Jefferson Middle School

District #186 will be hosting a Back to School event on July 31, 2025 from 3-7pm, at the District Office at 3063 Fiat Avenue. There will be two community groups at this event offering physicals and sports physicals at low or no cost. If there are athletes from your schools who are in need of physicals you may want to provide this information to coaches so that they can inform families. This will be a first come first serve event.

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.

This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL

This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Think you've got game? Prove it. Join the Springfield Capitols Esports Summer Clinic — a free one-day camp for incoming 8th & 9th graders! Saturday, July 26 9 AM – 3 PM Lanphier High School Lunch provided Hang out with the Springfield Capitols Esports team, sharpen your skills, and see what competitive gaming is all about. Whether you're a casual player or ready to level up, this is your chance to get in the game. Register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZSrGXTuhFRsxfg0MktWKlqeFrsPkjsN9WgBHAWz59m5HbpQ/viewform

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL This family-friendly event will feature: School supply and backpack giveaways Live student performances Food and treats A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Volleyball game for Thursday 2/20 has been moved to 2/24. Start time will be the same (4PM) at Jefferson Middle School.

JMS Families! St. Patrick School is hosting a job fair on January 25th from 9-12pm St. Patrick School is located at 1800 South Grand Avenue Springfield, IL 62703 Vendors who are hiring include: Memorial Hospital St. John's Hospital District 186 State of IL and many more!!

Check out something fun to do over Winter Break! The YMCA is sponsoring a 2-ball basketball tournament on December 28th with a start time of 9am. There will be a boys and girls division for ages 7-14 years old. Please see the attached flyer for additional information, and use the provided QR code to register.

Breakfast with Santa! December 14th from 10am-12pm Masonic Temple 1310 East Adams Street $10 includes entry fee and picture with Santa

Please take advantage of two opportunities to begin getting Kwanzaa preparations underway. December 15th and December 22nd from 5-8pm at Faith Temple AME. Please see attached flyer for more details!

December 7th, Boys 6th grade basketball Location changed to Southeast High School.

Head to Skateland this Sunday 12/8 with an unused pair of gloves, a scarf, or a hat to donate and receive free admission to skate from 1-4pm! Please click on the flyer and use the QR code to RSVP.

Game Changed. Boys basketball at Springfield Jefferson on Saturday Nov. 23rd at 10am against Lincoln, IL

There are some great community events coming up to support families for Thanksgiving. Take a look if you are in need of a Thanksgiving food basket or a meal on Thanksgiving day.

With Second Quarter just starting, consider becoming an observer on your child's Canvas account. This allows you to see when homework is assigned, upcoming tests and quizzes, and graded work. To become and observer, follow these steps: Use the link "Canvas for Parents". From there, click on the link at the log-in page "Parent of a Canvas User? Click Here for an Account" Fill in information, and then have your student generate a pairing code from their account. Watch the link on how to do this. https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-generate-a-pairing-code-for-an-observer-as-a-student/ta-p/418

Looking for some family fun over the long weekend? Pure Haven Family Resource Center located at 215 South Grand Avenue West is hosting a Fall Festival on October 19th from 10am-2pm. Please see attached flyer for details!

As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day. We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey. Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week. Thank you for your support and collaboration!

Jefferson Middle School Basketball Girls is at Home today @ 3:30 (7th & 8th Girl's Basketball)

JMS Jaguars are ready to show off their progress this school year! Please join us for Student-led Conferences on Thursday October 17th from 5pm-8pm at the school. Students will direct a conference for their families, and there will also be time to meet individually with teachers to discuss progress. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Students who participate will also be entered in raffles to win a $100 Scheels gift card and a 50 inch smart TV. Please see the flyer for complete details.

Here are some steps that can be taken at home to set your JMS Jaguar up for a success when they get to school.

JMS Music is kicking off its main fundraiser on October 11th. Follow the instructions below to participate. Top sellers have opportunities to win awesome prizes!