Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 2/20/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
There will be a cross country and volleyball interest meeting next Wednesday at 7:45am in the gym. Cross country is open to all grades while volleyball is only for 7th and 8th graders.
Drama Club will be meeting in room 604 today after school.
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
Esports practice will be held after school today in room 505. Attendance is mandatory for all primaries and alternates.
Art club is canceled today!
In honor of Black History Month, tomorrow is Strike ‘Em Out Like Jackie Day! Wear your favorite sports gear to celebrate Jackie Robinson and other African-American sports figures!
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Alice Coachman. She was an American athlete and the first black woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal in 1948.
Today’s quote comes from Norman Vincent Peale: “It’s always too early to quit.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 2/19/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Chocolate Mint Day.
Attention Mr. Andrews period 2, 3, 4 and 5 classes, report to room 117.
Guitar club will meet tomorrow in room 112.
8th grade National Honor Society Members: Your card and care package item for the soldiers is due in Room 117 by Friday, Feb. 21.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting after school today in Room 418.
Attention all students: Our Pi Day Pi Digit Competition is back! For those that don’t know - the competition involves seeing who can recite the most digits of the famously irrational number known as Pi. If you’re interested, please sign up with Mr. Romano in room 516.
There will be a cross country and volleyball interest meeting next Wednesday at 7:45am in the gym. Cross country is open to all grades while volleyball is only for 7th and 8th graders.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 27th afterschool in room 122.
Attention all club and activity members! If you want to be featured in the yearbook, please send your pictures to Ms. McLaughlin as soon as possible.
In honor of Black History Month, Friday is Strike ‘Em Out Like Jackie Day! Wear your favorite sports gear to celebrate Jackie Robinson and other African-American sports figures!
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Ruby Bridges. She was the first African-American child to attend the formerly whites-only William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana.
Today’s quote comes from Sophocles: “One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 2/18/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Battery Day.
Guitar club will meet on Thursday in room 112.
Attention Mr. Andrews classes. Periods 2, 3, 4 and 5 you are to report to room 117.
To all band students, there will be an advanced band meeting tomorrow at 7:20 am. Please do not be late!
The Chemistry Club will be meeting after school today in Room 410.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/19 in Room 418 from 3-3:50.
Drama Club will be meeting today after school in room 604
The Esports team continues our Path to Smash crossover with Gaming Club after school today, in room 117. Get a chance to play one of the longest-lasting competitive Nintendo Esports: Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube!
Attention all students: Our Pi Day Pi Digit Competition is back! For those that don’t know - the competition involves seeing who can recite the most digits of the famously irrational number known as Pi. If you’re interested, please sign up with Mr. Romano in room 516.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is George Washington Carver. Carver was a scientist and an inventor who found hundreds of ways to use peanuts! He experimented with the legumes to make lotions, flours, soups, dyes, plastics, and gasoline - though not peanut butter!
Today’s quote comes from Franklin D. Roosevelt: “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”
All schools and offices in Woodbridge Township School District will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 for the Presidents Day Holiday. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday 2/14/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Lonnie Green. She was an aerospace engineer for NASA who invented the popular toy the Super Soaker water gun.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting next Tuesday. Please see our google classroom for the attendance form.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting on Wednesday, 2/19 in Room 418 from 3-3:50.
Attention all students: Our Pi Day Pi Digit Competition is back! For those that don’t know - the competition involves seeing who can recite the most digits of the famously irrational number known as Pi. If you’re interested, please sign up with Mr. Romano in room 516.
Today’s quote comes from the Dalai Lama: “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 2/13/25
Today is an A Day.
Attention Ms. Weiser’s per 2 and 4 gym class report to room 308 not the gym.
Congratulations to the boys and girls bowling teams for defeating Colonia Middle School yesterday. Great job team!!
Today we celebrate National Galentine’s Day.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place today afterschool in room 122.
Drama Club will be meeting in room 604 today after school.
There will be no choir rehearsal tomorrow morning. Repeat, tomorrow’s choir rehearsal is canceled.
The Chemistry Club will be meeting next Tuesday. Please see our google classroom for the attendance form.
There will be no art club today.
Esports practice will be held in room 505 after school today.
8th grade National Honor Society Members: Your card and care package item for the soldiers is due in Room 117 by Friday, Feb. 21.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Rosa Parks. She was a Civil Rights activist, best known for her refusal to give up her seat on a bus in 1955.
Today’s quote comes from Alfred A. Montapert: “Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 2/12/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Plum Pudding Day.
REMINDER - there are no after school activities today
Arts High is on for today and the bus will be here at the normal time.
Guitar club will meet tomorrow in room 112.
Choir rehearsal is canceled for Friday morning.
All Band members, the wind ensemble meeting will take place tomorrow, Thursday morning at 7:40 am.
This week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place tomorrow Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Maya Angelou; she was a talented author, poet, civil rights activist, singer, dancer, and the first black female Hollywood director. One of her best-known poems is “On the Pulse of Morning”.
Today’s quote comes from Princess Diana: “Only do what your heart tells you.”
Due to the expected weather conditions, all Woodbridge Township schools will follow the two hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. High schools will begin at 9:40 a.m. Middle schools will begin at 10:15 a.m. Grades K through 5 will begin at 10:55 a.m. The morning Preschool will begin at 10:55 a.m. The afternoon Preschool will begin at 12:55 p.m. As a reminder, all bus pick-ups will be delayed two hours as well.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 2/11/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Inventor’s Day.
Guitar club will meet on Thursday in room 112.
All Band members, the wind ensemble meeting will take place on Thursday morning at 7:40 am.
This week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday afterschool in room 122.
The Esports team and Gaming Club crossover event takes place after school today, in room 117. For one day only, come try your hand at the original Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64, with your choice of vintage or modern controllers.
Drama Club will meet today after school in Room 604. Please refer to Google Classroom for who is needed!
Astronomy Club will meet after school today in Room 506.
Today, JFK is hosting the district-wide Black History Month Celebration! The event will take place at 6PM in the JFK cafeteria. Come out to support some of our own IMS art students who will have artwork displayed at the event! See your grade-level classroom for more information.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Thurgood Marshall, the first Black American to serve on the Supreme Court. A lawyer who fought to end segregation in schools.
Today’s quote comes from James Stephens: “Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday 2/10/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Umbrella Day.
Tomorrow, JFK is hosting the district-wide Black History Month Celebration! The event will take place at 6PM in the JFK cafeteria. Come out to support some of our own IMS art students who will have artwork displayed at the event! See your grade-level classroom for more information.
Attention Mr. Herbeck’s period 2 class - do not go to the gym - go to room 308 and Mr. Acquisto’s period 3 class - do not go to the gym - go to room 507
Attention 8th grade dancers! MCC Teen Arts rehearsal will take place today after school; no late buses
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
This week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
The collaboration between Esports and Gaming Club will be taking place after school tomorrow, in room 117. Take a trip to yesteryear, and enjoy some time with Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 64!
Select Choir rehearsal will take place as usual today after school in 604.
Attention all band members: there were 43 members of beginner band that were absent today. If you miss 3 rehearsals you will be removed from the Spring concert. Please be sure to have your parents email Mr. Vazquez with any absences ahead of time.
Additionally, There will be a wind ensemble meeting for all who auditioned or were interested in auditioning this Wednesday at 7:40 am.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Martin Luther King. Dr. King was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement till his assassination in 1968.
Astronomy Club will meet tomorrow after school in Room 506.
Today’s quote comes from Leo Tolstoy: “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday 2/7/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
On Tuesday, February 11th, JFK is hosting the district-wide Black History Month Celebration! The event will take place at 6PM in the JFK cafeteria. Come out to support some of our own IMS art students who will have artwork displayed at the event! See your grade-level classroom for more information.
Reminder 8th Graders in Dance Company, we have rehearsal afterschool on Monday for MCC Teen Arts! There are no late buses!
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
Next week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
Astronomy club will meet Tuesday after school in Room 506.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Garrett Morgan. Thanks to Garrett Morgans’ invention we have red, yellow, and green traffic lights to keep traffic running smoothly.
Today’s quote comes from Winston Churchill: “The price of greatness is responsibility.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 2/6/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day.
Bowling tryouts are this week after school.Please meet in the gym. Thursday is 8th Grade Girls. If you have any questions please see Mr. Herbeck in the gym.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday Feb. 13th afterschool in room 122.
Debate Club will meet today in room 123.
Still hoping to attend the glow dance? No problem! Bring $8 and your permission slip to the door tonight. We will NOT be accepting money during school today.
Tomorrow marks our first Black History month spirit day! Wear the colors of the Pan-African flag! 6th grade wears green, 7th grade wears red, and 8th grade wears yellow.
Next week after school Math Tutoring will be on Thursday. Sign ups are found on your grade-level Google Classroom.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Bessie Coleman, she was the first African-American woman to obtain an international pilot’s license.
Today’s quote comes from e.e. Cummings: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”
Due to the expected weather conditions, all Woodbridge Township schools will follow the two hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. High schools will begin at 9:40 a.m. Middle schools will begin at 10:15 a.m. Grades K through 5 will begin at 10:55 a.m. The morning Preschool will begin at 10:55 a.m. The afternoon Preschool will begin at 12:55 p.m.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Wednesday 2/5/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Weatherperson’s Day.
Bowling tryouts are this week after school.Please meet in the gym. Wednesday is 7th Grade Boys & Girls, Thursday is 8th Grade Girls. If you have any questions please see Mr. Herbeck in the gym.
Guitar Club will meet tomorrow in room 112.
The next Mock Trial Club meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 13th after school in room 122.
The Geography Club will meet today after school in room 511.
Today is the last day to pre-pay for tomorrow’s glow dance. Remember, you can still pay at the door tomorrow night with $8 and a permission slip. Hope to see you there!
8th grade students who could not make the meeting yesterday with Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Roczey- please check the Google classroom for an important update.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in America. Walker created a line of haircare products for Black women like her.
Today’s quote comes from Jim Rohn: “Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Tuesday 2/4/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Thank a Mail Carrier Day.
Bowling tryouts are this week after school.Please meet in the gym. Tuesday are 8th Grade Boys, Wednesday is 7th Grade Boys & Girls, Thursday is 8th Grade Girls. If you have any questions please see Mr. Herbeck in the gym.
It’s trivia time! Which social media network launched on this day in 2004? The correct answer is Facebook! Test your skills at the Trivia Challenge Club meeting today after school in Room 417.
Attention Chess Club members: the sign-up form for Wednesday’s meeting will be posted on the Google Classroom today after school.
Starting tomorrow, the Counseling Department is partnering with JFKHS students to offer math tutoring. Sessions will be held every Wednesday after school. If you’re interested, you must sign up and permission slips can be found on your grade level Google Classrooms.
Attention 8th grade students part of the CJCEE project with Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Roczey- we will have a meeting after school today in the Guidance office. Please check the Google classroom for more info.
For the month of February we are celebrating Black History Month! To celebrate, each Friday in February we will have a spirit day. Also, JFK High School is hosting the district-wide Black History Month celebration on Tuesday, February 11th. Check your grade-level Google classroom for more info.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Dr. Charles Richard Drew. Dr. Drew created a way to store blood in the 1930s, which is why today we have blood blanks in America to help doctors and nurses to save lives.
Today’s quote comes from Xenophon: “The sweetest of all sounds is praise.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Monday 2/3/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Carrot Cake Day.
Today is the first day of Q3 and S2 classes.
Q3 Dance students will not report to the stage! Dance Period 2, please report to 511. Dance Period 3 will report to room 510. Dance Period 5 will report to room 512. Dance Period 6 will report to room 413.
Bowling tryouts are this week after school.Please meet in the gym. Tuesday are 8th Grade Boys, Wednesday is 7th Grade Boys & Girls, Thursday is 8th Grade Girls. If you have any questions please see Mr. Herbeck in the gym.
It’s trivia time! Today we celebrate the birthday of this famous Sesame Street character. The correct answer is Elmo! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting tomorrow 2/4 after school in Room 417.
Starting this Wednesday, the Counseling Department is partnering with JFKHS students to offer math tutoring. Sessions will be held every Wednesday after school. If you’re interested, you must sign up and permission slips can be found on your grade level Google Classrooms.
Select Choir will meet after school today in Room 604. You must have your own plan for transportation home. If you are in Honor Society and need to miss rehearsal, please inform Mr. T. if you haven’t already.
Starting next week, the Esports team will be pairing up with the Gaming Club for our Path to Smash, letting you play some of the older Super Smash Bros. games through the Gaming Club meetings on Tuesdays. If you do not have your Gaming Club permission form, obtain a copy from Ms. Perla.
Today’s influential figure in Black History is Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actor to win an Oscar. A singer, songwriter, and actress, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1940 for her role in “Gone With the Wind”.
Today’s quote comes from William Whewell: “Every failure is a step to success.”
Today, January 31, 2025, marks the last day of the second marking period. Report cards and Kindergarten progress reports will be available at 8 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 via Genesis Parent Access. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your student’s school.
Here are today’s announcements for:
Friday 1/31/25
Today is a B Day.
Today we celebrate National Fun at Work Day.
Attn staff - please be sure to check on your duty before Monday as the MP/S changes so do some duties.
Kids be sure to check your schedule for the change in MP/S which starts Monday!
On Monday, February 3rd there is a National Honor Society meeting for all members. Please bring markers and meet in Room 117 right after school. You will need to make sure you have a ride home.
Bowling tryouts are next week! Monday February 3 the 7th grade tryouts are canceled until further notice. I repeat they’re canceled!! Tuesday February 4 is 8th grade boys. Thursday February 6th is 8th grade girls. Any questions can be directed to Coach Herbeck or answered by going to his google page.
It’s trivia time! On this day in 1961, which animal was the first primate to go into space? The correct answer is a chimpanzee named Ham! Join us at the next Trivia Challenge Club meeting on Tuesday 2/4 after school in Room 417.
Attention all club advisors and after-school activity leaders: If you would like to be a part of the yearbook please send any photos during meetings, events, or activities to Ms. McLaughlin.
Attention 8th grade students part of the CJCEE project with Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Roczey- we will have a meeting after school on Tuesday, February 4th. Please check the Google classroom for more info.
Starting February 5th, the Counseling Department is partnering with JFKHS students to offer math tutoring. Sessions will be held every Wednesday after school, except on faculty meeting days. If you’re interested, you must sign up in the Guidance Office during your lunch period before Wednesday of that week. Spaces may be limited.
Today’s influential figure in Indic Heritage History is Arjuna Ranatunga. Arjuna was a former Sri Lankan cricketer and one of the most celebrated captains in Sri Lanka’s cricketing history. He led the team to their first-ever Cricket World Cup victory in 1996, putting Sri Lanka on the global map of cricketing excellence.
Today’s quote comes from Lucius Annaeus Seneca: “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness.”
Here are today’s announcements for:
Thursday 1/30/25
Today is an A Day.
Today we celebrate National Croissant Day.
There will be a Panther Press Journalism Club Meeting today after school in Room 418. Please have your content or article completed so we can publish.
Attention Mr. Acquisto’s period 4 class - do not go to the gym - go to room 313
Bowling tryouts are next week! Monday February 3 is 7th grade boys/girls. Tuesday February 4 is 8th grade boys. Thursday February 6th is 8th grade girls. Any questions can be directed to Coach Herbeck or answered by going to his google page.
Guitar club will meet today in room 112.
Drama Club will be meeting today after school in room 604. All actors are needed!
Attention all club advisors and after-school activity leaders: If you would like to be a part of the yearbook please send any photos during meetings, events, or activities to Ms. McLaughlin.
Attention 8th grade students part of the CJCEE project with Ms. Rodriguez and Mrs. Roczey- we will have a meeting after school on Tuesday, February 4th. Please check the Google classroom for more info.
Starting February 5th, the Counseling Department is partnering with JFKHS students to offer math tutoring. Sessions will be held every Wednesday after school, except on faculty meeting days. If you’re interested, you must sign up in the Guidance Office during your lunch period before Wednesday of that week. Spaces may be limited.
Today’s influential figure in Indic Heritage History is Rani Lakshmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi. She is remembered as one of India’s greatest freedom fighters. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, she led her troops with remarkable courage and determination, refusing to surrender her kingdom to the British. Her legacy as a warrior queen continues to inspire pride and patriotism in India.
Today’s quote comes from Florence Nightingale: “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.”
Only Middle & High School students in the Woodbridge Township School District will follow the early dismissal schedule on Friday, January 31st. Early dismissal times are as follows: Grades 6 - 8 will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m.; and Grades 9 - 12 will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m.