Today, we proudly celebrated our Quarter 1 Honor Roll scholars for their outstanding academic achievement! 🎉
In front of their peers, teachers, and families, these scholars were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Following the awards ceremony, scholars and their parents enjoyed a special reception in honor of their accomplishments.
Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll recipients! Your perseverance and academic success make us proud. Keep striving, keep learning, and keep achieving great things. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next! 📚⭐ #JMSPride #HonorRoll #AcademicExcellence #ScholarSuccess #CelebratingAchievement
TOYS FOR TOTS - ADVISORY COMPETITION
Nov. 9 - Dec. 11, 2026
Please bring new, unwrapped toys for children 1-12.
Help make Christmas special for children whose families may not be able to afford gifts.
Winning Advisory Reward: Pancake Breakfast in the Student Center During Advisory!
A day of gratitude, service, and honor. Our Veterans Day Program was filled with meaningful moments as veterans and active duty members were introduced by their scholars and recognized for their commitment to our nation. The JMS Band provided special music, and the Silver Bluff High School JROTC presented the colors and a POW/MIA ceremony. A brief overview of each of the military branches was presented by JMS scholars.
We were privileged to hear from the NJROTC Commander and an NJROTC member preparing to enter active duty next May. Their words reminded us of the dedication and sacrifice that make our freedoms possible.
The celebration concluded with a reception for veterans and their scholars. Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay #JacksonMiddleSchool #ThankAVeteran
i-Ready Winter Assessment
Scholars, Are You Ready? Hit Your i-Ready Target & Splash Mr. Bell!
Tue., November 17 - Reading
Wed., November 18 - Math
Show your growth in both subject areas by:
Getting a good night's rest
Charging your laptop
Eating a healthy breakfast
Bringing your charger to school
Doing your best on both tests!
🎶🎤 A Memorable Day of Music and Inspiration! 🎤🎶
Our band scholars had the incredible opportunity to attend an Aiken Performing Arts (APA) Educational Outreach program featuring the world-renowned Sons of Serendip! Scholars were captivated by the group's inspiring performance and enjoyed the unique opportunity to ask questions and engage with the artists. They even joined in singing along during a couple of songs, making the experience even more memorable.
One of the highlights of the day was seeing our very own band and chorus director, Mrs. Owens, play the harp for the very first time!
Following the performance, scholars continued the fun with lunch at Zaxbys, where they shared their excitement about the day's events and reflected on a truly unforgettable experience.
We are grateful for opportunities like these that expose our scholars to the arts, encourage creativity, and inspire a lifelong appreciation for music!
Videos and additional photos are posted on the Jackson STEM Magnet Middle School Facebook page.
🎶💙 #JMSPride #BandScholars #SonsOfSerendip #AikenPerformingArts #ArtsEducation #InspiringExcellence
Our Student Council members recently attended a district-wide rally where they had the opportunity to connect with scholars from schools across the District. Through collaboration, networking, and engaging discussions, our students shared ideas, learned from their peers, and strengthened their leadership skills. We are proud of the way they represented Jackson STEM Magnet Middle School and look forward to seeing their ideas make a positive impact on our school community! #StudentLeadership #JMSPride #FutureLeaders
The wait is over! We are excited to announce our 2026–2027 JMS Indians Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams!
Congratulations to all of our student-athletes who earned a spot on this year's teams! Your hard work, dedication, and determination have paid off!
We are looking forward to an exciting season filled with teamwork, school spirit, and INDIAN PRIDE!
Let's show our athletes some love and support as they prepare to represent Jackson Middle School on the court!
ONE TEAM! ONE TRIBE! INDIAN PRIDE!
Veterans Day program
Monday, November 9th at 9am in the cafeteria
Show your spirit by wearing red, white, and blue.
Informational meeting for 8th grade scholars and parents/guardians
Thur., Nov. 12th at 6 pm at Silver Bluff High School
Congratulations to Our First-Year Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Alicia McKie! 🍎🏆
Jackson STEM Magnet Middle School is proud to recognize Mrs. Alicia McKie as our First-Year Teacher of the Year!
As our Business Education teacher and Athletic Director, Mrs. McKie has made an incredible impact in her very first year. Her dedication to scholar success, commitment to excellence, and passion for both academics and athletics have quickly made her an invaluable member of the JMS family.
Whether she is preparing scholars for future careers in the classroom or leading our athletic programs with enthusiasm and integrity, Mrs. McKie consistently goes above and beyond to support and inspire our scholars.
Thank you, Mrs. McKie, for your hard work, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our school community. We are fortunate to have you at JMS and look forward to the many great things you will continue to accomplish!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. McKie on this well-deserved honor!
As our incredible 8th Grade Science and 6th grade AVID Teacher, Mrs. Parks consistently inspires excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication, innovation, and commitment to student achievement make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day.
Thank you for your passion, leadership, and unwavering belief in our scholars. We are proud to honor you with this well-deserved recognition!
Mrs. Holley serves as our dedicated Guidance Clerk and Parent Involvement Aide, and her commitment to supporting our students, families, and staff is truly remarkable. Her positive attitude, caring spirit, and willingness to go above and beyond make a lasting impact on our school community each day.
Thank you, Mrs. Holley, for all that you do. We are proud to celebrate you as our GEM Employee of the Year! 🌟
As part of the drive-thru experience, participants also completed a brief three-question survey about Parent University. One parent summed up the morning perfectly with the comment:
💙 “JMS is awesome!” 💙
We are committed to partnering with our families and will continue to offer opportunities for parents and guardians to become comfortable using the Parent Portal, Rooms, and other valuable resources available to them, including DISCUS and Tutor.com.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success! Together, we can support student achievement through strong family engagement.
#JMSPride #FamilyEngagement #ParentPartnership #StudentSuccess #ParentPortal #SchoolCommunity #JMSAwesome
A huge shoutout to all the amazing scholars who worked hard to meet the attendance, grade, and behavior goals to earn their spot in the PBIS celebration! We hope you enjoyed your well-deserved celebration, popcorn, and drinks today!
A massive thank you to our incredible teachers and staff members who helped deliver treats and make today’s activities run so smoothly. You all made this celebration a major success!
Let's keep this same energy, focus, and dedication going strong for the rest of the second quarter. Keep pushing, stay on top of those assignments, and let's crush the rest of the season!
Celebrating Our Principals!
As we wrap up Principal Appreciation Month, we're celebrating the dedicated leaders who make a difference in our schools every day.
Through our Principal for a Day opportunity, community members and local leaders stepped into the role of principal, gaining a firsthand look at the leadership, collaboration, and care that go into supporting our students and school communities. Thank you to those that volunteered for this amazing opportunity.
Hear their reflections and see some of the moments that made this experience special as we recognize the incredible work of our principals on YouTube at youtu.be/yK5kpIdC7Z4 .
Thank you to our principals for all that you do to help our students and schools thrive!
#PrincipalAppreciation #ACPSDCelebrates #PublicEducation #SouthCarolinaSchools
🎉 SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our brilliant 2026-27 Spelling Bee winners! After a thrilling competition filled with challenging words and incredible focus, we are proud to recognize our top spellers:
🥇 1st Place: Arianna Poindexter (6th Grade)
🥈 2nd Place: Liam Morgan (8th Grade)
🥉 3rd Place: Leland Franklin (8th Grade)
We are incredibly proud of all twenty-eight scholars for their hard work and dedication!
Arianna and Liam will be moving on to represent our school at the Area 5 Group Spelling Bee. Please join us in wishing them the absolute best of luck as they prepare for the next level. Let's go! 🐝✨
There will be reserved seating for these guests and a reception following the program for you and your veteran family member(s).
Thank you so much!
Amy Smith
Career Specialist
Jackson STEM Magnet Middle School