Schools to hold open house, new student registration

All Jenkins County schools will open their doors to students, parents and the community on Friday, Aug. 1, -3 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend, as this is an opportunity to meet their child's teacher for the 2008- 09 school year.

As per board policy, clear or mesh book bags are required. For convenience, a limited number of clear book bags will be available for purchase at the elementary school media center. Rolling book bags are not allowed unless you have annual written documentation from a physician.

If a child has health issues and/or takes medication while at school, please bring the medication to open house and allow time to meet with the school nurse to discuss the child's medical needs.

Registration for students "new" to the Jenkins County School System will be held at all schools, Wednesday, July 30, 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Parents will need to bring an immunization record, certified copy of birth certificate, eye, ear and dental report, social security card, report card or school records from previous school.

All Jenkins County schools participate in a Universal Food Program whereby all students receive a free breakfast and lunch. However, breakfast will not be served the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 4.

School insurance may be purchased through the individual schools.

School supply lists are available in local businesses as well as at the school sites.

Power School is a student information system whereby parents may access student grades, attendance, as well as communicate with teachers via email. A schedule for training will be announced at a later date.

Please make plans to be a part of your child's educational experience. For additional information, call (478) 982-4305.