Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership - JSMAL

🎓✨ Congratulations, Class of 2026! ✨🎓

Today we proudly celebrate the incredible achievements of the 8th Grade Class of 2026 at Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have brought you to this exciting milestone—your successful completion of middle school.

Throughout your journey, you’ve demonstrated leadership, discipline, and resilience—qualities that will serve you well in every step ahead. You have learned, grown, and risen to every challenge, and your future is brighter because of it. 🌟

As you prepare to move on to high school and the next chapter of your educational journey, remember to carry forward the values and lessons you’ve gained along the way. Continue to lead with integrity, strive for greatness, and never stop believing in your potential.

👏 We are so proud of you!

Best wishes for continued success, new opportunities, and exciting adventures ahead. The future is yours—go lead it! 🇺🇸🎉

🎉 Congratulations to the WAPE 95.1 Teacher of the Month — Matthew Hartwell! 🎉
Dex and Barbie T had the honor of presenting Mr. Hartwell with a plaque and banner to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! 🏆
Mr. Hartwell was nominated for his incredible dedication and his willingness to go above and beyond—not only for his students in the classroom, but also for his baseball players both at school and on his travel ball team in the community. ⚾️
Your passion, leadership, and commitment truly make a difference every single day.
👏 Thank you, Mr. Hartwell, and congratulations again! 🎊
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📣 End of Year Reminder – Joseph Stillwell Middle School 🎉
Team UP’s last day of school is almost here!
📅 Friday, May 22nd
We want to give a big THANK YOU to all students and staff for an amazing school year—you made it a GREAT one! 🌟
🚨 Important Reminder for Parents:
Please make arrangements for how your student will be getting home during the following week to ensure a smooth and safe dismissal process. 🚌🏡
📞 Questions? Contact:
Ms. Bolden
📱 904-884-1651
📧 [email protected]
Let’s finish the year strong! 💪🎓

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Ceremony 🇺🇸

Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership invites our families and community to join us as we honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Athletic Field

This special ceremony is a time for reflection, gratitude, and respect as we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes.

We hope you will join us in commemorating this important day. ❤️🤍💙

🎉 What’s Happening at Stilwell! 🎉
It’s a busy and exciting week at Stilwell as we wrap up the school year! Here’s what’s coming up:

📅 Monday, May 18
✏️ Algebra I EOC
📅 Tuesday, May 19
🔬 8th Grade Science EOC
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🏛️ Civics EOC
📅 Thursday, May 21
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 AM
📅 Friday, May 22
🎓 8th Grade Promotion & Awards Ceremony at 9:00 AM
📅 Monday, May 25
🚫 Schools Closed – Memorial Day
📅 Tuesday, May 26
🏅 6th/7th Grade Athletic Awards at 2:00 PM
📅 Thursday, May 28
🎉 Last Day of School – Early Dismissal at 12:25 PM

Let’s finish strong, Stilwell students! 💪📚
Wishing everyone a successful testing week and a great end to the school year! 🌟

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

Today, Joseph Stilwell Military Academy of Leadership proudly honors the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mentors whose strength, sacrifice, and unwavering support shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Your courage inspires discipline.
Your love builds character.
Your guidance creates leaders.

From our JSMA family to yours—thank you for all that you do, today and every day. 💐

Happy Mother’s Day!

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🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 5 🍎

To the incredible teachers of JSMAL — thank you.

Every single day, you show up with heart, patience, and purpose, making a real difference in the lives of our young people. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and it does not go unnoticed.
We see you. We value you. We appreciate you.

💙 JSMAL Proud 💙

💙 National Nurses Week | May 6–12 💙

This week, we proudly honor the incredible nurses of DCPS, whose compassion, dedication, and commitment keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day.

A special shoutout to our very own Nurse Austin at JSMAL — thank you for the care, comfort, and calm you bring to our school community. Your impact reaches far beyond the nurse’s office, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 🩺💫
Join us in celebrating and thanking our nurses this week and always!

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🔥 Well‑Deserved Honor! 🔥

Congratulations to William Underhill on earning the DCPS Middle School Athletic All‑Conference Award for Baseball! William’s consistency and commitment made a big impact this season. Way to represent the Patriots! ⚾💙

👏 Patriot Pride! 👏

Big congratulations to Gerald Jefferson, recipient of the DCPS Middle School Athletic All‑Conference Award in Baseball!

Gerald’s determination and teamwork helped elevate the program. We’re proud of you! ⚾🔥