John Jay Middle School

Due to the forecasted rain, we will be postponing Field Day and moving it to the scheduled rain date of Friday, May 30th. Tomorrow, Thursday, May 29th, will be a regular school day with a normal class schedule. Students do not need to wear their team color. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility, and we look forward to a fun and sunny Field Day on the 30th! https://secure.smore.com/n/znvscq

Thank you to everyone who voted! The school budget passed, as did the two propositions related to energy savings. The newly elected Board of Education trustees are: Jon Poffenberger Arwen Thomas Belloni Carolyn Snell The unofficial results are as follows: Proposition #1 Yes: 744 No: 309 Proposition #2 Yes: 826 No: 226 Proposition #3: Yes: 807 No: 244 Arwen Thomas Belloni: 790 Jon Poffenberger: 766 Carolyn Snell: 825 Congratulations to our new and returning trustees! We deeply appreciate the community's support of our schools and our students, and look forward to the work ahead, Empowering All. Sincerely,  Ray Blanch Superintendent of Schools

In the news! Our science research and robotics programs are featured in a STEM series in The Recorder. Read it here. https://www.therecorder.org/post/robotics-and-science-classes-sharpen-problem-solving-skills

Mark your calendar for the Katonah-Lewisboro Schools' Sustainability Fair! Tuesday, April 22, 5:30 - 7 pm, at John Jay High School. All welcome!

8th Graders Don't Miss Out! https://secure.smore.com/n/m8wjg5

A perfect start to Earth Month - an article in The Recorder highlights some of the many sustainability projects in KLSD classrooms. https://www.therecorder.org/post/sustainability-education-has-taken-root-in-area-schools

Enjoy the District's Spring newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/spring-into-learning

Enjoy the just-released District Newsletter—Celebrations and Special Guests: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/celebrations-and-special-guests

Meet our new interim assistant principal - https://secure.smore.com/n/t17wb

Important information regarding the upcoming spring modified athletic season. Athletic Registration: FinalForms for Modified sports will open on Monday, February 24. To ensure that your student-athlete is eligible to try out on Tuesday, April 1st, please be sure to complete the FinalForms registration process no later than Monday, March 24. Modified Spring Sports Interest Meeting: There will be a modified spring sports interest meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 3 PM in the middle school’s new gym. Your child should attend this meeting if interested in playing a modified sport. The meeting will conclude in time for students to take the 4:15PM late bus. Tryouts for Modified Sports: Tuesday, April 1 Modified Spring Sports offerings are Baseball, Boy’s Lacrosse, Girl’s Lacrosse, Softball, Track & Field. Practice Schedules will be posted in the coming weeks through our Athletic Calendar and Final Forms.

School will be in session on Friday, April 11, due to the snow day on February 6.

Enjoy the District's Winter 2025 Newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/winter25

Submissions for the District's PreKindergarten Lottery will be received January 2 through February 6. Find out more and access the application here: https://www.klschools.org/page/prek-program

Best wishes for a wonderful winter recess. Enjoy the District's December newsletter: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/holiday-read-48316

John Jay High School is planning a shift to block scheduling in September 2025 designed to allow more time for learning and make school more manageable for students. The schedule will include four 82-minute blocks each day and a 60-minute common lunch. Access December 18 webinar recording about this change: https://klschools.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=c0a47034-58ff-44ff-9af1-b24b00dedc7e&start=3

New stop-arms and cameras are being installed on all KLSD buses in partnership with Westchester County and BusPatrol. The photo enforcement program comes at no cost to the District and tickets drivers who illegally pass a bus when the red lights are flashing.

We are thankful for each one of you! Read the District newsletter - The Gratitude Edition - here: https://klschools.edurooms.com/engage/klsd-news/newsletters/the-gratitude-edition

Please be patient if you are corresponding with KLSD via email. Microsoft is experiencing outages and is working on the problem.

JJMS students will be performing It's A Wonderful Life at the following show times at the JJMS theater: 11/21- 7PM 11/22 - 7PM 11/23- 1PM & 7PM https://secure.smore.com/n/0s2n9