Jefferson Avenue Elementary School

08/27/2026

You can send CASH in for JPO spirit items or you can VENMO .

If you choose to Venmo it must be sent Thursday evening or by 8AM Friday morning. You MUST include the students name and grade in the memo!

If it is not sent by 8AM their name will not be on the Venmo list. Mrs. Butts starts teaching at 8AM and will no longer be checking after this time.

08/27/2026

Tomorrow!🐯🧡🖤

08/19/2026

The JPO sold these adorable Jefferson Elementary tshirts at open house. There are a few sizes left. They are also placing another order for those who wanted to purchase but sizes ran out!

Toddler sizes, youth sizes, and adult sizes are all available. They are $15 each!

Please text Nikki Butts (7405791256) or comment below if you would like a shirt. All orders must be sent to her by Friday @ 2:30.

Payment is due before you can pick up your shirt. We will let everyone know when they arrive. You can send cash to Jefferson and mark it for the JPO with your name or Venmo .

Please include your name, child’s name, and shirt size in your text or comment.

08/19/2026

08/14/2026

Shadyside Local School District!!!

More information on PaySchools and how to set up an account! Please fill out your free and reduced meal applications by going to https://www.shadysideschools.com and selecting the option to apply in the orange banner on the homepage! These papers will be sent home with all students the first week of school as well!

Thank you!
-Dr. Mehlman

08/12/2026

To all the families who have supported the JPO and participated in our spirit sales and events,
🧡🧡THANK YOU!!!!🧡🧡

With your help, we have been able to provide our teachers with new supplies for the classrooms for our kids to enjoy!

Looking forward to a great year and don’t forget to stop and see us at open house! 🐯

08/11/2026

Shadyside Local School District Parents!!!

Set up an online account with PaySchools to pay/add funds for school lunch accounts, pay school fees (when applicable), and apply for free/reduced meals online!

You can access all information regarding the food service program and access PaySchools Central at https://www.shadysideschools.com

Any questions, please email Dr. Mehlman at [email protected]

08/10/2026

After care information for Jefferson students in grades PK-2! This is for students enrolled at Jefferson Elementary only!