If you have not done so already, registration for students returning to Jenks Public Schools in the 2024-25 school year is reopening on Wednesday, July 10 at 8 am. If your student(s) are returning to JPS for 2024-25, please complete registration by August 1, 2024. Go to jenksps.org to get started! IMPORTANT: Back to School Registration is ONLY for students returning to JPS for the 2024-25 school year. Full details and answers to frequently asked questions can be viewed on the Registration webpage at jenksps.org. Thank you!
🌟 Exciting News from Jenks West Elementary! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce the installation of brand new handicapped accessible playground equipment! 🎉 Our commitment to inclusivity and creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for ALL students is stronger than ever.
These new additions ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities, can experience the joy and excitement of outdoor play. 🛝❤️
NEW SCHOOL START/END TIMES FOR 24/25
Jenks Public Schools
June 13, 2024
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.
The first day of school for the 2024-25 school year is Thursday, August 15.
Here are the school start times beginning in August 2024:
Intermediate | 7:35 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
PreK | 7:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Elementary | 8:20 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Secondary | 9:05 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Kids can eat for FREE all summer! JPS Summer Food Service runs June 3-August 2. No paperwork necessary, must be 18 years old or younger to eat for free. Adults can eat for a small fee. Click link for locations, times, and full details https://www.jenksps.org/article/1624297
We made it, Trojans! Have a safe and happy summer! We'll see you in August. 😎☀️👋 #JPSLastDay24
Extended Deadline for School Supplies! Don't miss out on the teacher-approved school supply pack. The new deadline is 6/23.
Carson McKinney, a recent graduate of Jenks High School, returned to Jenks West Elementary to visit his former pre-kindergarten teacher, Ms. Futrell. This visit marked a significant moment as McKinney prepares to advance his academic career at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in the fall, where he will major in mechanical engineering.
📚🚍 Exciting news, Trojans! 🚍📚
Get ready to embark on a literary adventure this summer with our Bookmobile! 🌞📖🚌 Attached is the schedule detailing when and where you can catch this mobile library in your neighborhood.
Whether you're a fan of thrilling mysteries, heartwarming romances, or epic adventures, the Bookmobile has something for everyone. Dive into captivating stories and explore new worlds without ever leaving your community. 🌍✨
So mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and join us for a summer filled with imagination and discovery! 📅📚 #TrojansRead #BookmobileAdventures #SummerReading
Jenks teachers are life-changers. Sure, they are preparing lessons and helping students understand concepts, but the job is so much more. They are encouragers, mentors, advocates, and listeners. They believe in your kids. What JPS teachers do for our community and our world cannot be understated or adequately summarized here. You know and understand the true significance of what these remarkable professionals have done for your child. Please join us in celebrating and appreciating our incredible educators, as well as our principals, counselors, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, child nutrition workers, and all support personnel, for answering the call every day and making a difference for the next generation.
🌱🐛 Exciting news from Ms. Ybarra's PK class! 🐛🌱 Today, our little scientists made a fascinating discovery while exploring the wonders of nature - they found WORMS! 🎉🔍 It's amazing to see our youngest learners dive into the world around them with such curiosity and enthusiasm. Who knew something as simple as a worm could spark so much joy and wonder? 🌟 Let's continue to nurture their love for exploration and discovery! #ScienceIsFun #CuriousMinds #EarlyLearning 🌿🔬
🌊 Dive into family fun at JWE Swim Night! 🏊♂️ Join us for a splashing good time this Friday, May 10th, from 5-7 PM at 495 N Birch, Jenks. It's Free Family Fun Friday! Bring the whole crew and make a splash together. Remember, adults must stay, even if you're just there to supervise the fun. See you there! #JWESwimNight #FamilyFun #FreeEvent 🌟
REMINDER to all parents of tiny Trojans...Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-25 school is still open! Click here to view full details and enroll your child today! https://www.jenksps.org/o/jenksps/page/prek-and-kindergarten-enrollment-2024-2025
School will start 45 minutes late at ALL JPS sites this morning. All morning bus routes will run 45 minutes later than normal. Intermediate sites will begin at 8:30 AM. Elementary sites will begin at 9:15 AM. Middle School, Freshman Academy, and High School will begin at 10:00 AM. School will end at the normal time this afternoon.
"📚✏️ We're thrilled to announce that Jenks West Elementary is partnering with EPI once again for our school supplies orders! 🎉 Ensuring every student has what they need for a successful year is our top priority. Let's make this year even better than the last! 📏🖍️ #JenksWest #EducationPartnership #SchoolSupplies"
This morning, members of the JPS Board of Education and administrators stepped into classrooms and media centers for an inside look into our school sites' learning and outstanding educational programs. Each stop was tied into the attributes and characteristics of the Portrait of a Graduate framework.
Highlights from the Spring Board Showcase include communicating and collaborating with grands in Jenks West Elementary's multiage program at Grace Skilled Nursing & Therapy, supporting students learning through multi-tiered systems of support at the Jenks Freshman Academy, developing POG attributes at the Jenks Alternative Center, exploring music with the Little Trojan Academy, and practicing effective communication and service learning in the community at Jenks East Elementary. Thanks to all the principals, teachers, and staff members who made this showcase possible!
🍎📚 Let's celebrate our amazing educators at Jenks West Elementary! From May 6th to May 10th, it's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're taking this opportunity to recognize the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of our teachers.
🌟 Get ready for an EPIC summer adventure! 🌟 Join us for an action-packed Physical Education camp with a twist! 🏃♂️💥
🎉 Introducing PE with a Twist featuring Yoshi, spies, doctors, pin knockdown, and a thrilling game of gaga ball! 🎾🕵️♂️🏥
💦 And that's not all! Cool off with our outdoor water day extravaganza! 💦
📅 When: June 10th - 13th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
👦 Ages: 6-10
Hurry, spots are filling up fast! Sign up now at https://jenksps.ce.eleyo.com/ and let the summer fun begin! 🌞 Don't miss out on the ultimate PE experience of the year! 🚀 #PEwithPheets #SummerFun #AdventureAwaits 🌈🎈
🎀✂️ Grand Ribbon Cutting Event! ✂️🎀
Exciting news, everyone! Join us on April 19th for a momentous occasion - the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the BRAND NEW Jenks Girls Softball Field! 🥎✨
Be there at 5:00 PM sharp as we gather to cut the ribbon and mark the beginning of a new era for Jenks Girls Softball! 🎀✨ Following the ceremony, stick around for an exhilarating home game against Union at 5:30 PM. Let's show our support for our team and celebrate this incredible milestone together! 🥎🌟
Congratulations to our West Elementary graduating High School Seniors!
Drive-In Movie Night is TOMORROW! Enjoy a memorable evening with the family while supporting the Jenks Public Schools Foundation. See you at the Admiral Twin Drive-In!
Chose between 2️⃣ movies
🚗 Gates open at 7 p.m.
🎬 Movies start at dusk
🍕🍿🥤 available for purchase
Get your tickets now at jenksfoundation.org
