Greetings from Jackson Center Schools!

204 S. Linden Street

PO Box 849

Jackson Center, OH 45334

937-596-6053

www.jackson-center.k12.oh.us

Jackson Center Local Schools Presents

V O L U M E 1 9 / 2 0 F E B R U A R Y I S S U E I V

Live what you expect from your kids.

For them, there is no better way to learn.

Administration Mr. William Reichert Superintendent Mr. Jeff Reese 4 - 12 Principal Mrs. Ginger Heuker PreK – 3 Principal Mr. Tony Meyer Treasurer

Board of Education Mr. Brad Wren President Mr. Dana Ware Vice President Mr. Matt Kohler Member Mrs. Kristen Davis Member Mrs. Kristine Mullenhour Member

Permanent Improvement Levy ON MARCH 17, 2020: 1.0 Mill Permanent Improvement Levy Renewal Jackson Center Local Schools has a renewal of its 1.0 Mill, Permanent Improvement levy on the March 17th, 2020 Ballot.

(1 “Mill” Is not a $Million Dollars – See question #3 below) Permanent Improvement funds may only be used for capital improvement projects, mainte-nance and repairs of school property and the purchase of certain equipment items expected to last five years or longer. Permanent Improvement funds can also be used for the pur-chase of computers, buses and vans. Ohio law prevents these funds from being used on staff salaries or benefits. Every five years (10 times since initial approval in 1975), voters have been asked to renew this levy. If approved this March, it would be for a “continuing period” and no longer vot-ed on every 5 years. This change allows the district to confidently plan for those items supported by permanent improvement revenue. The questions and answers below should provide additional facts, but if you need more information, please call or email and we’ll provide you the information to make an in-formed decision. Respectfully,

Tony Meyer - Treasurer - Jackson Center Local Schools

O: (937) 596-6053 x105 / C: (937) 441-1739 ________________________________________________________________________________ 1. How much yearly revenue is generated from this 1.0 Mill, Permanent Improvement Levy? The Shelby County Auditor estimates this will generate around $52,650 a year for Jackson Center Schools. 2. Approximately how much does this cost a homeowner? The average monthly cost ranges from about $1.00/month for a home with an appraised value of $50,000, to around $5.50/month for a home with an appraised value of $300,000. 3. Is ‘a mill’ a million dollars? NO! A mill represents one tenth of one percent of the District’s assessed property value. For example: 1.0 mills is 10 cents for each one hundred dollars of tax valuation. (Valuation = total property value in district)

4. Approximately how much does a bus cost and how often are they purchased? Though bus-

es are only 1 item this levy is used for, they are one of the larger, more consistent items purchased. Jackson Center currently has 5 bus routes. Our most recently purchased bus, a 72 passenger, handi-

cap accessible bus, cost $102,000.

From Superintendent Bill Reichert: If you have not been able to attend an event involving our students, I would like to personally invite you and strongly encourage you attend a basketball tournament game, fine arts night, the spring musical “Annie!” or any number of events that happen in the spring. You will be impressed and walk away proud to be a Tiger! The kids are doing a great job in the classroom preparing for their assigned state test(s). Please help them with proper nutrition, sleep and overall good habits as testing time nears. School Safety: As the weather changes and more students walk or ride their bikes, it is a great time to remember that all of us need to slow down and follow all school guidelines at the beginning and end of the school day. All parents dropping off or picking up their students at school need to use the curb lane! Dropping off be-tween cars or in the parking lanes is very dangerous for the students because they cannot always be seen clearly by other drivers. The only exception would be if an adult needs to walk their student to the door. In that case, the children need to stay with that adult. Thank you for continuing to follow these simple guidelines and keep our kids safe. To also help with the safety of our children, the village changed the speed limit on Davis Street and Hamer Street to 20 mph, will be finishing the crosswalk on Davis Street and extending the existing school zones on St. Rt. 274 and St. Rt. 65. Thanks to Chief Wirick, Administrator Metz and the Village crew for making these safety improvements happen.

Enjoy your spring!

Incoming 9th Grade Orientation

Current 8th grade students and their parents are invited to

attend 9th Grade Orientation which will be held on Mon-

day, March 9, at 6:30 pm in the cafetorium. During the

session, we will be reviewing a booklet containing infor-

mation for registration, scheduling, and course selection

for next school year. Students will also receive a packet

of information for present as well as future use throughout

high school. This meeting is extremely important because

the academic life of the student drastically changes upon

entering their ninth-grade year. We hope to see you on

Monday, March 9.

Jackson Center Education Foundation

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 21st annual Jackson Center

Education Foundation dinner on April 18 at 6 pm at American Legion.

JCEF honors selected scholarship recipients, and recognizes community

members and teachers. Tickets will be available in March.

2020 Census FAQWhat is the census?The census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. It happens every 10 years. In early 2020, you will be asked to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future.

What’s in it for me?

Your responses inform where over $675 billion is distributed each year to communities nationwide for clinics, schools, roads, and more.

Census data gives community leaders vital information to make decisions about building community centers, opening businesses, and planning for the future.

Responding also fulfills your civic duty because it’s mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790.

Your responses are used to redraw legislative districts and determine the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Is my information safe? Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law. Your answers can only be used to produce statistics. They cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way—not by the FBI, not by the CIA, not by the DHS, and not by ICE.

When can I respond to the census? In early 2020, every household in America will receive a notice to complete the census online, by phone, or by mail. In May, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin following up in person with households that have yet to respond.

What will I be asked?You will be asked a few simple questions, like age, sex, and the number of people who live in your home, including children.

What won’t be asked?The census will never ask for Social Security numbers, bank or credit card numbers, money or donations, or anything related to political parties.

For more information, visit:

2020CENSUS.GOVD-FA-GP-EN-034

Middle School News

Spelling Bee 2020

Jackson Center Schools Annual Spelling Bee was held on December 19, 2019. Seventy–one students in grades 4-8 participated. After several exciting word volleys, the bee was won by eighth grader, Riley Bar-horst. The first runner-up was eighth grader, Lucas Hartle and the sec-ond runner-up was seventh grader, Kathryn Prenger. Riley will represent Jackson Center at the Regional Spelling Bee to be held in March, at the Lima Masonic Center. Congratulations to our winners, and all students who participated, making this Bee a success! Pictured left to right: Riley Barhorst, Lucas Hartle and Kathryn Prenger

YMCA Camp Willson Attention 6th Grade Parents

The 6th graders will be attending Camp Willson in Bellefontaine on April 27th, April 28th, and April 29th The cost is $50 per student and is due in full by April 9th.

There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm in the cafetorium. Please plan on attending so as to receive all the information you will need to prepare your child to attend camp.

If any payments are still due, please send to Debbi Tussing in the main office. Feel free to contact Mrs. Sarah Kipker or Ms. Tus-sing if you have any questions. Thank you!

Middle School Rewards Day

Middle School students who qualified for rewards day enjoyed a day of ice skating at Hobart Arena in Troy.

4-8 Student of the Month 2019-2020

Middle school students are selected each month in recognition of going above and beyond normal expectations. It is not solely about grades, it in-cludes their effort in the classroom, willingness to help others, and personal improvement.

Each month the winners pictures are displayed in the cafeteria and each enjoy lunch out at Subway with Principal Jeff Reese.

Pre-Kindergarten

2020-2021 Registration

Pre-K Registrations will be accepted starting at 8:00am on Wednesday, March 4th

Minimum age requirements by August 1st:

4 years old for Pre-Kindergarten

REQUIRED PAPERWORK For Registration

JC PreK Registration Forms (completed)

JC Student Registration/Emergency

Worksheet Form (completed)

Birth Certificate from Health Dept.

Social Security Card

Immunization Record

To secure a spot on the *class roster: Both

forms listed must be completed and signed and then submitted along with a copy of each of the documents

listed above.

Incomplete registrations will be returned or placed on a waiting list.

Registration forms are available at the school

office, on the web site, or via mail.

*Residents first followed by out of district.

Shelby Hills - Typical Student Application Process

Shelby Hills link on their website, www.shelbydd.org will

open on April 28th from 6-7 pm for parents/guardians to

register their preschooler. Please use the link for the 2020-

2021 school year. Please contact Kathie Lammers for fur-

ther information at klammers@shelbydd.org.

Save the Date!

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation Wednesday, May 20 @ 10 am

K-3 Tiger of the Month 2019-2020

December January

Mrs. Emerson Rozalyn Lane Zadrian Bates

Mrs. Yinger Jackson Halker Paselie Oglesbee

Mrs. Barhorst Hudson Clinehens Hadley Lindeman

Mrs. Wiswell Georgia Barga Sawyer Thomas

Mrs. Heitkamp Alex Prenger Laya Roberts

Mrs. Barhorst Nick Prater Larkyn Brannock

Mrs. Borchers Aiden Holllon Breelyn Gariety

Mrs. Byrd Hunter Keen Jaida Kies

Ms. Seger Kitona McCarty Leah Weaver

Music/Noah Beckem Wallace Ellianna Ferguson

2-3 PE/Riechert Jesiah Webber Steele Carter

Keyboard/Metzger Morgyn Parsons Ryder Hickerson

Art/Corbet Cohen Bensman Harper Copeland

Grade December January

4th Aidyn Kies Dane Reese

5th Laynee Shields Kale Barhorst

6th Corinne York Grayce Swaney

7th Allee Wentz Owen Willoby

8th Olivia Massengale Anthony Allenbaugh

Merit Roll - 2nd quarter 2019-2020

12th Grade 11th Grade 10th Grade 7th Grade 6th Grade 5th Grade-cont'd

Megan Argabright Jasci Baum Shia Akers Cortney Copeland Carter Klopfenstein Alexa Hartle

Austin Borchers Jesci Baum Brianna Fitzgerald Carson Davis Landon Lemly Laynee Shields

Christopher Elchert Hope Booser Alex Glick Jackson Davis Julia Nelson Joshua Younker

Kylie Hartle Elisha Burch-UVCC Morgan Kipker Katelyn Gayer Preston Serr

Garrett Heitkamp Steven Butts-UVCC Lucas Heitkamp Lawson Snapp 4th Grade

Elizabeth Hickey Regan Davidson 9th Grade Avery Jackson Wyatt Wentz Rilynn Enochs

Mason Platfoot-UVCC Andrew Lampy Shelby Boss De Lichtenberg Zacory Wiswell Bailey Evans

Rachel Sailor Mallory Nuss-UVCC Candon Calhoun Kathryn Prenger Tristan Woolley Leighanna Irwin

Lexi Schmiesing Skyleigh Puterbaugh-UVCC Kellen Reichert Zoe Razzano Maycee Kipker

Adriana Shamblin Aidan Reichert Sarah Swiger Kendall Reese 5th Grade Eli Prenger

Zachary Shaffer-UVCC Jonathan Roller-UVCC Presley Reese Elizabeth Back Dane Reese

Calvin Winner-UVCC Lennon Wise 8th Grade McKinley Reichert Kale Barhorst TJ Reese

Jada Yinger-UVCC Riley Barhorst Zendrique Wagner Kyle Burch Tatum Reichert

Lucas Hartle Allee Wentz Zane Cutcher Kiersten Roberts

Grace Prenger Owen Willoby Lillian Davis Brendan Serr

Jadelyn Umbaugh Sean Wren Anderson Fark Isabella Warner

Kaiden Geuy

Honor Roll - 2nd quarter 2019-2020

12th Grade 11th Grade-cont'd 10th Grade-cont'd 8th Grade 7th Grade-cont'd 5th Grade-cont'd

Clay Akers Marion Shaffer Kieran Yarkosky Anthony Allenbaugh Sole Sahmblin Carson Dodge

Austin Allenbaugh Trevor Sosby-UVCC Spencer Yinger Destyni Amerine Brynn Shelton Keith Fisher

Michael Back Reese Tooke Marissa Zwiebel Caleb Byer Serenity Venrick Gabriel Fleming

Bailey Boss Gwen VanVoorhis John Catterson Rayden Wells Xander Gayer

Faith Butler Jacob Vetter 9th Grade Lucas Davidson Tyler Yarkosky Anna Hagen

Lauren Fark Deja Wells Jacob Borchers Vanessa Fitzgerald Carson Halker

Kenleigh Fortner Ryan West Wyatt Burch Naomi Fleming 6th Grade Kendall Hilbun

Cameron Ganger Jadyn Yinger Zachary Burton Noah Francis Gentry Barga Mackenzie Metz

Danielle Jacobs Eli Butcher Paige Geuy Brian Boggs Natalie Metzger

Cierra Jones 10th Grade Regan Clark Korey Grigsby Ava Butcher Elizabeth Oen

Sierra Moorman Drew Allison Grant Elchert Trever Huber Audrey Byrd William Ricks

Jaden Mullen-UVCC Audrey Ashford Alexander Enochs Maleah Kipker Aidan Egbert Landon Sanders

Kacie Parson Alison Butler Nolan Fark Macy Klopfenstein Tyler Enochs Hunter Selhorst

Garrett Prenger Andrew (AJ) Butler Mason Gross Brenna Lowe Alyvia Fleming MaKaila Suttles

Jerron Reese-UVCC Sarah Clark Alexis Kellerman Xavier Lowe Emily Hennon Peyton True

Timothy Toney Jessica Ducat Alayna Kemmeter Carson Lundy Blake Jackson

Kyle Francis Hannah King Jonas Martin Evan Kemmeter 4th Grade

11th Grade Madison Halker Christopher Klopfenstein Olivia Massengale Ethan Lyme Allie Aufderhaar

Seth Brideweser Serenity Hamilton Nevaeh Ledcke Devan Oen Katlynn Lynch Jerzie Butts

Bryce Carter Morgan Huber Josey Liesner Ricky Ordean Avery McDougall Shane Egbert

Katie Chandler Olivia Jacobs Madalynn Lundy Jacob Scoggin Makayla Miner Rogan Fetters

Katie Clark MacKenzie Klopfenstein Lakoda Massengale Carlee Swaney Ashley Nuss Brody Gross

Gavin Drago Timmion Lichtenberg Jace Mullenhour Sahnia Webber Laurel Roberts AJ Howard

Joey Erskine-UVCC Ross Ludwig Nathaniel Osborne Ian Stengel Jacob Jeffers

Ariana Gross Landon Martin Noah Rains 7th Grade Grayce Swaney Randi Kidder

Mikayla Hensley Kaleigh Montague Camdyn Reese Cole Butler Alyssa Tuttle Aidyn Kies

Aubrey Jackson Delaney Mullen Landon Reese Faith Campbell Colin Wildermuth Jamison Lambert

Kennedy Jackson Elena Platfoot Emma Regula Gavin Evans Addison York Charisma Mauk

Kiley Lemly Gwendolyn Prenger Carleigh Ross Xander Gross Corinne York Malerie McNeil

Grant Lowry-UVCC Carson Regula Gabi Shamblin Sienna Hamilton Collin Young Samantha Metzger

Elijah Martin Shayne Roller Somer Sherman Cooper Hartle Brayden Nation

Serrinity Martinez Gage Sherman Haylee Shields Maryn Ludwig 5th Grade Merideth Paskiewicz

Thomas Massengale-UVCC Kiele Suttles Camron Tuttle Daniel Martin Haidyn Bensman Dawson Thomas

Ashley Mullenhour Ava Winner Claire Willoby Taylor Maxson Aaron Byer Landon True

Ryan Osborne-UVCC Gabrielle Woolley Travis Winemiller Addison Montague Brook Ann Byrd Jordan White

Ian Platfoot Grace Woolley Evan York Reed Platfoot Bobby Copeland

Cameron Ross Zoey Pohlschnieder

5th Grade UD Basketball Field Trip On December 5th, the 5th graders traveled to the University of Dayton Arena to watch the UD women’s bas-ketball team take on Morehead State University during an 11:00 game. At the event, UD hosted close to 9,000 elementary and middle school students from the Dayton area who participated in an educational math related field trip. The experience was fun, enlightening, and free for our students! While at the game, our students had great seats where some of them experienced a college basketball game

for the first time. The players on the team asked math related basketball questions to our students before the

game, and each student received a packet of math activities to complete after the game, back in the classroom.

What an entertaining day it was for our 5th graders! They didn’t realize how much math was involved in the

game of basketball!

Our First Millionaire of the Year!

Once again, our 4th & 5th Grade students have been challenged to read as many

words as possible. The students then take an AR reading quiz on the book they

have read, and if they pass, the student earns the total word count for that book.

The average chapter book, such as Charlotte’s Web, has 32,000 words. Congratu-

lations to Kyle Burch (5th Grade), our first student to reach the Millionaire status

this year. He has already achieved 1,050,183 words this year! At this rate, when

will he reach the Double Millionaire status? Our Word Count Chart is located in

the Elementary wing, second floor, if you would like to see all of our motivated

readers this year.

Census Coloring Contest - organized & conducted by the Shelby County Complete Count Committee. All students in grades K-3 participated and a winner from each grade was selected. Pictured Julia Burch-3rd, Beckman Walllace-1st, Jennifer Wentz Committee Coordinator, Raegan Gross-Kg, Kaydree Withrow-2nd

FINE ARTS NIGHT - February 20, 2020

Fine arts students of Jackson Cen-ter Schools showcased their work in the school on February 20th from 6-8pm The exhibition opened with the high school choir singing the national anthem on the stage. There were multiple visual art displays spanning the entire school and multiple stages for performing arts acts. The art work for the Fine Arts Ex-hibition was a culmination of the students’ from art classes taught by Mrs. Sandra Corbet in kinder-garten, first, fourth, fifth, eighth grades and high school visual arts classes. Art work featured a range of mediums, such as paintings, draw-ings, and illustrations, as well as sculptures and three dimensional works. The school’s show choirs, high school choir under the direction of Mrs. Cari Beth Noah, and the jazz band under the direction of Mr. Randy Johnson all performed throughout the night. Individual students also per-formed solos, dramatic monologues, and small group acts during the event. The night wrapped up with the entire cast of “Annie” performing a selection from their upcoming show under the direction of Mrs. Taryn Kinney and Miss Elizabeth Baker. Jackson Center Fine Arts is part of the academic and extra-curricular structure of Jackson Center Schools.

The school’s drama and music programs, will present four per-formances “Annie,” the classic musical on Thursday March 5, at 7 pm Friday, March 6, at 7 pm Saturday, March 7, at 7 pm Sunday, March 8, at 2 pm Advanced tickets are $7, and they are available at the main office beginning February 21. At the door, tickets will be $9. Checks may be made out to Jackson Center Schools

The musical is under the direction of Taryn Kinney, a graduate of Ohio Northern with a degree in Theatre who has directed, choreographed, or acted in numerous productions. This year’s “Annie” continues Jackson Center tradition of bringing excellent performances, impressive sets, and technical panache to the stage. Mrs. Kinney is assisted by our new science teacher Elizabeth Baker who has many years of theatre experience through Minster, Ohio’s “Crescent Players” Community Theatre as an actress, choreographer, stage master, and many other roles. This family-friendly show starts inside the New York City Municipal Orphanage-Girl’s Annex and features a gang of orphans lead by effervescent Annie. After unsuccessfully running away from the horrible Miss Han-nigan, Annie is invited to spend Christmas with Oliver Warbucks, the richest man in the world. Though their relationships starts awkwardly, Annie quickly charms the cold business man who swears to spend his fortune helping Annie find her parents. When Miss Hannigan and her criminal brother Rooster find out, trouble quickly ensues. With blockbuster musical numbers like ‘Hard Knock Life,’ ‘Tomorrow,’ ‘Easy Street,’ and more, this show will bring joy to all audiences. The musical is an extracurricular program of over 60 students supported by drama, music, and music technology departments across the school.

JACKSON CENTER SUMMER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/T-BALL SIGN UP DAYS

Thursday, February 27th: 5:00 ~ 6:00pm Sunday, March 1st: 12:00 ~ 1:00pm Tuesday, March 3rd: 5:00 ~ 6:00pm

Inside the Main Entrance of Jackson Center Schools

**This will be for boys and girls who are CURRENTLY in Pre-K or will be 5 years old by August 1, 2019

through 7th grade for girls and through 6th grade for boys.

Please bring cash or a check since payment will be due at registration. Checks should be made payable to JCYSO

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

The Jackson Center Senior Class and Jackson Center Schools will be sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, April 3, 2020. The blood drive will be held from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, at the school, in the athletic complex. The goal is to have forty donors. If you would like to donate, please sign up at www.donortime.org. Thank you in advance for helping to save a life. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Susie Harris at 937-596-6149 (ext. 115).

Homecoming Court - January 4, 2020

King: Cameron Ganger Queen: Kacie Parson

Senior Attendants: Elizabeth Hickey, Rachel Sailor, Clay Akers, Austin Allenbaugh

Junior Attendants: Regan Davidson, Andrew Lampy Sophomore Attendants: Sarah Clark, Ethan Pohlschneider Freshman Attendants: Regan Clark, Jace Mullenhour Crown Bearers: Raegan Gross, Elias Shuster

This school year the FCCLA has been recognizing students in grades 9-12 for a P.A.W.S award each month. Teachers have the opportunity to nominate students who display the criteria of the P.A.W.S award as follows:

P - Positive Attitude A - Acceptance W - Warmth S - Sharing

Congratulations to our December and January winners!

A drawing for the first half of the year for coupons and two 25.00 gifts cards took place Monday, January 27. A drawing for the second half of the year will occur in May.

The Jackson Center FCCLA is excited to announce that they have purchased a heat press and

have started making screen printed items. So far they have embellished shirts, sweatshirts,

pants, shorts, and even drawstring bags! FCCLA started out screen printing by creating the

shirts to benefit the Colleen Borchers Family. Members of FCCLA love making the items.

Their favorite part of creating these items is seeing the look of amazement on others' faces

when they see what FCCLA has created. Items can be ordered at anytime by contacting the

chapter through email at v_kipker@jctigers.org or by calling the school. Order forms can be

picked up at the school or sent home with a student as well. The FCCLA chapter is also happy

to help you create your groups next t-shirt design and shirts. Please see price sheet below for an

idea of what is available.

******Pricing includes garment and one screened design

Standard T-shirt…………………….$8.00 (Sizes Youth XS-Adult 2XL- 3XL-6XL =$11.00)

Long Sleeve T-Shirt………………..$10.00 (Sizes Youth XS-Adult 2XL, 3XL=$13.00)

Traditional Hoodie………………..$18.00 (Sizes Youth XS-2XL, 3XL & 4XL=$21.00)

Specialty Hoodie…………………...$25.00 (Sizes Youth XS-2XL, 3XL & 4XL=$28.00)

P.A.W.S awards for December P.A.W.S awards for January

9th: Jacob Borchers 9th: Somer Sherman

10th: Serenity Hamilton 10th: Morgan Huber

11th: Regan Davidson 11: Marion Shaffer

12th: Kylie Hartle 12: Elizabeth Hickey

FCCLA Hosts “Home Sweet Homecoming”

The Jackson Center FCCLA once again held the 2020 Multiple Handicapped Homecoming. Students from Botkins, Anna, and Jackson Center gathered together on January 10, 2020. The students were joined by their buddy from the FCCLA’s T.G.I.F. program. They enjoyed themselves by getting hair and make up done, playing board games, and of course, dancing!

This years homecoming royalty is a group of very special individuals. Prince Cooper Elliottt, King Randy Alan Humphrey, Princess Alenah Berne, Queen Sarah Snider.

Jackson Center FCCLA would like to thank United Way POWER grant committee, Jenny’s Designs, Village

Salon, JC Music Program, Mrs. Sandra Corbet and Split Decision for helping making this event possible.

Friends of All Ages The FCCLA will be delivering a meal and seasonal treats to area com-munity members who may not be able to get out and about during the winter months. The program began in November and will continue through February. In November pumpkin muffins along with a winter survival kit of tissues, chapstick, lotion, and mints were delivered. In December a hot meal along with handmade wreaths were shared. Janu-ary involved homemade chicken noodle soup and a mug with hot choc-olate and marshmallows. A total of 11 community members have been served each month through this project. Please contact the school if you know of any additional community members who would appreciate a warm meal and friendly visit.

Community Appreciation Meal

The FCCLA once again hosted a luncheon in honor of those who serve our communities. Fire, police, rescue, village workers, township trustees, village council members, local health care providers and teachers were invited to join us on Wednesday, February 13 from 10:30am-1:00pm. A total of 92 meals were served to those attending and/or delivered to shut-ins.

Hearts United

The Jackson Center FCCLA has been working to spread awareness and raise

funds for Congenital Heart Defects. This included creating a design and printing

t-shirts with the chapter heat press to help support our very own teacher, Rachel

Borchers, and her baby Colleen who was born with a heart defect. The chapter

hosted a red out at the Jan. 25 HS boys basketball game and on Jan 29 school

wide. All proceeds from the shirt sales will be donated to the family. Flyers were

created at shared at the game along with tips for early detection. The response

was overwhelming and we wish to thank everyone who helped make this project

a success! A total of $1,830 was raised for the family.

Chili Cook-Off On January 31, The Students with Disabilities (SWD) junior high and high school classes attended the Midwest Regional ESC Annual Regional Chili Cook-Off at Upper Scioto Valley School. Both classes prepared delicious chili to present to the judges, with Mrs. Schmiesing’s class winning second place! Seventy students and staff enjoyed visiting with new and old friends, playing basketball, corn hole, Jenga, Uno and more, while enjoying a variety of classroom made chilis, side-dishes and desserts. We want to thank Mrs. Vicki Kipker for her professional advice on preparing tasty recipes, and Mrs. Sharon Peters for driving and having a good time with us.

Express

Fresh Express Stop by Fresh Express to experience the healthy changes we’ve made to some of our most popular menu items! Some changes include reducing the salt and sugar content in our Bites as well as the use of skim milk and light ice cream in our milkshakes. Chips and cookies have been re-moved from the menu completely. These changes were made in an effort to help students make wiser after school snack decisions.

2020 Spring SportS’ Schedule

HS Boys Varsity Baseball HS Girls Fast-Pitch Softball

3/28 12:00 pm @ Bellefontaine 3/30 5:00 pm vs. Russia

3/30 5:00 pm vs. Russia 3/31 5:00 pm @ Perry

3/31 5:00 pm @ Perry 4/02 5:00 pm @ Houston

4/02 5:00 pm @ Houston 4/07 5:00 pm vs. Minster

4/04 11:00 am @ New Knoxville 4/09 5:00 pm vs. Fort Loramie

4/06 5:00 pm vs. Covington 4/11 11:00 am @ Waynesfield-Goshen

4/09 5:00 pm vs. Fort Loramie 4/13 5:00 pm @ Anna

4/11 11:00 am @ Newton 4/16 5:00 pm vs. Botkins

4/13 5:00 pm @ Anna 4/17 5:00 pm vs. New Bremen

4/16 5:00 pm vs. Botkins 4/18 11:00 am vs. Lehman Catholic

4/17 5:00 pm vs. New Bremen 4/20 5:00 pm @ Fairlawn

4/18 11:00 am vs. Lehman Catholic 4/21 5:00 pm @ Russia

4/20 5:00 pm @ Fairlawn 4/25 10:00 am vs. Marion Local

4/23 5:00 pm @ Russia 4/27 5:00 pm vs. Houston

4/25 10:00 am vs. Marion Local 4/28 5:00 pm @ Riverside

4/27 5:00 pm vs. Houston 5/01 5:00 pm @ Upper Scioto Valley

4/28 5:00 pm @ Riverside 5/04 5:00 pm @ Fort Loramie

5/01 5:00 pm @ Upper Scioto Valley 5/07 5:00 pm vs. Anna

5/04 5:00 pm @ Fort Loramie 5/11 5:00 pm @ Botkins

5/07 5:00 pm vs. Anna 5/14 5:00 pm vs. Fairlawn

05/09 3:00 pm @ North Baltimore (Tournament)

5/11 5:00 pm @ Botkins

5/14 5:00 pm vs. Fairlawn

HS Co-Ed Track & Field Jr. High Co-Ed Track & Field

4/02 4:30 pm @ New Bremen 4/02 4:30 pm @ Minster

4/03 4:30 pm @ Riverside 4/07 5:00 pm @ Botkins

4/11 10:00 am @ Ridgemont 4/09 5:00 pm @ Botkins

4/14 4:30 pm @ Fairlawn 4/16 4:30 pm @ Russia

4/17 4:30 pm @ Riverside 4/20 4:45 pm @ Indian Lake

4/28 4:30 pm @ Fairlawn 4/28 4:30 pm @ Fairlawn

4/30 4:30 am @ Fort Loramie

5/01 4:45 pm @ Ben Logan

5/08 4:30 pm @ Indian Lake

5/13 TBA SCAL Semi-Finals 5/13 TBA SCAL Semi-Finals

5/15 TBA SCAL Finals 5/15 TBA SCAL Finals

2020 Alumni tournament - Fri, april 3 – Sat., April 4

Jackson Center Local Schools

2020-2021 School Year Calendar August Tuesday, August 18th Teacher Workday/Open House (1:00-8:00 pm) (6:30-8:00 pm) Wednesday, August 19th Teacher Workday Thursday, August 20th First Day of School September Monday, September 7 No School – Labor Day October Friday, October 23 End of the 1st Nine Weeks (46)

Monday, October 26 Start of 2nd Quarter Thursday, October 29 Early Release (1:00 pm) Parent –Teacher Conf (1:30-8:30 pm) Friday, October 30 No School November Thursday, November 5 Early Release (1:00 pm) Parent –Teacher Conf (1:30-8:30 pm) Friday, November 6 No School Wed-Fri, November 25-27 No School for Students Thanksgiving Break December Monday, December 21 – January 1 CHRISTMAS BREAK January Monday, January 4 School Resumes Friday, January 15 End of 2nd Nine Weeks (45) Monday, January 18 No School – MLK Day Tuesday, January 19 Second Semester Begins February Monday, February 15 No School – Presidents’ Day March Thursday, March 25 End of Third Grading Period (47) Friday, March 26 No School Monday, March 29 Start of 4th Quarter April Friday, April 2 No School – Good Friday Monday, April 5 No School – Easter Monday Tuesday, April 6 School Resumes May Sunday, May 23 Graduation Wednesday, May 26 Last Day of School (41)

Thursday, May 27 Teacher Workday Monday, May 31 Memorial Day

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JACKSON CENTER SUMMER BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

SIGN UP DAYS Thursday, February 27th (5:00 ~ 6:00), Sunday, March 1st (12:00 ~ 1:00),

& Tuesday, March 3rd (5:00~ 6:00)

Inside the Main Entrance of Jackson Center Schools

--PLEASE DO NOT SEND FORMS TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD--

Player Name:________________________________ Current Grade:______ Date of Birth:________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________

Phone:______________________________(Home) ___________________________________(Cell)

Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________________________________________

Alternate Emergency Contact Name:__________________________________________________

Phone:______________________________(Home)_______________________________________

E-Mail____________________________________________________________________________

2019 Fees:

PreK-2nd

Grade $15.00 Boys 3rd

– 6th

$20.00 Girls 3rd– 7

th $20.00

(or age 5 by Aug 1, 2020)

All fees to be paid the day of sign-ups: Checks made payable to JCYSO (JC Youth Sports Organization)

UNIFORM SIZES:

Shirt Size: Boy_____ Girl_____

Youth: Small _____ Med_____ Large_____ X-Large_____

Adult: Small _____ Med_____ Large_____ X-Large_____ XXL_____

All players will receive a shirt and hat they may keep after the season is over. All players will be responsible for

purchasing their own shorts/pants, belts and socks as decided upon by each individual league and/or coach.

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I, the Parent/Guardian of the above named player hereby give my approval to his/her participation in any and all spring

and summer baseball/softball activities during the 2020 season. I hereby agree to cooperate fully with all coaches,

umpires, managers and officers of the Jackson Center Youth Sports Organization. I agree to return any equipment in the

same condition as it was issued, excluding normal wear, after the season has ended.

Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________ Date:_________________

______I would be willing to coach or help coach, please contact me. _____________Shirt Size

***DUE TO HAVING TO MEET DEADLINES - NO LATE SIGN UPS CAN BE ACCEPTED***

This is not a school sponsored sport, so please so do not send forms back to the school with your child.

LIABILITY RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE

I, the Parent/Guardian [print full legal name of Parent/Guardian] at address: request that

the person(s) listed below (“Participant”) be granted permission to participate in the following activity:

2020 Jackson Center Summer Youth Baseball/Softball League (“Activity”).

Indicate below Participants: Name (print), address (if same as above indicate "same")

1. ____________

2. ______

3.

4.

I understand the risks inherent in this Activity. I understand the Participant’s safety depends on Participant’s own good judgment, adequate preparation, and constant attention.

In consideration of Participant being permitted to participate in this Activity, I the undersigned do hereby release, waive, forever discharge and covenant not to sue the Jackson Center Schools, the Jackson Center Athletic Boosters, and the Jackson Center Youth Sports Organization, including but not limited to any of their trustees, officers, agents and employees, any Coaches, Umpires, Managers or members of any sponsoring organization (“Releasees”) from and against any and all liability for any harm, injury, claims, damage, actions, causes of actions, costs and expenses of any nature which Participant may have or which may hereafter accrue to Participant, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including but not limited to suffering and death, that may be sustained by Participant or by any property belonging to Participant, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness of the Releasees, or otherwise, while participant is in, on, upon, or in transit to or from the premises where the Activity, or any adjunct to the Activity, occurs or is being conducted. It is my express intent that this Liability Release and Covenant Not to Sue Agreement ("Agreement”) shall bind the members of Participant’s family, estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives or assigns.

I understand and agree that Releasees may not have medical personnel available at the location of the Activity. I understand and agree that Releasees are granted permission to authorize emergency medical treatment, if necessary and that such action by Releasees will all be subject to the terms of this Agreement not to sue. I understand that the Releasees assume no responsibility for any injury or damage, which might arise out of or in connection with such authorized emergency medical treatment.

In signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand what the above means and that this document is signed as a free act and deed. I further state that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude or restrict the Participant’s participation in this Activity and that Participant has adequate health insurance necessary to provide for and pay any medical costs that may be attendant as a result of injury to Participant. I further agree that this Agreement will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. I, Participant’s Parent or Guardian, further state than I am fully competent to sign this Release and Covenant Not to Sue Agreement and that I execute this Release for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending for myself, for Participant, and Participant’s family, estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives or assigns to be bound by the same. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS. READ BEFORE SIGNING.

PARENT/GUARDIAN

(Signature) (Date)

JACKSON CENTER SCHOOLS PO BOX 849 JACKSON CENTER, OH 45334