Congratulations to April's Future World Changers:
Six Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers’! Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
This group of 'Future World Changers' were chosen by their Physical and Health Education teachers. They are: Gabrielle Rodriguez, William Haumann, Cameron Fraher, Emily Curry, Tre Ahern and Ryan Horrell.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations to all of our ...
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School district budget vote to be held Tuesday, May 17:
On Tuesday, May 17th, Jordan-Elbridge Central School District residents will vote on a proposed $34,978,500 budget for the 2022-23 school year. This budget represents a spending increase of 3.45 percent, or $1,166,500 and carries a 2.8 percent tax levy increase. This is the first time in four years, and only the second time in seven years that Jordan-Elbridge has presented a budget with a tax increase to voters. The proposed 2.8 percent tax levy increase falls below the district’s legal limit as defined by New York’s tax levy cap legislation. That means a simple majority (50 percent of votes plus one) is needed to approve the budget.
2022-23 Budget Snapshot
Total proposed budget: $34,978,500
Proposed tax levy increase from 2021-22: 2.8 percent
Proposed ...
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JE Band Boosters plans 'Kid's Night Out' event:
The Jordan-Elbridge Band Boosters is planning a 'Kid's Night Out' event for students in grades 1-4. The event will take place on Friday, May 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Elbridge Elementary. There will be games, crafts, face painting, a movie and more! Details can be found in the flyer below. You can download a copy of the flyer here .
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NJHS plans Earth Day fundraiser:
The National Junior Honor Society is encouraging students to support our planet by making eco-friendly food choices this week. Students compiled research to show how the decisions we make about what we eat impact the earth in surprising ways.
For instance, bald eagles are a local bird of prey whose habitats were damaged over many decades by agricultural insecticides used on our food products. These insecticides leaked into our waterways, contaminating fish that the eagles preyed upon. Their population drastically declined, though more recent efforts have caused eagle numbers to rebound.
On Earth Day, April 22nd, students will be selling $1 homemade vegan sugar cookies during school lunch in hopes of raising enough money to adopt a bald eagle from the National ...
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Celebrating JEMS' latest Future World Changers:
Six Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers’! Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
This month's 'Future World Changers' were chosen by their performing arts and visual arts teachers. They are: Sarah Love, Ava Orton, Ceanna Compo, Abigayle Bates, Alyssa Curfman and Mathieu Piper.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations to all of our Future ...
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JEDIS plans spirit week ahead of spring recess:
The Jordan-Elbridge Dynamic Intermediate School (JEDIS) will be leading up to spring recess with a spirit week! Check out the flyer below for each day's theme, and get ready to unleash your school spirit!
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Students show support for Ukraine through storytelling:
Within their ELL class, JEDIS students are working through their feelings about the conflict in Ukraine through writing. Students are collaborating to tell a story of peace.
“Everyone has a part because cooperation is a huge part of our lives,” explained teacher Danuta Goldmann. “It’s important to show them that you can achieve way more when you work with other people.”
The story, titled “Paz,” takes place on a fictional island inhabited by ‘meanies’ and ‘greenies.’ In the story, the ‘meanies’ plot against the ‘greenies,’ but are eventually defeated through Peace Gas. In the end, everyone lives happily ever after.
“Students were inspired by different literary genres, including fairytales, ...
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Meet the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2022:
Help us in congratulating the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2022!
Bayleigh Clark is the class of 2022 valedictorian. Throughout her time at JEHS, Bayleigh was a JE Musical Player, a member of the drama club, marching band, and participated in multiple other music-focused co-curricular activities. She also was Student Council President, and winner of the National Shakespeare Competition her senior year. Bayleigh plans to earn a BFA in Theatre and Performance post-graduation, and hopes to someday become an actress.
"My music teachers throughout my school career have inspired my drive and passion for music and performing. They gave me a second home where I can be myself and do something I love," explained Bayleigh.
Bayleigh thanked her parents for their ...
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JEMS students connect through March Madness celebration:
Middle school students spent Tuesday morning decorating their homeroom doors in celebration of March Madness! JEMS Culture Club came up with the idea, hoping to promote connectivity throughout the school.
Here’s how it worked: each homeroom randomly drew a NCAA basketball team that has made it to the ‘Sweet Sixteen’ round of March Madness. Students were then given supplies and had two hours to decorate their homeroom door. The doors had to clearly show which team was being represented, display three facts about the team or school, and three facts about the city/town that the school is located in.
Students can continue working on the doors through April 5 th , when judging will take place. Two homerooms will be chosen as winners, and will receive a pizza party. ...
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Congratulations to the top ten students of the Class of 2022:
Jordan-Elbridge High School is honoring the top ten students of the class of 2022. Help us in congratulating this group of students on their hard work!
Bottom Row: Bayleigh Clark, Elora Kunz, Rylie Platt, Val Reith, Jillian Ferris
Top Row: Aliya Forward, Dominic Morrell, Alexis DelFavero, Nick Long, Haylee Salmonsen
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Class of 2022 scrapbooking fundraiser a success:
From the Class of 2022,
Our scrapbook fundraiser on Saturday, March 12 was quite successful, thanks to several of students and their parents. We worked very hard to pull it all together, and despite the terrible weather, 6 vendors and 36 out of 42 registered scrap-bookers came out to raise over $1500 in profit! It was not as much as I had hoped, but considering that the weather cost us over $200 and profits are still coming in, we did pretty well and didn’t have to spend a penny to do it.
Most of you probably have no idea how “big” scrapbooking is, nor how much money people spend on it, but if you know of anyone who does it, believe me, it can raise us some good money. I am an advisor for Creative Memories and will donate a portion of any sales between ...
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JEMS continues to collect medical supplies to help Ukraine:
Jordan-Elbridge students are showing their support for Ukraine through a medical supply drive at the middle school. Students say when they first found out Russia invaded the country, they felt helpless. Intercultural understanding and respect are pillars of International Baccalaureate learning. With that in mind, it was an easy decision to begin collecting items to help.
"Doing this, I feel happy because I am helping other people, and hopefully it inspires other people in helping Ukraine too," said Zoe, one of several students helping to organize everything that was donated.
Within just four days, the Jordan-Elbridge community donated hundreds of supplies. From gloves, surgical masks and bandages to antibiotic ointment and feminine products, there were ...
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Follow along with EE's 'March Book Madness' from home:
Elbridge Elementary is celebrating 'March Book Madness,' and all books are available to listen to online. Students listen to two books each day, and then each classroom votes to pick a favorite. By the end of March, each classroom will have their bracket narrowed down to one book.
To continue the celebrations, the week of March 21-25 will be a reading themed spirit week.
You can follow along with the book challenge by following this link , or check out the schedule below. Click on the photo of the book to be taken to a YouTube read-along.
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Athletic Trainer Rebecca DeMario is named Exercise Science/Sport Medicine Person of the Year:
Help us in congratulating JE Athletic Trainer Rebecca DeMario, as she is recognized as Exercise Science/Sport Medicine Person of the Year! The award comes from the NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) Central North Zone, for “representing the kind of individual that makes the profession a success.”
“I was very grateful that the district is appreciative of everything that I’ve done,” said DeMario. “As an Athletic Trainer, it’s one of those thankless jobs because you’re constantly doing stuff behind the scenes, but most people just see you sitting on the sidelines at a game, so they don’t really know.”
As an Athletic Trainer, DeMario does all in-house rehabilitation for student injuries. ...
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JEDIS launches book vending machine on Read Across America Day:
The Jordan-Elbridge Dynamic Intermediate School has unveiled a new book vending machine to help promote reading in school. The opening comes just in time for Read Across America Day, which fell on March 2, 2022, this year.
“I’m so excited to see all students here throughout the rest of the week getting books, and to have students show off what they’re reading,” said JEDIS Principal Nina Baker.
It takes one token to purchase a book inside the machine. Students are awarded tokens based on good behavior in the lunchroom, hallways, or inside their classrooms. To celebrate Read Across America Day, each JEDIS student was awarded one token to try out the vending machine. Eventually, the room it’s in will be transformed into the ‘Eagle’s Nest Reading ...
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Congratulations to our latest Future World Changers:
Four Jordan-Elbridge Middle School students are being recognized as ‘Future World Changers’! Each month, teachers nominate students for reasons such as excelling in class or making significant progress and growth. The students nominated exhibit qualities of a lifelong learner, such as having determination, being compassionate, and demonstrating curiosity.
This month's 'Future World Changers' were chosen by their design teachers. They are: Lily Blake, Sally Lin, Riley Howell and Jason Hallinan.
Students receive a t-shirt and a certificate for their hard work. Their names are also displayed on the marquee in front of Elbridge Elementary. See photos of the students below. Congratulations to all of our Future World Changers!
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Class of 2024 plans semi-formal dance:
The class of 2024 is hosting a semi-formal dance on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The dance will be held in the high school gymnasium at 7 p.m., and will be $10 to attend. There will be food and drinks available to purchase for $1 at the event. For more information, see the flyer below.
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Tickets on sale now for JEHS' production of 'Anastasia the Musical':
Get ready to be entertained by the Jordan-Elbridge Musical Players' latest production! Tickets are now on sale for the in-person live production of 'Anastasia the Musical.' Inspired by the beloved cartoon film, Anastasia will be performed on the JE High School stage on March 18th and March 19th at 7:30 p.m.
This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Come with us on a “Journey to the Past!” ...
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JEHS students participate in Science Olympiad competition:
Jordan-Elbridge High School students took home medals following the 2022 Science Olympiad Regional Competition. Science Olympiad teams compete in up to 23 events related to various fields of science, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
“Students spend several months becoming experts in their particular events by studying hard, practicing for lab events, and constructing amazing structures based on given design parameters,” explained teacher Dallas Aronson.
This year’s Jordan-Elbridge 2022 Science Olympiad team included senior Jillian Ferris, junior Katie Dristle, and sophomores Julian Baker-Flagg, Ella Jewsbury, Haley Root, Kelly VanLiew, and Sophia White.
The regional competition for the Midstate New York area ...
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ELL students celebrate their love of reading through a play:
JEDIS students spent their Valentine’s Day ELL class celebrating their love for reading through a play they wrote themselves.
“We think acting out helps with memorizing, vocabulary words, and it builds a curiosity for reading,” explained teacher Danuta Goldmann.
Students across multiple classes have worked on this play over the years. They collaborate on the story and write their own parts. The play is titled “The Invasion from the Planet Venus: The Planet of Love for Reading.”
“The idea is to inspire them to keep on reading during vacation,” added Goldmann, as the mid-winter recess is just around the corner.
Below, you’ll see a picture of the JEDIS students when they first started working on the play, compared with a photo ...
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