We are excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back to school as we kick off a new year and a new semester. January is a fresh start and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve together. As we return to our classrooms, we look forward to continued collaboration, renewed focus, and celebrating the success ahead. Let's make this semester a strong one!
#ACPSD #AikenCountyPublicSchools #BackToSchool
Come out and support our talented JMS artists! Our students have been hard at work creating some AMAZING pieces, and they are so excited to share them with you.
📅 December 16
📍 JMS Cafeteria
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
Bring the family, enjoy the creativity, and celebrate the incredible talent right here at Jackson! We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🍪❄️
#JMSTalent #StudentArtists #JMSPride #CommunityStrong #ArtShow
December Spirit Activities
Monday, December 15th
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Wear Holiday Accessories
Headbands, Christmas Hats, Socks, Shirts, etc
Tuesday, December 16th
Wear Your Favorite Holiday Color
Wednesday, December 17th
Wacky Tacky Day
Wear your tacky sweaters and shirts
Thursday, December 18th
A Long Winter’s Nap
Wear Appropriate Holiday PJs
Friday, December 19th
Half Day
Christmas Is Coming
Wear a SANTA Hat
Happy Holidays!
Be Safe!
🎉 They absolutely SHINED! We saw leadership take shape, incredible questioning, teamwork in action, and students supporting one another with confidence and pride. We could not be more thrilled for the growth ahead as they continue learning through inquiry and discovering just how capable they truly are! 🌟
December Spirit Activities
Monday, December 15th
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Wear Holiday Accessories
Headbands, Christmas Hats, Socks, Shirts, etc
Tuesday, December 16th
Wear Your Favorite Holiday Color
Wednesday, December 17th
Wacky Tacky Day
Wear your tacky sweaters and shirts
Thursday, December 18th
A Long Winter’s Nap
Wear Appropriate Holiday PJs
Friday, December 19th
Half Day
Christmas Is Coming
Wear a SANTA Hat
Happy Holidays!
Be Safe!
Please note that there will be no school for students, teachers, and most staff the week of November 24–28.
Additionally, all schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reopen on Monday, December 1.
Congratulations to our 2025-25 Spelling Bee Champion, Madison Duncan. Carter Little placed 2nd and Landon Bryce Micots, 3rd place. We are so very proud of all of the contestants who participated today. Madison and Carter will represent JMS at the Area 5 Group Spelling Bee on December 5th at Greendale Elementary School.
Kudos to two classes! Ms. Parks and Ms. McClain’s Advisory classes were treated to breakfast in the classroom. Ms. Parks class won the Red Ribbon door decorating contest. Ms. McClain’s class donated the most items to the It’s Spooky to be Hungry challenge.
PURPLE UP FOR MILITARY FAMILIES | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ACPSD encourages all students, staff, and families to wear PURPLE on Friday, November 14 as we celebrate the Month of the Military Family!
This special day is our way of showing appreciation and support for the incredible military families who sacrifice and serve alongside their loved ones.
THANK YOU to our military families for your dedication, resilience, and service to our nation.
Join us in honoring our heroes—both at home and abroad—by wearing purple with pride!
Throughout November, schools across the district are recognizing Veterans Day and the Month of the Military Family with special celebrations and activities to honor the veterans and active-duty heroes in our community and across the country.
Let’s turn our schools PURPLE Friday, November 14!
JMS students, families, and friends,
This is the last week to order Jackson Middle School and Jackson spirit wear. The deadline is November 6. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, Venmo, and Paypal. Checks can be made out to Jackson Middle School PTO. Place check and/or cash in an envelope in the order form and drop off in the Main Office.
$5 tickets will be sold Nov. 6-7 during lunch
