On May 9, the Oklahoma Esports League (OESL) hosted its state championship tournament at Edison Preparatory School in Tulsa. Jenks Middle School was proudly represented by 8th grader Atticus Kelley, who delivered an outstanding performance throughout the competition. Atticus finished the tournament with an impressive 6–1 record, earning the title of OESL Middle School State Champion. His accomplishment highlights both his dedication and skill, while also showcasing the continued growth and success of middle school esports at JMS.
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Our fabulous PTAG wrapped up teacher appreciation week with a mouth-watering luncheon from Chimi's! Thank you all for the treats this week and support throughout the school year. 🫶🏼
BLASTing into the weekend...
Here are a few more pictures from the 7th grade BLAST!
Here are a few more pictures from the 7th grade BLAST!
BLAST weather 👍🏽🌞
BLAST activities 👏🏼
BLAST smiles 🧡😁
7th grade absolutely enjoyed this Health & Wellness event! 🫶🏼
It's book return time!
8th grade is having a BLAST! 💥
The JMS Blast is an end-of-year Health and Wellness celebration. 🎉
7th grade, it's your turn tomorrow!
Ms.Baker's class had a special visit from two Oklahoma State Game Wardens, Brandon Fulton (Tulsa County) and Travis Garrett (Rogers County). The wardens brought a variety of animal furs and skulls, allowing students to explore and learn about native species up close. The wardens also shared valuable insights about ecosystems, conservation, and the important role they play in protecting wildlife! 🦝
You're invited to TSA Trivia Night. Join us for a night celebrating TSA. Full of fun, laughter, and friendly competition!
Our 8th grade AVID students were able to tour TU yesterday. Experiences like this help our students see that college is not just a dream—it’s a plan. 💙📚
What a magical night! Thank you JMS PTAG for hosting such a fun dance for our 8th graders!
Students in Mrs. Eliwa’s math class on Team 8-2 participated in an engaging, hands-on lesson to explore the concepts of surface area and volume. Using everyday objects and geometric models, students practiced measuring dimensions and calculating both the space inside three-dimensional shapes and the area covering their surfaces. As the activity progressed, students were able to clearly see how different shapes and sizes affect these measurements. This interactive experience helped students better understand how surface area and volume are used in real life. From determining how much paint is needed to cover a surface to figuring out how much a container can hold, students saw how these math skills apply to everyday situations. This practical approach made learning meaningful and showed students how important these concepts are beyond the classroom.
April is Kite Month, and what better way to celebrate than by taking learning to the skies! 🪁
Students in Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Heinen, and Mrs. Mulalira’s classes have been exploring the history and science behind kites. On this perfectly breezy Friday morning, they stepped outside to put their knowledge into action, watching their kites soar and bringing science to life.
Learning + fresh air = a pretty great way to start the day!
Students in Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Heinen, and Mrs. Mulalira’s classes have been exploring the history and science behind kites. On this perfectly breezy Friday morning, they stepped outside to put their knowledge into action, watching their kites soar and bringing science to life.
Learning + fresh air = a pretty great way to start the day!
From tiny seeds to thriving plants 🌱 Ms. Baker's students proudly planted what they’ve been growing, showing patience, care, and a whole lot of science in action. We’re excited to watch their hard work continue to grow!
Yesterday, Team 7-4 celebrated Earth Day by getting outside and helping clean up trash around our school 🌎🧹✨ We loved soaking up the fresh air while making our outdoor space cleaner and brighter for everyone 🌿☀️💚 Happy (belated) Earth Day! 🌍💫
Join us in celebrating the incredible people who make Jenks Middle School such a special place!
👏 Staff Employees of the Month 👏
Meredith Waddel, Counselor
Dale Brogan, Paraprofessional
Thank you for your dedication, positivity, and the countless ways you go above and beyond for our students and staff each day.
On behalf of our wonderful PTAG, please see their ideas for Staff Appreciation Week! 🩵
The JPS District art show is happening now at the ESC center. And we just have to say, our middle school students showed out! 🎨🖌️Congratulations to the students whose artwork was selected and great job to Mr. Arledge, Ms. Baty, and Mrs. Brown for their students' amazing work.
This week in 7-4 Science, students are learning about invasive species through a hands-on lab simulation. In the activity, four students represented native Oklahoma fish while one student acted as an invasive species. They competed for food (pom-poms) in order to survive. Students who didn’t collect enough food “died,” those who gathered enough survived, and those who collected extra were able to “reproduce” and add more lives to the population. As the rounds progressed, students observed how the invasive species often outcompeted the native fish, sometimes leading to their extinction. Don’t worry—no students were actually harmed in the process!
On April 11th, the 7th grade orchestras traveled to OKC to compete at the Heartland Music Festival. These students have worked hard all semester, and their effort paid off, bringing home 5 trophies! String Orchestra received the Outstanding Achievement Award, with the cello section also earning Outstanding Section.
Concert Orchestra won Best Overall. The cello section and second violin section were both recognized as Outstanding Sections, and the first violin section earned Best Section of the Day.
These accomplishments reflect a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication, and teamwork from our students and we are so proud of them!
Concert Orchestra won Best Overall. The cello section and second violin section were both recognized as Outstanding Sections, and the first violin section earned Best Section of the Day.
These accomplishments reflect a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication, and teamwork from our students and we are so proud of them!
