
August Newsletter is HERE!

Hello Parents,
Kona Ice is coming on 08/28/26. We are using an online payment system to simplify the process and make things easier on our staff. Please copy and paste the link into your browser to pay, or use the attached QR code.
Event Link:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K249X11610919
If you would like to provide a Kona for another student, please select the "Pay It Forward" option, and add the item to the cart. You may purchase as many as you like, but please select each Kona Ice separately (select one, then add to cart, then select next one and add to cart, and so on. and so on....)!
- Please have your order in by 08/26/26!!!!

We are continuing testing with 3-6 beginning next week and the following week. Please see the flyer for dates.


PM1 testing starts tomorrow (8/24) for 1st and 2nd grade.



At Jay Elementary, we believe knowledge is power. Today, we join communities across the nation in raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of keeping children safe. By educating ourselves and having open conversations, we can help protect our students, families, and community. 💜🦁


The Town of Jay has reclosed the intersection of Alabama Street (Highway 89) and School Street to repair the water well. There is NO turn from Alabama Street (Highway 89) onto School Street. School Street will be closed from Highway 89 to the entrance to the JHS/JES parent pick up line. Access to the JHS Bus ramp, as well as the JES/JHS parent drop off /pick up area will be available from Spring Street. Please see the attached map to show which areas of School Street will be closed. Please be mindful that buses will still need to enter and exit JHS. Do NOT block any drives or entrances to JHS on School Street during pick up and drop off times. This closure will be in effect through Friday; August 21st. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.



Attention JES families ❗️
Beginning tomorrow August 12th, at 6:00 A.M. the town of Jay will be closing the intersection of Alabama Street (Highway 89) and School Street to repair the water well. After 6:00 A.M. tomorrow, there will be NO turn from Alabama Street (Highway 89) onto School Street. School Street will be closed from Highway 89 to the entrance to the JES/JHS parent pickup line. Access to the JHS bus ramp, as well as the JES/JHS parent drop off/pickup area will be available from Spring Street. Please see the attached map to show which areas of School Street will be closed. Please be mindful that busses will still need to enter and exit JHS. Do NOT block any drives or entrances to JHS on School Street during pickup and drop off times. This closure will be in effect from Wednesday; August 12th at 6:00 A.M. through Tuesday; August 18th. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused, and we ask for your patience as we navigate this momentary change.

🌟 A huge thank you to Holly's Taxes for their generous donation of snacks and supplies to Jay Elementary School!
💙We are so grateful for community partners like you who continue to give back and support our Royal Cubs! 🦁📚


We are SO excited to welcome our Royal Cubs back tomorrow morning! 🦁
A few important reminders for our families:
🕢 Drop-off begins at 7:20 AM.
🚪 Parents who would like to walk their child to class may enter beginning at 7:30 AM.
🍎 Parent lunch visits will begin August 24th
🚗 Please check our Facebook page for all car line drop-off and pick-up procedures and guidelines before tomorrow morning.
We can’t wait to see those smiling faces and kick off an incredible year at Jay Elementary! 💙💛
See you tomorrow, Royal Cubs! 🦁

✏️📚🍎🚌🎉Meet the Teacher is tomorrow, August 6th, doors will open at 9:30 a.m. If your child is a bus driver, please be sure that you read the bus transportation information document and visit the bus transportation table at the front office.
We are excited to see our returning and newest Royal Cubs tomorrow!



We know many families like to plan vacations, appointments, and special events well in advance, so we're excited to share our school calendar to help you plan ahead and stay informed throughout the year.
💙 Pro Tip: Take a screenshot and save it to your phone so it's always handy when you're scheduling!
Don't worry if you don't save it today, every student will receive a printed copy when we return to school.
We can't wait to welcome our Royal Cubs back for another amazing year! 💙👑

