Dear Jack Benny Families,

We hope you’re enjoying the final days of summer! As we gear up for an exciting school year, we want to remind you of a few important upcoming events and share some tips to help our students start strong.

 6th Grade Orientation – Tuesday, August 5
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Jack Benny Middle School
Students will tour the building, meet their teachers, connect with classmates, and learn what it means to be a Jack Benny student. Parent session: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

 Schedule Pick-Up – Tuesday, August 5
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Families of students in grades 6–8 are invited to pick up student schedules and other back-to-school information. You’ll also have a chance to walk your child’s schedule and meet staff.

6th Grade  4:00-5:00 (if you were not able to attend the morning orientation)

7th Grade  5:00-6:00

8th Grade  6:00-7:00

 First Day of School – Monday, August 11
We’re excited to welcome all students back for the first day of the 2025–26 school year! Doors open at 7:00 AM and school begins promptly at 7:20 AM.

 Cell Phone Policy
All middle schools in the district will be following a strict cell phone procedure this year. Cell phones are not allowed in classrooms or hallways at any time during the school day. Phones must remain off and stored in lockers.

This policy is designed to help students stay focused on learning and support the development of strong social skills. We ask for your partnership in reinforcing this expectation with your student at home.

 Tips for a Strong Start: What You Can Do This Week

To help your child start the school year confident and prepared, here are a few simple steps you can take this week:

• Establish a school-year bedtime and wake-up routine so your student is well-rested and ready to learn.  School starts at 7:20 AM!!
•  Practice the route to school or the bus stop so your student feels confident and safe on day one.
• Organize school supplies and pack a backpack together to build excitement and reduce stress.
• Talk about goals and expectations—discuss what success looks like in middle school both socially and academically.
• Encourage some light reading or review of math problems from last school year to help them re-engage with their learning mindset.
• Talk about the new cell phone expectations and help your student plan how they’ll stay focused throughout the school day without their phone. 



We can’t wait to partner with you and your student for a fantastic year ahead! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our main office.

See you soon!