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. |
Band/Chorus Scheduling:
Forms are available for students interested in adding or dropping Band or Chorus for the 2026-27 School Year. Students who are interested in adding or dropping one of those courses next school year must have a completed form turned into Mrs. Cardwell by May 22nd. Students who wish to remain enrolled in a course they currently have on their schedule do not need to complete a form. Forms can be found on the table outside the front office and can be turned in at the front office. The forms do require a parent signature, so please plan accordingly in order to ensure the form is turned in on time.
KSA:
Kentucky Summative Assessment takes place during the last 14 days of the instructional window. That window this year is May 1st through May 21st. All students are required to test and good attendance is encouraged. If your student has any planned reason to miss during the testing window, please reach out to our School Counselor, Tara Cardwell, so she can plan accordingly to ensure your student gets an opportunity to test.
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7th Grade:
Our Zoo Trip is April 29th! All permission slips and fees must be paid by Friday, April 24th!! If you have any questions regarding this PBIS Reward Trip, please reach out to Ms. Johnson.
ELA:
Extra Credit Opportunity – Snail Mail Writing Project (LAST CHANCE!
This is your final extra credit opportunity for the school year. Read all directions carefully. You must complete ALL parts to receive credit.
DUE DATE: May 4, 2026
Directions:
You will be writing letters:
Letter 1:
- Response to Emma W.
- You will write a letter responding to the student letter we received from Emma W. in Illinois.
Your response should:
- Answer her questions about our school (clubs, activities, etc.)
- Share details about your life as a 7th grader at JMMS
- Respond directly to things she mentioned (her hobbies, school, interests)
- Be friendly, respectful, and appropriate for a school setting
Letter 2:
- Open Letter to a 7th Grade Student (Your Choice)
- You will write a second letter to any 7th grade student at any middle school in the world.
Requirements:
- You must choose a real school
- You must research the school (location, size, activities, etc.)
- Include at least 2–3 specific details about that school in your letter
- Introduce yourself and describe your life, school, and interests
- Ask thoughtful questions to encourage a response
General Requirements (BOTH Letters):
- Typed (12 pt font, school appropriate)
- Printed (NO handwritten letters)
- Proper letter format:
- Greeting (Dear…)
- Body paragraphs
- Closing (Sincerely, etc.)
- Your first name only (no last names for safety)
- Minimum: 1 full page per letter
- Use complete sentences, correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- School-appropriate content ONLY
Important Information:
- I will provide envelopes and stamps
- I will mail your letters for you
- You must include:
- The school name and address for your second letter (I will help check this if needed)
- Letters must be turned in ON TIME to be mailed
Not Allowed:
- AI-generated writing
- Copy/paste from the internet
- Incomplete or rushed work
Grading / Credit:
- This is extra credit, but it will only be awarded for quality work that follows ALL directions
- Effort, detail, and correctness matter
Final Note:
- This is a real-world writing opportunity. Your letter will be sent to a real student—make it something you would actually want to receive.
- If you need help choosing a school or checking an address, ask before the due date!
- All information is available in each student’s Google Classroom and physical copies of the letter and directions have been made available to all students as well.
DUE DATE: May 4, 2026
7th grade Reading -
10 AR points due by April 30th. All points may come from articles.
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As we prepare for our upcoming state testing, we would like to provide our students with a small tool to help them stay focused and calm during their sessions. Research suggests that having a piece of hard candy or a mint can help students maintain alertness, reduce testing anxiety, and provide a quick energy boost during extended periods of concentration. If you are able, we would greatly appreciate donations of bags of individually wrapped hard candies—such as peppermints, Jolly Ranchers, or Life Savers—to distribute to the class. Please send any donations in with your student by April 30th. Thank you so much for your continued support in helping our students do their absolute best! There is a sign up sheet in Parent Square.
We are wanting to create a special slideshow for 8th grade graduation but we need YOUR help to make it happen! If you use this attached form to submit a baby/toddler/childhood of your child, we will be sure to get it in the slideshow for them. They are due by April 30.
Our final monthly reward will be for the month of April and we will be taking the students to Walther’s Golf & Fun. With our Texas Roadhouse fundraiser, we were able to raise enough money to pay the transportation costs for all 4 buses ($1500). The final cost and due date for students will be given next week and will be sent out through Parent Square while everything will have to be paid through schoolcashonline.com.
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JMMS Cheer Tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year:
Who: Current JMMS 6th and 7th grade students. Current 5th grade students who will be enrolling at JMMS next school year.
Where: JMMS Gym
When:
Cheer Clinic - April 20 and April 21 from 3:15 - 5PM
Tryouts - April 23 from 4 - completion
In order to participate, students must bring a copy of their active sports physical. Students will need to hand Coach Goodman their sports physical upon arrival.
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Who: Current JMMS 6th and 7th grade students. Current 5th grade students who will be enrolling at JMMS next school year.
Where: JMMS Gym
When:
Dance Clinic - April 27 and April 28 from 5 - 7:30PM
Tryouts - April 30 from 4:30 until completion
In order to participate, students must bring a copy of their active sports physical. Students will need to hand Coach Coke their sports physical upon arrival.
To complete the form ONLINE click HERE!
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There will be a parent and athlete information meeting for MNHHS Cross Country on Monday, May 4th at 5:30pm in the conference room at the Athletic Complex at MNHHS. Open to all students, 6th grade and up, who will attend MNHHS. Any questions, please contact Coach Evans - kate.evans@hopkins.kyschool.us |
Free Sports physicals. You must attend the physical at the location of your future high school attendance zone. Parents, please complete your portion of the sports physical in black ink before arrival.
MNHHS: May 6
HCCHS: April 29
Click HERE for more information.
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If you pre-ordered a yearbook, those are due to arrive the first week of May! Keep an eye out, we will distribute them as soon as they arrive. |
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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!
Hopkins County Schools is seeking nominations for the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year and Employee of the Year awards.
Teacher of the Year nominees must have a minimum of three years teaching experience. The Teachers of the Year will be selected in the categories of Elementary (P-5), Middle (6-8) and Secondary (9-12).
Categories for Employee of the Year nominations are: Administrator of the Year, eligible nominees would include principals, assistant principals, central office administrators, and guidance counselors; Classified Support Services, eligible nominees would include instructional assistants who work in a classroom setting to enhance student achievement and Family Resource employees who provide student needs throughout the district; Facilities Management, eligible employees would include all custodians and district maintenance staff; Food Service, eligible nominees would include all cafeteria employees, cafeteria managers and district food service employees; Transportation, eligible nominees would include bus drivers, bus monitors, vehicle maintenance staff and district employees; Secretary of the Year, eligible employees would include all school secretaries; and Central Office Employee of the Year, eligible employees would include all central office staff.
Nominations will be accepted through the close of business, 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026. Online nomination forms are available at the following links:
A printable form is also available. It may be emailed to crystal.carlton@hopkins.kyschools.us or mailed to Employee of the Year, Hopkins County Schools, 320 S. Seminary, Madisonville, KY 42431, Attention: Crystal Carlton. Telephone nominations will not be accepted.
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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/
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4/21 SBDM Meeting @ 3:30pm in the library
4/24 Olympic Field Day
4/24 Math competition
4/30 KSA Pep Rally
5/11 House Meeting @ 3:15pm
5/12 SBDM Meeting in the Library
5/18 Year Ending House Rally
5/19 No School
5/21 Last Day with Students
5/21 8th Grade Promotion @ 10pm @ Victory Church
6/1-4 Summer School
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