May 30, 2025

Principal’s Message

Dear Jupiter Middle School Families,
Thank you for a wonderful school year! I am so very proud of our students, teachers, and staff members
for all of their hard work and positive efforts throughout the year!

Parents, guardians, and families, we could not do it without your support. Thank you for entrusting us
with your precious children each day!

Have a wonderful summer! Have fun, rest, relax, rejuvenate, and read 30 minutes a day!

Anchored in Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience... We Are One Crew!
As always, thank you for your support of our school community.
Sincerely, Lisa Hastey

Summer Reading Requirements for ALL students
All students have a summer reading requirement this summer.  The book will be selected from the list provided for their grade level. 
After reading the book, student will turn in the assignment or project, detailed on the flyer, to their Language Arts teacher in August, 2025.  Due dates are on the flyer. 
Students can check out books from the public library or purchase books. 
Grade Level in August, 2025
Incoming 6th grade: http://l.sdpbc.net/zjoxq
Incoming 7th grade: http://l.sdpbc.net/nuuly
Incoming 8th grade:  http://l.sdpbc.net/7ws2t

Free Meals Provided for Children at Various Sites During the Summer
Beginning on Tuesday, June 3, the School District of Palm Beach County’s School Food Service will be providing FREE Breakfast and Lunch meals at 190 sites, including schools, libraries, and community centers.
Jupiter Middle is not a meals site. (However, JMS Students in the summer course recovery program will be provided breakfast and lunch.  This program is only for identified students.)
To find a location and its hours, go to the Summer BreakSpot website, call 2-1-1, or 850-617-7170. Dates and times of meal service will vary by site.
Locations in Jupiter/Tequesta:  Jupiter High School, Jupiter Elementary School, Beach Cove Elementary, Jupiter Library, Jupiter Farms Elementary, and Tequesta Library
Times vary at each site for meals.  Go to:  https://www.summerbreakspot.org/find-location/ to locate hours for each location.

Anchors Aweigh on July 29 – for Incoming 6th graders and New to JMS 7/8th graders
Do you have a future 6th grader, or New to JMS 7th or 8th grader headed to JMS in August?
Join us for our annual event for incoming students and parents which offers an introduction to JMS.
Tuesday, July 29:  There are 3 sessions; select the one which works best for your schedule.
  (This Event is formerly known as Map to Success)
Flyer:  http://l.sdpbc.net/cinkq
Registration: http://l.sdpbc.net/s9w01
Any questions, email Juanita Deal, Juanita.deal@palmbeachschools.org

JMS approved T-shirts and Hoodies
Purchase school approved t-shirts and hoodies in the PTO online store.
Store is open now - https://jmstpto.square.site/

Morning Care and Afternoon Care - 2025-2026 School Year
Registration: Opens July 1, 2025
All Program information including registration, hours of operation and more: http://l.sdpbc.net/il9kf
Any questions, contact Rico Adona:  rico.adona@palmbeachschools.org

Community Immunization event For Students and Adults
Does your student need vaccinations for health requirements for school?
June 26, 7:30-12:00pm
At the El Sol Center, Jupiter
Sponsored by the Florida Department of Health - Palm Beach County
Flyer and more information:  http://l.sdpbc.net/5oq1x

6th Grade News
Health Requirements for Next School Year (Mandatory)
This is for ALL students who will be in 7th grade starting in August 2025.
All students who will be in 7th grade starting in August 2025, have mandatory health requirements before school starts.  
See attached for requirements:  http://l.sdpbc.net/mcygz
Any questions, please contact Ms. Tarvin

8th graders – Headed to Jupiter High in August?
  JHS 9th grade Orientation in July - JHS Jump Start event – An introduction to JHS only for students
  You pick the date you want to attend:  9am to 12noon: July 21 – July 24 OR July 28 – July 31
    Or they have afternoon sessions on July 30 and July 31
  To register, get your group of friends together, pick your date and register online:
  http://l.sdpbc.net/u7n8i

Activities
Sports - Any questions about JMS Athletics or the Athletic Packet, please contact Nicole Loihle, Athletic Director

Volunteers
PTO – Our parent volunteer organization
Cathy Scheid, President
School-approved T-shirts and hoodies are now available for purchase on the PTO website. They will be available for pickup before school begins. Visit www.jmstpto.com for more details.
Facebook - facebook.com/JupiterMiddlePTO 

School Advisory Council (SAC)
Meetings will start again in the new school year.
For more information about SAC, contact Robert Howell, SAC Chairman

Important Dates
May 30: Last Day of School

School District of Palm Beach County School Calendar 2025-2026:
http://l.sdpbc.net/zy0we

Have questions about Jupiter Middle School?
Email Juanita Deal