Exciting sustainability achievement 🌎 We are thrilled to announce that KLSD has received the New York State Green Ribbon Schools award! From solar power to cleaner transportation to a geothermal energy system, our efforts are making a big impact. Students are leading the way by advocating for climate policy, getting their hands dirty in the garden, and working with local conservation organizations.
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Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our KLSD bus drivers. Thank you for all that you do.
Turning stories into games 📖
As part of their English Language Arts curriculum, JJMS Team Curiosity 6th graders selected sci-fi novels and designed original games inspired by their books. Using recycled and repurposed materials ♻️, students followed the design process from brainstorming to testing out their games.
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Another Successful Sustainability Showcase 🌱🌎
On Tuesday evening, the district celebrated its sustainability progress and goals with student projects, examples of energy savings across the district, and even a tour on board one of the district’s electric buses.
Elementary school Green Teams showed off their efforts and older students shared research projects. These initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction, protecting wildlife and habitats, and the impact of everyday choices on the environment, along with ecosystem models and builds created from reused materials. Our community partners joined the conversation with displays and a Q&A panel, highlighting conservation efforts, wildlife education, and sustainable practices.
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John Jay High School
April 21, 2026 5:15 - 7 PM
JJHS’ mental fitness training for athletes was highlighted by the New York State School Board Association. We are the first district in the U.S. to implement the program. Read the article here.
Vote by December 17! Debbi Walsh, John Jay's varsity field hockey coach, has been nominated for USA Field Hockey’s 2025 Annual Awards in the National Grow the Game Category! Cast your vote here.
Please give the gift of warmth this season! JJMS is currently accepting new or gently used blankets and coats to benefit the Community Center of Northern Westchester. The last day to donate is Friday, 12/12. Drop off in the box in the front lobby. Thank you for supporting our neighbors.
Ready for an unforgettable weekend? Don’t miss the JJMS production of Hamlet—where classic drama meets unexpected laughs! Experience Shakespeare’s masterpiece like never before, with a hilarious twist that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Grab your friends and family, head to the JJMS Theater Entrance, and get your tickets for just $10. This is one show you’ll be talking about long after the curtain falls! Show Times: 11/14- 7pm, 11/15 -1pm & 7pm.
KLSD is collaborating with the Northwell School Mental Health Partnership to foster well-being in all students. Find the November newsletter here.
Happy Halloween! The JJMS Weekly Update can be found here. https://secure.smore.com/n/fv7yt
Have a great weekend! JJMS Weekly Update can be found here. Spirit Week kicks off Monday, 10/27. https://secure.smore.com/n/47mpa
To learn more, view the report here: https://www.klschools.org/page/empowering-all
9/26 Weekly Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/y7vgj
RoshHashanahSchoolClosureReminder
Parents, as a reminder, there is no school tomorrow, 9/23, or Wednesday, 9/24, as we honor Rosh Hashanah.
To our JJMS families who celebrate Rosh Hashana, we’d like to wish you a Shanah Tovah.
JJMS Spirit Week continues when we return.
Recap: First Day of School at JJMS ! https://secure.smore.com/n/fwkam
Please join the John Jay Middle School PTO for the BACK TO SCHOOL Color Run/Walk
https://jjmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/19614