April 1st Ukulele Concerts 5th Grade April 1st Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! April 2nd - 30th ISAT Testing (3rd - 5th Grades) April 3rd School Librarian Appreciation Day! April 8th Idaho Power Presentations 2nd Grade April 10th District Battle of the Books @ Jefferson Elementary April 14th & 15th Kindergarten Registration April 17th Regional Battle of the Books @ Jerome District Office April 17th No School April 24th Donuts for Grown Ups April 27th Kindergarten Field Trip to Moss Greenhouses April 27th - May 8th NWEA (MAP) Testing (K - 5th Grades) May 1st Teacher Requests for 2026/27 School Year Due April - May Registration for 2026-2027 School Year Wednesday, April 1st 5th Grade Ukulele Concerts 1:30 p.m. Mr. Winder 2:00 Mrs. Winder 2:30 Ms. Mansell Wednesday, April 1st Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Behind every great classroom is an incredible paraprofessional—thank you for the heart, patience, and support you give our students every day! Here are a couple ideas to celebrate Horizon Elementary's FANTASTIC paraprofessionals: Write a quick thank-you note or draw a picture Share a kind email recognizing their impact April 2nd - 30th ISAT Testing (3rd - 5th Grades) For most of the month of April, 3rd - 5th Grade students will take the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT).    Parents play a key role in helping students succeed on the ISAT. A few simple steps can make a big difference: Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing Provide a healthy breakfast on test days Dress your child in comfortable clothes Encourage them to take their time, stay focused, and do their best With your support, your child will be set up for success! Friday, April 3rd School Librarian Appreciation Day Our librarian helps turn pages into adventures—thank you for inspiring a love of reading! Here are a couple of ideas to help celebrate our AMAZING school librarian: Donate a favorite book to the school library Have students share their favorite book with a short note Send a thank-you message highlighting your favorite part being in Idaho Battle of the Books Wednesday, April 8th 2nd Grade Idaho Power Presentations Friday, April 10th District Idaho Battle of the Books at Jefferson Elementary School This will be 5th Grade students only. Time to be determined. Look for more information to come. Tuesday & Wednesday, April 14th - 15th Kindergarten Registration Sign up for a time slot today! https://ptcfast.com/schools/Horizon_Elementary_School_5 Friday, April 10th Regional Idaho Battle of the Books at Jerome School District Office Time to be determined. Look for more information to come. Friday, April 17th NO SCHOOL Certified staff work day. Friday, April 24th Donuts for Grown-Ups Come to school and enjoy a donut with your child on Friday, April 24th from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. April 27th - May 8th NWEA (MAP) Testing (ALL Grades) NWEA MAP testing is an important tool we use to track your child’s academic growth throughout the year. These assessments adjust to your child’s level, giving teachers valuable insight into what students know and what they’re ready to learn next and are used for our schoolwide achievement goals. Here are the goals we have set for this Spring: Achievement Goal By Spring 26 MATH READING K: 61% above 61%tile K: 37% above 61%tile 1st: 51 % above 61 %tile 1st: 48 % above 61 %tile 2nd: 51 % above 61 %tile 2nd: 49 % above 61 %tile 3rd: 36% above 61%tile 3rd: 36% above 61%tile 4th: 44% above 61% tile 4th: 41% above 61% tile 5th: 44% above 61%tile 5th: 50% above 61%tile You can support your child by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and come to school ready to do their best. Encourage them to take their time and show what they know—this test is about growth, not perfection! Would you like to request a specific teacher for your child next year? Forms can be found on the District Webpage or you can get one from the front office. These are due May 1st. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Have you registered your child for the 2026/27 school year? You should have received an email containing a "snap" code. Please call the front office if you haven't received one. All registration is online. Horizon Elementary Office: 208-324-4841 Click here for access to our 2025-2026 Student Handbook.

Open Enrollment is the application process for students who wish to attend a specific Jerome School District school but live outside the school boundaries. For the purposes and procedures of Open Enrollment, please refer to Policy 3010 and 3010P.   Different schools and grade levels have different capacities. Once capacities are met, no new open enrollment applications will be considered for that class/grade level and/or special program, unless under specific exceptions.   Current as of Dec 11, 2025 As per Idaho Code 33-1409, districts are required to provide school transfer enrollment availability four times per year. Please note that each report represents the transfer enrollment availability for the date indicated. Available Seats by Grade Level and School Download the Open Enrollment Form here

Open Enrollment is the application process for students who wish to attend a specific Jerome School District school but live outside the school boundaries. For the purposes and procedures of Open Enrollment, please refer to Policy 3010 and 3010P.   Different schools and grade levels have different capacities. Once capacities are met, no new open enrollment applications will be considered for that class/grade level and/or special program, unless under specific exceptions.   Current as of Feb 18, 2026 As per Idaho Code 33-1409, districts are required to provide school transfer enrollment availability four times per year. Please note that each report represents the transfer enrollment availability for the date indicated. Download the Open Enrollment Form here

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April 2nd PTO Meeting April 10th Purple Up Day April 14th-15th 26/27 Kinder Registration April 14th ISAT's Begin April 17th No School April 20th 26/27 Kinder DLI Aplications Due April 23rd Kindergarten Graduation Pictures April 23rd PTO Meeting Thursday, April 2nd PTO Meeting Any parents welcome who would like to help out during school events. Friday, April 10th Purple Up Day Wear Purple to support Military Kids Tuesday, April 14th & 15th 26/27 Kinder Registration. You can make an appointment at: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/JSD_JES_KDLI2627 or call the office at 208-324-8896. Thursday, April 14th ISAT's Begin Keep in mind, students will be taking ISAT's so please check with teachers when the students will be testing so they do not miss school. Friday, April 17th No School Teacher Work Day Monday, April 20th DLI Applications Due This will be the last day you can turn in Applications for the 26/27 School year if you would like to be included on the Lottery. Thursday, April 23rd Kindergarten Graduation Pictures Order Forms will be sent out later in the month. Cap & Gown will be provided for pictures. Reminder- For girls, do not do their hair where it will be hard to put on Cap.

Dear Staff and Community Members, At Jerome School District, the health and well-being of our community is a top priority. We are proud to announce a partnership with St. Luke’s to bring the Breast Health Mobile Clinic directly to our campus. Early detection is a vital part of proactive health care, and we want to make these essential services as accessible as possible. This is particularly urgent for our state: Idaho consistently ranks among the very lowest in the nation for preventative screenings. We are dedicated to providing the resources necessary to change these statistics and improve health outcomes for our neighbors. First Visit Details Date: May 22nd Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Jerome High School Please see the attached flyer for more information on how to schedule your appointment and what to bring. We are also pleased to share that the mobile clinic will return for a second visit in August. Stay tuned for a follow-up email with those specific dates and details later this summer. Thank you for joining us in prioritizing community health.

JSD Tiger Tracks Season 2: Track 17 - Funding Information In today's episode we have some information on how school funds can be used and how we split them up. JSD Tiger Tracks , the official podcast of the Jerome School District! Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or community member, this podcast is your go-to source for all things JSD. Tune in and stay connected! Follow us on Spotify , subscribe on YouTube and never miss an episode. Stay informed, engaged, and inspired with JSD Tiger Tracks. Together, we’re on a journey of excellence!

JSD Tiger Tracks Season 2: Track 16 - Registration In today's episode we discuss enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year. We encourage everyone to get their registration done as soon as possible. This will help us prepare for the 26/27 school year better. JSD Tiger Tracks , the official podcast of the Jerome School District! Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or community member, this podcast is your go-to source for all things JSD. Tune in and stay connected! Follow us on Spotify , subscribe on YouTube and never miss an episode. Stay informed, engaged, and inspired with JSD Tiger Tracks. Together, we’re on a journey of excellence!

We Value Your Voice Our district is committed to continuous improvement and providing the highest quality learning experience for every student. One of the most important perspectives in that process is yours. We invite you to take a few moments to share feedback on your child’s teacher(s). Your input helps us recognize strengths, support professional growth, and ensure we are meeting the needs of all students. All responses will be reviewed thoughtfully and used to guide ongoing efforts to support excellence in our classrooms. Thank you for your time, your insight, and your partnership in your child’s education. CLICK HERE! to take the survey or use the QR code below. Please use this QR code to share your feedback!

Jerome Middle School   Daily bulletin March 12, 2026   Students, if you have purchased a yearbook or think you have purchased a yearbook, please check the list outside of the office window. If you name is not there and you think it should be, come and check with Mrs. Powell or bring in your receipt to make sure you get on the list. Final numbers need to be sent in by Spring Break, so if you still need to purchase one, please do so by next week. The cost for a yearbook is $20.00.   Tattoo JMS Staff Fundraiser! Purchase temporary tattoos for staff that have signed up! They will wear them to school on March 19 th ! You can purchase them during lunch starting Thursday, March 12 th ! Small ones are $1.00, medium ones are $3.00 and large ones are $5.00. The staff member with the most tattoos wins a prize!!   Spring soccer tryouts will be held on March 16 and 17. This for 6 th  grade boys and girls as well as 7 th  grade boys and girls who did NOT play fall soccer for JMS. Tryouts will be after school, girls will be on the South field and boys will be on the West field. Please be sure you have your paperwork turned in before tryouts so you can get your pink eligibility card.   7 th  and 8 th grade boys basketball, please turn in your uniforms to the office.   All 7 th  and 8 th  graders interested in track, practice will start on March 16 th . Please be sure you have your paperwork turned in before practice.   Game club students: No Mature Rating video games played at Game Club. No Fornite, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto or Mortal Kombat. If there are guns in it, don’t bring it or play it. If you do, you won’t be allowed to attend any longer. Game Club will be held from 2:15-3:15 every Friday afternoon in the library. Board games, card games, video games, it’s all up to you Mr. Marc Hughes and Mrs. Montague will be there to help out and make sure everyone has plenty of fun. We look forward to seeing you there! You will need to arrange your own transportation home!   **Due to new guidance from the Jerome School District Office, any student who fails one or more classes at Jerome Middle School will be required to attend summer school.  Summer School is designed to help students recover credits and build the skills needed to be successful in the next school year. If you are struggling in a class, it is important to:        *Talk with your teacher        *Ask for help early        *Use available supports during the school year Our goal is to help every student succeed and stay on track. Failing a class will result in summer school attendance.   We are excited to let you know that JMS has purchased a new skateboard and scooter rack  for students. ALL skateboards and scooters will need to be stored there during the school day. Here is what students need to know:          ** Students will need to bring their own lock to keep their scooter or skateboard safe.          **Scooter and skateboards will NO LONGER be kept inside the school building   Students: when you use the microwave in the lunch room, if you do not clean up the inside of the microwave after you use it, it will be removed and no microwave will be available!   Tigers, JMS has an attendance committee and they are dedicated to making sure that we see as many Jerome Tigers each week as possible. We love to see you here! Every Monday, there will be a raffle drawing. If you have perfect attendance for the previous week, you will be entered to win a prize on the following Monday. There will be a winner for 6 th , 7 th  and 8 th  grade. The more you attend, the more prizes you can win! See you around the hallways! Be present!   Activities today: Release will be made by intercom

Believe it or not, it is time!!!  You will be receiving a Snapcode email later today, March 9th.  This email will contain the specific code you will use to register your student for the 2026-2027 school year.  You will receive a separate email for each child you have enrolled in Jerome School District.  Please take 5 minutes to complete the registration at your earliest convenience. If you have a student who is currently enrolled and did not receive the email please reach out to your child’s school. Why so early? Registering students for the upcoming school year as early as possible allows Jerome School District to effectively plan for several important aspects of the new school year, including transportation routes and appropriate class sizes. Early enrollment information helps the district anticipate student needs and allocate resources accordingly. The sooner we are able to plan for the students who will attend next year, the better we can manage resources responsibly and remain fiscally accountable to our patrons and community. Thank you for your support,Jerome School District Aunque no lo creas, ¡ya es hora! Recibirás un correo electrónico con el código de Snap hoy, 9 de marzo. Este correo contendrá el código específico que usarás para inscribir a tu estudiante para el año escolar 2026-2027. Recibirás un correo electrónico por cada niño que hayas inscrito en el Distrito Escolar de Jerome. Por favor, tómate 5 minutos para completar la inscripción lo antes posible. Si tienes un estudiante inscrito y no recibió el correo electrónico con el código de Snap antes de las 4:00 p. m. del 9 de marzo, comunícate con la escuela de tu hijo. ¿Por qué tan temprano? Inscribir a los estudiantes para el próximo año escolar lo antes posible permite al Distrito Escolar de Jerome planificar eficazmente varios aspectos importantes del nuevo año escolar, como las rutas de transporte y el tamaño adecuado de las clases. La información sobre la inscripción temprana ayuda al distrito a anticipar las necesidades de los estudiantes y a asignar recursos en consecuencia. Cuanto antes podamos planificar para los estudiantes que asistirán el próximo año, mejor podremos administrar los recursos de forma responsable y rendir cuentas a nuestros usuarios y a la comunidad. Gracias por su apoyo, Distrito Escolar de Jerome