Inspiring future leaders! U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Green visited a group of JMS students to discuss the importance of goal-setting and the effort needed to achieve their dream careers. Students had an opportunity to ask questions about college, military life, daily routines, and even hobbies! We'd like to thank Lt. Col Green for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit with our students.
We are so grateful for her energy, expertise, and passion for our students’ success. 🙌 This is what AVID is all about—building the skills and connections that prepare our students for college, careers, and life! 🚀
Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members Welcome
Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025
7:30AM
Please join us for the September Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting. Your involvement is crucial to creating a vibrant and supportive school community. Come meet other parents and staff, hear about our plans for the year, and share your ideas for how we can best support our students and teachers.
PTO Meeting
Monday, September 15, 2025
4-5 pm
Library Media Center
Our AMAZING AVID students kicked off the day with a DELICIOUS breakfast lovingly donated by our WONDERFUL parents!! 🥯🍳☕ Your generosity helps us build strong relationships and BIG smiles all around! 💕👏
And guess what?! Even Officer Ayre couldn’t resist joining in the fun — he enjoyed a doughnut right alongside our students! 🍩😄
A HUGE THANK YOU to our supportive families and our respectful, well-behaved AVID kiddos who made this morning absolutely PERFECT!! 💯🙌
#AVIDStrong #JacksonSTEM #BuildingRelationships #BestCommunityEver
FALL INTERSESSION LEGO WARS CAMP | GRADES 6-8
During Fall Intersession, the week of September 29-October 2, a limited number of spots are available for this year’s Fine Arts Camp, Lego Wars, for students in grades 6-8.
Lego Wars will be held at Highland Springs Middle School Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students will dive into creativity, the engineering design process, and project design while developing architectural skills to build strong LEGO® structures. This year’s session includes a new team challenge that will push students to think more creatively, collaborate effectively, and apply their engineering skills in exciting new ways.
Registration opens Monday, September 8, at 6 p.m. for ACPSD middle school students and is offered on a first come-first served basis. Please note that due to space limitations, only the first 50 ACPSD students to apply will be accepted. Once the application window opens, parents/guardians can apply by scanning the QR Code or completing the Lego Wars Form.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of camp, however students’ families will be responsible for their own transportation to Highland Springs Middle.
Please contact Dr. Kimberly Fontanez, District Fine Arts Coordinator, at kfontanez@acpsd.net with any questions.
Picture Day is coming to Jackson Middle—Monday, September 22!
All aboard, Jackson’s Junction! It’s time to shine in those smiles and school-ready fits.
What to know:
Pictures will be taken during the school day.
Please follow the JMS dress code.
Bring your order form (details sent home with students) or order online .
Let’s show our Jackson pride—red, black, and confident!
#JacksonMiddle #JMSIndians #JacksonsJunction #PictureDay 📷✨
Sept 22-26 marks our 1st AVID Spirit Week.
Tickets will be sold Sept 17-19 during lunch for $5 for students to participate.
Mon. - Fancy Dress/90s attire (It's also school picture day)
Tue. - Hat Day
Wed. - Blue Out /Bull Pups Day
Thur. - Generations: 6th grade - babies, 7th grade - parents, 8th grade - grandparents
Fri. - Pajama Day
Please note that ACPSD dress code still applies to spirit week attire/costumes.
2025 Volleyball Schedule!! All games start at 5:30pm, you may purchase your tickets on gofan.co or at the door. Come out and support our Lady Indians!!
2025 Bullpups Football Schedule!! All games start at 6:00pm
Student badges are required for all middle school students in our district. Replacement badges will cost $5.00, and temporary badges for a day will cost $1.00. Student accounts will be billed for these charges. Please help your child find his/her badge prior to Tuesday.
Thank you for your support!
HAPPY LABOR DAY
All Aiken County Public School District schools, buildings, and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend! We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
#ACPSDcelebrates #LaborDay
Come learn and explore in a fun-filled way!
🚌 Ride the bus, we’ll get you there,
With breakfast and lunch—we’ll show we care!
✏️ September 29 through October 3,
8 AM to 3—what a great place to be!
🎉 RSVP by September 5—don’t miss the chance,
For a week of learning, fun, and dance!
📩 Contact Ms. Neville today: kneville@acpsd.net
At Jackson STEM Magnet Middle, we’re serving up more than lunch — we’re serving inspiration for the future! 🥗✨
Our very first Career Café kicked off this week with our amazing school nurse, who shared a behind-the-scenes look into the world of healthcare while enjoying a meal with our students. 🩺💉 Students got to ask questions, hear real stories, and see how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) connect directly to careers that make a difference every single day.
💡 This is just the beginning! Career Cafés will continue throughout the year, spotlighting professionals from a variety of fields. Each session is designed to open doors of possibility and show our students how their learning today connects to their future tomorrow.
We’re thrilled to watch our students dream big, ask bold questions, and see themselves in the exciting careers of the 21st century! 🚀
Stay tuned — more Career Cafés are on the horizon, and you won’t want to miss the amazing journeys our kids will explore!
#JacksonsJunction #STEMStrong #CareerCafe
We’re sorry for the mix-up, let’s make this clear,
Our PTO meeting is almost here!
Monday, September 15 is the date,
Come join the fun—don’t be late!
We’ll share ideas, we’ll laugh, we’ll plan,
Together we’ll do all we can.
Your voice, your thoughts, your time, your cheer—
Make a difference for our kids this year!
