Jefferson Middle School

Applications to nominate the 2026 Horace Mann-Springfield School District 186 Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Stars are available on the District’s webs...

Winter weather continues with bitter temperatures and accumulated precipitation from the weekend. For the safety of our students and staff, we will utilize another E-Learning day ...

Due to extreme temperatures, Springfield Public Schools District 186 will hold an e-learning day on Friday, January 23, 2026 . Temperatures are expected to be in the negative n...

We would like to thank Westside Christian Church for the shirts and photo. Thank you for helping us show off our Jaguar Pride!!

The Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education is recommending Dr. Terrance Jordan as the District’s next superintendent. The Board is expected to vote on Dr. Jord...

Come Join us at Jefferson Middle School !! Black History Month Event!! February 26th 5:00-6:300

Grant Middle School was rocking tonight as the Generals took on the Jefferson Middle School Jaguars on their home court! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS The GMS cheerleaders cranked up...

🎉 Hey, Future 6th Graders! 🎉 6th Grade Preview Night | February 5, 2025 | 6 PM It’s time to step into your next big adventure! 🌟 Come explore your middle school at your boun...

District 186 is committed to college and career readiness, and our middle schools are embracing innovative ways to prepare students for the future. Last week, 8th grade health stu...

Boys & Girl Wrestling informational meeting, November 24th at 6:30 PM at Grant Middle School.

Come join us this week at Jefferson Middle School!! Oct. 16 from 5pm-8pm & Oct. 17 8am-2pm. We look forward to seeing all the parents!

The safety and security of every student in Springfield Public Schools District 186 is always a top priority. To help us maintain a safe learning environment, we are enhancing our...

Big win at Eisenhower Park! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS The Jefferson Jaguars/Washington Wolves co-op baseball team took on Greenview Junior High and came out on top with a 12...

CLICK FOR PHOTOS The energy was high today across District 186 as we welcomed our newest middle and high school students! Incoming 6th and 9th graders got a special sneak peek ...

Tryouts for baseball are August 4th and 5th from 4 pm - 6 pm at SSHS High School Baseball Field | Taylor Ave. Any questions contact Coach Tim Rhodes - 217-553-4795

We’re excited to welcome your child to middle school this fall! To help ease the transition and build confidence for the year ahead, we’re inviting incoming 6th grade students t...

District #186 will be hosting a Back to School event on July 31, 2025 from 3-7pm, at the District Office at 3063 Fiat Avenue. There will be two community groups at this event off...

First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

Good news for JMS families! Students will not need to purchase school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year. All materials needed for success will be provided by the school. E...