Port Arthur ISD - Thomas Jefferson Middle School

08/19/2026

A BIG shoutout to Mr. Baranao for creating an engaging and collaborative learning environment in his 7th Grade English classroom yesterday! 👏📚

It was great to see students actively collaborating, communicating, and participating in their learning. The level of student engagement was high, and students were clearly involved in the lesson.

Keep up the great work, Mr. Baranao! Your commitment to student engagement and collaboration is making a difference! ⭐



Atl text: Students work independently at desks on reading and comprehension activities while a teacher circulates and provides support in a classroom.

08/18/2026

Thomas Jefferson Middle School Open House flyer in red, black, and white. The flyer announces Open House on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria. It invites families to meet the teachers and learn about Title I Part A. The flyer features TJMS and Titans branding and the phrase “Explore. Expands. Expectations.”

08/13/2026

🚨 THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL IS PUSHING FOR AN A! 🚨
We are proud of our 2026 TEA Accountability Rating and our TELPAS 3 out of 4 performance in ADVANCE — but we’re not stopping there! 🔥
At Thomas Jefferson Middle School, we believe:
👁️ EXPOSURE — See It. Live It.
🌎 EXPANDS — Explore More. Achieve More.
🎯 EXPECTATIONS — High Standards. Higher Results.
We are REFUSING TO STAY AT “C” LEVEL.
We’re RISING TO THE TOP! 📈
❤️🖤
One Team. One Goal. Titan Pride.

08/13/2026

📢 6th Grade Dismissal Update!
Parents/Guardians of 6th graders, please be reminded that 6th grade dismissal will take place at the back of Memorial Stadium by the Band Hall.
📍 Location: Back of Memorial Stadium – Band Hall
⏰ Dismissal Time: 4:05 PM
Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💙❤️
Go Titans! 🛡️

08/11/2026

Meet our leadership team! Leadership is about being willing to learn, adapt, and grow because when we grow as leaders, our schools grow too! 💙📖✨

08/08/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Titan Family!
We’re excited to welcome our new teachers to Thomas Jefferson Middle School during New Teacher Orientation! 📚✨ We’re looking forward to an amazing school year filled with growth, collaboration, and success.
Here’s to a great year ahead and an incredible journey together! 🏫💫
Welcome to TJMS! Let’s make it a GREAT year! 🖤❤️🤍

08/08/2026

🚌 BUS ROUTE UPDATE! 🚌
Parents and Guardians, please be sure to review your child’s bus route, stop location, and pickup/drop-off times before the start of school.

08/04/2026

📢 JOIN THE TITAN FAMILY! 🛡️
Thomas Jefferson Middle School is currently looking to fill job vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year!
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and want to be part of an amazing school community, we would love to hear from you! ❤️💙
📌 Interested applicants: Please visit the district’s employment website to view current openings and apply.
Come grow with us and Be a Titan! 🛡️📚

07/31/2026

🏈 THE WAIT IS OVER… TITAN FOOTBALL IS HERE! ❤️🖤

The countdown is on! Thomas Jefferson Middle School Football Camp officially kicks off Monday, August 10, 2026.

If you’re ready to work hard, compete, and become part of something bigger than yourself, this is where it starts.

💪🏾 Built Here. Built to Win.

📅 Start Date: August 10, 2026
🕟 Practice: Monday–Thursday | 4:30 PM–6:30 PM

Athletes, don’t forget:
✅ Bring a solid black pair of shorts
✅ Cleats are welcome (if you have them)
✅ Physical and Rank One forms MUST be completed before participating

At TJMS, we don’t just build football players—we build discipline, leadership, teamwork, and character.

One Team. One Standard. One Time. ❤️🖤

07/31/2026