JCMS students had a great first week of Camp Smart! They kicked things off by using the Beanstack app to track at least 120 minutes of reading. Way to go, readers! Thanks to Mrs. Evans for inspiring us to read more and making reading exciting from day one.
In math, students applied orienteering skills to complete a scavenger hunt, sharpened their multiplication facts, and used ratios to create a delicious snack mix.
In reading, students dove into some great books and brought their stories to life by building creative projects like forts, acorn people, and rafts.
In STEM, students became scientists, conducting hands-on experiments and learning the science behind each reaction. They made ice cream, rock crystal candy, rockets, bouncy eggs, slime, oobleck, volcanoes, rainbows using capillary action, and so much more. Students also played games that promoted good communication skills and teamwork. We ended the week in the Esports lab playing Minecraft, and the students loved it!
It’s been a fantastic start, and we can’t wait for more fun and learning ahead!
🌧️ Rain couldn’t stop the fun at today’s Reading in the Park — we just brought the fun indoors! 📚✨
Special thanks to Sheriff Manns for reading "What If Everybody Did That?" 👮♂️💬
Our young readers got creative with a matching collage activity, thanks to the Jersey County Arts Council! 🎨🖍️
And we had a surprise visit from none other than Pete the Cat, brought to us by the Jerseyville Public Library! 🐾😺
Thanks to everyone who joined us — see you next week for more stories, crafts, and smiles! 💛📖 #ReadingInThePark #RainOrShine #PeteTheCat
East Elementary students were all sent home with 2 packets of brand new books for them to keep and enjoy. It was a great way to kick of our summer reading incitive! All students are encouraged to compete the 100 Step Summer Reading Challenge to earn a sundae party when we return to school along with other prizes! Students were also told about opportunities to enjoy Reading in the Park and the Summer Reading Program at the Jerseyville Public Library. Let's avoid that summer slide and keep those brains active this summer!
JCHS Summer Newsletter
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Grafton Elementary's Summer Enrichment is blooming! ☀️ Students are thrilled, planting in our new greenhouse. So excited to get hands dirty & watch things grow! 🌱 Can't wait to see what they cultivate!
MVC Softball All-Conference Announcement!
1st Team: Meleah Derrick (IF)
2nd Team: Paxton Weirich (P), Ellie Davis (IF), and Chloe Beemer (OF)
Hon. Mention: Anna Kribs (IF)
Congratulations, ladies! Jersey is proud of you!
#OnTheProwl
MVC Baseball All-Conference Announcement!
Congrats to Jace Marshall & John Paul Vogel on 2nd Team honors (Outfield), and Gage Carey on Honorable Mention (Pitcher).
Jersey is proud of you!
#OnTheProwl
On behalf of JCHS Athletics and our student athletes, we want to thank PAC for giving over $40,000 this year through equipment purchases, gifts and donations! Your support makes a huge impact on our student-athletes and Athletic department. Thank you!
JCHS Softball suffered a 3-0 loss to the #2 seeded Rochester Rockets in the IHSA Regional Championship in Jacksonville. Congratulations on a good season, ladies.
Our first Reading in the Park event for summer 2025 is just around the corner!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 4th, from 10:30 AM to Noon at the JCMS Pavilion!
Join us for:
**Engaging Read-alouds
**Creative Arts & Crafts
**Fun with Costumed Characters
We can't wait to see you there for a morning of books, sunshine, and fun! ☀️📖
🚨 ATHLETICS REMINDER! 🚨 Jersey Athletics is hosting an Open House & Sports Physical Clinic on June 12th! All JCHS/JCMS students interested in sports are encouraged to attend to meet coaches, get info & summer schedules. See image for details. #OnTheProwl
Summer's here, Jersey 100 families! 🎉 Keep your eyes on the Virtual Backpack for exciting summer events to keep your kids engaged and active. It's your go-to spot for flyers, important notes, and more, accessible 24/7.
Stay updated and have a fantastic summer!
https://www.jersey100.org/page/virtual-backpack
🥎JCHS Softball is headed to the IHSA Regional Championship!🥎
The team dominated with a 7-0 win over Jacksonville, led by freshman Paxton Weirich, who threw a no-hitter and racked up 18 strikeouts — a new school record! Way to go, ladies!
#OnTheProwl
JCHS Girls Soccer celebrated their season last night at their banquet. Congratulations to all the award recipients, Coach Kurth and her staff on a successful first season at the helm, and to the entire team for a great year!
JCMS and the Jersey 100 district want to wish Mrs. Sheri Vanausdoll a happy retirement after 36 years of service to the district!
Enjoy your next chapter Mrs. V!
Jersey Community High School celebrated our five retirees today - what a legacy these educators leave on the students and staff of JCHS. Thank you for your many years of service to our students and community!
Brett Beauchamp, Bryan Brown, Melissa Durie, Debbie Gaffney, and Lori Thurston
West Elementary first graders from Mrs. L. Heitzig and Mrs. Green's class wrapped up their plant unit by sprucing up our butterfly garden and tackling some outside cleanup! They even made wildflower balls to add extra beauty. 🦋🌸
A huge shout-out to our incredible Grafton Elementary PTO for a truly amazing Field Day! 🎉 From intense tug-of-war and thrilling bounce houses to giant Jenga, creative pottery, and cooling off with the QEM Fire Dept, thank you for making it such a memorable day! Happy Summer!
It's hard to believe the school year is over! To our amazing 4th-grade class, we will miss you so much at Grafton Elementary. We know you're going to do great things, and you'll love middle school next year! Good luck, and come back and visit us! ❤️
Way to go, Morgan Allen! She placed 9th and medaled in High Jump at the IHSA State Track and Field Meet. Morgan cleared 1.58 meters (5'2.25"). Congratulations! Jersey is proud of you!
