's room Ms. Herkert's 5th grade students designed and created their own digital breakout game. They are basing their game around a chosen subject (Math, ELA, Science, or SS) and a topic within that subject. They have created their own stories, clues, and images to help others “breakout” of their game. Students designed their images/clues in... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2019 IESA State Track and Field Qualifiers: Bria Tuttle - Long Jump and Lexi Trexler - High Jump. Bria Tuttle placed 1st in the 8th Grade Girls long jump with a distance of 14' 11" (10" father than second place). Lexi Trexler placed 2nd in the 7th Grade High jump with a height of 4'7". We want to wish you all the best of luck at the... READ MORE >

May 1st was the first JCHS College Signing Day. The Seniors in this photo participated and represent future attendance at over 30 different colleges and universities. Good luck to the Class of 2019! READ MORE >

June 6, 201910:30 am - 2 pmJerseyville West Elementary1000 W. Carpenter St.Early Childhood Screenings for Families with Children 0-3 Years OldExpectant Mothers Encourage to ApplyFederal Poverty Guidelines Apply for EligibilityChildren will be screened for cognitive, fine/gross motor, social & emotional developmentCall 618-498-4322 Ext. 4Appointments Preferred -... READ MORE >

Let the adventure begin! The Staff at JCHS is offering a variety of summer camps for all interests. We provide a fun, safe experience for students to learn new skills, build self-confidence, and make lasting friendships. 2019 Summer Camp Cover Sheet With Dates Camp Forms BaseballIncoming 2nd-8th graders BowlingIncoming 5th-12th gradersBoys Basketball... READ MORE >

Frosh baseball is cancelled today at Granite City READ MORE >

Boys tennis has to finish MVC tournament today. They will be heading to Triad for 1 pm start. They will NOT be going to Jacksonville. READ MORE >

Mrs. Strong's 8th grade students designed and created their own invention for the Stem Showcase. Ashton Tepen used a Raspberry Pi to create a NASA themed arcade machine. . Materials: I used a computer monitor, plywood, raspberry Pi, Arcade joystick and buttons, and speaker speaker to make the arcade machine. READ MORE >

8th Grade students participated in a Stem Expo the week of April 29th. Many of the students had projects that were absolutely amazing! The projects will be featured on the JCHS site the next few Sundays. JCHS is very proud of the creativity and hard work that went into these designs. Devon Rust, Isaac Loges, and Ayden Kanallakan created a wooden computer... READ MORE >

8th Grade students participated in a Stem Expo the week of April 29th. Many of the students had projects that were absolutely amazing! The projects will be featured on the JCHS site the next few Sundays. JCHS is very proud of the creativity and hard work that went into these designs. Calyton Warren, Joey Meador, and Ethan Klumk created a Catapult.... READ MORE >

We are becoming frog experts in class by reading the life cycle of a frog as well as watching live frogspawn hatch! Students love the frog centers! Along with our frog study, the Go Go Goetten’s are exercising team work as well as individual work through our annual Panther Games! Panther Games are designed to show off what they have learned throughout a year in... READ MORE >

Jersey 100 Foundation Grant, purchased a piece of pottery for each child K-4. The students loved getting to create their own masterpiece! Thank you to the Foundation for the generous gift. READ MORE >

Mrs. Miller’s Graton Kindergarten class went to the Two Rivers Natural Wildlife Institute on Wednesday May 8. The students took a hike and learned about nature in Illinois. Despite the forecast it turned out to be a great day! READ MORE >

Jersey CUSD 100 was very well represented at the Illinois State Capitol today. Four teams of students and teachers showcased the technology they are using in their classrooms. Mrs. Heitzig (JCHS) and Mrs. Desherlia (Jerseyville East Elementary) and their students showcased their monster project using Green screen and app smashing. Mrs. Campbell's students... READ MORE >

These students were awarded the Responsibility Character Trait Award for the month of April! Congrats guys! READ MORE >

8th Grade students participated in a Stem Expo the week of April 29th. Many of the students had projects that were absolutely amazing! The projects will be featured on the JCHS site the next few Sundays. JCHS is very proud of the creativity and hard work that went into these designs. Thanks Mrs. Strong for helping them produce such awesome products.... READ MORE >

8th Grade students participated in a Stem Expo the week of April 29th. Many of the students had projects that were absolutely amazing! The projects will be featured on the JCHS site the next few Sundays. JCHS is very proud of the creativity and hard work that went into these designs. Bria Tuttle, Kari Krueger and Cate Breden created a candy machine.Their... READ MORE >

8th Grade students participated in a Stem Expo the week of April 29th. Many of the students had projects that were absolutely amazing! The projects will be featured on the JCHS site the next few Sundays. JCHS is very proud of the creativity and hard work that went into these designs. Thanks to Mrs. Strong for helping the students produce such awesome... READ MORE >

East Elementary would like to thank all of the S.T.A.R. (Sit Together and Read) volunteers for the time they have spent in the morning reading to our 2nd grade students this year. We are already looking forward to having you back next year. READ MORE >

Just a friendly reminder that we are preparing for the 2019-20 school year and Digital Re-registration is now open for current Jersey 100 students via Skyward Family Access. If your student is an incoming Freshman from SFHG, you SHOULD complete the Digital Re-Registration from your Family Access account to confirm the information was entered correctly and... READ MORE >

At a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2019, students and staff at Grafton Elementary School dedicated the new pavilion in memory of former PreK teacher, Rachel Gettings. On hand to cut the ribbon were her husband, Roy, and her children, Max and Emma. The pavilion was provided to the school through the generosity of the Grafton PTO. Labor for the... READ MORE >

The students in Mrs. Burney's class are learning to code as they write their own original stories. The students get to select their own characters and then they code the dialogue, costumes, moves and background to create a one of a kind story. Their work will be displayed at the Tech Showcase in Springfield on May 7th. #GoJerseyPanthers READ MORE >

Scott Isringhausen from Illinois Fishing, Game, and Wildlife came to East Elementary to speak to all of the 3rd grade students. The students loved the animals he brought with him. READ MORE >

Starting with the 2019-20 school year, students in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 who need the required physical and immunizations must submit them before the first day of school. Students who have not met the mandated requirements will not be allowed to attend school until the records are turned in. In order to assist parents in preparation for the... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. DeSherlia's 2nd grade class are authors and illustrators of a published book titled ABC's of Summer! They were so excited to receive their copies today! READ MORE >

Second grade students at East Elementary created nest for their Peeps to sit in. Students created a nest out of several different materials in this fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity. #GoJerseyPanthers READ MORE >

Family Reading Night at East Elementary was a success. A great big thanks to the PTO volunteers who ran the book fair, the faculty & staff that facilitated activities, and all of the families that participated. READ MORE >

Dr. Brunaugh visited East fourth graders today to introduce himself and JCMS. Now students are not quite as nervous about their transition and are getting even more excited about visiting their new school and fifth grade pen pals in a few weeks. #GoJerseyPanthers READ MORE >

The Birth-to-Three Program went on a "Bear Hunt" with Speech Therapist, Amanda Brodbeck. Amanda read "Going on a Bear Hunt" to the families and discussed ways to encourage language development in the early years. READ MORE >

Marley Cazier, Makenna Brunaugh, Quincy Desherlia, and Mason Green were given the Red Ball Challenge on Monday morning. Mrs. Fessler asked them to complete the challenge using only Google Slides by Friday. These four students not only accepted the challenge, but completed it by Monday afternoon. Thanks to Mrs. Noble for allowing these students the time to... READ MORE >

NATIONAL MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOL MONTHS Students in kindergarten through fourth grade at East and West Elementary celebrated National Music In Our Schools Month March 25th thru 29th with Music Genre Dress Up Days. Students and faculty were invited to dress accordingly with the following music genre days: Dress like a “Rock Star DayWear all blue for Blues Music... READ MORE >

In preparation for the 2019-20 school year, Digital Re-registration is now open for current Jersey 100 students via Skyward Family Access. If your student is an incoming Freshman from SFHG, you SHOULD complete the Digital Re-Registration from your Family Access account to confirm the information was entered correctly and complete the other required forms. The... READ MORE >

These fine Grafton students were awarded the character award for Respect for March. READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Noble’s 3rd grade class Skyped with two meteorologists from the National Weather Service out of El Paso, TX and Kansas City, MO. The students enjoyed learning about and discussing the different aspects of weather. #GoJerseyPanthers READ MORE >

World Down Syndrome Day(WDSD) is on March 21. On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.What an incredible day! How... READ MORE >

Mrs. Nairn & Mrs. Jacob’s third grade class learned about healthy living from Lewis & Clark Community College Nursing students. READ MORE >

Dear West Elementary/East Elementary Musicians and Families, Did you know that March is the month to celebrate having Music in our school? What is Music In Our Schools Month? (MIOSM) For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month, the time of year when... READ MORE >

The Birth-to-Three Program recently received diaper donations from New Life Free Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church, both of Jerseyville. The diapers will go to our Birth-to-Three families in the JCUSD #100 School District. READ MORE >

On March 9th JCMS hosted the Middle School Unified Basketball Tournament for Southern/Central Illinois. This event is part of Special Olympic's Unified Champion School program. Unified Sports is an inclusive sports program that unites Special Olympics athletes with their Unified Partners, known as Panther Pal Champions at JCMS, as teammates for training and... READ MORE >

Airman Paul Nelson, (JCHS graduate) stopped by East Elementary while home on leave to visit his pals in Mrs. Medford's 3rd grade class. Thank you for your service, Airman Nelson! #EverythingJerseyCUSD100 READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Jersey CommunityUnit School District #100’s new app! It’s everything JerseyCUSD 100, in your pocket. Download the app today.Android: http://bit.ly/2SweWJoiPhone: https://apple.co/2St3eiW READ MORE >

Park Ranger Bob Dietrich from Tow Rivers Wildlife Refuge visited the Fourth grade classroom at Grafton Elementary. He talked about the refuge and the different kinds of ducks we have in our area. He brought in some of them to show the class and explained to them the different habits that they have. The class will be taking a field trip in April to visit the... READ MORE >

These students, in Mrs. Miller's Grafton Kindergarten class, had a great time making these with their parents. That tricky Leprechaun will not get away from us this time! Wyatt's Leprechaun trap Kynleigh's Leprechaun trap READ MORE >

Mrs. Millers class at Grafton Elementary had fun reading, cooking, and doing Math the Dr. way! Who knew learning could be this much fun! READ MORE >

The Jersey track team hosted a 25 team boy/girl indoor track and field meet held at Principia College on Saturday. There were over 900 athletes at the track meet. This meet would not have been possible without the help of coaches and especially volunteer parent help. Thanks to all the workers for a very well run meet! READ MORE >

Grafton teachers have chosen! Character trait for the Month of February was Alley, Bailey, Aiden, Bailey, and Braden. READ MORE >

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Each month at JCMS a Unified activity takes place as part of their participation in Special Olympics Unified Champion School program. This month all students were invited to create a poster to advertise for the upcoming Middle School Unified Basketball Tournament that JCMS is hosting next Saturday, March 9th. Over 100 students turned in entries, which had to be... READ MORE >

These students were awarded the Character Award for showing Honesty. They will wear their metal throughout the month of March. Congratulations Character Award Winners!!! #GoJerseyPanthers #Jersey100Proud READ MORE >

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, over one hundred middle school students participated in the Special Olympics Mini Middle School Youth Activation Summit held at the Jon Davis Wrestling Center in Edwardsville, IL. Pairs of students with and without special needs led a conference and activities to promote inclusion, respect, and promote Special Olympics Unified... READ MORE >

https://youtu.be/5UMzFCUCXagMrs. Melanie Fessler came to Grafton school today and taught our third grade class how to code. They had to figure out what angle, what speed of the turn, and how many seconds to make the robot go to the place they wanted it to stop. They also had to input what color it should turn when it stopped. They had a great time learning this... READ MORE >

Shout out to Jerseyville Banking Center for providing information to the parents of the Birth-to-Three Program at the Jerseyville Public Library! They presented information on budgeting, credit building and the best use of tax returns. The Birth-to-Three Parent Educators had a chance to have some fun with the kids during this presentation! If you are pregnant or... READ MORE >

Each month a different student is selected to be his/her class representative for the character trait of the month. These are the winners for the citizenship trait award! READ MORE >

Mrs. Campbell's first grade students played ‘Who’s Who at 100 years old.’ The kids’ pictures were added to an aging and balding app. The kids giggled and laughed out loud! #GoJerseyPanthers READ MORE >

The kindergarten students in Mrs. Jones' classroom made life size penguins and wrote a paragraph about each of the different types of penguins. Then the first grade students in Mrs. Campbell's room read the paragraph and made each penguin speak. #GoJerseyPanther #Jersey100Proud READ MORE >

Students are learning to dance, sing and a few German words in Mrs. Churchman's music class. READ MORE >

East Elementary Students Celebrate the 100th day of the 2018-2019 School Year. Click the link below to see what the 100th day of school looked like at East Elementary.100th Day of School at East Elementary READ MORE >

Students from third and fourth grade at Grafton Elementary and East Elementary participated in the Regional Jr. Olympiad today. The team of Makenna Brunaugh, Haven Devenport, Ryan Schaak and Clara Storey placed 3rd out of 38 teams from all over our region. All the teams worked hard and learned a lot. The students used their problem solving skills to build many... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Grays 4th grade took on the challenge to code with robots today. They applied both geometry and physics to program their Sphero robot. One group was on their 10-15th attempt when they said this was the best math class they had ever had. While packing up another boy said he could not believe the morning had gone by so quickly, ... READ MORE >

The 2nd grade students at East Elementary Skyped with author Debbie Dadey today. They learned how she researches for her books and what they need to do to start writing themselves. Thanks Mrs. Nurnberger for making reading so much fun! #Jersey100Proud #WorldReadAloudDay #WRAD @debbiedadey @LitWorld @scholastic READ MORE >

Jersey 100 is proud to pass on this notice from our food management company OPPA...A special shout out to Stacey Wock, who was given the “Opaa!” for her work in the Jersey CSUD 100 food service for OPPA in December. She was the top performer in her Region last month! She showcases her Can Do Will Do attitude every single day. Stacey is willing to do whatever it... READ MORE >

Click on the link below to watch a video of Mrs. Fry's 3rd grade class making Stone Soup. Mrs. Fry's Class Making Stone Soup READ MORE >

Ms. Beauchamp and Mrs. Beuttel's 1st grade classes created snowflakes with their own magic paintbrushes. The students first read the folktale: Magic Paintbrush. Their reading came to life when they used science to create their own artwork. The salt in their snowflakes attracted the colored water thus creating a "magic paintbrush." It is great when students get to... READ MORE >

Jersey Community Middle School recently recognized Honor Roll Students. High Honor Roll students are selected based on students earning a GPA of 4.5-4.74. Sixth grade students that earned the distinction of Honor Roll for the second quarter are:Carter P. Baker, Jayce C. Baro, Jacob R. Bellet, Adeline I. Bemis, Rose L. Brainerd, Ava L. Burney, Lillian D. Cambron,... READ MORE >

Jersey Community Middle School recently recognized Honor Roll Students. Honor Roll students are selected based on students earning a GPA of 4.5 - 4.74. Seventh grade students that earned the distinction of Honor Roll for the second quarter are:Ryan M. Bolds, Peyton A. Burch, James D. Busch, Hayleigh E. Clothier, Nicholas J. Coates, Krista M. Daiker, Dakota L.... READ MORE >

Jersey Community Middle School recently recognized Honor Roll Students. High Honor Roll students are selected based on students earning a GPA of 4.75 and higher. Seventh grade students that earned the distinction of High Honor Roll for the second quarter are: Jordan A. Abner, Nicole L. Ayres, Caytline R. Beemer, Alexis S. Bell, Kyla A. Bell, Kennedy E. Berghoff,... READ MORE >

Jersey Community Middle School recently recognized Honor Roll Students. High Honor Roll students are selected based on students earning a GPA of 4.75 and higher. Sixth grade students that earned the distinction of High Honor Roll for the second quarter are: Phillip L. Balfour, Elias H. Baney, Grace N. Bechtold, Bryce T. Becker, Katreona G. Benedict, Jordan M.... READ MORE >

West Pre-K Royalty!!! Each day in January, each Pre-K class chooses a King or Queen of the Day. With the sounds of a trumpet playing a royal entrance, a name is drawn out and a King or Queen is crowned for the day. Each student draws a picture about what they have learned about the Queen or King while the Queen/King decorates a crown. We compile each page to... READ MORE >

Every year Grafton’s a.m. and p.m. classes take a field trip to the library. They are treated to several book readings and a project. This years project was a snowman face puppet. READ MORE >

Mrs. Herman’s a.m. and p.m. pre-K classes acted out the book The Mitten by Jan Brett. Using face puppets and a very large mitten all the animals were safe underneath! READ MORE >

Several students received POSITIVE office referrals at East Elementary during the first semester. First Semester POSITIVE Office Referrals at East Elementary READ MORE >

Santa came to visit the second grade students at East Elementary. Click on the link below to see the photos. Second Grade Photos with Santa READ MORE >

East Elementary 2nd Grade Music Programhttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ev... Merry Christmas from East Elementary. Click on the link above to watch our 2nd Grade Music Program. Enjoy! READ MORE >

East Elementary 3rd Grade Music ProgramMerry Christmas from East Elementary. Click on the link above to watch our 3rd Grade Music Program. Enjoy! READ MORE >

East Elementary 4th Grade Music Programhttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ev... Merry Christmas from East Elementary. Click on the link above to watch our 4th Grade Music Program. Enjoy! READ MORE >

We will certainly miss the performance that Mrs. Pohlman’s class puts on every year. We always enjoy seeing Santa, Ma, Pa, reindeer, sugar plum fairies and children dressed in costumes as they act out ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas during their Pre-K program every year. She is going to leave some big shoes to fill when she retires this year!We love to have Santa... READ MORE >

Mrs. Miller’s class in Grafton has a long standing tradition of having a piñata to start off their Christmas party. We will really miss this tradition next year when she retires!😥 READ MORE >

Music is Back!! We are so excited to have music back at Elementary Levels! Mrs. Kim Wackerly, along with the students at Grafton Elementary, put on a spectacular show for family and friends, Wednesday night! Not only can these awesome kids sing, but they can also play some pretty "interesting" instruments! Third Grade Second Grade First... READ MORE >

It is a tradition in Mrs. Campbell's first grade class to make holiday keepsake shirts. The students then wear the shirts for their special class party and take them home to have for the holidays. This year one student’s family donated the items to make the reindeer headbands and the red noses! These little reindeer want to wish everyone a bright and happy... READ MORE >

Did you miss the West Elementary Holiday Music Program? Or, would you just like to watch it again? Please follow the links below to watch the music program replay on the NFHS Network:The kindergarten program can be found at the following link:https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ev...The first grade program can be found at the following link:https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ev... READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Williams' classes coded to have their robot draw different shapes. The students worked on their computers to create a given shape and then their shape came to life when the robot made the shape. This technology allows the students to be problem solvers and creative thinkers while learning math. READ MORE >

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East Elementary Character Council sponsored a can food drive this month. We collected a total of 3,996 cans. Mr. Bechtold's class collected 575 cans and are the winners of the donut party. All items have been donated to the local Salvation Army and will be distributed to members of our community. READ MORE >

Mrs. Medford's class pen pal, Pvt. Nicholas Oneal, came to visit us while he was home on leave. In January he will be stationed in Texas to prepare for deployment. The students enjoyed putting a face to the name and asking him lots of questions. Thank you for your service, Pvt. Oneal! READ MORE >

Character Council members set up a coffee station by the office door this morning. Council members took orders & served drinks to the staff. Mrs. Isakson & Mrs. Goetten helped students prepare the drinks. It was a great way to start our day! READ MORE >

East Elementary's Christmas program was filled with students singing, dancing, speaking and playing musical instruments. There were three different performances, one for each grade level. Everyone enjoyed the program. We are so EXCITED to have music in our schools! READ MORE >

Approximately 3500 family members and friends came out to support our 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders as they performed their Christmas program yesterday evening. The kids put on quite a show, and it looks like a great time was had by all! READ MORE >

The fourth and second grade students at Jerseyville East Elementary paired up for reading time. The fourth grade students had practiced reading with different voices and making their reading come to life. The second grade students loved the chance to work individually with the older students and hear how much fun reading can be! READ MORE >

The Key Club adopted 10 children from our local Angel Tree for Christmas. They raised over $1200 and obtained many donated gifts from JCHS classes as well. Over the weekend, the Key Club leaders went shopping to get the remaining items from the Christmas list. We are so very thankful and fortunate to live and work in such a generous community! READ MORE >

Students from Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Pickel's classes at JCMS walked to West Elementary to help the students in Mrs. Eschbach and Mrs. Goetten's classes build traps to catch an elf. After reading How to Catch an Elf the teams of Kindergarten and 5th grade students built traps to catch an elf. Each team was given a $10 budget to build their trap.... READ MORE >

The students in Mrs. Smith's class used Google Hangout to connect with another classes from the United States. They did a great job asking questions, answering questions and were able to find them first. This hangout was with students from Pennsylvania. They have also met students in Texas and Wisconsin. The Mystery Location Hangout helps the students learn the... READ MORE >

Mrs. Lamer has a classroom full of scientists! Each student in Mrs. Lamer's class created a demonstration video of an amazing science experiment. The students made sure they included the why behind the science. Walking Water READ MORE >

The students in Mrs. Noble's class took a virtual visit to different countries around the world. First, the students researched the country of their choice and made a slide show all about their virtual visit. The slideshow included important sites to visit and explained how their country celebrates Christmas. Then they used a green screen and several different... READ MORE >

The Kindergarten students colored elves and wrote about them. The exciting part was when they used tablets to make those elves speak! READ MORE >

Dear West Families, Our children have been working so hard in music class to perform for you. Here are some important items you should know about the upcoming music program: When: Wednesday, December 12th, at JCMS. (Formally Illini Middle School) Kindergarten: 5:30 p.m. First Grade: 7:00 p.m. Where Should You Go: You should enter JCMS on the northwest... READ MORE >

Jersey Community High School held their Holiday Band & Choir Concert yesterday in Haven's Gym. There was a wonderful turnout! Students who were selected as ILMEA All-State Musicians were also announced. They are as follows: Choir: William Beauchamp, Jett Blackorby, Elsie Loftus & Hannah Tonsor Honor Choir: Lillie Purcell FMES (Future Music Educator): Abigail Stephens. READ MORE >

Some students at East Elementary enjoyed making and eating pumpkin pie in a bag. READ MORE >

On November 14, the Jersey Community Middle School Student Council sponsored our 6th Annual Wounded Warrior Run. JCMS students participated and asked family, friends, and community members to donate to our local American Legion posts. All students were required to collect donations that were given to the American Legion posts of Jerseyville and Grafton. ... READ MORE >

Jersey Community Middle School is proud to announce our 6th and 7th grade Honor Roll for the first quarter of 2018-2019. Students earn the recognition of High Honor Roll based on a grade point average of 4.75 or higher. They earn the recognition of Honor Roll based on a grade point average of 4.5-4.749. Congratulations to all students and families for this... READ MORE >

Jerseyville West Elementary Students Thank Veterans!!!On November 12, 2018, Jerseyville West Elementary students participated in several activities to honor veterans. We were delighted to welcome Retired Sgt. 1st Class Lloyd Eldred, former Staff Sgt. Kyle Graham, former Spc. Justin Tonsor, and former Steel Worker 2nd Class Bert Challans. Our students sang,... READ MORE >

Jersey Community High School started hosting a Veteran's Day Assembly in November of 2009 under the direction and guidance of Dr. Lori Hopkins. At the time, she was one of the assistant principals and took on this endeavor to show appreciation to our Veterans, increase patriotism among our student population, and bring in the community to see our fantastic school... READ MORE >

JCMS 7th Grade Students in Mrs. Goetten's Literature and Honors Literature classes completed projects after reading their first quarter novels. The working whirligigs displayed symbols representing important story elements such as theme, important scenes, characters, etc. The newspapers included articles which featured important story elements from the novels as... READ MORE >

The JCUSD #100 Birth to Three program earned a prestigious endorsement by Parents as Teachers National Center as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, making it one of the top performing home visiting affiliates within the international Parents as Teachers network. The official designation was made on October 1, 2018. Being named a Blue Ribbon Affiliate affirms that JCUSD #100... READ MORE >

After reading the book I Need My Monster, the students in Mrs. DeSherlia and Mrs. Noble's class used words and drawings to create their own monsters. Students in Mrs. Heitzig's class at Jersey High School took the descriptions and drawings and created "actual monsters" using fabric and other materials. The high school students walked to East Elementary, and gave... READ MORE >

Grafton Elementary PTO will host the annual Scholastic Book Fair during the evenings of Parent Teacher Conferences. Students will have the opportunity to preview the book fair with their teacher during the day on Wednesday, November 7th.Wednesday, November 7 from 3:00pm to 7:15pmThursday, November 8 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm READ MORE >

Allison Brown, a Jersey School District graduate, who currently works for Missouri Botanical Gardens presented a lesson to some of our 3rd grade students this morning. READ MORE >

Panther Football vs. Hillcrest on Saturday, October 27 at 3:00 P. M. Click HERE for all of your game day information!For up to date information about Jersey Panther Football, go to their website! READ MORE >

West Elementary and Jersey Community Middle School will be hosting a special OPEN HOUSE for the public to view the renovations and security upgrades. The buildings will be open on Wednesday, October 17, from 5:30-7:30pm and we are excited to share the updates made possible by our sales tax dollars. READ MORE >

Best of the Best Nominees Jersey 100 has two Best of the Best nominees through The Telegraph. Each email address can vote once daily from October 11 – 24 at www.thetelegraph.com or www.theintelligencer.com. Direct Link to the Best of the Best voting...https://goo.gl/MntN4Y We appreciate your vote for our nominees, Howard Landon, Best Coach and Jennifer... READ MORE >

Regional Institute Held at JCHS For 1000+ EducatorsMore than 1000 educators and administrators from the entire Regional Office of Education 40 area were at JCHS on Tuesday, October 10, 2018 for professional development. There was an engaging keynote from Dr. Jesse W. Jackson III followed by five time slots with 71 sessions for educators to choose from. This was a... READ MORE >

Alyse Williams is the first student to receive a Positive Office Referral at East Elementary. Alyse shows great teamwork and always demonstrates a positive attitude. She was referred to the office by Mrs. Eisler. Way to go Alyse! READ MORE >

JCMS students and staff were honored on Friday, October 5 during our annual Fall Sports Assembly. The assembly was completely student led by our Panther Pride Club and featured pep songs by our school band, spirit cheers by some faculty and students, and honored our fall student athletes. This special event was scheduled in conjunction with Homecoming week as we... READ MORE >

These students were recognized at the October Character Assembly today for demonstrating the September character word of the month "Respect". Their individual pictures will soon be featured on the bulletin board outside of the office. The entire assembly is facilitated by the fourth grade students in Character Council. At the assembly the Character Council... READ MORE >

Students at West Elementary were excited to get a visit from the JCHS Cheerleaders and Varsity Football team this morning at their pep assembly! The little ones showed BIG Panther spirit! READ MORE >

Jerseyville West Elementary students are enjoying their music class with Mrs. Churchman. The addition of music education back into the elementary curriculum has been exciting for all. READ MORE >

Each month, one student per classroom is chosen to receive a certificate for displaying the character trait of the month. READ MORE >

Students at Grafton Elementary have been patiently waiting to harvest our pumpkins. Mr. Rick Eberlin planted the seeds at the edge of our playground last spring. Mrs. Nikki Mooney tended the garden this summer. The students picked their pumpkins today. It is a great learning experience watching the plants and the pumpkins grow. A BIG THANK YOU to the faculty... READ MORE >

The S.T.A.R. (Sit Together and Read) Program started this week at East Elementary. Second grade students are enjoying the opportunity to read with volunteers before school. If you are interested in volunteering for the S.T.A.R. Program, please contact Kim Anderson at kim.anderson@jersey100.org or call 618-498-3814. READ MORE >

Grandparents of Grafton Elementary students visited the school on Friday, September 7th. They celebrated the day with donuts and juice followed by a musical presentation in the gymnasium. The grandparents visited the classrooms for stories, activities, and our morning routines. The faculty and staff of Grafton Elementary appreciate the support of our awesome... READ MORE >

West Elementary invites students and their families to the first Family Library Night of the 2018-2019 school year. Our first Family Library Night will be held at West Elementary on Thursday, October 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The theme of our first evening is "Apples." Students will have the opportunity to participate in an apple-themed book reading w/ our... READ MORE >

Ms. Kolkmeyer's Freshmen IPO Robotics class is using the Lego Mindstorms NXT software that allows students to build, program and compete. Students are allowed to modify their creations after a few test runs. Carter Schaaf, Camden Tallman, Aiden Duggan and Chandler Isringhausen battle for the top spots. READ MORE >

Jersey 100 teachers and staff were greeted on Friday by new food service options from OPAA and the friendly faces of the Jersey 100 cooks. Superintendent Brad Tuttle then addressed everyone with inspiring words for the new year and thanking all that worked on the renovations and updates this summer. In addition to the updates at Jerseyville West Elem and Jersey... READ MORE >

Jerseyville West Elementary teachers are excited to be getting back into their school. They were given the first opportunity to see the updates and their rooms this week. They will be moving in and setting up their rooms to get ready for the start of a new school year! READ MORE >

CTS, our local vendors and trades, and many others are working hard to ensure that our schools open on time this August. Construction is on schedule and students will begin on August 28th. Here are some more pictures from Jersey Community Middle School and Jerseyville West Elementary School renovations. Some of the renovations are easy to see, like the new JCMS... READ MORE >

For Immediate ReleaseJersey CUSD No. 100 Partners with Apptegy to Create New Mobile App, Website, and Communications PlatformJersey 100 is happy to announce their new partnership with Apptegy to reimagine and extend a dynamic new communications platform. Jersey partnered with Apptegy, a communication solutions company from Little Rock, Arkansas, to create an... READ MORE >

Construction continues at Jersey Community Middle School and Jerseyville West Elementary School. The contractors are making great progress and the new secure entrance and main office at JCMS is well underway. The office is framed up, roofing work continues and electrical updates are under way. Jersey 100 staff are giving the Instructional Materials... READ MORE >

Drone video of an old rooftop HVAC unit being removed by a CTS crew via a crane. This replacement will save the taxpayers big $$$ every year. READ MORE >

Site work is being done at Jersey Community Middle School (JCMS) on the new main entrance off County Rd. READ MORE >

County School Facilities Sales Tax funds are being used to enhance student & staff safety at Jersey Community Middle School. The office and main entrance is being moved to to the south end of the school off County Rd., and a security entrance is be installed. Other work being performed like roof replacement, HVAC updates and enhancing the media center are just... READ MORE >

Renovation work begins at Jerseyville West Elementary. Utilizing the County School Facilities Sales Tax funds, the Jersey 100 School Board authorized much needed renovations to Jerseyville West Elementary School. Work will continue throughout the summer to bring our school up to code and provide a safe learning environment for all students. READ MORE >

The new website being developed on Apptegy is coming along. We are working to make sure that all information both required and needed is being moved from our old site. Stay tuned for more updates and information... READ MORE >

Jersey 100 administrators and principals met with the district's parent advisory group representing all grade levels. Several topics were discussed, but the focus was on student and staff safety. The discussion was "informative and reassuring" stated many of the parents. District Superintendent, Brad Tuttle, has met with local law enforcement to discuss our... READ MORE >

We are working hard to convert our web site to a more user friendly version. There is a lot of information that we've got to move over, and a lot that is outdated and will not be moved. Thanx for your patience as be go through this process, I promise it'll be worth the wait!!! READ MORE >

In addition to the new website, check out our new Android and iOS apps! READ MORE >

Winter has arrived! Information pertaining to school closings due to inclement weather follow: The final decision for a change in normal operations on inclement weather days is made by the superintendent. You will receive notification by 5:30 a.m. Exceptions may occur on days when weather or road conditions change rapidly during the morning hours. School... READ MORE >