Free Breakfast starting Monday, October 3rd.
Jr High Wrestling: Wrestling isn’t only for boys! Women's wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports at the scholastic and collegiate levels many colleges are now offering wrestling scholarships to women as well! Some of the benefits of wrestling include: • Develops athleticism • Promotes personal responsibility • Develops mental and emotional resilience • Teaches about nutrition and weight management • Develops leadership skills • Teaches discipline and accountability *In addition to the benefits above, it should also be noted that many college football coaches prefer recruiting wrestlers. Here is a quick video on why football players should wrestle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_W5r-qk1gk *If you are interested, please complete the form at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1BrhLwTgB-y4Q1I-zckO8jikddIWmMU1s9O2te-klvSSCsA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
22-23 PTA Reflections Program
National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
Students participate in the appropriate division for their grade: Primary (Pre-K - Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Special Artist (All grades welcome).*
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
ENTRY FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/ayHm2WEPy4Sjve2TA
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022
Jim Thorpe Softball Camp to be held Sunday, October 16th from 10am - 2pm for students in Grades 7-12 at the High School Softball Field.
Workout with team members and coaches
Fundamentals and Skill drills: Throwing, Fielding, Batting and Base Running
To register please contact Coach Keith 610-217-4270 or by email keith.brinker@jtasd.org
Resources for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
STEM Saturdays
9/22 Hawk Mountain trip for 6th Grade (Reese & Rowe) has been postponed.
CCTI Open House
12:30 Early Dismissal Friday, September 16th
Please arrive for your children 3 hours earlier than normal.
Meet the Teacher Night
Wednesday, September 14th 6:00-8:00
The 6:10pm activity bus will start back up on Monday Sept 12th. There will be one bus running at this time.
In order for students to ride the after school activity shuttle/bus, they must have the parent consent form on file at school and must be enrolled in a current after school activity or sport.
Students must sign up for the activity bus no later than 11:00AM each day you will ride the bus or you will not be able to ride after school activity transportation.
Sign up links can be found on the activity bus Page on JTASD website:
https://www.jimthorpesd.org/page/activity-shuttle-bus-information
The waivers from the USDA that allowed schools to offer all students breakfast and lunch at no cost have expired and were not renewed. Please see the NEWS section of the district website for information on how to apply for free/reduced meals for your students for this upcoming school year. There is a deadline for these applications, so please do not delay in filling them out for your students.
September Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Penn Kidder Campus Informational Page
JTASD Lunch Program
Application Links and District Contact information:
Online Application: www.schoolcafe.com or www.compass.state.pa.us
Homeless, Migrant or Runaway Liaison: Tammy Lombardo-Schatz or 570-325-3910 ext 3910
Lunch Program Contact: Kim Hill or 570-732-3907
Pick-Up Patrol Information
Medical and Dental Requirements for the 2022-2023 school year
Preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Please read over the attached document pertaining to Free and Reduced lunches at Jim Thorpe Schools this upcoming school year. Forms can be completed at the following website www.schoolcafe.com.
If you are in need of information to complete the account set up please email your name, child's name and grade to arepecki@jtasd.org.
Summer Lunch Program
The Jim Thorpe Area School District is pleased to announce Mr. Robert Presley as the new superintendent of the Jim Thorpe Area School District. We welcome him to the Olympian community.