Jefferson Middle School

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

In observance, all Jamestown Public Schools buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

📣 We're Hiring at Jefferson Middle School! Jamestown Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and student-centered School Counselor to join the Jefferson Middle School team beginning in August 2026.

At JPS, our counselors play a vital role in supporting students' academic success, social-emotional growth, and future aspirations. If you're passionate about helping young people navigate the middle school years and thrive both inside and outside the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ NYS School Counselor Certification Required
📍 Jefferson Middle School
📅 Start Date: August 2026

Join a district committed to student success, strong relationships, and a supportive team culture.

Learn more and apply at jpsny.org/jobs or contact Human Resources at (716) 483-4346.

06/09/2026

REMINDER: Summer is almost here — and so are our 2026 JPS Summer Camps & Clinics! ❤️💚

From football and basketball to speed and agility training, there are great opportunities for students to stay active, build skills, and have fun this summer with our Red & Green coaching staff and student-athletes!

⚡ Speed Development Camp — June 29-July 2 | 9 to 10:30 a.m.
🏀 Little Ballers Camp (Grades 1-4) — July 6-9 | 9 to 11:30 a.m.
⛹️ Offensive Skills Basketball Camp for Boys (Grades 5-8) — July 6-9 | 9 to 11:30 a.m.
🆕 Summer Open Pool @ JHS (Grades 6-12) — Wednesdays July 8th – August 12th | 2-3 p.m.

📅 Check out out jpsny.org/sportscamps for all the information you need!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our students of the month at Jefferson Middle School for April 2026!

🧡 Josiah Hosack - 5th grade
🖤 Nathan Paduano - 6th grade
🧡 Sophia Jordan - 7th grade
🖤 Corbin Micciche - 8th grade

Join us in celebrating these awesome Jaguars!

06/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Sue Cunningham, who has long served Jefferson with JCLC and now serves our district as a community navigator, as JPS’ May “Pillar” of the Month!

05/28/2026

It’s been amazing to see our journey with “James and the Giant Peach” continue across Jamestown Public Schools! 📚🍑

As we head into Week 3, we invite families to keep the adventure going by reading Chapters 35-36 together at home.

Throughout the month, we’ll continue sharing special guest readers in both English and Spanish for families to enjoy together. This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Kevin Whitaker, JPS Superintendent, as our English guest reader! ❤️💚💙💛

ENGLISH: https://trst.in/TKWHGJ
SPANISH: https://trst.in/0L4BC8

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/27/2026

🏀🏈⚡ Summer is almost here — and so are our 2026 JPS Summer Camps & Clinics! ❤️💚

From football and basketball to speed and agility training, there are great opportunities for students to stay active, build skills, and have fun this summer with our Red & Green coaching staff and student-athletes!

Upcoming camps include:
⚡ Speed Development Camp — June 29-July 2 | 9 to 10:30 a.m.
🏈 Jamestown Area Youth Football Camp — June 29-July 2 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🏀 Little Ballers Camp (Grades 1-4) — July 6-9 | 9 to 11:30 a.m.
⛹️ Offensive Skills Basketball Camp for Boys (Grades 5-8) — July 6-9 | 9 to 11:30 a.m.

📅 Important deadlines are approaching soon — including June 1 for Football Camp and June 5 for the Speed Camp early bird registration!

Registration forms and additional information are available at: jpsny.org/sportscamps!

05/25/2026

On this day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, all Jamestown Public Schools are closed on Monday, May 25. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/21/2026

It’s been amazing to see our journey with “James and the Giant Peach” continue across Jamestown Public Schools! 📚🍑

As we head into Week 2, we invite families to keep the adventure going by reading Chapters 24-26 together at home.

Throughout the month, we’ll continue sharing special guest readers in both English and Spanish for families to enjoy together. This week, we’re excited to welcome Larry Adams, paraprofessional at Jefferson Middle School, as our English guest reader! ❤️💚💙💛

ENGLISH: https://trst.in/b6kxMR
SPANISH: https://trst.in/cifV6h

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/20/2026

What an incredible celebration of creativity at our annual District Art Show! 🎨✨❤️💚
Congratulations to all of our talented students and dedicated art teachers on a remarkable showcase featuring artwork created throughout the 2025-26 school year! 🖌️

🖼️ From paintings and sculptures to mixed media and digital creations, the evening was a wonderful reflection of the imagination, passion, and hard work happening across Jamestown Public Schools every day.

A special thank you to our amazing art teachers for inspiring and supporting our student artists throughout the year: Marygrace Anderson (JHS), Stephanie Baker (JHS), Lisa Corey (Jefferson), Lucas Crane (Fletcher), Brandy Fuller (JHS), Brian Payne (JHS), Robbi Fabretti (Love), Jessica Harvey (Lincoln), Kevin Kyser (Washington), Taylore Laska (Bush), Michela Tehan (Persell), and Rebecca Whitman (Ring). 👏🎉

Did you miss the Art Show in person? Visit jpsny.org/artshow to explore all of the featured student artwork from across the district! 💻🎨

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the arts in JPS! ❤️💚