Absentee ballots and ballot language will be sent out sometime next week. Please read the ballot language explanation. This is a zero mill, no tax increase bond extension focused on safety and security, updated classroom furniture and instructional technology, and repairs/renovation of our facilities.
This is the link to register to vote: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
The ballot is November 7th! Go Comets!!!
The question is often asked, "But what are you doing to maintain our facilities?". Here is a list of SOME of the work that has been done. It does not include yearly maintenance or tickets staff members put in, or even all the work that has been done. The bond is focused on items that are at end of life and beyond our capability to replace or renovate. The boilers at JMS and the chiller at JHS are over 20 years old. The roof at WES has never been replaced. The football field is well over 70 years old!
JHS Weekly Update: 9/11-9/17
Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/144KVkO4UNHYSzPqk1IYpdXT1fBaNJe5YX2kFdl3dTf4/edit?usp=sharing
The ballot language for the November 7th bond will be out soon. Here is a breakdown of the ballot language so it's easier to understand. The first sheet explains that it's a 0 mill increase and what projects the money is intended for. This will not result in a tax increase. The second sheet shows what happens to the bond over the course of the extension. It begins to go down in 2034 and drops significantly in 2035. The third sheet shows where the money is going towards. The orange bars represent the old debt being paid off. Our mills will remain at 8.3 until 2030 (slight drop) whether the bond passes or not. If the bond passes, the 8.3 continues for three more years to 2033 before it begins to drop. In 2035, it drops significantly to 2.45. Visit jonesvilleschools.org for more information! Go Comets!!!
November 7th, district wide improvements and repairs!
Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Homecoming Court!
Class of 2027 Representatives: Ameilia Means and Kaleb Males
Class of 2026 Representatives: Hannah Young and Blake Ryan
Class of 2025 Representatives: Reese Stanton and Jesse Becker
Class of 2024 Queen Candidates: Alexis Ewing, Gracen Hager, Hallie James and Maria Mandrelle
Class of 2024 King Candidates: Fisher Potts, Wade Sommers, Connor Van Buskirk and Gavin Van Kampen
Homecoming will be celebrated on Friday, September 22nd, during the halftime of the home varsity football game. The Comets will be facing off against the Addison Panthers. Please come show your Comet PRIDE!
JHS Weekly Update: 9/4-9/10
LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zQhaD5rqsn9Y6R88e8Ph8eQRcH3YqnxTsiW8aEQaRrA/edit?usp=sharing
Comet bond FAQ!
Fall 2022 Homecoming Spirit Week
Here are some opportunities to help support our Comet band! Please read!
Here is segment 1 of "Lessons with Les". This is where community member Les Hutchinson asks me questions from the community about the bond. This segment is an introduction and asks the question, "Why a bond"?
https://vimeo.com/857899923
Mark your calendars!
JHS Weekly Update: 8/28-9/3
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BgglBqvtEL7Kq8LLlWjPzBd20kL7Yj-coJMdbBQO-K4/edit?usp=sharing
"Lessons with Les" Segment 1 now on the jonesvilleschools.org website! Les Hutchinson (long time community member and served on the bond committee) and I will be running a video series where we answer questions from the community about the bond. It's a great opportunity to get YOUR question answered. If you have one, please submit it to me at eweatherwax@jonesvilleschools.org
To view the video, go to jonesvilleschools.org and click on the "2023 Jonesville Bond Information" tab. If you scroll down, you will find the video. Thanks for watching and go Comets!
Reminder that Jonesville students get free entry into games with student ID!
Also, come attend the tailgate provided by JABA and Varsity Cheerleaders! It starts at 5:30.
See you at the game. Go Comets!
Congratulations to Sarah Alspaugh, Alaina Barrett, Gracen Hager, Maria Mandrelle and Gavin VanKampen!
These seniors were five of 62,000 seniors to earn recognition from the College Board National Recognition Program. Each has earned the National Rural and Small Town Award by having a GPA of 3.5 or higher and having excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 or earned a score of three or higher on two more Advanced Placement exams.
Congratulations!
Here is a quick bond FAQ! Go to Jonesvilleschools.org and click on, "2023 Jonesville Bond Information" to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Comet families and community members! We are still looking for people who would like to help us with our November bond initiative. The time commitment is what you can make it! If you are interested please email eweatherwax@jonesvilleschools.org or call 849-9075. Go Comets!
Half day release time for Jonesville Schools:
Williams Elementary - 11:30
Jonesville Middle School - 11:15
Jonesville High School - 11:20
Have a great day!
Good afternoon Comet families! I’m reaching out to you today because of the heat advisory for tomorrow beginning at 11:00 am. The forecast predicts the heat index to reach 105 and that doesn’t include a classroom full of bodies. Consequently, tomorrow Thursday, August 24th will be a half day.
I know half days can be challenge for some families so I do apologize for any inconvenience. However, those temperatures exceed what I’m comfortable with. The football game that is scheduled for tomorrow will be determined by the guidelines set up by MHSAA for heat. Have a good rest of your day and go Comets!
Sincerely,
Erik Weatherwax
Superintendent, Jonesville Community Schools