Rhonda Russell, Principal
Jena Junior High School
114 East Southern Avenue         P.O. Box 920
Jena, LA 71342
Phone:  318-992-5815
Fax:  318-992-6392

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From the Principal.....

Welcome to Jena Junior High School!   Although there will be many changes in education this year, our faculty and staff are committed to meeting the challenges  ahead. Our school offers many academic, extra-curricular, and athletic programs; as well as opportunities for community service. 

I want to take this time to wish our students, faculty, and staff a successful year.   I also want to encourage our parents and the community to get involved with our school. We have several projects in the works at JJHS, and we could use your help.  

Again, welcome to all of our students and we hope you have a terrific school year!  Our door is always open, so feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Russell, Principal

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Jena Junior High School was built in 1959 to house the 7th and 8th grades. Additions and alterations were made in 1981, and again in 2010. In 2010, the sixth grade was moved to the school. The first principal was Mr. Milton Hudnall. Subsequent principals were Clayton Taylor, Jean Andrews, Cliff Wishum, Kip Wall, David Roark, Sylvia Norris, Gawan Burgess, and June Fowler. The current principal is Rhonda Russell.

Jena Junior High's mascot is the Giant, and school colors are black and gold. The school's current enrollment is 320 students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. 

Congrats to the following girls who have made the 2018-19 JJHS Danceline:

4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22

JG umbrellas on sale now until Friday, April 13 for $20 each!  Students who sell 3 umbrellas will be able to attend a "Fun in the Sun" afternoon in the park fun day!  For information, call JJHS or ask a participating student!

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Below is a link to the Restraint and Seclusion Policies and Procedures for LaSalle Parish.

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A GIANT congratulations to our very own Coach Andrew Strong!  He and his wife welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Olivia Maley Strong, to the family!  Congrats!  Enjoy that sweet baby!

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We are proud to announce that Jena Junior High School has achieved a School Performance Score for 2016-2017 of 104.7, which makes JJHS an "A" school and a top-scoring school in the parish for the third year in a row!  The school performance score is student achievement data for that academic year.  Great job, students and teachers!

For your child to be seen in the health center, we must have a completed and signed consent form with a copy of your insurance cards.

If your child is to be given prescription medicine at school, please remember you must have a written doctor's order and meet with Tammy Guin, LaSalle Parish School Board Nurse RN, to sign the medicine in.  Also, if your child has a change in dosage or in medicine, please contact the health center RN to inform of change.  No child may bring medication, including over the counter medications, to school.  Parents must bring the medication to sign it in.

If your health insurance changes during the school year, please call the health center and supply a copy of the new insurance card.

If you have any questions, please call the health center at (318) 992-2732.

               P - Preparedness                                   
               R - Respect                                            
               I -Integrity                                              
               D - Determination                                   
               E - Excellence                                        

Mrs. Gerri Miles has been selected as JJHS Teacher of the Year for 2017-18.  Congratulations, Mrs. Miles!

Visit the link for the State Library of Louisiana after school tutoring program, HomeworkLouisiana. This program is available from 2:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and is free of charge.