A Letter from the desk of Shannon Blasy |
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Dear Jefferson Parents,
Welcome back to another exciting year at Jefferson Middle School—home of the Huskies! We are so proud to serve our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students with a learning environment that challenges, supports, and inspires every student.
This year, our focus centers on the power of “WE.” We believe that true education goes beyond strong minds—it relies on building strong values together. As Huskies, we hold ourselves and our school community to four core principles: |
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WE ARE TOGETHER: We stand as one united community...staff, students, and families...working hand-in-hand through these formative years.
- WE SHOW GRATITUDE: We are deeply grateful for your partnership, your trust, and the opportunity to guide your children every single day.
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WE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY: We own our actions and hold ourselves accountable for cultivating a safe, supportive, and academically rich space for every learner.
- WE SHOW INTEGRITY: We lead by example, doing what is right and building character that lasts a lifetime.
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| We are Huskies, and we are fully committed to walking alongside your child as they grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to an incredible year together! Go Huskies! Educationally Yours, Shannon Blasy, Principal Jefferson Middle School |
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- August 10th - SPECIAL JPAC BUDGET MEETING
- August 10th - Student schedules will be published on StudentVUE and ParentVUE
- August 12th - Chromebook and Class Schedule Pick-Up
- Last Name A - K: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Last Name L - Z: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- August 13th - Chromebook and Class Schedule Pick-Up
- Last Name L - Z: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Last Name A - K: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- August 24th - First Day of School
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- September 1st - Newly enrolled students and 7th grade student immunization updates Due
- October 8th - Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Class Change Request Process |
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- Review your student's schedule in StudentVUE or ParentVUE beginning August 10.
- If you have a scheduling concern, complete the Schedule Change Request Form using the link below.
- Please use the form only. To ensure every request is received and tracked, we are unable to accept schedule change requests by email or phone.
- Our team will review requests and prioritize those involving academic conflicts.
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Please note: Requests for a specific teacher or to change the order of classes cannot be accommodate
- ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 19th
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Thank you for your patience as we work through schedule requests and prepare for a successful start to the school year. |
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Class Supply Lists and Tips |
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Plan to bring supplies during the Chromebook and class schedule pickup windows. All Supplies can be placed in the students assigned locker. This will help ease your students transition to the first day of school.
- When purchasing supplies buy matching colors for each subject. Example: a red binder, red notebook, and red folder for math.
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No trapper keepers or zippered binders they do not fit well in lockers
- Calculators can be found at Target, Meijer, Walmart, Staples or Amazon for around $10-$20. The calculator will be used all through their Middle School Career.
- Avoid magnetic locker storage like pencil holders. These tend to slide when lockers are shut and cause the locker to jam.
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- No adhesives are allowed on the inside or outside of student lockers. This includes contact paper.
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Please label all supplies with first and last names. Binders, Notebooks, Folders, Pencil cases, backpack, lunch boxes, water bottles, coats, etc. We collect a large number of items in our lost and found each year. When items are labeled, we are able to quickly identify the owner and return the items.
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| Donations are welcome and appreciated |
If you are interested in donating supplies to the school, we are always in need of the following items. |
- Paper Towels
- Clorox Wipes
- Kleenex
- Hand Sanitizer
- Expo Markers
- Band aids
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Other helpful items include: |
- Sidewalk chalk
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Pencils and pencil top erasers
- Highlighters
- Colored pocket folders (no prongs)
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Donations can be dropped off to the school office on August 12th or August 13th during Chromebook and schedule pickup or anytime during school hours. |
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7th Grade and New Student Immunizations |
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Immunizations or Waivers are required for all students |
All newly enrolled students and incoming 7th graders will be reviewed for up to date immunizations or completed waivers. Immunizations include: |
- TDAP (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis)
- Meningococcal (MenACWY)
- Any required boosters
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Updated immunizations are due to the Jefferson Middle School Office no later that September 1st, 2026.
Please contact your family physician or local health department to determine if your student is in need of updated immunizations. We encourage all families to use the summer months to update immunizations where eligible. |
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Updated district wide electronic policy coming soon... Stayed Tuned. |
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| - Medication Forms must be updated each school year.
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Forms must be signed by a physician - this includes over the counter medication.
- JMS does not have a nurse in the building and staff are not permitted to distribute ANY medication without this form.
- Students are not permitted to keep medication in their backpacks or lockers. It will be confiscated and a parent must pick it up.
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Drop Off and Pick Up Routes |
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How to Enter the building with EVOLV |
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At Jefferson Middle School, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. As students enter the building each morning, they will walk through our EVOLV safety system—a quick, touch-free screening process designed to help keep our school safe while allowing students to enter efficiently. You can help your student be prepared by reminding them to: |
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- Remove Chromebooks and large metal objects from backpacks (such as water bottles) prior to entering the building.
- Carry backpacks normally—there is no need to remove them.
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- Place Chromebook and other items on the side table.
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Then walk through EVOLV with you backpack and lunch box.
- Once through collect you Chromebook and water bottle from the table.
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Your student may be asked to step aside for a quick secondary screening if the detector alerts. If this is the case please follow staff directions.
A few minutes of preparation helps everyone enter the building safely and keeps the morning arrival process moving smoothly. Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and welcoming learning environment for all! |
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Jefferson Parent Advisory Committee |
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Where: Pizza Sam's
102 W. Main St.
Midland, MI 48640 |
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- August 10th at 6pm - SPECIAL MEETING
| We're excited to be working on a special project for our amazing Jefferson teachers and staff—a remodel of their break room!
To keep the project moving, we need to vote on this year's JPAC budget so we can move forward with ordering cabinets, a new sink, and other materials as soon as possible. The sooner we approve the budget, the sooner we can get everything ordered and installed. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Hope to see you there! |
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| Sports Physicals and Code of Conduct |
- All Sports physicals and code of conduct forms completed now will be valid the 26-27 sports season.
- Blank physical and code of conduct forms can be picked up in the school office.
- Once the physical is completed by your physician please turn it in at the school office.
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Code of conduct forms can be turned in to the school office.
- Sports Physical and Code of Conduct are required before the student will be allowed to tryout
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These can be turned in during the summer months. The School office is open Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-3pm. Forms can be dropped off anytime during these hours. |
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