Good morning!
The ALICE intruder safety drills the district is mandated to do at least twice a year are designed to be unannounced, but with the notification that schools may be targeted with Swatting incidents today, the administration wants to notify all parents and guardians that an ALICE drill was already planned to occur today in all three buildings. This drill was coordinated and planned with the local police for several weeks, so we will go on with the drill as scheduled. The reason Swatting occurs is to disrupt school activities, and we do not want the threat of Swatting to disrupt this important drill that we have already coordinated and planned for weeks with the local police.
When the DRILL is called, the staff will make it VERY clear to their students that it is just a drill, and there is NO THREAT to them. During this DRILL, the students will learn to barricade their room, and they will NOT evacuate the building. After the drill, your child's teacher, in an age appropriate manner, will discuss what they would have done if it were a real situation.
Again, the district takes the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously, and doing these types of DRILLS is one way in which we try to ensure the safety of everyone.
Thank you, again, for your continued support and cooperation when it comes to the safety of our schools, students, and staff.
Parent Engagement Series
This month's parent engagement night focused on OHI will be addressed at the December Parent Engagement Night. Unfortunately, this month the meeting is canceled and the information will be shared in December.
For more information contact: Fawn Meli, Director of Special Education.
fawn.meli@jtasd.org
Good evening! JTASD will be conducting the state mandated bus evacuation drills tomorrow morning. This may make some buses late to their elementary stops as the high school buses will be doing their drills before going back out. We ask that you please be patient with us as we continue to work toward making sure our buses make it to their stops on time and safely. Thank you!
As was advertised in the newspaper, the Jim Thorpe Area School District's Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight, August 21, 2024, has been moved up to a 6:00 PM start. Please note the start time change to 6:00 PM from the normal 7:00 PM start.
The Jim Thorpe Area School District is currently enrolling 3 and 4 year old students into its "Little Olympians" Pre-K Counts program. Please see the district website "News" section for contact information. This is a free educational program to students whose families reside in the Jim Thorpe Area S.D.
Good afternoon! The July School Board Committee Meeting that was scheduled for tonight, July 10, has been cancelled.
The Facility Use Guidelines and Fee Structure were updated by the JTASD Board of Education on June 24, 2024. For any groups requesting to use our facilities, please see the Facilities Request link on the JTASD website for the updated information.
As was advertised, the Jim Thorpe Area Board of Education will conduct their June Committee Meeting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19, and their June voting meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 24. Both meetings will be held at the high school.
Are you interested in becoming a bus or van driver for the Jim Thorpe Area School District? On June 19 and 20, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the high school library, our bus contractor will be available to answer questions, fill out on-site paperwork, and provide applications for those that cannot stay to complete the paperwork. Please see our district website "NEWS" and "EMPLOYMENT" sections for more details. Please pass along this information to any family or friends that may be interested.
There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the high school auditorium at 7:00 PM to discuss and vote on the 24-25 proposed school budget and any other business in front of the Board.
Are you or someone you know interested in driving a Jim Thorpe Area School District school bus or van next year? If so, please see the Rohrer Transportation "Compensation and Perks Information for Current and Potential Drivers" under the "News" section of our website for more information. A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the high school library for any current and potential drivers. We hope to see you there.
Please see the NEWS section and your emails for important information regarding the Jim Thorpe Area School District's new transportation contractor and meetings scheduled this week for all current and potential bus/van drivers.
As advertised, there will be a special Board meeting this Wednesday, April 24, at 6:00 PM in the high school auditorium. This meeting will be for a bus contract, FBLA trip approval, and any other business before the Board.
SOLAR ECLIPSE: The Jim Thorpe Area School District will be in school for the entire day on Monday, April 8, 2024. Please check your email for a letter with further information on the eclipse and valuable resources.
PSSA State Testing
4/22/24 - 4/24/24: ELA Grades 3 - 8
4/29/24 - 4/30/24: Math Grades 3 - 8
5/1/24: Science Grades 4 & 8
This is a reminder that, as per the approved school calendar, Monday, February 19, is a snow make up day. Thus, the Jim Thorpe Area School District will be in session tomorrow, and all students are expected to attend.
The Jim Thorpe Area School District will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow.
Good evening! The Jim Thorpe Area School District will be closed tomorrow with a traditional snow day. There will be no instruction provided nor assignments due. Please be safe in your travels.
Q2 Report Cards have been emailed out. Q2 grades have also been made visible on the online report card that is accessible from within the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
This is a reminder of the advertised special Board of Education meeting tonight at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium.