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08/27/2026

Good afternoon Jefferson Families,

This year, Ionia Public Schools has transitioned all beginning-of-the-year forms to a fully digital process in PowerSchool. If you have not yet completed your student's forms, please log in to PowerSchool and submit them as soon as possible.

These forms provide our district with critical information needed for the school year. Over the next couple of weeks, our office will begin following up via phone calls and individual reminders for incomplete forms. Completing yours today helps our office staff tremendously!

Need help accessing or completing the forms?

Check Spam: Please check your spam folder for the initial setup email from PowerSchool.

Contact the Office: Contact our secretary, Alex Naab, for initial assistance—especially if you need to update the primary email address linked to your account.

Tech Support: Reach out to [email protected] or call 616-841-4153.

Thank you for your cooperation and help as we make this transition to digital forms!

08/25/2026

😎🕶️ WE’RE LOOKING GOOD, JAGUARS! 🕶️😎

The first day of school? 10/10. No notes. 🙌✨

We kicked off the year with big smiles, happy reunions, a little first-day-of-school craziness, and, of course… the coolest sunglasses in town! 😎🐆

A HUGE thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for bringing ALL the energy today and helping make our first day one of the best yet! 💙

If day ONE looks this good… we can only imagine what the rest of the year has in store! 😉

🎒✨ Buckle up, Jaguars… Adventure Awaits! 🗺️🐆

08/24/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🚨 First day of school! 🎒✏️

🏫 Doors open: 8:20 AM
🔔 Bell rings: 8:40 AM
🍳 Breakfast: PROVIDED
🍎 Lunch: PROVIDED
🏠 Dismissal: 11:53 AM

💙 ADVENTURE AWAITS, JAGUARS! 🐾✨The Jefferson team is READY, and we can’t wait to welcome our Jaguars back for the first ...
08/22/2026

💙 ADVENTURE AWAITS, JAGUARS! 🐾✨

The Jefferson team is READY, and we can’t wait to welcome our Jaguars back for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 25! 🎉

📣 Reminder: The first day of school is a HALF DAY!

Here’s what you need to know:

🏫 Doors Open: 8:20 AM
📚 Students Head to Class: 8:35 AM
🔔 Class Begins: 8:40 AM
⏰ First-Day Dismissal: 11:53 AM
🏫 Regular Full-Day Dismissal: 3:35 PM

🍎 FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH! 🥪
Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students every school day, including half days! 🎉

Our Jefferson team has been working hard to prepare for an incredible year, and we are SO excited to see our students, fill our hallways with smiles and laughter, and begin another amazing adventure together! 💙

We can’t wait to see you, Jaguars! 🐾

🌟 Adventure Awaits! 🌟

08/21/2026
08/19/2026

🚨🏫 ADVENTURE AWAITS… TONIGHT! 💙🐾

Jefferson families, the countdown is ON! ⏰✨

Join us TONIGHT (AUG. 19) from 6:00–7:00 PM for our Jefferson Elementary Open House! 🎉

Come explore classrooms, meet teachers, reconnect with friends, and get ready for an incredible new school year. 📚✏️ We can’t wait to welcome our Jaguars back and officially kick off our Adventure Awaits journey! 🗺️🌟

And because every great adventure needs a little ROCK & ROLL… 🎸🥁🤘

Our Jefferson team has a special message for you: WE WILL ROCK YOU! 🎶🔥

Check out our video and then come ROCK with us tonight! 😎💙

Adventure awaits, Jaguars… and we are SO ready! 🐾💙

📅 Tonight — August 19
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Jefferson Elementary

Let the adventure begin! 🗺️🐾💙

🌟🐆 ADVENTURE AWAITS at Jefferson Elementary! 🐆🌟Our amazing paraprofessional team kicked off the school year with purpose...
08/18/2026

🌟🐆 ADVENTURE AWAITS at Jefferson Elementary! 🐆🌟

Our amazing paraprofessional team kicked off the school year with purposeful learning, collaboration, and a whole lot of energy! 💙📚

Led by Principal McDonald and School Counselor Mrs. Colby, our paras deepened their learning around MTSS and explored ways to support our students’ social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. We know that every student’s journey is different, and our paraprofessionals play such a critical role in helping each child navigate their path toward success. 🧭✨

We are incredibly proud of the dedication, heart, and commitment this team brings to Jefferson every single day. Our parapros are more than support—they are an essential part of our students’ success! 💙

We are SO fortunate to have such an incredible team of caring, hardworking professionals ready to embark on another year of learning, growing, and making a difference.

Adventure awaits, Jefferson! 🗺️🐆💙
Let’s make it an amazing journey together! 🌟

🌟 Welcome to Jefferson, Miss Valenta! 🌟We’re excited to welcome Cami Valenta to the Jefferson family as a student teache...
08/17/2026

🌟 Welcome to Jefferson, Miss Valenta! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Cami Valenta to the Jefferson family as a student teacher alongside Ms. Thomas in kindergarten! 💙🐾

Cami is currently studying Elementary Education at Western Michigan University and will graduate in December. She brings five years of experience with Ionia Public Schools, where she previously served as a paraprofessional.

Cami is passionate about building strong relationships and creating a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and crafting! ✈️🌲🎨

Please join us in giving Cami a warm Jefferson welcome! We’re so happy to have her with us! 💙🐾✨

Adventure Awaits! 🌟

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420 N Jefferson Street
Ionia, MI
48846

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