High School

National Honor Society Offers Tutoring
A component of National Honor Society is service to others. A new project is tutoring fellow students at the high school. All subject areas are available, including bilingual services. Currently there are close to 20 students who are using this new asset. Visit Jerome High School's website for details and a "Request Form".

Middle School

8th Graders Recycle old Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones
JMS 8th graders are recycling ink cartridges and cell phones to raise money for their end of year celebration. Please bring any used/unwanted cartridges or phones to Mrs. Biggers' room (224) and help the 8th graders celebrate moving to the high school!

Summit

American Cancer Society Fundraiser

Summit Elementary will be holding a fundraiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Each classroom will have a collection jar. Students are asked to bring in any loose change they can afford and place it in their classroom jar. Watch for notes about other fundraising activities.

Jefferson

Muffins for Moms
Muffins for Moms, sponsored by Jefferson PTO was held Tuesday, November 17 had a great turnout! Thanks to all the moms, grandmas, and aunts who made this even a wonderful success. We love having you in our school! Visit Jefferson's website to read more.

Horizon

Fall Carnival a Success

The Fall Carnival was held at Horizon Elementary on Friday, October 30. Horizon was pleased to see so many families come out and enjoy the evening. Many thanks to local businesses for their donations to the raffle. We also want to thank the many family members and friends who purchased raffle tickets! Visit Horizon's website to read more.

2010 FAFSA Completion Day
The College of Southern Idaho is hosting a FAFSA Completion Day event to be held on Saturday, February 20^th from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. in the SUB area of the Taylor Building on the CSI campus in Twin Falls. You will need to pre-register. Visit Jerome High School's website for more information and important documents.

Pounds of Pennies
The students of Jefferson Elementary are opening their hearts and pockets to help the children of Haiti by collecting "Pounds of Pennies" to send to the American Red Cross for Haitian relief. Thank you, students! Visit Jefferson Elementary's website to see students donating.

Horizon Students Help Haiti
Mrs. James' third grade students collected their own money and were able to send a quart jar filled with change to help the people of Haiti. Wonderful job, students! Your school is proud of you! Visit Horizon's website to read what the students wrote about the project.

Idaho Reading Indicator
All K-3 students in Idaho are required to take the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) in the fall, winter and spring. Jerome students will be taking the winter test in the near future. The scoring is done on a 1-3 scale. A three indicates the student is at grade level, a two is near grade level, and a one indicates the student is significantly below grade level. Students who receive a one are eligible for extra reading help. Click here for Idaho Reading Indicator Parent Information.

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