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📚 While You’re Here at Jefferson Elementary School for Parent-Teacher Conferences ...
Don’t forget to stop by our Book Fair in the Chorus Room to find some great reads!
Also, be sure to check the Lost and Found in the Cafeteria — there are lots of items waiting to be claimed. #JeffersonCUSD1

We can’t wait to see you at the JES Fall Parade on Friday, October 31st at 1:45 PM! 🎃👻

Parade Route:
Start at JES, heading south on 8th Street
➡️ Right on Monroe Avenue
⬅️ Left on 6th Street
⬅️ Left on Jackson Avenue
⬅️ Left on 8th Street, returning to JES

Please note: The parade will NOT go on 7th Street between Jackson and Monroe.

JES Fall 2025 Junior Master Gardner Group #JeffersonCUSD1

Please help us congratulate our JES 6th Grade September Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1❤️💛

Please help us congratulate our JES 5th Grade September Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1❤️💛

Please help us congratulate our JES 4th Grade September Student Leaders! #JeffersonCUSD1❤️💛

Mrs. King’s class had a great time creating craft projects! With supplies generously donated by Home Depot, the students made flannel pumpkins using pool noodles and flannel shirts. 🍂🎃

The students then ran their own booth, selling the pumpkins they created! While having fun, they were also practicing important skills—fine motor skills, money skills, public interaction, following directions, and working toward a goal. #JeffersonCUSD1

Jefferson Elementary School needs help from you for our fall fundraiser! Donate here: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/charlestonjointpta/campaigns/jesfundraiser

On Friday, our 6th grade crew met with Janette VanMeter, who shared the story of her grandson, Gavin, who tragically lost his life to suicide. Since then, Janette has made it her mission to ensure that no student ever feels alone. She introduced students to the “A Hug from Gavin” token, a special tool they can use to let others know when they need mental health support.

Suicide prevention means reminding each other that no one has to go through tough times alone. If you ever feel really sad, hopeless, or like hurting yourself, it’s important to tell a trusted adult right away. Talking about your feelings can help, and there are always people who care about you and want to support you. #JeffersonCUSD1

🏅 PE Class Olympic Fall Competition Results! 🏅

Congratulations to Schmidt’s 6th graders, Larson’s 5th graders, and Ackers’ 4th graders—our overall winners of this year’s PE Class Olympic Fall Competition!

Each class participated in five fun events: Frisbee Toss, Frisbee Throw for Distance, Bean Bag Toss, Three-Legged Race, and Sack Races. Points were earned based on participation from every student.
A huge thank you to all the classes for their awesome effort and sportsmanship, and another big congrats to our champions!

– Coach & Ms. Lowell #JeffersonCUSD1

Yesterday we took it back to the 80s for the High School Homecoming Parade, and our JES crew did not disappoint! 💛❤️ A huge thank you to our staff, students, and families who joined in the fun and cheered us on. And a BIG thank you to the Drake family for generously providing the semi—your support helped make our float a standout! #JeffersonCUSD1

Here are a few important dates to remember for Jefferson Elementary School. JES Homeroom teacher assignments will be posted on Wednesday, August 6th at 4:00pm on Skyward. We can't wait to see you! #JeffersonCUSD1

Junior Master Gardeners sends their gratitude to all those who shared their support and insights with us while we were at the Charleston Farmers Market!

We would like to give special thanks to the Charleston Farmers Market for welcoming us as we made our first debut. #CUSD1

Congratulations to all of the 4th, 5th, & 6th grade Honor Roll Students this year from Jefferson Elementary School! Keep up the good work! 👏

Today we say goodbye to our 6th graders—not just to another school year, but to a truly special group of students. You've grown in so many ways : you've become thinkers, leaders, friends, and role models. Middle school, here they come! 🚀💖 💛 #JeffersonCUSD1

Mrs. King's classroom had a fun day with Mrs.Pounds' classroom from Carl Sandburg #JeffersonCUSD1

Mrs. Ballinger's class is excited to share that their eggs have hatched, and the baby chicks are here! 🐣💛 The students have been very engaged throughout the process — from candling the eggs to preparing a cozy brooder. Now that the chicks are here, students are focusing on care routines, observation, and responsibility. JES head custodian is enjoying the baby chicks just as much!

Jefferson recognized Drake, DevonJ , Evan, Ellie, Pamelah, Pizarro, and Zarieon as the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who made the most growth on their reading and math MAP tests this year! Because growth is a team effort, their entire class got to have a celebration in honor of their classmate's achievement. Way to go JES students! #JeffersonCUSD1

End of the year celebration for the first-year tutoring program.  Tutoring was a huge success! #JeffersonCUSD1