Johannesburg K-5 families. Join us for Family Game Night. Fun times await you!

NO SCHOOL
Monday, November 3, 2025
Monday, November 3, 2025

It was a great day celebrating a day of fun. Thanks families for attending the Halloween parade today. Be safe out there tonight!



The JLAS Veteran's Day Celebration will be Monday, November 10.

Because of the government shutdown, some SNAP (Food Assistance) benefits may be delayed.
If you need food, call 2-1-1 or visit www.211nemichigan.org to find free local resources, such as pantries, community meals, and emergency support.
If you want to help, 211 can connect you to organizations that need food donations, volunteers, or funds right now.
Whether you need help or want to give help, 211 is here for both. ❤️🤍🖤
If you need food, call 2-1-1 or visit www.211nemichigan.org to find free local resources, such as pantries, community meals, and emergency support.
If you want to help, 211 can connect you to organizations that need food donations, volunteers, or funds right now.
Whether you need help or want to give help, 211 is here for both. ❤️🤍🖤

Yearbooks are $40 until 10/31/25.
The price goes to $45 as of 11/1/25.
There are purple order forms outside Ms. Clark's door to order.
If you would like to order online go here: https://yearbookforever.com/
The price goes to $45 as of 11/1/25.
There are purple order forms outside Ms. Clark's door to order.
If you would like to order online go here: https://yearbookforever.com/

A big thank you to Maryjane from UpNorthLive for coming out to do a story about the proposed CTE millage. To get your questions answered, go to www.cteforcop.org - you can submit a new question or may find your question already answered in the FAQ's.
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/career-and-technical-education-millage-proposal-to-benefit-northern-michigan-schools
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/career-and-technical-education-millage-proposal-to-benefit-northern-michigan-schools

Let's celebrate our Kindergarten-5th grade Terrific Kids!! Great job students!! Keep being terrific!!


🎉 What an incredible night at Lewiston Elementary! 🎉
We had over 120 students and families join us for our 3rd Annual Family Game Night – Special UNO Edition! It was amazing to see families learning new UNO games together, laughing, and building connections , all while strengthening executive functioning skills like focus, memory, and self-control!
A huge shout-out to our amazing staff, Lewiston PTO, Brush Creek Mill, Johannesburg Cardinal Club, and ACE Hardware for helping make this night such a success! Your support makes a huge difference in bringing our school community together.
We had over 120 students and families join us for our 3rd Annual Family Game Night – Special UNO Edition! It was amazing to see families learning new UNO games together, laughing, and building connections , all while strengthening executive functioning skills like focus, memory, and self-control!
A huge shout-out to our amazing staff, Lewiston PTO, Brush Creek Mill, Johannesburg Cardinal Club, and ACE Hardware for helping make this night such a success! Your support makes a huge difference in bringing our school community together.




📣 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team of Dedicated Educators and Support Staff!
Our district is looking for passionate, student-centered individuals to join our school community.
If you’re committed to supporting students, fostering growth, and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
✨ Why Join Us?
✅ Supportive, collaborative staff
✅ Opportunities for professional growth
✅ A chance to make a real impact every day
📩 Apply today or learn more: www.jlas.org
Our district is looking for passionate, student-centered individuals to join our school community.
If you’re committed to supporting students, fostering growth, and making a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you!
✨ Why Join Us?
✅ Supportive, collaborative staff
✅ Opportunities for professional growth
✅ A chance to make a real impact every day
📩 Apply today or learn more: www.jlas.org

JLHS Writers' Club members met with local fantasy author, Kassandra Keator on 10/23/25 at the Johannesburg Branch of the Otsego County Library to discuss the process of creating characters and publishing a novel.

🎉 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎉
Lewiston Elementary 3rd Annual Family Game Night
Special UNO Edition is happening TONIGHT!
🗓 Thursday, October 23
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lewiston Elementary
Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, pizza, and fun! 🍕
Lewiston Elementary 3rd Annual Family Game Night
Special UNO Edition is happening TONIGHT!
🗓 Thursday, October 23
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lewiston Elementary
Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, pizza, and fun! 🍕

Residents of the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COPESD) will vote on a career and technical education (CTE) millage on Tuesday, November 4. 🗳️
The CTE millage is designed to ENHANCE AND EXPAND the operation of area vocational programs in every LOCAL school district and community. Local districts would manage and/or expand their current number of vocational programs, and funds from the millage would flow directly to school districts to operate these programs in partnership with local business and industry partners.
The annual property tax impact of a voter-approved CTE millage would be one mill, equivalent to $1 per $1,000 of taxable value.
More details about the millage, including answers to FAQs, can be found at https://www.cteforcop.org.
The CTE millage is designed to ENHANCE AND EXPAND the operation of area vocational programs in every LOCAL school district and community. Local districts would manage and/or expand their current number of vocational programs, and funds from the millage would flow directly to school districts to operate these programs in partnership with local business and industry partners.
The annual property tax impact of a voter-approved CTE millage would be one mill, equivalent to $1 per $1,000 of taxable value.
More details about the millage, including answers to FAQs, can be found at https://www.cteforcop.org.

Reminder: Half Day 10/22/25

Advocating for Our Students!
Today, Superintendent Xenakis-Makowski joined dedicated district leaders from across Michigan to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, sharing how the School Aid Budget directly impacts our schools, staff, and—most importantly—our students.
Their voices brought real stories and real needs to Lansing, highlighting that continued investment in public education is essential for student success and the future of our communities.
Thank you, Superintendent Xenakis-Makowski, for standing up and speaking out on behalf of every student in Michigan!

Eighth graders attended the Ecocareer Expo in Alpena today to learn about careers in environmental science.










🎉 Only 4 Days Until Family Game Night! 🎉
We’re shuffling the deck and getting ready for Lewiston Elementary 3rd Annual
Family Game Night – Special UNO Edition!
🗓 This Thursday, October 23
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lewiston Elementary
We’re shuffling the deck and getting ready for Lewiston Elementary 3rd Annual
Family Game Night – Special UNO Edition!
🗓 This Thursday, October 23
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Lewiston Elementary

We are hiring! Take a look at our available positions at https://www.jlas.org/o/jlas/page/job-postings.

Hat day and Disney day today!


The Johannesburg K-8 Fund walk is under way! 8th kickin' it off in the gym on this rainy day! Updates to come!


