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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Jaime Escalante 📚

Today we’re highlighting Jaime Escalante, a Bolivian-American educator who became known for believing in his students, setting high expectations, and showing what young people can achieve with the right support.

Escalante taught advanced mathematics and AP Calculus at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles. He challenged students to take on rigorous coursework and encouraged them to believe in their own potential.

His dedication helped students achieve remarkable success and inspired educators across the country.

✨ Jaime Escalante’s legacy is a powerful reminder that great teachers can change lives by believing in students, encouraging them, and challenging them to reach higher.

🧡 During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate educators like Jaime Escalante whose impact continues to inspire future generations.

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Superintendent Jeremy Patterson, Jackson Public Schools Airdate: October 7th, 2026 Volleyball Northwest vs. Marshall 10-7-26 | Photo GalleryOctober 8, 2026Center For Family Health Sports Scoreboard – October 7th, 2026October 7, 2026Boys Soccer Jackson Christian vs Michigan Center, 10-7-26 | Photo GalleryOctober 7, 2026Boys Tennis D4 Regionals at Grosse...

🎃 Join Night Scout Troop 312! 🎃

Are you in 6th grade or above and love adventure, camping, and the outdoors? Come check out our Halloween-themed open house!

🍔 Food, games & fun

🏕️ Learn about camping, outdoor skills & leadership

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents & guardians welcome!

📍 Location: First Presbyterian Church (Lower Level), 743 W. Michigan, Jackson, MI

🗓️ Date & Time: Monday, Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

❌ No RSVP required!

📩 Contact: [email protected] | 📱 517-745-4905

🔗 https://troop312.com/

📍Please take a moment to take the Taher Food Service Survey. You can use the QR code or the link provided to take the survey. All JPS students, families and staff are encouraged to give their feedback. The survey will be available until October 31, 2026.

Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SR6MTTQ

Today is National Coaches Day! 🏆🖤🧡

Behind every student-athlete is a coach who believed in them, pushed them to do their best, and taught them lessons that go far beyond the game.

To all of our Jackson Public Schools coaches: Thank you for changing lives every single day. 🖤🧡

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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Roberto Clemente ⚾

Today we’re highlighting Roberto Clemente, a legendary baseball player whose impact reached far beyond the field.

Born in Puerto Rico, Clemente became one of Major League Baseball’s greatest players and was the first Latin American player inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

He was known not only for his incredible talent, but also for his commitment to helping others. Clemente regularly supported humanitarian efforts and used his platform to serve communities in need.

His legacy continues to inspire generations through excellence, compassion, leadership, and service.

🧡 During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate people like Roberto Clemente who made a lasting difference both in their profession and in the lives of others.

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🎉 WE’VE REACHED $1,000! 🎉

100 Alumni Give $100 | Rep Your Class

Thanks to our Jackson High School alumni and supporters, we’ve officially reached our first $1,000 for the Centennial Scholarship Fund!

That’s enough to represent ONE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP for a JHS alumnus continuing their education. 🎓

But we’re just getting started.

Our Goal: $10,000
Raised: $1,000
Next Milestone: $2,500

We’re calling on alumni from every class year to join us. Give $100—or whatever amount you can—and REP YOUR CLASS!

🧡🖤 Which graduating class will rise to the top?

Honor the Legacy. Build Your Own. Inspire What Comes Next.

📲 Ready to give? Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/donate/jhs100scholarship

💵 Prefer cash or check? Donations may also be mailed to Jackson Public Schools at the address listed on the flyer. Checks should be made payable to Jackson Public Schools.

Help us reach 100 alumni and create a legacy that carries the Viking tradition forward.

🧡🖤 Once a Viking, Always a Viking. 🧡🖤

🧹🧡 🖤 Happy National Custodian Day! 🧡 🖤

Today, Jackson Public Schools is proud to recognize and thank our incredible custodial team for the work they do each and every day.

From keeping our schools clean and safe to helping create welcoming spaces for students, staff, and families, their work makes a difference throughout our district.

Please join us in saying thank you to our JPS custodians for all they do behind the scenes to keep our schools running smoothly.

👏 We appreciate you today and every day!

❤️💛 October is Principal Appreciation Month! ❤️💛

We’re celebrating the leadership, dedication, and commitment of our SCMV, SCMV Options, and SCMV 9th Grade Academy Principal, Fred Parker.

Thank you for supporting our students, staff, and families each day and for helping make SCMV, SCMV Options, and SCMV 9th Grade Academy a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed.

We appreciate all you do for SCMV, SCMV Options, SCMV 9th Grade Academy, and the Jackson Public Schools community!

🧡🖤 Once a Viking, Always a Viking! 🧡🖤