Jackson Memorial Elementary School

08/24/2026

📣 FORT CHISWELL HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVITATION

Parents, families, and community members are invited to join us for an informational meeting about the proposed 1% Sales Tax Referendum and what its passage could mean specifically for Fort Chiswell High School.

Come hear from the WCPS Superintendent, Dr. Russell Street, about the potential impact on our school, including how additional funding could support students, athletes, and extra-curricular/co-curricular program members by improving the school facilities and grounds.

📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Fort Chiswell High School Auditorium

This is an opportunity to learn and hear directly about the potential impact on Fort Chiswell High School and facts about the tax.

We encourage all FCHS parents and community members to attend!

For more information, please see https://wythecountypsva.sites.thrillshare.com/page/1-local-sales-tax-info

Please share this invitation with your friends, family, and neighbors. We hope to see you there!

08/22/2026

Our very own, Ms. Steele, was the Keynote Speaker for the Teacher Pinning Ceremony today at Radford University. She inspired future educators and represented JMES very well! We are so proud of you, Ms. Steele!

08/21/2026

08/17/2026

Good afternoon!

We will conduct a lock down and fire drill this week. Please see the attached letter for more information.

Thank you!

08/12/2026

Make sure to join us for our first PTO meeting on August 26th!

08/12/2026

We are so proud of our students for making it through their first day and beginning a brand-new school year. We know the first day can bring a mix of excitement, nerves, and big feelings, and we appreciate your patience and support as everyone settles into new routines.

Please see the flyer below for important information regarding Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up. Thank you!

08/10/2026

🦅 TOMORROW IS THE DAY, EAGLES! 🦅

The first day of school is TOMORROW, and we could not be more excited to welcome our Eagles back to Jackson Memorial Elementary School! ❤️💙🤍 Please remember that all forms on Parent Portal are required prior to your child coming to school.

Thank you for trusting us with your greatest treasures. We don’t take that responsibility lightly. Tomorrow begins another year of learning, growing, making memories, and watching our Eagles SOAR! 🦅✨

08/07/2026

We had a great Back to School Bash yesterday! It’s going to be a great year!

A special thanks to Wythe County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence, Inc. and Wythe-Bland Foundation for helping fund this event.

School supplies were donated by Barren Springs Ruritan Club, Riverview Church of God Youth Ministries, Barren Springs Holiness Church, and Poplar Camp Church of God.

Food and drinks were provided by Pepsi, M&M Snacks, Jackson Memorial PTO and Title 1.

Polar Express Shaved Ice & Inflatables made sure our students had fun!

We have the best community!

08/05/2026

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow for Open House and our Back to School Bash!

08/03/2026

Mission Control welcomed our space rangers back into the building today! We had a blast playing a Toy Story themed game!