
March 7, 2024
Good Morning JMS Families, It is time for our yearly 5 Essentials Survey! We are asking for your help to get 90% parent participation on this survey. We ask that once you complet...

February 21, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Feb...

February 5, 2024
Your voice matters! 🗣️
Participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey and let your insights shape your child's education journey. 📚 This survey paints a detai...

January 31, 2024
Parents, please take time to fill out the Jefferson Middle School 5 essential survey. We appreciate your time. Thank you!!

January 30, 2024
As we embark on the latter part of the academic year, it is with great anticipation and excitement that we extend an invitation to you and your student for the upcoming 6th grade ...

January 29, 2024
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you? (CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE)
We will be accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administr...

January 23, 2024
District 186 Families,
In light of the remaining ice and black ice on roadways, sidewalks and parking lots, District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 23, 202...

January 22, 2024
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024 . Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and s...

January 15, 2024
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public Schoo...

December 15, 2023
We love AVID!!!
8th grade AVID scholars from District 186 rocked the first "8th Grade AVID Mash-Up" at the YMCA on December 12! Hosted by awesome middle school AVID coordin...

October 31, 2023
Help us reach our goal for the United Way Foundation!!! United Way gives back to our local community. Their goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying c...

September 27, 2023
Show Your Jaguar Pride! Students at Jefferson Middle School can earn PRIDE cards by helping make their classroom run more smoothly, by enhancing the learning experience for t...

September 20, 2023
Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...

July 17, 2023
Calling all incoming 6th graders!! Incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend a 6th grade orientation at their home school on Thursday, August 10th, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:...

July 10, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements :
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...

May 29, 2023
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Parents may click on the links below for more information and to register their students. District Registration Webpage - ...

May 29, 2023
Parents ~ If you have not taken the 2023 Panorama Family Survey, please scan this QR code and complete this 4-minute survey.

May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...

April 27, 2023
If your student is interested in participating in the summer and/or fall SASA recreational soccer league, please click on the links below for more information. Summer 2023 SASA R...

April 27, 2023
Dear Jefferson Middle School Parents:
JMS will be providing an in person Summer Enrichment Program open to current 6th and 7th grade students.
The program will start...