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      Kimberley Edwards, 12th Grade Secretary                        Jane Sykes, Records Secretary
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      Willie Lewis, 9th Grade Associate Principal                    Rosie Talmage, 9th Grade Secretary
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      Anthony Coffie, 11th Grade Assistant Principal              Ericca Scott, 11th Grade Secretary
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      Bradley Jayne, 10th Grade Assistant Principal                      Amy Reamer, 10th Grade Secretary
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    • Good evening Viking family! This is Mr. Lewis with this week’s high school announcements.

      The Jackson High Health Center is reopened. It is open Mondays- Fridays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The health center is located on the ground floor of the building. There is also an entrance in the back of the school for after hours appointments.

      Thank you to all of our parents, teachers, students, and community members who supported this year’s Ambassador Auction! Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients and valedictorians.

      Good luck to our athletes who begin spring sports this week!

      There is no school tomorrow as our teachers will be in professional development. We look forward to seeing all of our students back in school on Tuesday.

      SENIORS and Families:  The FAFSA, which is money for college!  Getting your FAFSA done is especially important as there is a new Michigan Scholarship called,”The Michigan Achievement Scholarship” which 70% of students will qualify for, but YOU HAVE TO GET YOUR FAFSA DONE in order to qualify!  Have no fear, your Counseling and Advising team and the College and Career Access Center are here to help!  There will be a FAFSA Night THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH, FROM 6-7 IN THE J HIGH Media Center to get your FAFSA done!   Students, please bring your chromebooks and your families 2021 taxes (NOT 2022, but 2021 taxes), please bring those, as well.  If you have not completed your taxes, no worries.  You can fill out the FAFSA anyway.  If you cannot make it on Thursday, remember that you can always see your College and Career Advisor at the high school during the day or go down to the Jackson Crossing Mall and visit the College and Career Access Center in the evenings or Saturdays and get it done!



      Our students will have the opportunity to hear a presentation from Max Stossell during their third hour on Tuesday. Max has spent the past six years speaking with 100,000+ students, parents, and educators around the world about social media's impact on our lives, and creating resources to help manage that impact. Max provides a unique and much-needed perspective on the role of technology in our homes, schools, and in our society. 



      Please join us for the JPS Jazz Night on March 15 at 7:00 pm featuring the Jackson High School and Middle School at Parkside Jazz Bands. This event will take place in the high school auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 



      Have a great evening and remember today like everyday is a great day to be a Viking.



      Consistently being on time is the product of proper planning, personal discipline,

      and a respect for other people's time. 

      We need your help encouraging your young person to be on time for school and for each class. Doors open at 7:00 am and classes begin at 7:20. Students have five minutes to get to each class. Their backpacks are to remain in their lockers for the duration of the day. There is only a need to carry their Chromebook in the case. In this case they can house their notebooks and folders if needed. Students who consistently remain in the hall after the tardy bell, will participate in lunch detentions, parent meetings, and/or IST, our in-school tutoring room where students are doing their classwork that is sent to them. If you would not like your child to participate in the aforementioned activities, please stress the importance of them being punctual to school and classes. Each time your young person is marked tardy or absent in a class, you will receive a call in the evening from our automated system letting you know. You can also log into PowerSchool to see exactly which class your student was late to or missed. We understand extenuating circumstances and work with all students and families in those situations. Be sure to contact your respective grade office if such a need arises. We thank you in advance! 



      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/u8m19)The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week, as well as posts to our social media page and app. We encourage you to check these platforms regularly during the week to receive important updates. 
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    • To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/u8m19)The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week, as well as posts to our social media page and app. We encourage you to check these platforms regularly during the week to receive important updates.
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    • Good evening Viking family! This is Mr. Lewis, with this week’s high school announcements.

      Jackson Public Schools is now hiring & training School Bus Drivers!
      Competitive Wages: $19-$21 per hour
      $750 Sign-On Bonus!
      Call Today! (517) 841-2180 or (888) 996-858

      The Jackson High Health Center will reopen tomorrow. It will be open Monday- Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The health center is located on the ground floor of the building and students will need to have an appointment to be seen. There is also an entrance in the back of the school for after hours appointments. Look for more information about the reopening!

      Jackson Community Foundation Scholarships are now open and available through February 14th. You can access the application through the Jackson Community foundation website or contact our counseling staff or our college advisory for more information and details.

      We are three weeks away from exams. Talk with your young person about their grades and attendance. It is important that we are all working together as a team to ensure success for all students.

      Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who competed this week and earned a Viking Victory! Good luck to those who are competing this week!

      Come and join our Black History month celebration on Feb. 23rd from 5:30 to 7 at the Martin Luther King Center. We are inspired to share with our community the vast variety of ways that Jackson High School serves our community and to offer a perspective on how we believe we can improve the outcomes for our families. Our keynote speakers include Mr. John Willis, Mayor Daniel Mahoney, Mrs. Monica Pierce and Dr. Dominic Quinney. Come out and celebrate with us.

      Just a reminder that there will be no school for students this Friday, February 17, as our teachers will be in professional learning. On Monday, there is no school due to President’s Day.

      Have a great evening and remember today like everyday is a great day to be a Viking.

      Consistently being on time is the product of proper planning, personal discipline,
      and a respect for other people's time.
      We need your help encouraging your young person to be on time for school and for each class. Doors open at 7:00 am and classes begin at 7:20. Students have five minutes to get to each class. Their backpacks are to remain in their lockers for the duration of the day. There is only a need to carry their Chromebook in the case. In this case they can house their notebooks and folders if needed. Students who consistently remain in the hall after the tardy bell, will participate in lunch detentions, parent meetings, and/or IST, our in-school tutoring room where students are doing their classwork that is sent to them. If you would not like your child to participate in the aforementioned activities, please stress the importance of them being punctual to school and classes. Each time your young person is marked tardy or absent in a class, you will receive a call in the evening from our automated system letting you know. You can also log into PowerSchool to see exactly which class your student was late to or missed. We understand extenuating circumstances and work with all students and families in those situations. Be sure to contact your respective grade office if such a need arises. We thank you in advance!

      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/u8m19)The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week, as well as posts to our social media page and app. We encourage you to check these platforms regularly during the week to receive important updates.
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    • To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/u8m19)The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week, as well as posts to our social media page and app.
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    • To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb).
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    • January 15

      Good evening Viking Families,

      This is Mr. Lewis, JHS 9th Grade Principal and Principal for Instruction for Jackson Pathways High School with this week’s high school announcements. I am hopeful that you have had a restful weekend and are looking forward to celebrating MLK day tomorrow.

      As a reminder, school will not be in attendance tomorrow, however we hope that you can reflect, celebrate and commit an act of service to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and his contribution to our country’s greatness.

      Tomorrow, Monday January 16th, Jackson High School is hosting our second annual Martin Luther King Basketball Tournament. There will be 3 games played in the JHS Fieldhouse. The JHS JV team will tip off against Lansing Everett at 3:00 with Wayne Memorial Varsity Playing Farmington Hills at 5:00 pm and our Varsity Vikings will be taking on Lansing Everetts Varsity At 7. This event is sponsor by our local chapter of My Brother’s Keepers and at 6:30 we will be honoring Mr. Otis and Mrs. Shirley Brown with The Jackson Community Excellence Award for their service and commitment to the students of Jackson. Please come out to support our Vikings and help us celebrate this year’s honoraries.

      Parent Teacher conference will be held this Thursday from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in the JHS Fieldhouse. It is critically important for you to be connected to your child’s educational progress. Some of your student’s classes have changed and they do have different instructors so this is a great opportunity to strengthen our partnership on behalf of your students' academic success.

      Jackson Community Foundation Scholarships are now open and available through February 14th. You can access the application through the Jackson Community foundation website or contact our counseling staff or our college advisory for more information and details.

      JHS/PATHWAYS CLASS OF 2023
      ● JHS AMBASSADOR AUCTION CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE
      NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!
      ● $1000 per scholarship
      ● Must be a graduating senior with a 2.0-3.9 GPA
      ● A variety of scholarships available based on your field of study
      ● Applications due on February 3, 2023
      ● Fill out your application online https://forms.gle/SaFeSVi5faEDdhjV7
      ● OR fill out the PDF on the JHS website under the Guidance Tab
      ● Questions? Email Carrie Glick (glickc@comcast.net)


      Consistently being on time is the product of proper planning, personal discipline,
      and a respect for other people's time.

      We need your help encouraging your young person to be on time for school and for each class. Doors open at 7:00 am and classes begin at 7:20. Students have five minutes to get to each class. Their backpacks are to remain in their lockers for the duration of the day. There is only a need to carry their Chromebook in the case. In this case they can house their notebooks and folders if needed. Students who consistently remain in the hall after the tardy bell, will participate in lunch detentions, parent meetings, and/or IST, our in-school tutoring room where students are doing their classwork that is sent to them. If you would not like your child to participate in the aforementioned activities, please stress the importance of them being punctual to school and classes. Each time your young person is marked tardy or absent in a class, you will receive a call in the evening from our automated system letting you know. You can also log into PowerSchool to see exactly which class your student was late to or missed. We understand extenuating circumstances and work with all students and families in those situations. Be sure to contact your respective grade office if such a need arises. We thank you in advance!


      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week! Also check our Jackson Viking Athletics Facebook page to learn more about our sports activities for each week.
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    • To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week!
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    • Good evening! This is Mr. Lewis, JHS assistant principal and Pathways Principal for Instruction with this week’s high school announcements.

      In years past, JHS hosted its annual Thanksgiving Giving and collected non-perishable items for the Salvation Army to share with our community.

      During the last couple years we have shifted to collecting items for several different community organizations that provide for those in need. Students in grade level, Viking Pride groups have identified an organization to which they want to donate. Our efforts are now called Vikings Give and runs from now - January 20, 2023.

      Each grade is collecting the following items:
      Seniors - socks
      Juniors - non-perishable items
      Sophomores- men’s hats and gloves and Amazon gift cards
      Freshmen - women’s self-care products

      In addition, the class of 2026 will be hosting a fundraiser tomorrow night at Culver’s on O’Neill Dr. from 5-8. Part of the proceeds from all of the meals purchased will benefit the class of 2026 and the SOAR home.

      If you would like to donate, please contact us at 517.841.3700 and we will get you connected with our Student Government.


      NHS will be hosting talent show auditions after school in the auditorium on Friday December 9th. Please contact Mrs. Crist at melissa.crist@jpsk12.org for more information.

      Join us for our JHS Holiday Band Concert 7 pm in the auditorium on Tuesday, December 6.

      There will be a senior meeting on Friday morning with a late bus for JACC students.

      JHS/PATHWAYS CLASS OF 2023
      ● JHS AMBASSADOR AUCTION CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE
      NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!
      ● $1000 per scholarship
      ● Must be a graduating senior with a 2.0-3.9 GPA
      ● A variety of scholarships available based on your field of study
      ● Applications due on February 3, 2023
      ● Fill out your application online https://forms.gle/SaFeSVi5faEDdhjV7
      ● OR fill out the PDF on the JHS website under the Guidance Tab
      ● Questions? Email Carrie Glick (glickc@comcast.net)

      Consistently being on time is the product of proper planning, personal discipline,
      and a respect for other people's time.
      We need your help encouraging your young person to be on time for school and for each class. Doors open at 7:00 am and classes begin at 7:20. Students have five minutes to get to each class. Their backpacks are to remain in their lockers for the duration of the day. There is only a need to carry their Chromebook in the case. In this case they can house their notebooks and folders if needed. Students who consistently remain in the hall after the tardy bell, will participate in lunch detentions, parent meetings, and/or IST, our in-school tutoring room where students are doing their classwork that is sent to them. If you would not like your child to participate in the aforementioned activities, please stress the importance of them being punctual to school and classes. Each time your young person is marked tardy or absent in a class, you will receive a call in the evening from our automated system letting you know. You can also log into PowerSchool to see exactly which class your student was late to or missed. We understand extenuating circumstances and work with all students and families in those situations. Be sure to contact your respective grade office if such a need arises. We thank you in advance!

      The Parent Network will be hosting a Holiday breakfast for our school staff on Dec.22nd. They would appreciate help with this event. If any of our Viking families would like to donate towards the catered meal and small gift bags being given out, please have your student drop off your donation to Mrs Edwards in the Welcome Center.

      Data from the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey showed that 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students said they'd recently used an e-cigarette or other vape product. The CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, said the new numbers show that this year, 2.5 million middle and high school students in the U.S. are reporting vaping. As we work to improve our community and decrease unnecessary traffic in the bathrooms, in addition to referrals to our drug prevention program; JUMP (just understand my potential), we are looking at adding MIP (minors in possession) to students who are caught vaping or in possession of substances when they are on campus. Officer Stallworth will now be issuing MIP tickets. If your young person has a habit that they need help kicking, please reach out to a principal or counselor. We thank you for your help with this concern as we try to help our young people. https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week!

      Have a great night!
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    • Good evening Viking family! This is Mr. Lewis with this week’s high school announcements.

      Thank you all for your patience and understanding as we move forward with our technology updates and bring this trimester to a close. We will keep you updated as to when students will regain access to our network.

      Seniors…your yearbook headshot is due on December 1 instead of November 20.

      Tomorrow students will take exams for first- third hours with dismissal at 10:45am.

      Tuesday students will take exams for hours 4-6 with dismissal at 10:45am.

      Wednesday- Friday there will be no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

      Second trimester will begin on November 28. Report cards will be mailed out on December

      Data from the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey showed that 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students said they'd recently used an e-cigarette or other vape product. The CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, said the new numbers show that this year, 2.5 million middle and high school students in the U.S. are reporting vaping. As we work to improve our community and decrease unnecessary traffic in the bathrooms, in addition to referrals to our drug prevention program; JUMP (just understand my potential), we are looking at adding MIP (minors in possession) to students who are caught vaping or in possession of substances when they are on campus. Officer Stallworth will be issuing MIP tickets in the near future. If your young person has a habit that they need help kicking, please reach out to a principal or counselor. We thank you for your help with this concern as we try to help our young people. https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week!

      Have a great night!
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    • November 6
      Good evening Viking family! This is Mr. Lewis, 9th grade assistant principal and Pathways Principal for Instruction with this week’s high school announcements.

      Just a reminder that blankets are to be left home and backpacks must be secured in lockers upon arrival. School begins at 7:20 am. Thank you to our students and parents/guardians who are getting to school on time. We only have fifteen days of classes left before exams. Encourage your young person to finish strong! Exams will take place November 16th, 17th, and 18th

      Some of our fall sports teams finished up this past week, our Volleyball team competed in district play and ended their season after a valiant effort. The football played Friday night and fell to Mason in the district finals. The womens’ swim team hosted the conference finals and had a great showing. The golf team and our XC teams finished their competitive seasons in late October and we are proud of your athleticism. Our Vikings always compete hard and put forth a Viking effort and we are proud of what you have accomplished.

      Our Jackson High School Theater department will feature the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. The show will take place in the JHS auditorium on November 11 and 12 at 7:00p and November 13 at 3:00p. Tickets are $5 at the door.

      The annual JHS Leaf Relief will be held on November 12. Please contact kevin.barkholz@jpsk12.org if you’re interested in having your leaves raked by our students and staff.

      This upcoming Friday is Veterans Day, we want to say thank for your service to our country, community and families. We would like to take time to honor our parents and guardians who are Veterans! If you served in the military, please use this link to give us more information about your service. Thank

      Data from the annual National Youth Tobacco Survey showed that 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students said they'd recently used an e-cigarette or other vape product. The CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, said the new numbers show that this year, 2.5 million middle and high school students in the U.S. are reporting vaping. As we work to improve our community and decrease unnecessary traffic in the bathrooms, in addition to referrals to our drug prevention program; JUMP (just understand my potential), we are looking at adding MIP (minors in possession) to students who are caught vaping or in possession of substances when they are on campus. Officer Stallworth will be issuing MIP tickets in the near future. If your young person has a habit that they need help kicking, please reach out to a principal or counselor. We thank you for your help with this concern as we try to help our young people. https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week!
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    • To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School and Pathways High School, check out the JHS/JPHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The
      JHS/JPHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week, as well as posts to our social media page and app. We encourage you to check these platforms regularly during the week to receive important updates.
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    • Good evening Vikings! This is Mr. Coffie with your weekly announcements.

      Homecoming is coming on September 30! We will have a food truck tailgate (owners are JHS alumni) starting at 4:30 in our bus loop, an alumni basketball game at 5:00, the homecoming parade will begin at Walmart at 6:00pm., Vikings football team takes on Tecumseh at 7:00pm, and the halftime show features our JXN high marching band and the Alumni band! You don’t want to miss this year’s festivities!

      Our homecoming dance will be held on October 1, in our fieldhouse from 8:00- 11:00pm. Admission cost is $10.

      We understand that our Viking parents/guardians are an integral part of our JHS family and we welcome your voice. Please use this link to share your thoughts on things that make you happy, concern you, or questions you may have.

      Jackson Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Top Teacher Award. Our JHS teachers are amazing and if you would like to nominate one of them for being a teacher that is an outstanding leader, is dedicated to students, and has gone above and beyond to help students and parents, please visit their website at www.jacksonmagazine.com, go to events tab and select Top Teachers. The due date for 2023 nominations is October 14, 2022.

      Spirit Week begins next week:
      Monday: Monochromatic Day
      Tuesday: Decades Day
      Wednesday: Disco Day
      Thursday: Best Dressed Day
      Friday: School Colors Day

      All students in the Classes of 2023- 2026, who currently maintain a 4.0 GPA and have done so over the course of their high school career, including middle school courses in which they received HS credit, have the opportunity to be Valedictorian. The new policy goes into effect for the Class of 2027.

      NEW Valedictorian policy: Class of 2027 and beyond:
      Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 for all earned credits including high school credits acquired in middle school. The retaking of a course for a better grade will not be used in computation for Valedictorian. Independent studies will not be considered in the computation for selection for Valedictorian.

      Additionally, for the Class of 2027 and beyond, the following must be met:
      Students must take a minimum of six Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or Early College courses, in any combination.
      JHS will start a new tradition where Valedictorians and family members will be invited to a luncheon where the valedictorians will be provided an opportunity to present speeches.

      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week!
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    • September 12
      Good evening Vikings! This is Mr. Coffie with your weekly announcements.
      We have been having great days enjoying the presence of our Vikings back at school! Thank you parents and guardians for allowing them to be here with us. Students, If you are enjoying your experience, be sure to let all of your friends know! If there is a concern that you would like us to address, please contact us by phone or email.

      There’s a Band Booster Meeting on Monday, September 12 at 6 pm in the band room.

      Friday, September 16 will be a half day for students. All students are dismissed at 10:45am. Our staff will be involved in professional development so we need all parents and guardians to be timely in picking up your student if they -are not riding a bus.

      There will be a JHS Student Spectator Bus to take students to the away game on September 16. Bus leaves at 5:45pm from the Welcome Center and will return at 10:30 pm. Permission slips will be in the grade level office and must be turned into the Athletic office. There is $5 cost to ride the bus, and you will also need to purchase a ticket via gofan.co.

      Looking ahead: Picture Day is September 19. If you would like to order pictures, ask your student for the order form that they were given.

      Homecoming is coming on September 30! We will have a food truck tailgate (owners are JHS alumni) starting at 4:30 in our bus loop,an alumni basketball game at 5:00, the homecoming parade will begin at Walmart at 6:00pm., Vikings football team takes on Tecumseh at 7:00pm, and the halftime show features our JXN high marching band and the Alumni band! You don’t want to miss this year’s festivities!

      Hoco dance is October 1 from 8:00- 11:00pm.

      Learn more about what’s happening in the week of athletics on our Jackson Vikings Athletics Facebook page.

      To learn more about what is happening at Jackson High School, check out the JHS Weekly Newsletter (https://www.smore.com/39xrb). The JHS newsletter is frequently updated throughout the week!
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    • We are excited to take you on a tour of Jackson High School! Jackson High School is rich in history and has many updates that have happened over the past several years!  New students or JHS reunion groups can schedule a tour by using the following link.

      JHS Tours -Once a Viking, Always A Viking!

       
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