| Jefferson City Public Schools | Week of September 3, 2018 |
Updates from Jefferson City Public Schools
TODAY is National Read a Book Day
Join JCPS as we celebrate National Read a Book Day! Post a photo and be sure to use #JCReads.

Teachers and school staff, show us those awesome readers in your class or school. And parents, give us a glimpse or your kiddos - or even you - diving into a great book at home!
Coffee with Larry
We’ll be back at the Miller Performing Arts Center atrium for our next "Coffee with Larry" event tomorrow (Friday, September 7) from 7-8am.

Superintendent Larry Linthacum will be sharing info about boundary lines and other district updates. We hope you will join us! 

JCPS Difference Maker Award
Difference makers are those who go above and beyond to serve our students, staff and schools. We need your help in identifying those individuals, teams or groups who have made a difference in our district.  Please share your Difference Maker's story here .

We are looking for Difference Makers tied to the three JCPS organizational pillars: Learning, Partnerships and Stewardship.
Access to JCHS Gymnasium
We are under construction at Jefferson City High School and would like to thank you for your patience this year as renovations continue! Plans have been carefully crafted and laid out to ensure we provide a positive, safe school environment for our students, teachers and staff.

**Please see adjacent diagram for details on where to park when attending activities at the JCHS gymnasium.**


Learn more about project plans for both Jefferson City High School and Capital City High School here .
Stay in Touch with JCPS
There are many ways to stay in touch with Jefferson City Public Schools, including our district website, weekly newsletter, and social media accounts. Be sure to visit, like, follow, subscribe and more to stay in-the-know with all that's going on with JCPS. Learn more about the district's communications department here.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Mark Your Calendars for the 2018 Annual JCPS Foundation Gala
The annual JCPS Foundation Gala will be held on September 25, 2018 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel Ballroom in Jefferson City. The gala is an annual event to celebrate public education and induct special friends of the Foundation and school district into the Foundation's Hall of Leaders program. For more information, to become an event sponsor, or to purchase tickets, visit the JCPS Foundation website.
JCMOMA Art Contest for Grades 9-12 Students
Jefferson City Museum of Modern Art is sponsoring an Art Contest for all Jefferson City Area 9 - 12th Grade Students. Students may submit their original art with the theme "Bring Us Together" electronically between September 1 and September 22 through the  website . Finalists' artwork will be displayed at JCMOMA for a special exhibit and will be considered for top prizes. 1st Place $500, 5 Honorable Mentions will receive $100 

See  JCMOMA.com  for contest information or email .
Jay Pride Alive Homecoming Event
More Details Here: click on "Events" tab
Kelly Services Now Hiring Substitutes
Missouri Flag Football State Championship
3rd Annual Cole County Youth Day
Questions? Email [email protected] or call/text 573-230-8869.
Contact: Ryan Burns, Director of Communications
315 East Dunklin St.
573-659-3018