Say hello to our November Spotlight employees: New to JEI this year, Makayla Turner has already made a wonderful impact on both staff and her 5th grade students. Her positive energy and dedication shine every day — we’re so glad to have her on our team! We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle Jones back to JEI this year as a para. Her kindness, dedication, and connection with students shine every day — and her students absolutely love her!
Looking back at our October Staff Spotlights, we want to recognize Laura Hightower and LaCrisha Denver. Laura Hightower! In her 9th year at JEI, Laura serves as our dedicated ELD teacher. Her compassion, commitment, and countless hours of care make a lasting impact on every student she teaches. Now in her 2nd year at JEI, LaCrisha is our Cool Lab Supervisor. Ms. Denver brings warmth, care, and genuine connection to every student she supports. JEI is lucky to have you both!
Our Backpack program could use some individual donations. Thank you for your generosity!
Congratulations to our 5th and 6th Grade students who were nominated for a True Trojan award.
Congratulations to these students who were nominated for True Trojan Awards for the month of October.
Students can be nominated for a True Trojan Award, that focuses on certain character traits, such as Teamwork or Compassion. Here are a few of the students who were nominated for True Trojan Awards for the month of August.
Starting off Red Ribbon Week with PJ day - Dreaming of a Bright Future!
Red Ribbon Week is next week. See the flyer for our dress-up themes to help bring awareness to drug prevention and saying 'no' to bullying.
Have you met our incredible office staff? Liz Jensen, Bailey Hurst and Brittney Milligan are here to help out if you need it!
Students from the Jenks High School International Scholars Program hosted their Global Village today at JEI. Students in this program participate in the program for two years. They study different regions, take a trip their Junior and Senior year and are recognized at Graduation with distinction.
This year, the juniors will go to Iceland and the seniors will go to Egypt. Check out their Instagram @jenksisp
This year, the juniors will go to Iceland and the seniors will go to Egypt. Check out their Instagram @jenksisp
We recognize that there are students who are not able to purchase books each book fair. We partner with the community to help provide certificates for these students to get a book of their choosing. If you would like to donate, please click on the link below to the JEI E-Wallet or send the money with your child to school to drop it in the donation box. We will have a cash donation box as well that families can donate to anytime throughout the fair. Thank you for supporting our students!
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=c86443fd-ecde-4113-a88a-359fe658f85f
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=c86443fd-ecde-4113-a88a-359fe658f85f
Happy Retirement, Robyn Stuart! JEI will miss you and your dedication to our students. Robyn moved to JEI for 10 years after teaching in Amarillo for 25 years. Thank you for serving so many children and families with love and kindness! Enjoy your much deserved retirement!
The Jenks Public Schools Foundation helps fund so many amazing opportunities for our students. Last week, 6th grade students and staff participated in Jenks Wild. The weather was perfect for outdoor exploring and learning! Thank you for such a great week!
The Jenks Public Schools Foundation helps fund so many amazing opportunities for our students. Last week, 6th grade students and staff participated in Jenks Wild. The weather was perfect for outdoor exploring and learning! Thank you for such a great week!
We love our Specials Staff! JEI Students have so much fun going to Vocal Music, PE and Art. Our dedicated specials teachers pour their hearts into students through the very important arts and physical fitness standards of the curriculum. #TogetherWeGrow
Today we celebrated three of our very best! Brittney Milligan and Cathey Love were chosen as Jenks Foundation Vision of Excellence Award Winners. Norma Harris was also honored as a 35 year educator in Jenks Public Schools. JEI is so lucky to have such dedicated and excellent staff members!! Congratulations!
Meet our JEI Administration Staff, Catrina Thomas, site principal, and Jacki Taylor and Jennifer Handzlik, assistant principals. We are so excited to see all of the wonderful students in our halls for the 2025-2026 school year!
Come grow with us this school year! #TogetherWeGrow
Hurry and order!! Tomorrow is the last day to purchase our JEI Spirit Wear through the Trojan Shop. See the link below for details.
https://thetrojanshop.com/collections/jenks-east-intermediate-back-to-school-spirit-wear-2025
https://thetrojanshop.com/collections/jenks-east-intermediate-back-to-school-spirit-wear-2025
TODAY IS THE DAY!! It's your last chance to pre-purchase school supplies for 5th or 6th grade students! Orders can be made through your child's Powerschool Account through today, Sunday, August 10, at 11:59pm. Supply boxes will also be available for purchase at Meet the Teacher. If you have trouble ordering, contact Brittney at 918-299-4415 xt 6531.
