Jefferson Elementary School -

JES GATE Science Club members polished pennies while using the Scientific Method to explore Chemistry.

JES Staff had a wonderful time in the CHS Homecoming Parade. We enjoy supporting our ALL of our students. CHARLESTON TROJANS! GO! FIGHT! WIN!

JES Principals showing their Trojan Pride. This is also the first time in 15 years Mr. Ulm has not worn a tie during the school year.

JES Students practicing Leader in Me Habits. https://youtu.be/Qo3zPkIjQpw

JES staff and students are celebrating our Charleston Trojans Homecoming game this coming week. LET'S GO TROJANS! LET'S GO!

JES Families: JES Orientation & Open House Night is August 17th. Each meeting with be in your student's homeroom class. 4th Grade Orientation in Classrooms @ 5:30 pm 5th Grade Orientation in Classrooms @ 6:15 pm 6th Grade Open House in Classrooms from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

JES Families: Please follow the link below for the JES Welcome Letter with important beginning of the school year dates. https://5il.co/bpxa

Due to a gas leak, Jefferson Elementary School will be closed to the public & staff for the remainder of the day. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Charleston Middle School at (217) 639-6000.

Troop 2140 Phoebe Frey, Maliyah Harrison, and Lauren Wahls of Troop 2140, built this seed-library for the Monticello Garden at Jefferson, for their bronze award.

JES Talent Show 2022 video https://youtu.be/VrYIm3dgER0

JES Awards Assembly 2022 video https://youtu.be/W4klfJiR6bc

Congratulations to all the JES Rotary Club Award Nominees for 2022.

JES Anderson, Bowers, Ball and Beabout's classes went fishing at EIU for Conservation Day on Monday. Please see the pictures below from their trip.

Pictured are the Jefferson Rotary Youth Leadership award recipients recognized at the May 17th Rotary Meeting/Luncheon: (From front row left to right) Amelia Vandermeer (4th Grade) Mason Lauwers (4th Grade) Khali Romack (6th Grade) Mason Anderson (5th Grade) Adeline Richter (5th Grade) Jocelyn Bell (5th Grade) Brayden Armstrong (5th Grade) Colby Metzger (6th Grade) Ella Viertel (6th Grade) Rob Ulm (JES Principal) Jeff Marlo (JES Assistant Principal) Deborah Mueller (Rotary President) Rick Hunt (Rotary Member & Leadership Award liaison)

Congratulations to both the JES Red and Black Girl's Basketball Teams for a wonderful season. Our JES Cheerleaders did an amazing job as well. Way to Go Black Team for winning the Championship Game!

Coach Bollant (EIU Women’s coach) was nice enough to join Team 1’s practice earlier this week.

JES Harrell & Homann's classes went fishing at EIU for Conservation Day. Please follow the link to the video of pictures from this trip. https://youtu.be/ZTMU9cw62OM

The JES 5th and 6th grade Chorus groups performed the musical, Dig It! (A Musical Tale of Ancient Civilizations), on Monday, May 2. Please enjoy a few pictures taken during the evening. https://youtu.be/Bfd0_QpQDxs

JES 4th grade students visited the 5-Mile House in April. Please follow the link below to view some pictures from their trip. https://youtu.be/zusmOzRcWd4

JES Cares Game Total Funds Donated $2,045.70 to local cancer patients.