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JMMS Newsletter (Talent Show, Spelling Bee, and more)

Posted Date: 12/12/25 (04:30 PM)


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James Madison Middle School

Weekly Newsletter

December 12, 2025
JMMS STAFF
 

Hello school community

Welcome to this week's edition of the James Madison Middle School Newsletter! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

 

Talent Show Winners

Congratulations to Jane Emerson (1st Place), Eliana Hofmann (2nd Place), and Samuel Okunmuyide (3rd Place) for placing in our talent show. All three will advance to the District-Wide Talent Show that will take place in the Spring.

A big shout out to all of our participants!
 

School Wide Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to Isabella Carver for winning the school-wide spelling bee. Kennedy Coke placed second. Isabella has now qualified for the District Competition to be held in December.
 

JMMS Academic Team Information

Congratulations to our 6th Grade Academic Team for Placing FIRST in their competition this weekend.
Math 1st Place - Savannah McGillem, 4th Place - Emily Kalz: Science 1st - Luke Foster,  3rd - Nick Landers, 4th - Ben Landers: Social Studies 2nd - Emily Kalz, 3rd - Clay Alexander: Language Arts 4th - Will Patterson Quick Recall - 2nd Place

Amazing Shake

The Amazing Shake sign-ups were sent out this week. If your student is interested in participating, please sign them up this week.
Here is a link to the post from earlier this week.

We’re excited to bring back this incredible program for our students. The Amazing Shake teaches professional skills such as handshakes, interviews, communication, and confidence under pressure. Sign-ups will open next week, and the first 100 students to submit the required Parent Square forms will secure a spot. A parent letter was sent out through Parent Square with full details, dates, and expectations.
 

WKAC Cheer and Dance Competition

We would like to wish our Cheerleaders and our Dancers the very best as they compete tomorrow at South Hopkins Middle School in the WKAC Cheer and Dance Competition
 

JMMS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS

Open Gym Dates:
JMMS Volleyball will host 2 open gym dates before tryouts begin. Any girl who is currently enrolled at JMMS and interested in playing Volleyball this school year may attend the open gym sessions. No students will be permitted to take part in open gym or tryouts without providing Coach Lee with a copy of their sports physical.

Open gym Dates: December 5 and December 12 from 4:30-7:30 PM

Tryout Dates:

December 17th from 3-5:30
December 18th from 5:30-7:30
December 19th from 5:30-7:30
Any girl interested in trying out for the volleyball team will need to turn in a copy of their active sports physical to Coach Lee upon arrival to tryouts. Students who don't turn a physical in to Coach Lee will not be allowed to try out. Girls will need to wear tennis shoes and athletic wear to tryouts.
 
Christmas Week

6th Grade Information Below

Thank you to all the parents who have signed up to donate! It's gonna be a great day!!!  
REMINDER: ALL assignments must be turned in before we leave for Christmas break! 

6th Grade
 
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Youth Service Center Information

Youth Service Center: 
If your child needs services from the James Madison YSC, please contact Mrs. Shanda Hughes (shanda.hughes@hopkins.kyschools.us). You can message her on Parent Square or call the school 270-825-6160.
James Madison YSC office hours.
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm
If out of office for meetings or conferences voicemail can be left or parent square message. 

Mrs. Shanda would like to thank everyone who contributed to the food drive this month. It was a success!
 

Hello Dolly Auditions

7th grade and up, Monday, December 15th at 3:30pm, at the Glema Mahr Center. Students should bring a 30 second memorized monologue, and 30 second a Capella song choice, also memorized. Contact Mr. Liam Coursey if you have any questions.
 
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JMMS YEARBOOK

Use the QR code below to upload photos for the 2025-2026 JMMS Yearbook, or click HERE for the link. The code is jmms25. Pictures from any JMMS School activity are welcome - Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Archery, Academic Team, Etc!

8th Grade Parents/Guardians - Please make sure to submit baby pictures using the link sent out through Parent Square by Dec 19, 2025.
 
Staff Shout Out

JMMS STAFF SHOUTOUTS

Do you have a staff member that you would like to give a “shout” out to, click the link and let them know how appreciative you are! 
To nominate a staff for the Hopkins County District Recognition, click this link.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

  • (270) 825-6160
  • firstname.lastname@hopkins.kyschools.us
  • https://jamesmadison.hopkins.kyschools.us/
 

Upcoming Events

12/15     TRIO
12/16     SBDM Meeting @ 3:30 in Library
12/16     Band Concert at Glema at 5pm
12/19     End of Semester
12/19     Christmas Assembly at 9am
12/19     7th Grade Barter Day, 6th & 7th period in the Gym
12/22-1/2 Christmas Break
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