NEWS AND UPDATES

Stay Connected

Please update your online Infinite Campus information for the new school year. This is also referred to as the Annual Data Update (ADU). This allows the school to contact you with information, updates, and events.

Both the school and the PTA use ParentSquare as a communication method. If you have questions about how to access ParentSquare, please follow the instructions from PAUSD here.

If you would like to contact the JLS PTA, please email jlsptaemail@gmail.com.

2023-2024 Back-to-School Information and Forms

Back-to-School forms can be found here. Please go through the whole packet for important information about JLS, to donate to the PTA, and to learn how to get involved.

2023-2024 Calendar

The JLS calendar is maintained on the JLS school website. Details about August Back-to-School activities will be sent via ParentSquare and publicized on the JLS calendar.

Become a Member

Click here for $9 PTA membership. We encourage all parents, staff, and community members to join.

Volunteer

There’s something for everyone! The Back-to-School forms provide an easy way for you to find volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and availabilities.

School Information

Please check the JLS school website for updated calendar information, bell schedules, etc.

Getting to JLS

Getting to JLS Register Your Bike with Bike Index How to Prevent Bike Theft

Walk and Roll to School Map Safe Routes to School Tips

Additional Services

Special Education and Inclusion Support – Servicios Especiales

Supplemental student accident and health insurance

PAUSD free school meals

Middle School Athletics

The City of Palo Alto runs the after school sports programs at all three Palo Alto Middle Schools. Please pay close attention to the registration information and details found here. Please note that registration for Fall Sports offerings starts on August 16 at 8:30am. For registration, parents need to create an “Enjoy!” account here.

Logging into Schoology

Trying to figure out Schoology? If you’re new to these tools, or just need a refresher, check out these helpful tutorials, created by a parent at Duveneck and Greene:

• STEP 1:  Logging into PAUSD portal for the first time:
  • WEBSITE:  id.pausd.org
  • VIDEO:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y_EBnJMjWw
• STEP 2:  How to view your child’s assignment and classroom information on Schoology:
  • VIDEO:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEONQresqNM
    
• STEP 3:  Still having trouble?  Email the Tech Support Hotline:
  https://www.pausd.org/school-life/participate/lets-talk