Back to school central everything you need to know for the 2024-25 school year

Back to School Important Dates & Information

See you soon, Trojans! The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year is Thursday, August 15! 

Important dates and events for every school site are listed below or viewable in this printable PDF.

Please take a few minutes to review the information below.

Contact your student's school site with any questions regarding back to school activities. Thank you!  

2024-25 START TIMES

***Please Note: Start times have changed for the 2024-25 school year***

The JPS Instructional Calendar Committee emphasized the importance of ending the school year before Memorial Day. To achieve this goal, the calendars for the next two years have been shortened by six (6) instructional days. The school day has been lengthened by 15 minutes to make up the instructional time. School start times will be 10 minutes earlier and school end times will be 5 minutes later starting in the 2024-25 school year.

INTERMEDIATE (5th & 6th grade)
7:35 a.m.- 2:30 p.m

ELEMENTARY (K-4th grade)
8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

*Pre-K begins at 7:55 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. at ALL JPS elementary sites.

MIDDLE SCHOOL/FRESHMAN ACADEMY/HIGH SCHOOL/ALTERNATIVE CENTER (7th-12th grade)
9:05 a.m.-4 p.m.

First Day of School

August 15

Kids smiling walking on the sidewalk

IMPORTANT DATES

August 15 - First Day of School (grades K-12)
August 19 - First full day of Pre-K
August 30 - Professional Day for staff (NO SCHOOL)
September 2 - Labor Day (NO SCHOOL)
October 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
October 17-18 - Fall Break
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December 23-January 6 - Winter Break
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 17 - Professional Day for staff (NO SCHOOL)
March 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL)
March 14-21 - Spring Break
May 16 - Last Day of School*
May 19 - Jenks High School Commencement

*Subject to change based on number of inclement weather days used.

View complete 2024-25 Instructional Calendar

School Attendance Matters!

Don’t let 2 missed days define your year! Research shows that most students with just 2 absences in the first month of school go on to miss more than 25 days total. Start the year off strong by making sure students are in school whenever they are not sick. (Source).

Hit the ground running this year! Students missing 5 days of school in the first month fall behind in critical reading and math skills for the rest of the year. Prepare students for a successful year by making sure they are in school when they are not sick.(Source) (Source).

A day of missed school is a lost opportunity for social development. By coming to school every day they’re not sick, your child is gaining social skills that will land them their first job as an adult like time management, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Children’s mental health is important. Students who miss just 2 days of school a month tend to be more stressed and anxious. Help lower student stress by encouraging attendance when students are feeling well. (Source).

Distance Learning/Staff Collaboration

For the 2024-25 school year, six dates are set aside as Distance Learning Days for all JPS students and Collaboration Days for staff members. Students will stay home on these dates to participate in distance learning. Teachers will notify students of assignments via Canvas or other digital platforms.

JPS staff members will meet on these dates to collaborate, but students will not attend school in-person on the dates listed below:

Friday, September 27
Friday, November 1

Friday, December 13
Friday, January 31
Friday, February 28
Friday, April 18

Why does Jenks Public Schools spend time and resources on professional learning for teachers and staff? It's simple. Research shows high-quality professional development improves instructional practices AND student learning. It comes down to return on investment. A 2018 study found that one year of professional coaching accelerated teacher growth at a rate that typically occurs over three years of teaching experience. A 2019 study found that teacher mentoring has been shown to accelerate student growth. Students achieve more when learning from teachers who are well-prepared and well-supported. On JPS Collaboration Days, staff members become more equipped to address challenges. They feel energized and valued which leads to retention and overall job satisfaction.

General Information for Parents & Students

Site Specific Information

Details on Back to School Nights will be communicated from school sites and/or Site Principals. Parents should monitor email and check school site social media platforms for the latest information. For questions, please contact the school site directly by calling 918-299-4415 and dialing the site’s extension.

Site Extensions

East Elementary
Phone extension: 5501

Northwest Elementary
Phone extension: 1702

Southeast Elementary
Phone extension: 5800

West Elementary
Phone extension: 5601

East Intermediate
Phone extension: 5531

West Intermediate
Phone extension: 2900

Middle School
Phone extension: 5300

Freshman Academy
Phone extension: 2269

High School
Phone extension: 2225

Alternative Center
Phone extension: 2420

Back to School Nights

East Elementary

Monday, August 26
6-7 p.m. - 3rd Grade
7-8 p.m. - 4th Grade

Tuesday, August 27
6-7 p.m. - 1st Grade
7-8 p.m. - 2nd Grade

Thursday, August 29
6-7 p.m. - Pre K
7-8 p.m. - Kindergarten

Northwest Elementary

Monday, August 26
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Pre K
7-8 p.m. - Kindergarten

Tuesday, August 27
5:30-6:30 p.m. - 1st Grade
7-8 p.m. - 2nd Grade

Thursday, August 29
5:30-6:30 p.m. - 3rd Grade
7-8 p.m. - 4th Grade

Southeast Elementary

Monday, August 26
5:30-6:30 p.m. - 1st Grade
7-8 p.m. - 3rd Grade

Tuesday, August 27
5:30-6:30 p.m. -2nd Grade
7-8 p.m. - 4th grade

Thursday, August 29
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Pre K
7-8 p.m. - Kindergarten

West Elementary

Monday, August 26
5:30 p.m. - Pre K
6:30 p.m. - Kindergarten

Tuesday, August 27
5:30 p.m. - 1st Grade
6:30 p.m. - 2nd grade

Thursday, August 29
5:30 p.m. - 3rd grade
6:30 p.m. - 4th Grade

East Intermediate

Thursday, September 5 | 6-7:30 p.m.

West Intermediate

Thursday, September 5 | 6 p.m.

Middle School

Tuesday, September 10th  | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Freshman Academy

Thursday, September 19 | 7-8:40 p.m.

High School

Thursday, September 19 | 7-8:40 p.m.

Alternative Center

Tuesday, August 27 | 6-7 p.m.